Jacaranda Wins House Swimming!

The House Swimming Carnival was a fantastic opportunity for students to come together, form new friendships, strengthen house spirit, and deepen their connection to the Brentwood community. The day celebrated participation, teamwork, and school pride in a fun, supportive environment.

Students were able to take part in a wide range of activities, with both pool and land-based events on offer. These included competitive races for those who enjoy a challenge, as well as novelty events designed to encourage involvement and enjoyment for all. With opportunities to suit every ability and interest, the carnival was an inclusive and memorable experience for everyone involved.

The last time Jacaranda House claimed victory at the House Swimming Carnival was way back in 2018, when it was known as Macpherson House. In 2026, Jacaranda came close to a clean sweep across all age groups; winning the Junior and Intermediate divisions and narrowly placing second in the Senior division.

Our Age Champions are the students who accumulated the highest number of points for their house in individual pool events. Congratulations to our 2026 Age Champions:

13 years: Ellee Kutschera & Leon Kim
14 Years: Annis Wu & Tommy Zhao
15 years: Elle Szmajda & Titus Wu
16 years: Sienna Dias & Adam Ng
17 years: Natalie Smalec & Ranuga Perera
20 years: Hazem Ali

Congratulations to Jacaranda House for winning the 2026 House Swimming Carnival!

Final results:

Overall Champion House:

1st Jacaranda 766

2nd Wattle 516

3rd Waratah 490

4th Banksia 294

Junior results:

1st Jacaranda

2nd Waratah

3rd Banksia

4th Wattle

Intermediate results:

1st Jacaranda

2nd Wattle

3rd Waratah

4th Banksia

Senior Results:

1st Wattle

2nd Jacaranda

3rd Waratah

4th Banksia

New records for 2026:

50m Freestyle 13yr Ellee Kutschera 30.32sec (2025 Annis Wu 32.41sec)
50m Butterfly 14yr Ellee Kutschera 33.95sec (2011 Esther Kim 34.33sec)
50m Breaststroke 14yr Annis Wu 36.65sec (2011 Esther Kim 41.62sec)
50m Backstroke 15yr Joshua Yechan Lee 31.57sec (2024 Matthew Dobson 35.03s)
50m Freestyle 15yr Joshua Yechan Lee 26.55sec (2024 Golden Bao 28.28sec)
50m Breaststroke 15yr Titus Wu 36.18sec (2024 Golden Bao 36.97sec)
200m Ind Medley 15yr Titus Wu 2:36.39min (2025 Titus Wu 2:39.56min)

Brentwood’s swimming team is selected based on performances at the House Swimming Carnival. After witnessing the outstanding talent and determination of our students, we are confident that this year’s team will be a strong and competitive one.

The Interschool Monash Division Carnival will be held on Wednesday 4 March at Aquanation, Ringwood. We wish all our swimmers the very best of luck as they represent Brentwood.

Our next whole-school House Carnival will be the House Athletics Carnival on Thursday 5 March. Further details will be shared soon.

Kim Nash

Directors of Sport

2026 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL INFORMATION

Venue- Bill Sewart Athletics Track Burwood Hwy, Burwood East VIC 3151 (Melways 62 C8)

Date- Thursday 5th March 2026

Consent- Parents must consent on Compass by Monday 2nd March 2026 at 11.59pm in order for the student/s to be legally allowed to attend the event. Students who do not have consent will not be able to attend the athletics. Please note that there will be no program running at school on the day as all teaching staff are required attend the Athletics Carnival.

Student entries – Students must complete the sign up form, available on teams, by selecting a maximum of 8 events.

Transport: AM - Students are expected to be at Brentwood Secondary by normal school time. Students will report to their Aspire group at 8:49am for roll call. Students will be called to the tennis courts for departure by bus to Bill Sewart Athletics Track, Burwood.

Transport: PM - Students will report to their Aspire group teacher for roll marking at Bill Sewart Athletics Track. Students will be shuttled, by bus, back to Brentwood Secondary by 3.05pm.

To ensure safe and orderly management of the event, any student who is required to leave early will need to be collected by their parent or guardian in person at the entry gate. Verbal consent and notes on the day to leave early without a parent/guardian will not be accepted.

Phone Policy – The Brentwood phone policy applies to this school event. Students should leave their mobile phone in their locked lockers.

As per the Personal Mobile Devices Policy, when students are participating in an excursion or camp they may be allowed to bring their mobile phone/personal mobile device. The school will determine this on a case by case basis. Please note the following points:

All personal items brought to school and/or excursions are done so at the student/parents own risk. The school does not take responsibility for any lost or damaged items. Brentwood Secondary College does not have accident insurance for accidental property damage or theft.
Students are expected to use their phones appropriately. This means that they are switched off unless used for:
a. Taking photos (with permission) of themselves and friends on the day.
b. Communicating with teachers or students via Teams etc if required on the day.
c. As a music device.
d. Not using the phone to access prohibited social media accounts or broadcasting pictures of the event via these means.
Engaging in any online behaviour or activity that contradicts the schools wellbeing and engagement policy, school values or whole school expectations.
Any student who uses their phone inappropriately will have it confiscated by a member of staff and returned to them at the end of the day.

General Information:

Students are expected to dress in their house colour’s (Waratah - Red, Jacaranda - Blue, Banksia - Green, Wattle - Yellow). Students DO NOT wear school uniform. (Year 7 house camp shirts and PE uniform are acceptable)
Remember hats, sunscreen and fluids!
There is no canteen available at the venue. There will be a BBQ that students are able to purchase items.
Parents are welcome to attend the day, however, you will need to collect a parent pass from administration office by Wednesday 4th March.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Miss Kim Nash (2026 Director of Sport) on 8545 0373
If you are having trouble with Compass please contact the general office on 8454 0300 or via email to Brentwood.sc@education.vic.gov.au prior to consent closing.

Brentwood's Sporting Hall of Fame

Over the term we will be proudly inducting a few past Brentwood students who have competed on the world stage representing Australia. In the theme of the Winter Olympics, we have ….

ANDY JUNG

Brentwood Student 2012-2013

Andy Jung (Jung Hyun-Woo) proudly represented Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Andy competed in both the Men’s 1500m and 500m short track speed skating events in his Olympic debut, finishing fourth in the 1500m and just missing out on a medal. An incredible achievement on the world stage!

School Sport Victoria

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/

The 2026 School Sport Victoria interschool sport program provides participation opportunities for Victorian schools and students in 29 sports.

SSV extends its best wishes to all participating schools and students with a reminder regarding the importance of positive sporting behaviour and conduct.

Positive behaviour

School Sport Victoria Introduces Positive Behaviour Rules and "Spirit of Sport" Award

These initiatives aim to strengthen and foster a positive and inclusive sporting environment for all participants. It also aims to ensure positive behaviour of all participants including players, team officials and importantly parents and spectators.

Positive Behaviour Rule: The positive behaviour rule requires that all spectators, parents, team officials and players must comply with the SSV Codes of conduct.

For more information go to:

Performing Arts

We are excited to share that Brentwood's 2026 Whole School Production is... The Addams Family!