Sport and competition
Swimming Carnival report from Sports Captains
On Wednesday 4 March was MGSC annual swimming carnival was held at Oakleigh Recreation Pool. It was a day full of fun and house spirit with people from every house dressing up in their colours and participating in swimming races and novelty activities.
Congratulations to Devon Engelhardt (13yo), Matilda Waugh (14yo), Shylo Lothian (15yo), Georgia Vicary (16yo), Georgia Macmillan (17yo) and Madeleine Corkhill (18yo) who were the overall champions in their respective age groups! We also had Melba in the 13 year old age group having the highest accumulation of points, Mackellar for 14, 15, 16 year old age groups had the highest accumulation of points, Jackson 17 year olds were the highest and then Melba 18 year olds stood on top. As well as a lot of swimming on the day, fun activities were also held which gained participants points such as grass relays, standing water basketball, diving and more. The SRC committee ran face painting with colored zinc for students who wanted to get more into the house spirit.
The whole school then watched our House captains and teachers get involved in some races. The senior captains participated in the boat race down the pool with the Jackson leaders coming out on top. The staff and student 4 x 50m freestyle relay also took place. Unfortunately the teachers just missed out on first place with Melba coming through and winning in the last leg of the race. We loved seeing all our fellow year 12 students really getting into the house spirit with amazing costumes in their House colours. Overall the swimming carnival was a great day and the overall winner for the day will be announced at the assembly next term!
Lastly we would like to thank Oakleigh Recreation Pool for hosting our swimming carnival; all students from years 7-12 who attended; all staff and all the House leaders; Ms Parker and the PE teachers for the planning and organising for the day.
Beth Bodi and Briar Brown - Senior Sport Co-Captains
Beachside Swimming Carnival report
Congratulations to our Swim team who competed in the Beachside Swimming carnival on Tuesday 9 March. The team consisted of a combination of students form years 7 to 11 in a range of individual events and team relays. Despite the cold weather, the team put on their brave faces and swam “the MGSC way” – with courage and pride.
Some honourable mentions to our Junior Girls who were the overall winners on this day. In addition, well done to those students who came first in their events:
- Matilda Waugh (14yo 50m freestyle, 14yo 50m breaststroke, 4 x 50m freestyle relay)
- Devon Engelhardt (12-13yo breast stroke 50m, 12-13yo backstroke 50m)
- Amelia Bennett (12-13yo butterfly 50m)
- 4 x50m freestyle relay team consisting of Matilda Waugh, Kate Ovenden, Chloe Winders, Pippi Brailey.
These students will now go on to represent MGSC at the Southern Metro Regional competition on Monday 29 March at MSAC. We wish these students all the best going forward.
Round Robin report
On Friday 19 March year 8 students be participating in their first round robin competition of the year. Due to the 2020 lockdowns, these students missed out on their first year 7 round robin so this was especially exciting. We wish them all the best and thank in advance our staff coaches for their time and effort with their teams – Mr Hull, Ms Bouchier, Mr Veevers and Mr Haines.
Year 7 students will have their chance to compete in their round robin on Tuesday 23 March. Good luck to our year 7 competitors and thank our staff coaches – Mr Hull, Ms Holman, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Mathews and Mrs Reinhardt.
Athletics carnival information
This week information has been shared with our students and parents/guardians in relation to our upcoming Athletics carnival. This event will be held on Tuesday 30 March at GR Bricker Athletics Track in Moorabbin.
Students are expected to make their own way to and from the track.
Roll call will be held at the track at 8.45am sharp.
Below are some key points that have been shared with you in relation to the carnival –
When and where is it? Tuesday 30 March at GR Bricker Athletics Track in Moorabbin. This is a compulsory school event.
What to wear? Students need to wear sporting clothing in their house colours, or alternatively they may wear their Physical Education uniform as there will be House points awarded in every event as well as House Chant and novelty games.
How to get there? All students are required to make their own way to GR Bricker Athletics Track ready for roll call at 8.45am (See map for Year Level Assembly locations). Please see the suggested directions to the oval via public transport.
What to bring? A small bag with sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, wet weather gear (if necessary), a water bottle and some lunch and/or money as there will be a BBQ available on the day with sausages, drinks and icy poles.
Can I leave early? Students are not allowed to leave the track until they are released at the end of the day. NO early sign outs on the day will be accepted. A written note must be submitted 24 hours to the relevant student manager. It is important that students remain at the carnival to take part in the House spirit and lead up to the overall winner announced at the end of the day.
What should I NOT bring? Don't bringtents, mobile phones, portable speakers and horns. In addition no take away food is to be delivered by parents to their daughters. They should be bringing their own food or money. Uber eats or similar will not be permitted.
Are parents/guardians allowed to attend? Unfortunately, in line with the current DET advice, parents/guardians are unable to attend as spectators.
MGSC has a growing tradition of student participation in carnivals and we continue to encourage all year levels to actively participate in as many events as possible.
If you have any queries please contact Ms Parker on 9581 5200 or via email 08830780@mgsc.vic.edu.au
Ilana Parker
House competition and interschool sports coordinator