Lowanna College Sports Academy

Student Achievements & Updates

1 April 2025 

 

Gippsland Swimming Success

On Thursday the 13th of March we had several students represent Lowanna College at the Gippsland Swimming. Well done to Indy Reid who received three 3rd place medals for her races and Zane Poxon and Darcy Connell who will advance to the State Finals in May after their superb performance. Good luck boys and well done everyone! 

 

Basketball Achievements 

Well done to Year 10 student Alex Ingham who has been selected as an emergency player for the Vic Country Basketball Team after attending the U16 State Combine. Well done Alex. 

 

Well done to Year 9 student Liv Ouchirenko who received Player of the Game in Round 1 for the Gippsland United Women’s Big V Team. 

 

A number of our LSA students recently competed in the Basketball Junior Country Championships with the U18 Boys winning Division 3 after winning the semifinal by one point! Well done!  

 

Year 9 LSA Theory 

Well done to the following Year 9 students for their recent exceptional musculoskeletal CAT results. This unit of work incorporates themes and concepts from the Unit 1 VCE PE curriculum. 

  • Emma Bacon (B+)                   
  • Johnny Strating-Nicoloudis (B+)
  • Lara Bacon (B+)                        
  • Brady Cake (B+)
  • Gemma Buckley (B+)            
  • Archer Poole (B+)
  • River Fuhrmeister (B+)          
  • Angus Murdoch (B+)
  • Anna Stephens (B+)    
  • Holly Reaper (B)            
  • Rori Snowdon (B)

Pictured below is Year 9 student Angus Murdoch’s diagram from the CAT.

The following photo shows 100% of the Year 9 LSA students on task completing their bone and muscle revision in preparation for their CAT.

 

Below are examples of posters the Year 9 LSA students completed as CATs, outlining fitness components used in specific sports.

                

                              

LSA students enjoying the Lowanna curriculum 

Pictured below are some of our LSA students enjoying their other subjects, including Brody Rogers, Kaiden Walmsley, Caleb Kleeven and Xavier Ladbrook at Portsea as part of their Year 11 Outdoor Ed Camp where they enjoyed snorkelling and sea kayaking, and Brenton Powell enjoying his Barista Course as part of the Year 10 Café Culture class.

 

Congratulations Fraser

Congratulations to Year 10 student Fraser Aubrey who is a State Champion in the U16 Men’s 1500m Walk after winning first place with a time of 7:07:01.

 

 

Gippsland AllStars

Congratulations to the following students who made the Gippsland Allstars football/netball teams:

 

Eastern Football: 

Stevie McDonald (13s)                    

Campbell Moncrieff (15s)

 

Western Football:

Bobby Hamilton (13s)                       

Nate Ellis (13s)

Xavier Holland (13s)                           

Chad Mcintosh (u14s)                      

Chance Ross (14s)                              

Marlon Boi (14s)

Alex Ingham (15s)                                

Johnny Strating-Nicoloudis (15s)

Thomas Bastin (15s)                          

Keira Ingham (girls football)

Xavier Holland and Bobby Hamilton pictured above.

 

Latrobe Football:

Noah Edgar (13s)                                 

Reed Paterson (13s)

Darby Higgins (14s)                            

Mekhi Hayes (14s)

Angus Murdoch (15s)                        

Archer Poole (15s) 

Beau Mcgee (15s)                                

Kobi Hart-Theissling (15s)

Konyi Kaka (15s)                                   

Sullivan Jennings (15s)

 

Latrobe Girls Football: 

Alysha Millar                   

Ava Mellon                       

Sophie Wilson

Elyse Lambert                

Isabella Berquez          

Maddison White

Kaylea Rudling              

Libby Hoare                     

Sophie Murray 

 

Latrobe 15s Netball: 

Marah Xerri                      

Summah Nash 

Taylah Voumard            

Virginia Daley

Sports Academy Uniform 

Lowanna College – Pacific Team Sports

 

The Lowanna College Sports Academy uniform can be purchased online by using the above link. If there are any problems with the garments, please contact the PTS Team who will be able to assist you. 

 

If students would like to try on sizes before purchasing the uniform, we have some samples in the training tops and shorts.

 

Please note that the youth tops are very small (similar to kids sizes) so please check this before buying. 

 

Note: It is recommended that students put their FIRST NAME or SURNAME on the back of the training tops.

 

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Sports Academy Morning Sessions

These sessions run for senior students and selected students only. The selected student groups have been chosen by our coaches - we do have the ability to add and remove students from these groups at our discretion. 

 

Note: These are extra training sessions and are not part of the standard LSA timetable.

 

Session Times 

AFL - Tuesday 7.30am 

Basketball- Wednesday 7.30am 

 

Students are expected to arrive at 7.15am for a 7.30am start.

 

Training sessions will be included on students Compass calendar and permission must be provided to allow students to participate.

Physioworks Health Group

Physioworks is pictured below with Sports Academy sponsored student Xavier Ladbrook at a strength and conditioning/treatment session. 

 

Congratulations to Dave Francis and the Physioworks Health Group Team - see video below. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/LBOqyx_96_o?si=1IwQQ0zMufd_pRTE

Gippsland Stars Update

Sports Academy Netball Coach and Gippsland Stars playing coach Mrs. Gardiner is pictured below with her team receiving Player of the Match. Mrs. Gardiner got a goal after the siren which made the Gippsland Stars a draw with their opponents, North East Blaze. Miss Gourley is also included in the below photo. 

 

MyZone 

It is expected that all students have a MyZone Heart Rate Monitor. New Academy students in Year 8 or above are expected to buy theirs from the General Office for $85. They are used in most lessons, especially in Year 7/8 and all Year 9/10 fitness sessions, so it is important that students bring them for ALLsessions.

Academy Diaries

All students have been given a diary, which we expect them to take to every class. The diary is a great learning tool, and we would love parents to take an interest in their homework, learning tasks and all other activities/events happening at the college.

Mindfull Aus 

Thank you to Matt Runnalls from Mindfull Aus who has recently returned from a speaking tour in the U.S.A. and has once again given us access to their Wellness Hub. 

 

The Members Resource Hub 

The Members Resource Hub is here, and it’s set to revolutionise the way you access resources for your wellbeing. Packed to the brim with an incredible array of wellness content, this platform will be your go-to destination for all things wellness. From inspiring videos to expertly curated articles and resources, the Members Hub will be your personal haven of knowledge and guidance.

 

How to Access the Healthier Hearts Hub:

  1. Visit our website at www.mindfullaus.org

  2. Click on the “Resource Tab” in the navigation menu, then select “Healthier Hearts Hub.”

  3. Find and click on the “Sign Up” button under Organisations & Sporting Clubs.

  4. Complete the form and enter your Discount Code in the designated field:

    • Lowanna discount code: LOWANNASA2425

  5. Click “Apply,” and you'll be directed to the confirmation screen.

  6. You’ll be required to enter your card details, but please note you will not be charged as the provided discount code gives you 100% access.

  7. Once completed, these details will serve as your login credentials. 

Happy Easter!

The Lowanna College Sports Academy wish our students and their families a happy Easter and a restful school holiday break. We are looking forward to seeing you all in Term 2 (commencing on Tuesday 22 April). 

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