SPORT REPORT
TERM 1 SPORT REPORT
The 2018 MESC school sport program has started
off with great momentum with the college filling more teams across all year levels than we have for a number of years. The senior competition started off the term with teams entered in Boys Ultimate Frisbee, Boys Volleyball and Girls Volleyball. The Ultimate Frisbee Boys ran their hearts out all day and earned a spot in a play-off against Westernport. They played with great cohesion and skill but unfortunately fell short in the end and were runners up on the day.
The intermediate competition followed the senior sports day and thanks to collaboration among many staff members, a weekly Sport Education Program in PACE, and enthusiasm from students we were able to enter a team in all possible competitions. Teams that participated were Boys and Girls Volleyball (A and B teams) and Tennis (A and B teams), Boys Baseball, Boys Cricket, and Girls Ultimate Frisbee. This is our highest participation rate at the year 9 and 10 level for many years. Many of our intermediate teams recorded results in the top 3 placings but unfortunately we weren’t able to see any teams through to the next round.
The next successful sporting day which took place on March 1st was the District Swimming Competition. A strong team of 52 swimmers earnt 4th place in the overall ranking on the day, just 85 points behind Rosebud. We are a much smaller school than the top 3 schools so our students can be very proud of their efforts. All students competed with grace and personal best but a star performer of the day was James Mace who managed to break three individual event records, one which had been held by a past MESC student for over 20 years. Well done James! We can also congratulate Katrina Ward, Jessica Ward, Chloe Mace, Keeley McKenzie and Sophie van der Linden who have made it through to the SSV Regional Finals which take place on Wednesday 28th March.
Years 8 sport was equally successful as our other days so far this year, the year 8 Boys Volleyball team placing 3rd, Girls Volleyball team placing 2nd and the Girls Tennis Team also receiving 3rd place. The Boys Cricket team were faced with fierce competition and were a team member down but had a great day playing the game they love.
Last but not least was the year 7 sports day. Similarly to intermediate sport, collaboration of staff have made it possible for all year 7 students to meet once a week in PE class for the purpose of training for inter-school. Students are able to attempt sports they may not have participated in previously, as well as provided with the valuable experience of representing their school in a team. Teams were entered in Boys and Girls Cricket, Boys and Girls Tennis (A and B teams), Boys and Girls volleyball (A and B teams), and Boys and Girls Ultimate Frisbee. It was a very successful day overall and after a year level reflection in PE class, the general consensus is that all students thoroughly enjoyed the day and learned valuable team skills. Thank you to year 10 students Merinda Hale and Phoebe Wilson-McDonald who coached the year 7 girl’s cricket team.
Our students from all year levels on all sports days this term have represented the school in a way that makes me proud to teach at such a great school made up with such wonderful and respectful students. I would also like to give thanks to the efforts and support from staff who give up their time to coach teams, these days could not be made possible without you.
Amy Leonard
Sports Coordinator