SPORT NEWS

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

On Wednesday 6 August, McKinnon Secondary College students gathered at Duncan Mackinnon athletics track for the Athletics Carnival. Students of all age groups participated in multiple events across the day representing their House in an incredible way. There were many close finishes for races and even a few records broken! 

Highlights of the day included the Staff versus House Captains relay and the fashion parade. This showcased the fantastic costumes from staff and students of our iconic group's theme. 

The winners of the day will be announced at the next General Assembly. 

Well done to all students who participated in the day and congratulations to those who have advanced to the Kingston Division competition. It was a great celebration of the McKinnon Secondary values and spirit! 

Jemma Owen

Athletics Sports Coordinator

SMR FINALS

McKinnon has been busy competing in the Southern Metro Regional Finals in the first few weeks of term 3.

The school was well represented competing in the Senior Girls and Boys Badminton, Year 7, Year 8 and Inter Boys Football, Senior Girls Netball, Senior Boys and Girls Table Tennis and Inter Girls Soccer (SMR Runners Up). All these teams won the Kingston Division in term 2 to qualify for the Southern Metro Regional Finals. 

Some teams are still to play this week yet to play at time of submission. Good luck to Year 7 Girls and Year 8 Boys Badminton and Year 8 Boys Soccer. 

Congratulations to the Senior Girls and Year 7 Girls soccer team who have won through to the state finals later in the term. 

Good Luck Girls. 

UPCOMING DATES

• Inter Round Robin sports include hockey, basketball, futsal and frisbee: Wednesday 27 August 

• Year 8 Hockey Table Tennis Round Robin: Friday 5 September

• Year 7 Hockey Table Tennis Round Robin: Tuesday 16 September

James Bridges

Head of Inter/Senior Sport

INTERMEDIATE GIRLS SOCCER SMR

Well done to the Intermediate Girls Soccer team. They fought hard in the grand final, going down in penalties. 

YEAR 7 GIRLS SOCCER

The Year 7 Girls were undefeated all day winning the grand final 3-0. Good luck to the girls in the State final on Thursday 4 September.

Mara Karro

Coach

AFL 9 HERALD SUN SHIELD 

Our AFL 9’s day was an outstanding success, with our school proudly represented in both the Year 8 Boys and Year 7 Girls competitions as we challenged for state final glory. While we didn’t come away with the trophy, our teams displayed an excellent standard of football and were recognised for their talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

The skill, commitment, and spirit shown by our players across both divisions are a clear sign that we have a bright future ahead in AFL 9’s. With such a strong foundation, we’re confident these teams will continue to develop and push for even greater success in the years to come.

It has been a pleasure to coach and lead these teams over the past two weeks. Thank you to Miss Owen and Miss Dowsing for their added expertise on the day. 

Mr Ben Reid

AFL Academy Coach