Junior Girls AFL – Sports Report

Junior Girls AFL had an outstanding day, highlighted by a strong team-first approach. Across our three games, 18 of our 20 players managed to score a goal, an impressive reflection of the group’s shared effort and inclusivity on the field.Every player competed with determination and respect, resulting in three well-earned wins delivered in a truly sportsmanlike manner. Their conduct didn’t go unnoticed, with both umpires and opposing schools commenting on the team’s kindness and positive attitude.

The team’s defensive effort was equally impressive, conceding just one goal across the entire day.Several players stood out for their contributions. Olive W showcased her speed and attacked the ball with real intent, protecting her teammates and sharing great voice. Sienna R was exceptional at reading the play, taking strong marks and delivering quality entries inside 50. Chelsea Walters led superbly as captain, setting the tone and helping create multiple scoring opportunities.

Finally, a big thank you and well done to our Year 10 Sport coaches, Maddy M and Chloe L, whose organisation of the interchange and game-day support were invaluable. Their guidance and expertise made a significant contribution to the team’s success across the day.

Overall, it was a fantastic performance from our junior girls, who demonstrated excellent football skills and teamwork. With multiple goal scorers and a standout display of speed and attack on the ball, it’s exciting to see what they can achieve at the regional level on the 18th of June.

Year 11/12 Senior Boys AFL Whitehorse District

On Tuesday, 5thMay BHS Senior boys took to the field at Elgar Park in the Whitehorse District AFL Round Robin. 38 boys signed up for the squad but only 25 were selected to represent BHS. BHS managed to convincingly win all 4 games. Over 120 minutes of game time was equally shared amongst the team and all players played in a variety of positions. The total accumulated points score of 230 points for, including 15 individual goal kickers, and 67 points against shows the massive gap between BHS and the opposition. Across the day everyone contributed to the big wins displaying a great example of team football and spirited game play. All BHS players should be congratulated on their efforts, behaviour and the way they represented the school. BHS have now progressed through to the EMR in July where greater challenges lie ahead.

BHS Results

• Round 1: BHS 13 goals, 7 behinds, 85 points defeated EDSC 2 goals, 2 behinds, 14 points

• Round 2: BHS 6 goals, 8 behinds, 44 points defeated BHHS 1 goals, 1 behind, 7 points

• Round 3: BHS 6 goals, 6 behinds, 42 points defeated KSC 3 goals, 4 behinds, 22 points

• Round 4: BHS 9 goals, 5 behinds, 59 points defeated SEDA 3 goals, 6 behinds, 24 points

Goal kickers: Jake S 7, Joel B 5, Hugo D 4, Zac M 2, Ryan N 2, Aiden B 2, Charle D 2, Eli F 2, Hayden F 2, Harvey B 1, Tarran H 1, Tom L 1, Coby V 1, Luca V 1, Jedd W 1.

Overall best players: Jake, Joel, Hugo, Zac, Aiden, Charlie, Hayden, Coby, Fletcher, Tom, Jacob, Harrison.

Year 10 Sport Coaching - Wheelchair Basketball and MCG Excursion

Blackburn High School’s Year 10 Sport Coaching students recently enjoyed a fantastic excursion to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where they participated in a day of learning, reflection and inspiration.

Students had the opportunity to hear from an Olympian, gaining valuable insights into the dedication, resilience and mindset required to perform at the highest level of sport.

A highlight of their program was the chance to explore disability in sport and everyday life through an interactive wheelchair basketball experience. Students were encouraged to step outside their comfort zones as they learned about accessibility, inclusion and the importance of creating sporting environments where everyone can participate and succeed. The experience provided a powerful perspective on the barriers faced by people with disabilities, while showcasing the skill, determination and athleticism required in wheelchair sports.

Year 12 Physical Education Incursion

On Friday, 19 June, METS Performance visited the school to run a VO₂ Max and Wingate Test for our Year 12 Physical Education classes. This practical session allowed students to apply their understanding of acute responses to exercise, energy system, fatigue and recovery, fitness components and assessment of fitness in a real-world testing environment.

Charlie completed the Wingate Test, a 30-second maximal cycling effort designed to assess anaerobic capacity. He achieved an impressive peak power output of 1007 watts and maintained an average power output of 773 watts across the test, with a fatigue index of 42%. Students were able to observe firsthand the rapid depletion of the ATP-PC energy system and the subsequent reliance on the anaerobic glycolysis system to sustain energy production.

Olly completed the VO₂ Max test on a bike. Beginning at 120 watts, the workload increased by 30 watts every three minutes until exhaustion. After 18 minutes total of exercise, Olly reached a maximum workload of 270 watts and recorded an excellent VO₂ max score of 61.5 mL/kg/min, demonstrating a very high level of aerobic fitness for his age group. The test also identified his Lactate Inflection Point was at 210 watts, providing students with a practical example of how increasing exercise intensity influences fatigue and performance.

The Year 12 PE cohort demonstrated excellent subject knowledge throughout the session. Students confidently answered questions, engaged in discussions with the presenter, and asked thoughtful questions that helped deepen their understanding of the concepts being explored.

Boys Netball Teams Advance to Eastern Metropolitan Region

Blackburn High School's boys’ netball program has enjoyed outstanding success, with our Year 7, Year 8 and Senior Boys teams all qualifying for the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Championships.

Our Year 7 team, made up of many students who are new to the game, showed tremendous growth throughout the day. Their teamwork, determination and willingness to learn saw them improve with every match, finishing the competition undefeated.

The Year 8 boys entered the Whitehorse competition as the 2025 State Champions and continued their impressive form. They recorded convincing victories against Koonung Secondary College, East Doncaster Secondary College and Box Hill Senior Secondary College to remain unbeaten.

