Ahead of the Field

EISM (Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne) Division 1 Athletics 

Kylie Thorpe - Health and PE Coordinator

On Wednesday 3 May, our team of 87 athletes ventured to Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park to compete in the EISM Division 1 Athletics Carnival. 

The day posed a huge challenge against tough opposition, especially as we had recently been promoted to Division 1 after winning Division 2 last year. As the day progressed, we were excited to see our school towards the top of the leader board, moving from 4th to 2nd just prior to the final relays. 

Then, during the final presentations, the school names were read out, and we were in the last two! The team paused in the stands awaiting the next announcement…

“First place – Donvale Christian College!!” 

The grandstand erupted with cheers from the team, ecstatic with the victory. 

We are so incredibly proud of each student who represented our College. It was a team effort, with all giving their best to bring the trophy home. 

Our joy was not just in being the first ever Donvale Athletics team to win the Division 1 trophy, but in seeing the way in which our students embodied the Donvale difference throughout the competition – shaking hands on the finish line, checking in on injured students from other schools, and encouraging all students throughout the day.