Student Achievements

Sam’s Mountain Bike Riding

Congratulations to Sam Jones who competed in the Victorian Enduro Race and placed 19th out of over 100 entrants. What an unbelievable achievement, well done Sam!

School Sporting Achievements

Intermediate and Senior Football

This term we have had a number of our Year 9-12 Sports Academy students compete in the first round of football. Both the Intermediate Girls team and Intermediate Boys teams were undefeated for the day, advancing to the Gippsland round. Recently, our senior players competed in hopes to make the Gippsland round, with the Senior Girls coming out on top after a second half comeback against a talented Marist Sion College. Unfortunately, the competition for the boys was too good, winning only one game against Trafalgar High School. Congratulations to everyone who attended and well done to all teams.

Intermediate Boys State Volleyball

On Wednesday the 15th of May, nine of our Intermediate Sports Academy students competed in the State Volleyball Tournament. After playing some of the best volleyballers in the state, unfortunately the boys couldn’t grasp a win. Well done for making it through to the state tournament.

Division Cross Country

On Monday the 20th of May, a group of students competed in the District Cross Country Competition with the top ten runners in each age group continuing to the next round.

In the 12/13yo Boys Division, Chad McIntosh ran 1st, Lochy Heiss ran 3rd and Nate Ellis ran 8th - all three advancing to the Gippsland Round. In the 12/13yo Girls Division, Zoe Bantock ran 6th, advancing to the next round. In the 14yo Boys Division, Brady Cake ran 3rd and in the 15yo Boys Division, Fraser Aubrey ran 2nd alongside Summer Cooper who also ran 2nd in the 15yo Girls Division. Additionally, Lowanna College came out on top, winning on the day. Well done to everyone who competed and congratulations to the students who made it to the next round.

Junior Gippsland Football

On the 21st of May some of our Junior Sports Academy students competed in the Gippsland Round of football. With the Year 8 Boys team struggling to grasp a win against their competition, they made each game a close one fighting until the last second. Our Year 7 Boys team made it to the final against Sale Catholic College, however fell just short of advancing to the next round. Congratulations to both teams for making it through to the Gippsland Round.

Partners Supporting our Students

Thank you to Dave Francis for supporting Riley Morehu in the Sports Academy Basketball Program.

Our partners are an integral part of the Sports Academy program, and we are so thankful for the support they provide to our students and the program as a whole.

Gippsland Star - Charlize Bird

Sports Academy Graduate Charlize Bird recently made her VNL debut for the Gippsland Stars against the Peninsula Waves. Congratulations Charlize!

Information Evening

The Sports Academy Information Night was held on Tuesday evening, where new families for 2024 and families interested in joining the program for 2025 were invited to attend. We had over 100 people in attendance - thank you to all who attended, and everyone involved in organising the night.

Sports Academy 2025-Applications Now Open

Sports Academy Applications for 2025 are now open! If your child is interested in being part of Lowanna’s prestigious Sports Academy, whether they are currently enrolled as a student or wanting to enroll for next year, we encourage you to express your interest via the below link.

**Current Sports Academy students are required to re-apply for the program each year.

https://forms.office.com/r/hkdFCn1BL3

Mindful Aus Membership Hub

The Members Resource Hub is here, and it’s set to revolutionise the way you access resources for your wellbeing. Packed to the brim with an incredible array of wellness content, this upcoming platform will be your go-to destination for all things wellness. From inspiring videos to expertly curated articles and resources, the Members Hub will be your personal haven of knowledge and guidance.

The link below will take you to the Mindful Aus Resource Hub for Lowanna students.

https://www.mindfullaus.org/membership-hub

Password- lowanna23

USA Basketball Trip 2025 - Expression of Interest

This USA Basketball Trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience basketball at an elite level in one of the most prestigious sporting countries. To fill out an expression of interest, click the link below. An Information Session will be held at the college soon. To find out more, contact Mr. Allan Chandler.

https://forms.office.com/r/Wp3aXJ8nET

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Issue 5 · 24 May 2024

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