Sports News

Whitehorse Division Athletics Carnival 

In perfect weather conditions on Wednesday 21 August, the EDSC Athletics team participated in the Whitehorse Division Athletics Carnival held at the Tom Kelly Athletics Track. 

Over 90 students represented the College in both individual track and field events and relays.

Overall, EDSC placed second in the team competition which was a fantastic result. A huge congratulations and thank you to all members of the team who participated in events at the last minute on the day. A thank you also to all staff who assisted on the day – Laura Crake, Evan Jones, Max Dawe, Nick Phillips and Glenn Baker (who ran the carnival as Division Coordinator). 

In a day full of many highlights, congratulations goes to the following students who were awarded age group champions for the carnival: 

Girls 12-13 Years – Lucie

Boys 12-13 Years – Daniel

Girls 14 Years – Tara

Boys 15 Years – Marcus

Boys 18-20 Years – Flynn

More specifically, qualifiers in individual events for EMR are: 

Boys 12-13 Years 800m and 1500m - Daniel Boys 12-13 Years High Jump - Eason      

Boys 12-13 Years Shot Put - Ethan      

Boys 12-13 Years Javelin - Jack 

Boys 12-13 Years Triple Jump - Jordan  

Girls 12-13 Years Triple Jump - Lucie   

Boys 12-13 Years 400m - Man Chun          

Boys 12-13 Years Long Jump - Marcus   

Boys 12-13 Years 200m - Nathan   

Boys 12-13 Years 800m - Ryan   

4 x 100m Relay  Boys 12-13 Years 4x100m Relay       

Boys 14 Years Discus - Eddric      

Boys 14 Years Triple Jump - Heman 

Boys 14 Years Long Jump - Jonathan 

Girls 14 Years 90m Hurdles - Levi 

Boys 14 Years 400m - Noah   

Girls 14 Years Javelin - Raima 

Girls 14 Years Discus, Triple Jump and Long Jump - Tara 

Boys 15 Years Javelin - Damien            

Girls 15 Years 800m and 1500m - Jaimee      

Girls 15 Years Shot Put - Stephanie          

Girls 16 Years Javelin - Alicia   

Boys 16 Years Javelin - Hans 

Girls 16 Years 1500m - Maisie 

Boys 16 Years 1500m - Thomas     

Boys 17 Years Javelin - Samir 

Boys 18-20 Years Discus - KostaL  

Boys 18-20 Years 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m and 3000m - Flynn 

The previously mentioned age champions along with all the above-mentioned students will have the opportunity to represent the school in the EMR Track and Field Championship on October 9 at the Tom Kelly Athletics Track Doncaster. The participants will be informed via an event on Compass over the next few weeks. We wish them all the best with their preparation and training in the lead up to this event.

Thank you to all students and staff for their efforts in making the day a success for EDSC.

Michael James

House Activities and Carnivals Coordinator