Celebrating Year 7 Achievements

Some of our Year 7 students have some hidden talents that we have recently discovered. Please read about the outstanding efforts from our 7C3 students. 

Max: 

I am Max and I am a Speedcuber. I started Cubing when I was 4 but it was on and off, I only started practising a lot in 2022. Cubing grabbed my interest because like many people I was intrigued by the Rubik’s cube, and that is how it all started. I have an OcR (Oceanic Record) in FMC (Fewest Move Count), and I have podiumed in a couple of competitions. My proudest moment was when I got OcR, the months of practice paid off and I got a record as well! I have faced many challenges like discouragement, lack of time, and the difficulty of FMC.

Lleyton: 

I am Lleyton and I do Cubing. I started Cubing about 2 years ago, in 2022. It started because I just learnt the cube then wanted to get faster and better. My proudest moment is when I got into semi-finals, but I also love defeating other people. The biggest challenge is memorising new algorithms, but with practice I nail it.  

Harshul: 

I am Harshul and I play tennis. I started playing tennis at the age of 4. I got into tennis because I liked challenging myself and it was engaging as I got to play with friends while also learning something new. I have many awards for tennis that include 8 trophies, 5 medals and 3 flags. My proudest moment isn’t just winning a match but when I win a match against someone that is a higher calibre than me. I have faced many challenges like injuries, but it is mainly keeping fit not physically but also mentally.  

Ashmi: 

I am Ashmi and I do gymnastics.  Gymnastics have always intrigued me, especially the gymnasts on TV, seeing them move so gracefully and flawlessly have always caught my attention. Over my gymnastics journey I have received 5 medals, 2 certificates and 6 ribbons. I have competed in multiple competitions against other clubs and Under 16 gymnasts from all over Melbourne. My proudest moment isn’t winning any competitions or winning medals, it’s mainly self-progressing and doing a skill that has taken months of practice. The joy of all your effort paying off with one flip is a joy that is unexplainable for me. Sometimes practice and training comes with a lot of falling over and getting hurt - I have suffered from injuries that affect my training but it’s always great to be back in the gym to thrive once again. 

Sudeeksha Addagudi - Year 7