Student Achievements
District Athletics
Our fabulous athletes performed brilliantly at the Cardinia Division Track and Field District Athletics, which was held on the 6th September at Casey Fields in Cranbourne. Our students behaviour throughout the day was exceptional. Well done to all of the competitors.
Here are the results of the Competition.
| Student Name & Events | Result |
|---|---|
Brody Bishop: 12-13 year old Boys 1500 m 12-13 year old Boys 400m |
2nd 2nd |
Madi Brindle: 12-13 year old Girls Discus |
3rd |
Nonso Chukwumela-Agha: 12-13 year old Boys Discus |
3rd |
Indiana Kennedy: 12-13 year old Girls 100m 12-13 year old Girls 200m 12-13 year old Girls 400m |
3rd 2nd 2nd |
Dante Kitchingon: 12-13 year old Boys Long Jump |
1st |
Toby Smerdon: 12-13 year old Boys Shot Put 12-13 year old Boys Triple Jump |
4th 4th |
Olivia Woodberry: 12-13 year old Girls Long Jump |
3rd |
Joshua Attwood: 14 year old Boys 1500m 14 year old Boys Javelin 14 year old Boys 100m Hurdles 14 year old Boys 400m |
2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd |
James Barnes: 14 year old Boys Discus |
5th |
Hunter Beaumont: 14 year old Boys 1500m 14 year old Boys 100m 14 year old Boys 200m |
1st 3rd 3rd |
Noovaehina George: 14 year old Girls High Jump 14 year old Girls Javelin 14 year old Girls Triple Jump 14 year old Girls Long Jump |
2nd 2nd 1st 3rd |
James Lea: 14 year old Boys High Jump |
3rd |
Libby O'Shannessy: 14 year old Girls 1500m 14 year old Girls 800m 14 year old Girls 200m 14 year old Girls 400m |
3rd 2nd 2nd 3rd |
Finley Clayton: 15 year old Boys Discus |
1st |
Trey Handley: 15 year old Boys 200m |
2nd |
Alex Smerdon: 15 year old Boys High Jump 15 year old Boys Javelin 15 year old Boys Long Jump 15 year old Boys 100m 15 year old Boys Triple Jump |
2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 2nd |
Brayden Attwood: 16 year old Boys Discus 16 year old Boys 100m Hurdles 16 year old Boys 100m 16 year old Boys Javelin |
2nd 1st 1st 1st |
Samantha Dryden: 16 year old Girls Long Jump 16 year old Girls High Jump |
5th 2nd |
Caitlyn Fox: 16 year old Girls Triple Jump |
4th |
Jemma Kendall: 16 year old Girls Discus |
2nd |
Shymma Harris: 17 year old Girls Long Jump 17 year old Girls Triple Jump |
3rd 2nd |
Anton Rugys: 17 year old Boys Shot Put |
2nd |
Nicholas Smerdon: 17 year old Boys Long Jump 17 year old Boys 100m 17 year old Boys High Jump 17 year old Boys Triple Jump |
2nd 3rd 2nd 1st |
Corey Smerdon: 18 year old Boys 100m Hurdles 18-20 year old Boys Long Jump 18-20 year old Boys 100m 18-20 year old Boys 200m 18-20 year old Boys 400m |
1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st |
Victorian State Schools Spectacular
After six months of twice weekly rehearsals, our amazing dancers performed at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, which was held at the John Cain Arena on Saturday, 10th September. Their commitment, dedication and hard work has been incredible and we are very proud of their amazing achievement. We would also like to thank their fabulous VSSS Co-ordinators, Ms Gourlay and Ms Wood.
Our Spectacular performers:
| Sarah Collins | Joshua Curtis |
| Owen Hampton | Maeve Harkess |
| Matilda Hawkins | Kaneisha Lynn |
| Abbie McCrimmon | Lucy Moir |
| Leah Money | Hayley Murphy |
| James Nimaya | Santhuniabsara Saminthadarshan |
| Ashlee Wright |
Regional Chess Tournament
On Friday, 9th September our College hosted the Regional Chess Tournament, welcoming students from Gippsland Grammar, Mentone Grammar, Peninsular Grammar and Monterey Secondary College. Congratulations to the winners, Peninsular Grammar. The competition was extremely close with only 1.5 points between the 1st and 4th schools (Pakenham Secondary College).
Our students played exceptionally well, with many medals won and 8 of our students making it through to the State Finals - Congratulations!
Students who have qualified to compete in the State Finals:
| Student | Year Level |
|---|---|
| Lockie Groves | Year 7 |
| Malia Nimaya | Year 8 (Bronze Medal) |
| Marinella Salvador | Year 8 (Silver Medal) |
| Alexandra Fitzgerald | Year 8 (Bronze Medal) |
| Sinsarut Chitkanwong | Year 8 (Silver Medal) |
| Ed Ryan Evaristo | Year 11 (Bronze Medal) |
| Brendan Finch | Year 11 (Bronze Medal) |
| Matthew Blanco | Year 12 (Silver Medal) |
Amrit Dhillon in Year 8 and Trey Handley in Year 9 both received Certificates of Credit in the competition.
Thanks to Mr De Lima and Mr Ampongan for their hard work in the organisation of this event and for their outstanding mentoring skills of our chess players.
Year 8 Basketball
Our Year 8 Boys Basketball teams recently competed in the Cardinia Division Basketball Competition. Both A and B teams made it into the finals in their respective pools. The A team won their final and are now through to the next round and our B team narrowly lost their final. Both teams displayed excellent team work and their behaviour was exemplary. Congratulations to all of the participants and we wish them well in their next games.
School Wide Behaviour Program
Our School Wide Behaviour Program focus this term has been on 'Self Belief’. Our teaching staff have been recognising students who have demonstrated self belief through the Green Chronicles on Compass. Each week these students are put into a draw, with five chosen to receive a $30 cinema voucher.
Well done to all of the students this term who have been recognised through Compass. The students who have received vouchers this week have also been recognised for their outstanding attendance record.
Matt Whiting from 7.3
Thomas Edwards from 7.7
Josh Attwood from 9.5
Daisy Esler from 10.5
Corey Smerdon from 12.1