SPORT NEWS

MCKINNON ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The 2019 McKinnon Athletics Carnival is going to be held at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve on Thursday 1 August. 

All students are expected to meet at the Athletics Track at 8:30am for a roll call with their Form Teacher. Students will then need to congregate with their House for the commencement of the Carnival starting with the fashion parade. Don't forget to get your outfits/costumes planned and compete in as many events as possible to win points for your House.

Students will be dismissed from the track at approximately 3:00pm.  In the event of inclement weather Mrs Binnion may dismiss students earlier in the day.

Good luck to all students and may the best House win!

Jennifer Pemberton

Athletics Carnival Organiser

STATE CROSS COUNTRY 

On Thursday 18 July, seven of McKinnon's best athletes represented the school at Bundoora Park as part of the State Cross Country event.  All ran really well on a tough and windy course and finished in the following positions:

12-13 Girls:  Annabelle Sakurai - 35th out of 99

16 Girls:  May Landau - 22nd out of 86

16 Girls:  Jessie Ginsberg - 31st out of 86

17-20 Girls:  Genevieve O’Brien - 11th out of 86

17-20 Girls:  Emma Hattingh - 22nd out of 84

17-20 Girls:  Eleanora Gilbert - 55th out of 84

17-20 Boys:  Jason Clayton - 5th out of 92

The Senior Girls team consisting of Genevieve O’Brien, Emma Hattingh and Eleanora Gilbert did exceptionally well winning the Bronze Medal in the team event. 

Alice Carter

Cross Country Coach

SECONDARY SCHOOL SQUASH STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Three McKinnon Senior Boys teams and one Girls team were entered into the 2019 Secondary School Squash State Championships.  With many of us enthusiastic about taking part, keen to compete against some fierce competition we set off on Thursday 25 July to MSAC. 

Despite our limited experience, the Senior Girls team comprising Laura Fischer, Amy Wooller and Alexandra Enever placed third in the State. The Senior Boys team although very competitive did not make the Finals but improved at every game. The teams consisted of Tom Alvares, Zayd Erasmus, Conor Flood, Ed Hourigan, Alex Kraus, James Liao, Josh Osadchiy, Grant Sandler, Matt Stoupas, Jiakai Thing and Lucas Thompson. 

Thanks to Mrs Hooper for giving us this opportunity.  

Laura Fischer & Amy Wooller

Year 12 Students