SPORT NEWS

DANCE CONCERT

On Friday 3 December the PE Department organised a recess dance concert hosted by Taylor from the Nikki Visaj Movement. 

Hundreds of students flocked to the A1 stage to participate in and watch the performance. It was a lovely way to end the week and bring the school community together. Taylor took students through some hip hop moves, and taught them some routines before they broke out into some solos where students displayed their amazing acrobatic and dancing skills. 

We are looking forward to move concerts and raising school spirit in 2022.

Jennifer Pemberton

Head of PE/Sport

GYMNASTICS INCURSION

Over the last few weeks some of our Year 7 students were treated to a Gymnastics workshop delivered by Ashleigh Brennan. Ashleigh is a 2 x Olympian having competed at the 2008 & 2012 Olympics, she is also a dual Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and 3 x World Champion Team member.

Her inspiring workshop took students through a variety of activities to develop their gymnastics skills. Students enjoyed learning how to complete a variety of rolls, handstands, flight activities and beam work. Having an Olympic Gymnast take our students through these activities and discuss her incredible journey through sport will be a moment our students will treasure and be inspired by.

Jennifer Pemberton

Head of PE/Sport

VOLLEYBALL VICTORIA SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP

McKinnon Secondary College had 12 representative teams compete in the 2021 Volleyball Victoria Schools Championship over Sunday 28 November to Wednesday 1 December. Over 100 athletes represented the College, playing multiple games over the 4 day tournament.

McKinnon Secondary College came in 3rd place overall with a total of 561 points. This is the most successful placing we have had at this tournament and we would like to congratulate all athletes, coaches, teachers and parents who assisted in making this tournament such a success.

The following teams are to be congratulated for the following medal matches:

Open Honours Boys - Silver

Year 10 Honours Girls - Silver

Year 10 Honours Boys - Bronze

Year 10 Girls Division 1 - Bronze

Year 8 Girls Honours - Fourth

An honourable mention to James Kay on being awarded MVP of the entire Year 10 Honours Division as a Year 9 student. This is an amazing achievement.

Congratulations to all athletes involved. We cannot wait to watch the volleyball program continue to grow and succeed in the years to come. 

Rhiannon Parker, Ellie Adler and Sandy Hope

McKinnon Volley Coordinators