Our Senior Boys team, now highly experienced in the sport, faced the challenge of several positional changes and the addition of new players following the departure of some team members to other schools. Despite these changes, the team adapted superbly and completed a clean sweep of their opposition, demonstrating their skill, resilience and depth.

Congratulations to all players on their excellent performances. We wish all three teams the very best as they represent Blackburn High School at the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Championships early next term.

Ms. Roche

Outstanding Cross Country Results for Blackburn High School

What a fabulous term of Cross Country it has been for Blackburn High School, with students achieving outstanding results at every level of competition.

The term began with our Year 7 and 8 students heading across to Koonung Reserve during their scheduled Sport Education classes to complete a 3km course around the reserve. Following the school trials, the top 10 runners from each age group were selected to represent Blackburn High School at the Whitehorse Division Cross Country Championships.

These students were joined by approximately 40 runners from Years 9–12 as they travelled to Ruffey Lake Park to compete against students from Koonung, Box Hill High, East Doncaster and Box Hill Senior.

Blackburn High School enjoyed success, finishing 1st overall in the division. We also had five age-group teams claim division titles:

13 Years Girls
13 Years Boys
15 Years Girls
15 Years Boys
16 Years Girls

Adding to the school's success, we also had three Whitehorse Division Age Champions:

Edward – 13 Years Boys
Olive – 13 Years Girls
Angus – 15 Years Boys

As a result of these outstanding performances, an impressive 60 Blackburn High School students qualified for the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR) Championships held at Yarra Glen Racecourse

Competing against some of the strongest runners in the region, our students once again rose to the challenge. Despite fields of approximately 100 runners in every event, Blackburn had several exceptional individual performances. Special mention to:

Olive, who was crowned the 13 Years Girls Champion
Edward, who finished 2nd in the 13 Years Boys event
Charlie and Adele, who placed 2nd and 3rd respectively in the 15 Years Girls event

We were also delighted to have both our 13 Years Girls and 15 Years Girls teams qualify through to the State Finals.

In total, 12 Blackburn High School students have qualified for the State Cross Country Final, which will be held in the first week of next term. Congratulations to our State Finalists:

Olive, Macy, Bonnie, Annabelle, Edward, Charlie, Adele, Sierra, Ivy, Marlo, Ava and Harlan.

Congratulations to the 2026 Blackburn High School Cross Country Age Champions:

Year 7: Olive and Anthony
Year 8: Chelsea and Edward
Year 9: Charlie and Angus
Year 10: Zoe and Harlan
Year 11: Zita and Xavier
Year 12: Tabitha and Charlie

Your commitment, determination and sportsmanship have been exceptional. We wish our State Finalists all the very best in what is always a very tough event.

Ms. Roche – Carnivals Coordinator

Term 2 Updates

With our interschool program in full swing, students have once again represented the school with pride across a wide range of sports this term.

Participation has been strong at all year levels, for AFL, Netball, Badminton, Soccer, Basketball, Table Tennis, and Cross Country, with students demonstrating excellent commitment, teamwork, and school spirit each week.

We congratulate the teams who finished at the top of their competitions and progressed through to EMR in their respective sports:

Boys AFL (Senior, Intermediate, Year 8)
Girls AFL (Intermediate and Junior)
Boys Netball (Year 7 and Year 8)
Intermediate Girls Soccer
Senior Boys Basketball

These results continue to highlight the strength and depth of Blackburn High School sport, with students consistently performing at a high level across both team and individual competitions.

Best of luck to the teams competing on Tuesday 23rd June:

Intermediate Netball
Year 7 Soccer
Year 7 Badminton

Thank you to the dedicated staff and student coaches who have supported our teams throughout the term. Their efforts play an important role in the ongoing success of the program.

Swimming Success at Eastern Metropolitan Regional and State Finals

Late last term, several Blackburn High School students qualified to compete at the Eastern Metropolitan Regional (EMR) Swimming Finals held at Aquanation in Ringwood, achieving some outstanding results.

Bufan delivered a strong performance, earning a bronze medal in the 14 Years Boys Breaststroke event.

Christiaan impressed in the pool, winning gold in the 12–15 Years 100m Freestyle, securing his place at the State Finals.

Sierra enjoyed a remarkable day of competition, claiming gold medals in the 15 Years 50m Butterfly, 15 Years 50m Freestyle, 12–20 Years 100m Backstroke and 15 Years 50m Backstroke events. She also added a silver medal in the 12–15 Years 100m Freestyle.

As a result of their outstanding performances, both Christiaan and Sierra progressed to the State Finals, where they continued to represent Blackburn High School with distinction. Christiaan swam brilliantly to finish 4th in his event, while Sierra achieved an outstanding 2nd place in the 50m Backstroke and 3rd place in the 50m Freestyle.

Congratulations to all our swimmers on their exceptional achievements. Their dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence are to be commended, and we are incredibly proud of their success at both regional and state level.

Ms. Roche

Year 9 Duke of Ed

We would like to acknowledge and celebrate the impressive efforts of our Year 9 Duke of Ed students who recently took the lead in planning and organising a range of lunchtime activities for our Year 7 students. The events, designed to foster community spirit and connectedness, was a resounding success, featuring a variety of engaging activities such fruit and cookie art, basketball skill challenges, Mega volleyball, pool noodle fencing and more. These activities provided a fun and inclusive space for years 7 & 9 students to connect, be active and enjoy some healthy competition.

By targeting multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing, from physical activity to social interaction, the Year 9s created a fun and supportive environment for Year 7s. We are proud of the leadership, creativity, and teamwork displayed by our Year 9 students and the positive impact they have made on their younger peers. This event highlights the power of student-led initiatives in promoting wellbeing and fostering a sense of community within our school.

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