Rugby 7s - State Championships

On the 28th of August, the inaugural Killester Rugby 7's travelled to Powerhouse Rugby Club, Newport team to compete in the Victorian Championships. As the team had performed so well in the Melbourne Rebel's Rugby 7s Gala day 3 weeks prior, they were invited to play against the best Under 16 school teams in the State. The team faced strong and skillful opponents throughout the day, but our girls equally matched and often outplayed their opposition with their speed and never give up attitude. Many of the officials and spectators complemented the girls throughout the day on their willingness to take the game on and continue to fight hard against physically bigger and stronger opposition. After playing four matches throughout the day, Killester finished third overall in the State! A tremendous effort considering this was Killester's first ever Rugby 7's team and with many of the students playing up an age group. Congratulations to the following girls for their commitment and performance over the past 2 months:

Audrey Tuipala

Agnes Iosua

Holly Camp

Gabriel Camp

Ebony Angelopolous

Keera Chapman

Esther Kiir

Florence Elia

Emily Telley

Sienna Quinn

Victoria Whitfield

Faustina Sialau

Troy Brodie, Rugby Coach and Teacher

Year 11 Sport and Recreation - Lawn Bowls

On Wednesday the 31st of July, the Year 11 Sport and Recreation class went to Zone Bowling in Clayton, which used to be known as AMF bowling. We were all very excited and had been talking in class about how a business runs in the sport and recreation industry.

Before we could start the activities the supervisor from Zone bowling went through the different safety precautions that were in place. She explained how much work is put into the business such as the OHS of the workplace, marketing teams, meeting targets, staff training and so on. They also explained how bowling relates to a few units we have been studying, such as conducting and organising non- instructional sport and recreation activities and organising work priorities.

Bowling required minimal instructions therefore many people could participate in this activity. The Zone bowling company spoke to us about how they achieve and work towards their budgetary targets, sales targets, party targets etc. This takes a lot of effort because it is required to keep the company running successfully.

Our class was split into two competitive teams, our winner was Cynthia, followed by Ms Sadler, who are both keen for another round against each other.

Faustina Sialau, Year 11, SAR

SCSA Netball

On Monday the 26th of August some Year 7 and 8 girls participated in the Junior SCSA Netball tournament at Jells Park. Killester entered five teams in the day: Junior A - coached by Miss Cronin, Junior B - coached by Ms Edwards, Junior C - coached by Lucy Collins, Junior D - coached by the Sport and Recreation students and finally Junior E - coached again by our Sport and Recreation students. All teams were successful, improving their game play as the day went on.

The E team unfortunately did not make finals but tried their best throughout the day and did not give up. The B, C and D teams made the semi finals but sadly lost in those games. The A team played exceptionally well throughout the tournament. The A team won the grand final match against Clonard. They were undefeated all day which was a fantastic effort. Also a big congratulations goes to Audrey Tuipala for winning the MVP of the grand final match.

Thank you to the Year 11 Sport and Recreation class who assisted the teams and teachers throughout the day with coaching. Thank you to the teachers involved for all your help with training and coaching. Overall it was a great day and all of the girls had heaps of fun!

Rebecca Roberts, Sport Learning Area Leader

Performing Arts

Term 4 Choir News

VCE Farewell Music Concert