From the Assistant Principals

Leadership Camp

20 student leaders from Years 8-11 recently attended a four day camp at 15 Mile Creek.  Creating skilled, inspired and motivated leaders was the primary focus of the experience.  

During the camp, students were encouraged to understand and discover leadership qualities within themselves and apply these characteristics to a team environment.  Our various leaders were asked to contribute to the success of their activities groups on all day bushwalks and half day sessions on mountain bikes and building rafts.  

On the final night of the camp, leaders explored the projects they would make their focus for the rest of the year.  I am thankful to Ms Cordingly and Mr Marsh who attended the camp and supported the students to develop the skills needed to create change, both now and in the future.

Shoes

Shoes are currently a focus of the student managers.  Students must be in full and correct uniform each day unless they have a note and collect a uniform pass from their coordinators.  Please be reminded of the following aspects of the shoe policy.

• Black leather lace up school shoes are the only permitted school shoe (no T-bars allowed) 
• Gym shoes/runners are not to be worn except for PE, sport and lunchtime sporting activities
• Thongs, sandals, and boots are not acceptable footwear

Hurdles Success

Congratulations to Laura Wong of 8B who recently competed at the Australian National Track and Field Championship in Sydney. Laura won National Championship in the U14 girls 80m hurdles by running a winning time of 12.30 seconds in the Final. 

Laura had a busy Australian championships, also winning the silver medal with the Victorian team in U14 girls 4 x 100m relay, placing 7th in 200m hurdles and running 10th place in 100m.  

Well done Laura!

Javelin Success

Congratulations to Year 12 student Haddi El Shorbagy, who also represented Victoria at the Australian Track & Field Championships.  Haddi won the U20 men’s javelin with a huge 65.10m throw! We are so proud of Haddi and look forward to seeing him represent Australia at the forthcoming Oceania Championships in Mackay!

House Cross Country

Term 1 ended with the traditional House Cross County competition.  Students raced for points and to qualify for the upcoming Beachside Division final where athletes will race over either 3km or 5km.  

Girls from Emerald House scored the most points whilst Ruby won both the boys and the overall competition.  Thanks to the staff who made the day such a success and congratulations to all the participants.  

Final results:

Aaron Petersen 

Assistant Principal