Physical Education

Northern Metropolitan Region - Swimming

On Wednesday 28 March, 42 students participated in the Northern Metropolitan Regional Swimming Carnival at WaterMarc in Greensborough.  Aitken College finished in a record high 6th position out of 28 schools by entering 15 individual events and 14 relay events. The competition was very strong with numerous students just missing out on a spot at the State Finals.

Aitken won the boys 17 year old freestyle relay team and participated in the State Finals on Wednesday 18 April at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Special mentions go to the following individual medal winners:

• Sebastian M (13 year boys) - 2nd place in 50m Butterfly and 3rd place in 50m Freestyle
• Hamish H (17 year boys) - 2nd place in 50m Breaststroke

Big thank you to Mrs Pocervina and Mr Taylor for their help on the day.  

Mrs Natalie McNamara

Secondary Interschool Sports Coordinator

School Sports Victoria Senior Summer #2 Sports Day

On Friday 23 March students from Years 11 and 12 represented Aitken College in School Sports Victoria Woodlands Division round robin day. They competed against a number of old and new schools around the Hume City Council area for a more challenging day.  Some of the sports have now been split into 2 pools with the winners of each pool playing off in the Grand Final for their place at Northern Metropolitan Region. The results from the day are:

All teams participated well and enjoyed the beautiful day out at sports. Congratulations to the Boys Hockey team who will progress through to the Northern Metropolitan Regionals on Thursday 26 July.

Students and parents can keep up to date with the latest information, sports dates and rules, via the School Sports Victoria website www.ssv.vic.edu.au.

Mrs Natalie McNamara

Secondary Interschool Sports Coordinator