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Parkdale SC Shines at SMR Athletics

Parkdale Secondary College athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Southern Metropolitan Region (SMR) Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 6th October, finishing 4th overall out of 64 schools and securing multiple individual and team victories!

There were plenty of standout performances across the track and field events, with Parkdale students showcasing their talent, determination and hard work against some of the best athletes in the region.

Congratulations to our individual event winners:

• Eliza A (Year 9) – 1st in the 3000m and 1500m

• Imogen J (Year 8) – 1st in javelin, discus and shot put

• Eloise W (Year 9) – 1st in discus

• Alex P (Year 12) – 1st in the 800m and 2nd in the 1500m

• Harry S (Year 12) – 1st in the 100m and 200m

• Charlie F (Year 7) – 1st in the 800m

• Eden B (Year 8) – 1st in the 800m

• Under 17 Boys 4 x 100m Relay Team – 1st place

   

Parkdale also achieved some fantastic team results, finishing 1st in the 14-year-old girls age group and 1st in the 17-year-old boys age group, as well as securing 3rd place in the 18–20-year-old boys age group.

Finishing fourth overall out of 64 schools is an incredible achievement and reflects the hard work, commitment and talent of our students throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to all our athletes on their performances and thank you to the staff who supported the team throughout the day.

The season isn't over yet! Our athletes will now turn their attention to the State Athletics Championships on Friday 16 October at Lakeside Stadium, where Parkdale will once again compete against the best school athletes in Victoria.

Good luck to everyone competing at State – we look forward to seeing you finish the season on a high!

State Athletics Championships

Parkdale Secondary College was proudly represented by 10 students at the State Athletics Championships on Friday 16 October at Lakeside Stadium. The event marked the final stage of the school track and field season, with our athletes delivering some outstanding performances against the state’s best competitors.

A standout performer was Harry S (Year 12), who claimed gold in both the Boys 18–20 100m (10.94 seconds) and 200m (22.51 seconds). Imogen J (Year 8) also had an exceptional day in the Girls 14 years age group, winning gold in the javelin (35.92m) and securing silver medals in both the shot put and discus.

Other notable results included Eliza A (Year 9) , who delivered a hard fought 3rd in the 1500m (4:52) and 5th in the 3000m (10:44), while Charlie F (Year 7) placed 4th in the 800m (2:13) and Alex P (Year 12) finished 5th in the 800m (2:11). Eloise W (Year 10) also competed strongly, placing 8th in the discus with a throw of 15.84m.

Congratulations to all 10 students who represented Parkdale Secondary College throughout the athletics season. Their dedication and performances at the state level are a fantastic achievement, and we congratulate them on a successful conclusion to the school track and field season.