SPORT NEWS
MCKINNON ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
The 2018 McKinnon Athletics Carnival is going to be held at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve on Thursday 2 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!
Alice Carter
Athletics Carnival Organiser
LUNCHTIME SPORT - TERM 2
Term 2 has been a busy term of lunchtime sport with the Scorpion Futsal Competition taking place for all year levels.
Thanks to all of the students who participated with over 150 students taking part across all year levels every Monday and Wednesday.
Senior Champions
Stefan Simic and his team which consisted of Liston Diaz, Billy Zontanos, Tom Johnston, Seth Donovan and Liam Atchison.
Intermediate Champions
Levi Scholz and his team consisting of Sam Ghobrial, Oliver Lopez, Matthew Sagiadelis and Ishan Malakar.
Year 8 Champions
Leo Kotsandis and his team consisting of Jai Curren-Nicholls, Eidan Rozenberg, Zane Rogers, Anthony Vassiliou and Felix Dover.
Year 7 Champions
Michael Guerra and his team consisting of Harvey Walker, Henry Price, Ron Golombick, Lucas Boglis and Thivi Salwathura.
The annual staff vs staff game also took place in what was an entertaining affair. Skills were a little rusty and Mr Jhoomun lived up to his firey reputation, hurling abuse at every player (opposition and team mate) on the court.
An all-star team picked from this game to take on Stefan Simic and his senior champion team. Despite holding out courageously in the first half, the flood gates opened in the second half as they went on to be 6-2 winners.
Greg Hoskin
Futsal Competition Coordinator
STATE CROSS COUNTRY REPORT
On Thursday 19 July, Mr Hudd took 10 of McKinnon's finest athletes to Bundoora Park to compete in the School Sport Victoria Cross Country Event. Each student qualified through doing well in the McKinnon House sports, then the Kingston Division at Karkarook Park and finally the Southern Metropolitan Region at Ballam Park.
Each runner represented the school well gaining some outstanding times and placings.
Congratulations to the 17-20 Boys team who won a Silver Medal as the 2nd placed team in their age group.
Results:
14 Boys 3km - 11th Matt Day (10:36)
15 Girls 3km - 20th Jessie Ginsberg (12:43)
15 Boys 3km - 56th Adam Paliatsos (11:07)
16 Girls 3km - 7th Genevieve O’Brien (11:46)
16 Boys 5km - 16th Nick Poulos (18:31)
17-20 Boys 5km
McKinnon 2nd in Team Event (Silver medal)
9th Jason Clayton (17:15)
37th Michael Koletsas (18:45)
36th Alex Boul (18:44)
44th Ben Howells (19:11)
71st Braydon Ross (21:23)
Chris Hudd
Coach
CRICKET VICTORIA - GIRLS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
On Monday 23 July, we were chosen to go on an excursion to Federation University, Ballarat to participate in a Girls Leadership and Cricket workshop held by Cricket Victoria. We completed an online course beforehand and this was recapped on the day. At the start of the day we were assigned into groups that focused on our mental state, getting a mentor and the way we deal with things.
After a break Talia was introduced to Molly Strano, a Victorian and Australian cricketer where she asked questions to help her out with her future. Molly Strano, Daniela Di Toro (Australian wheelchair tennis player) and Ann Mitchell (Women’s Cricket Legend) talked to the many girls attending, sharing their experiences and answering multiple questions from the group. This was shortly followed by a cricket coaching session where we had the option of participating in a beginner or a master class.
Talia Zamir
HERE ARE THE GIRLS REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY:
My highlight was the discussion panel with Molly, Danielle and Ann. We got to ask questions and they told us all about their experiences as a leader. It was really fun.
Elly Booth
I loved how this program made me take a step back and think of all the mental aspects of cricket. We focused on our good habits and habits we can incorporate into our lives.
Casandra Joseph
Overall, I really enjoyed this experience because it really made me think about who I am. My favourite part was the panel because I really liked listening to the three sporting legends leadership ways.
Charis Koletsas
It was such an honour to go and experience a leadership forum. I really enjoyed it and my favourite parts were the cricket activities and learning about how everything that the three panelists experienced enabled them to get to where they are today.
Zoe Dalidakis
Overall, the girls leadership program was an amazing experience and I was honoured to be chosen. One of my favourite parts was the panel. We got to meet Molly Strano, Ann Mitchell and Daniela Di Toro. All three answered interesting questions and were very inspiring. I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to all girls.
Amy Wilkins
My highlight was definitely being introduced to Molly Strano. I got an insight and help into my struggles with balancing my sport, music, school and social life. I also really enjoyed the experienced cricket session.
Talia Zamir
Thank you to Mrs Hooper for her organization and support and for driving the bus in gale force winds to allowed us the opportunity to experience the day.
Elly, Zoe, Casandra, Charis, Amy (Year 7 Students) and Talia (Year 8 Student)