Sports News
Senior Summer Sport
Senior Girls Volleyball
Our Senior girls have been training and ready to display their skills and teamwork against quality opposition. Our first game took us a while to get warmed up and after giving Noble Park the first set Lyndale took the second set and eventually draw at full time based on points.
The next two games our team switched up a gear and completely dominated Mt Hira and Sirius College only dropping one set and winning both games comfortably with some rallies that lasted over 20 hits and spikes that were at a professional level.
The first final was against Keysborough who had not dropped a set for the entire day. This game was a nail biter and more exciting than the grand final with Lyndale nudging ahead in the second set to eventually go down 20-18 in the second set with Keysborough going on to win the title against Noble Park.
Our final game against Dandenong for third place saw Lyndale easily control the game and enjoy the game with a two-set victory. A special thanks goes out to captain Nargis for marshalling the team, Isabella for keeping the energy levels very, very high for the entire day and when the team needed it most. Noreen, Azariah, Fatima, Nasitija and Zohra for their consistent efforts in serving and returning the ball and Caroline, Hadil and Haania for the incredible offensive set plays and defensive blocks! – Mr Shane
Well done and a big thank you to Mr Shane for training and taking the team out for sport.
Senior Boys Volleyball:
Last Monday the Senior Boys Volleyball were out participating on the first sporting day of the calendar at Dandenong Basketball Stadium.
We had a tough opener against Keysborough Acacia but then on the boys improved. The next game against Noble Park we were more patient and took the win which was fantastic to see. From that point on we were very competitive in all games but unfortunately did not take them out. A great day of learning! The boy’s behaviour on the day was fantastic and represented Lyndale with distinction. Well done- Mr PK
Well done and a big thank you to Mr PK for training and taking the team out for sport.
Senior Boys Cricket:
The senior boys cricket team hit the field on Monday the 9th of Feb. We played against Noble Park in the opening game where we unfortunately lost after posting 57 runs in 8 overs. The boys didn't go down without a fight however without much cricket experience we just couldn't hold on as the runs were chased down with 7 balls remaining. We finished off with a little friendly game to finish what was a fantastic day for all involved despite the results- Mr Palleschi
Well done and a big thank you to Mr Palleschi for training and taking the team out for sport.
Intermediate Summer Sport UPDATE
Girls Volleyball:
The Intermediate Girls Volleyball team represented Lyndale Secondary College with great effort in interschool competition against Keysborough Secondary College, Mt Hira College, and Noble Park Secondary College.
The team finished the day with 2 wins and 2 losses, placing 4th overall.
The girls demonstrated strong teamwork, improvement, and excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition. - Ms Fakos
Thanks to Ms Fakos for training and taking the team out for sport!
Boys Volleyball:
Intermediate Volleyball Boys came to compete in the division at Dandenong stadium on Thursday 12th Feb.
The boys were excited to have a fun day of healthy competition. We went down against Keysborough first, then was able to win a set against Carwartha before missing the last set by 1 point. Our last game was a fight for overall 4th place against Dandenong, which the boy tired as they were won in straight sets!
Ms. Maxwell is proud of the boys commitment to trainings and communication with each other, even through losses, still managed to have an enjoyable day- Ms. Maxwell
Thanks to Ms Maxwell for training and taking the team out for sport!
Senior & Intermediate Tennis:
Congratulations to our Intermediate and Senior Tennis teams for their efforts in recent competition.
The Intermediate team fought extremely hard throughout the day and won multiple games. They narrowly missed first place, finishing second overall alongside Keysborough Banksia. It was a strong performance and a great display of teamwork and determination.
The Senior team finished third overall. Despite the result, all students competed with great effort and demonstrated our school values of respect and resilience throughout the day.
A special mention to Jane Chen, who stepped up to play against the boys as a girls’ team could not be formed. Her serves could put John Isner's to shame. Jane represented the school with confidence and courage.
Well done to all students involved. - Mr. Mersin
Thanks to Mr, Mersin for training and taking the team out for sport!
Year 8 Summer Sport UPDATE
Boys Volleyball:
The year 8 mixed Volleyball team had an eventful day out last week, culminating in an overall record of 2 wins to 3 defeats. One loss to the top-team in our district, Keysborough Banksia went to a tiebreaker set and 17-15, a truly valiant effort.
Due to some ICT issues with compass, there were some rostering difficulties. Special thanks to Sevi and Nyarew for helping complete the roster and putting forward a fantastic effort.- Mr. Zhang
Thanks to Mr. Zhang for training and taking the team out for sport!
Girls Volleyball:
The Year 8 girls headed to Dandenong stadium for interschool sports volleyball tournament.
The girls were still finding their feet during the first two games against Noble Park and Sirius ultimately going down 2 sets to 0 in both. Despite the result the girls were starting to really show their volleyball skills and playing with great spirit, energy and sportsmanship.
The final round robin game was another tough one against Keysborough Banksia who were one of the better teams all tournament. However, during the second set the girls played their best volleyball of the day and pushed Keysborough all the way to make them really earn it. It was such a great effort against one of the best teams in the tournament the umpire and opposition coach congratulated our Lyndale girls on how well they played against such a tough team
The girls displayed great skill, support and sportsmanship to each other and to their opponents all day with the school values on show throughout!
Thanks to the team from Carwatha who played off against the girls to finish the day which Lyndale won 2 sets to 0 finishing 6th overall.
A great effort! - Mr. Rook
Thanks to Mr. Rook for taking the team out for sport!
