Sport

East Gippsland Boys AFL

First day back this term started off with a big day of football at the Bairnsdale City Oval. The boy’s teams stood tall as they ran out in each of their games, looking very professional in the College footy tops. It was great to witness the coaching team and students work so well together throughout the day trying out a range of plays and rotations to get the best out of the teams. Theres no hiding from the fact that it was a tough day at the office for all the teams, but what stood out all day was how unified, respectful and determined our students were. Better luck next year guys.

Gippsland Lawn Bowls

For something new, we had a junior and senior team represent our College at the Gippsland School Sports Championships at the Traralgon Bowls Club. A thrilling day of bowls ensued keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats, with both of our teams making it to the days finals. Our junior team, comprising of Bryce, Travis, Riley and Ned, were pipped by one shot to finish runners up to Swifts Creek. You competed so well throughout the day you should be congratulated on your efforts. 

The senior team played off against Mirboo North, winning their division. They now progress now to the State Finals at Sunbury. We wish Ayla, Sylah, Annabel and Issabell the very best in their quest.

National Champion

Jack Bateson has been awarded the Australian 20 gauge Champion. 

On the 31st of March  Jack Bateson year 11 student  travelled to Perth to compete in the 2025 National Skeet Championships held at the International Shooting Complex. Jack is a member of the Bairnsdale Clay Target Club. The event ran from the 2nd to the 8th of April with competitors travelling from all over Australia and a contingent from New Zealand also attending the event. Jack is graded AA grade in the open division and also competes in the junior section u18. In the 20-gauge 100 target event held on 4th of April Jack shot 98/100 putting him into a shoot off with 4 other competitors in the open division who also shot 98/100. Jack then went on to win that shoot off and is now the 2025 Australian 20-gauge Champion. Jack also was the Junior winner for the same event.  This is Jacks first open National Title. He will also be awarded 20 hall of fame points for the win. Later in the week Jack also represented Victoria in the teams event against the other States. His other results for the week were bronze medal in the 28-gauge 100 target event junior category with a score of 92/100, bronze medal in the 12-gauge Commonwealth Championship junior category with a score of 94/100 and a silver medal in the Champion of Champions 100 target event with 96/100 again on the junior category. 

Jacks next major competition will be in Wagga NSW in May to competing in the NSW State Skeet titles. We congratulate Jack on his achievement and wish him all the best moving forward.

Celebrating success

We enjoy celebrating our students' achievements outside of school in all aspects of furthering their chosen passions. Parents and guardians - please don’t hesitate to send photos and articles through to bairnsdale.sc@education.vic.gov.au if your student is happy to share with the wider school community.