Sporting News
Victoria School Championships: Netball
On Tuesday, 19th August, Girton Grammar proudly competed in a thrilling day of netball at the Victoria School Championships here in Bendigo at the Red Energy Arena. The school had five competitive teams entered, all which showcased high-level skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day.
Despite the Senior girls' unwavering talent against tough competition, they unfortunately did not manage to secure a win across their five games. However, their effort and commitment remained, representing the school with pride as they fought harder and harder throughout the entirety of the matches. Behind the scenes of the Senior team’s preparation on the day was Mrs Bowles, whose coaching played an excellent role in guiding the girl’s netball. With encouragement, tactical game-day strategies, and a calm yet strong persona, Mrs Bowles aided the team to stay motivated and cohesive throughout the tournament. This support was cherished by the players, who continued to give it their all until the final whistle. Thank you so much, Mrs Bowles!
The Intermediate team had an outstanding day on the court, finishing in second place ever so closely! Through their strong ability to win 4 out of 5 games, and a real one-of-a-kind game against St Mary’s College Seymour, they have earned themselves a well-deserved spot in the State finals that will be played early this September. Mrs Fisher’s guidance and encouragement were instrumental in keeping the team focused and united, and her support on the sidelines was greatly valued. While the girls extend their exciting journey with preparation and determination, we wish this team the very best of luck - Girton is right behind you!
Girton entered two teams across two pools within the Junior division. The Maroon team in Pool 1, and the Gold team in Pool 2. So much talent!
The Maroon team, coached by Ms Alexander, demonstrated almighty strength, winning 5 out of their 7 games. Through the combination of teamwork, court awareness, and of course enthusiasm, the girls were a standout on this tiresome day.
The Gold team, coached by Ms Simpson, secured 3 wins from 6 games. The team showed great potential, learning and improving with every match. Their determination and spirit were evident on court, and when they were not playing, they were proudly supporting the other Girton teams.
Both junior teams should be incredibly proud of their efforts, as well as Ms Alexander and Ms Simpson helping the new Year 7s in their first tournament with hopefully many to come!
Girton was also proudly represented by a team of Junior School girls from Years 5 and 6, who competed with great heart throughout the day in a new environment. Coached by Mrs Gibson, the team managed to secure 2 wins from their 5 matches. A terrific effort to the beginning of their Girton netball experience. The talent is a real standout!
It was a day filled with fast-paced action, enthusiastic support, and plenty of memorable moments. A huge well done to all the players, coaches, and supporters who made the competition a success and friendly experience. Girton looks forward to building on this experience and returning even stronger next year. Good luck Intermediate girls!
ICCES Cross Country Championships
The Girton Grammar Cross Country team delivered an impressive performance at the ICCES Cross Country Championships, with strong results across all year levels and several podium finishes. Overall, Girton finished 2nd with our 7 & 8 Girl’s team winning their category!
Intermediate success (Years 9 & 10)
In the Intermediate Boys, Hugh Casey led the way with a brilliant run to finish 3rd, followed closely by Ted Kemp in 6th. Francis Walls also put in a strong effort to place 20th.
The Intermediate Girls produced an outstanding display, with Amelie McIntosh taking out 1st place (12:16sec) in a dominant performance. Ona Mateo Thomas also secured a top 5 finish in 5th, while Chloe Tweed (14th), Annie Bett (17th), and Madeleine Lane (18th) showed the depth of Girton’s talent in this age group.
Junior competitors (Years 7 & 8)
The Junior Boys team showcased consistency, with Jack Wells (8th) and Hugh Smith (9th) both finishing inside the top ten. Harsh Joshi (18th) and Tate Cantwell (20th) also recorded top-20 results, while Elijah Willits (33rd), Quinn Casey (39th), Theo Chandra Thio (40th), and Benjamin Bowles (48th) completed the strong team showing.
In the Junior Girls, Heidi Frederiksen impressed with a 5th place finish, supported by Olivia Wells (10th) and Grace Smith (11th) who both ran superbly. Alicia Crowley (15th), Alice McIntosh (16th), and Elsa Curran (19th) also performed strongly, with Saige Armour rounding out the group in 32nd.
Senior strength (Years 11 & 12)
The Senior Girls team led the way with another first-place finish, this time to Abbey Reid (10:45sec), who dominated the field to claim victory. She was well supported by Freya Nicoletti (6th), Georgia Mahony (9th), and Dulee Siriwardana (17th), giving Girton one of the strongest senior girls’ squads at the event.
On the Senior Boys side, Oliver McKenzie had a fantastic run to finish 5th, with Hamish Knight (16th), Rex Lourie (23rd), Andreas Ginis (26th), and Otis Patton (27th) all showing grit and determination.
A team effort
Overall, Girton Grammar’s athletes displayed resilience, determination, and team spirit, with multiple top 10 finishes and two individual champions in Amelie McIntosh (Intermediate Girls) and Abbey Reid (Senior Girls). The school can be incredibly proud of the effort and achievements of every runner who represented Girton at this year’s ICCES Cross Country Championships.
Mr Clint Whitsed
Head of Sport