Year 7 & 8 Tennis Teams:
A massive congratulations to our Years 7 and 8 Tennis teams who represented Lyndale Secondary College with pride and skill at the recent district competition!
Facing off against several schools, all of our students displayed exceptional sportsmanship and resilience on the court. The matches were fast-paced, and our players remained focused, delivering some impressive rallies and competitive plays.
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Year 7 Boys' team dominated their category, emerging as the overall winners and have qualified for the next round! - Mrs. De Jong
Thanks to Mrs. De Jong for taking the team out for sport!
Swimming Carnival's
On the 11th February we had our year 7’s swimming carnival at Oakleigh Rec Pool, in case you missed out on how it was went here are a few highlights of the day’s events. We had just under 150 year 7 students attending our sports carnival this year.
For our main swimming events- freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly there were a total of 6 girls who competed in these events and 21 boys who gave it a good solid go!! Every event was filled with a great effort from our new year 7’s!
This year we had different novelty events where you could participate in. Novelty events are fun water competitions that take place at the shallow end of the pool and are great ways to include any students who prefer to stay at the shallow end of the pool but want to also be a part of some swimming competitions. These events included the inflatable donut relay, treading water competition, and the teacher’s vs students noodle relay!
It was a lot of FUN!! At the end of the competition, we opened up some additional swimming lanes and had a solid 40min free swim time in the 50m pool.
Such a great way to finish up the carnival day however, there were still the overall house winners of the day.
The House winner overall was Halton!!!!
Thank you to all that attended and participated in our swimming carnival.
Division Swimming 2026
A huge congratulations to our Lyndale swim team who competed yesterday at Noble Park Pool for Division Swimming. Despite the rain, our students showed incredible determination and gave every race their absolute best!
We’re proud to say that every Lyndale swimmer placed in the top 3 of their events, an outstanding effort! All students gave it their all, incredible efforts from all who participated.
Special shoutout to the following students who placed in the Top 3 overall for their age group:
1. Nesandi Gallage – 1st overall, 14-year-old girls
2. Novak Pavlovic – 3rd overall, 14-year-old boys
3. Jasmine Weiss – 3rd overall, 15-year-old girls (competed in a higher age group)
4. Ben Gubatanga – 3rd overall, 15-year-old boys
5. Sehaj Virl – 3rd overall, 16-year-old boys
6. Rose Shyjju – 3rd overall, 16-year-old girls
7. Ellie Sorral Adamson – 1st overall, 17-year-old girls (competed in a higher age group)
8. Chanithu Gallage – 1st overall, 17-year-old boys
9. Stefan Pejic – 2nd overall, 18–20-year-old boys
Three of our relay teams have qualified for Regionals! Regional Swimming will take place on Monday 23 March at Oakleigh Recreation Pool.
Our 17-20yold boys medley relay team broke a new swimming record- 03.11.41!!
Lyndale placed 2nd overall in this years division carnival with Dandy High just sweeping the win. Hopefully we can win it back in 2027.
All event scores are up at the stadium sports board.
We wish our swimmers the very best as they represent Lyndale at the next level at regional swimming.
Regional Swimming 2026
Lyndale Secondary College proudly fielded a strong team of regional swimmers at the Oakleigh Recreation Pool, taking on some of the most competitive schools in the region. Representing the college were Chanithu Gallage, Novak Pavlovic, Stefan Pejic, Ben Gubatanga, Roshan Nonmathinathan, Arch Hutchins, Zayne Fay, and Haroon Malik.
Regional level competition is always highly challenging, with athletes facing exceptional standards and fierce opposition. Throughout the day, the Lyndale team demonstrated determination, resilience, and sportsmanship in every event. Their efforts were particularly impressive in the medley and freestyle relay events, where teamwork and composure under pressure were on full display.
Competing at this level marks a significant achievement and brings the 2026 swimming carnival season to a close for Lyndale. The boys should be commended for their commitment, effort, and the pride with which they represented the college.
Well done to all involved.
ACTIVE SCHOOLS ENGAGMENT UPDATE – TERM HIGHLIGHTS
🏐 Volleyball – Student Engagement with Coach Tahlia
Our volleyball program has seen fantastic energy and participation, with Tahlia leading a strong focus on student engagement. Students have been developing their serving, setting, and teamwork skills through inclusive and high-energy activities. It’s been great to see increased confidence and collaboration across all year levels, with many students stepping up to lead drills and support their peers.
⚽ Soccer – Football Star Academy with Coach Nick
The soccer program continues to thrive under the guidance of Nick and the Football Star Academy. Students have been exposed to high-quality coaching, focusing on skill development, game awareness, and match play. The sessions have been engaging and challenging, with students showing noticeable improvement in their passing, positioning, and teamwork.
🏋️ Gym Program with Coach Kelly
Kelly’s gym program has been a huge success, promoting strength, fitness, and personal goal setting. Students have been actively involved in structured workouts targeting different fitness components such as endurance, strength, and flexibility. It’s been fantastic to see students taking ownership of their fitness journeys and building confidence in the gym environment.
🏀 Basketball with Coach AJ
Basketball sessions with AJ have been fast-paced and skill-focused, with students developing their dribbling, shooting, and defensive skills. The program has emphasised teamwork and game play, allowing students to apply their skills in competitive and supportive settings. Engagement has been high, with many students showing enthusiasm and improvement each week.
We are incredibly proud of the effort and positive attitude shown by all students across our sports programs!