2021 Whole School House Cross Country - Tuesday 12th May

Lots of anticipation preceded our annual cross country this year after it was postponed due to poor weather and our course needed altering due to Council works. However, on Wednesday 12th May the whole school happily made their way to the North Ringwood Reserve for this annual event on a beautiful, sunny, autumn day.

The results were –

1st Hunter 220 points

2nd Wonga 194 points

3rd McKellar 190 points

4th Panfield 160 points

Ist 2nd 3rd 4th

Foundation girls Zoe Amelia C Lim Nuam Olivia

Foundation boys Khup Pi Hamish Ollie Zac

Grade 1 girls Kim Kim Tilly Katharin Alisha

Grade 1 girls Nicholas Joshua Flynn Ronan

Grade 2 girls Georgia Eh Khu Moo Soraya Bridie

Grade 2 boys Tom Jacob Nathan Blake

8/9/10 girls Kaiysah Stephanie Jessica May

8/9/10 boys Samuel Mitch Jayden Jai

11 girls Annie Demiana Abbey Linda

11 boys Henry Avery Kingsley Henry

12/13 girls Maddie Jess Bella Rebecca

12/13 boys Kade Caden Lenny Jack

Multi-class Alexis

Layla

The students listed above in the 8/9/10/11/12/13 year old age groups and the Multi-class winners, will now progress to the District Cross Country on 25th May.

I am very proud of all of our athletes as they tried their best to sprint, jog or walk our course! Not only is the House Cross Country a necessary step towards qualifying for the District Cross Country, it is also a time to mix with your friends while joining together in a community event. I hope many students are proud of their efforts wherever they came over the finish line.

A huge thank you to the extensive list of parent and grandparent volunteers that made this event possible – Amy Blythman, Angela Butlin & her daughter, Frank Connellan, Wenjun Ding, Simon Garvey, Dee & Marc Gillot, Catherine Gordon, Priscilla Hetherton, Jodie Kaa, Sarah Lehocz, Claire Malone, Raha Regat, Chantelle Schultz & youngest daughter, Amarjit Sing, Beck Smith, Mahshid Sobhan, Leslie Tayao, Marilyn Tsirigotis, Steven Wade, Kelly Wang, Shana Williamson, Ivan Wong...and other parents who were able to assist at the last moment. What a tremendous team you made with the Mullum staff and student helpers - Ayden, Reinette, Lachie, Mattisse and Matthew!

And thank you also to the Mullum staff and House Captains - Neil, Ethan, Liam, Jack, Ginger and Leia!

Downball Incursion

Nathan McKenzie and Andrew Phillip visited Mullum on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th May this week. They are from Downball Australia and involved our students in mini class tournaments during their PE classes. Each class had overall champions who were awarded free Downballs. The top eight participants from each class earned a free pass to enter the Downball Australia Tournament on the first weekend of the next school holidays (June 27). This is open for all students to enter and should be a lot of fun. For more information visit - https://downballaustralia.com.au/tournaments

I would like to say a big thank you to Andrew and Nathan for the time they spent at Mullum.

District Cross Country - have you noted the date change?

Our District Cross Country will be run on Tuesday 25th May at Quambee Reserve, North Ringwood, 12.30pm to 2.30pm. We have had a date and venue change this year due to unforeseen circumstances. Students are transported and supervised by Mullum staff at this event…we do need one parent to be a course marshal. A note will be sent home via Compass to all successful runners asap.

Weekly Sports Star – Lucas - Grade 4

I started badminton when I was five. My coach is Lenny Permana. I have competed in 9 tournaments and am in under 11s. I train two times a week, 2 hours per session. Badminton is a very fast sport. I’m part of the Badminton Infinity Club. To play badminton you need a racquet and a shuttle. A shuttle is a ball made of feathers.

WHOLE SCHOOL SPORT DATES

Thursday 5th August - Whole School House Athletics Carnival at Proclamation Park. All students from Foundation to Grade 6 will be involved in this event. Parent helpers needed for this event.
Thursday 12th August – back up day for whole school House Athletics Carnival
Monday 8th November to Friday 12th November - Whole School Swimming Program at Aquanation. Students will be transported by bus and supervised by Mullum teachers.

OTHER SPORT DATES IN 2021

25th May – Warrandyte South District Cross Country, Quambee Reserve, North Ringwood, 12.30pm to 2.30pm for Qualifying Grade 4 to 6 students.
Tuesday 1st June – Division Cross Country at Yarra Glen Racecourse. For qualifying students via District XC. Parent/guardian supervision and transport required.
Tuesday 15th June - Eastern Metropolitan Region Cross Country at Yarra Glen Racecourse. For qualifying students via Division XC. Parent/guardian supervision and transport required.
Thursday 15th July – State Cross Country at Bundoora Park. For qualifying students via EMR XC. Parent/guardian supervision and transport required.
Thursday 2nd September – Warrandyte South District Athletics Carnival at Bill Sewart Aths Track. For all Grade 5/6 students plus qualifying Grade 4 students via House Aths carnival. All students will be transported by bus and supervised by Mullum teachers. Back up dates: 7th Sept, 9th Sept, 13th Sept.
Thursday 7th October – Maroondah/Manningham Divisions Athletics Carnival at Bill Sewart Aths Track. For qualifying students via District Aths carnival. Parent/guardian transport and supervision required.
Thursday 21st October - Eastern Metropolitan Athletics Carnival for qualifying students via the Division Aths carnival. Parent/guardian transport and supervision required.
Thursday 11th November – State Athletics Carnival at Lakeside for qualifying students via EMR competition. Parent/guardian transport and supervision required.

Please note: Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Further information will be provided closer to the dates. If you have any questions about these events, please email me through Compass or call the office.

Fiona Pumpa

Mullum Matters

Be Honest, Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Respectful

Issue 7 · 13 May 2021

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