Sport

House Athletics Carnival

On 20th August, Years 5-12 competed in the St Andrews House Athletics Carnival. Everyone had a great time competing in the track and field events, versing each other in their communities. 

 In the end after a competitive day, Parkes took out the victory, beating Barton in 2nd and Deakin in 3rd.  Some people did particularly well, winning Middle School female champion (Nikey Oni 8K), middle school male champion (Jordan Suter 5H ), senior school female champion (Jessica Ireson 11A ) and senior school male champion (Brayden Stehr ). 

Overall it was a great a day which wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for our teachers and parent helpers.  Thank you to everyone who organised it and congratulations to Parkes for winning! 

Snow Camp

During August a group of students from Years 8-12 went on a snow camp to Mt Buller for four days. We started out early on Tuesday morning and skiied for the next few days, waking up at 6:30am to catch the first lift of the day and heading back as light was fading on the last lift. Every evening we headed up to the village where we had dinner at an Italian restaurant and feasted on pizza and hamburgers.  A few of us went down our first black run (most difficult) where we successfully finished it after falling down multiple times. We also attempted some jumps, getting air time but then stacking it.  

We all improved dramatically, but it was especially funny watching as we learnt, particularly some of the epic tumbles down 'Howqua' and a couple of girls (who we won't name!) falling off the chairlift.  Evenings were well spent playing games and sitting around talking. This was one of the best camps I have ever been on and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to go!

Chloe Chandraraj (8K)

Year 5-6 SSV Basketball

Our best boys and best girls basketball teams went out to represent St Andrews at the School Sports Victoria (SSV) district basketball day on 19th August.  They played three matches each in their respective pools before the scheduled finals.  Our girls team won 2 out of their 3 matches in convincing fashion, before falling short in the semi-final against Knox Gardens PS, who eventually went on to win the day.  Our boys scrambled hard all day but were outmatched by much taller opponents.  Given the team was predominantly Year 5's, it puts us in good stead for next year.  Well done to both teams for playing in great spirit and giving it their best!