Around the College

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SSV - Mr Jay Baker

Mary MacKillop College competed in the SSV Boys Football and Girls Netball. In total, we had 8 teams that went out and it was great to see the smiles on faces as students took on their friends from various schools in South Gippsland. The weather was icy but that didn’t stop our students committing to the challenge and building great team spirit along the way. Our Intermediate Boys Footballers won through to the next round after a tense battle with Bass Coast in the final game. Finn Donohue and Tom Vuillerman led the team with fierce determination and we wish the boys luck in the Gippsland Finals on Tuesday, May 30th. In addition, the Intermediate Girls Netball won through to the Gippsland Finals with a dominant display throughout the competition. Hopefully, they can keep up the good form in the next round on August 3rd.

A huge thank you to all staff who coached, umpired and assisted with organisation for the day it is much appreciated.

Footy - 16 May 2023

Year 8 Netball - Mrs. Cassie Raschle

On the 16th of May, 10 Year 8 girls braved the wet and windy weather to compete in SSV Netball at the Leongatha Netball Courts. They played a strong first game against Foster Secondary College which saw them victorious with a score of 22 to 1. Their second game against Bass Coast Dudley was a tough game with some fierce competition.

Unfortunately, we lost scoring 5 points against their 19, knocking us out of Grand Final contention. Overall, it was a great day out. The girls had a competitive spirit and gave it all they had.

Back L-R: Claudia Donohue, Tess Croatto, Maya Garlick, Tara Van Den Heuvel, Louisa Johnston

Front L-R: Mikaela Piasente, Ava McRae, Amber Charlton, Julia Lindsay, Mattea Riccardi

SSV Cross Country - Mr. Jay Baker

On Monday 15th of May, the Mary MacKillop Cross Country team competed in the Division event on our home soil. Overall we had 62 competitors run across five age groups. The weather was magnificent and the track had dried out significantly from the previous week. Our team finished second overall amongst some tough opponents which is a great effort. Highlights across the day included:

Winning the aggregate for following age groups – U/14 Girls, U/15 Girls, U/15 Boys, U/16 Girls

Under 13 Boys - Nicholas Maddocks 3rd

Under 14 Girls – Maya Garlick 2nd, Julia Lindsay 3rd

Under 15 Girls – Heidi Nicholas 1st, Gemma Meadley 2nd, Sienna Musilli 3rd

Under 15 Boys – Henri Bott 1st

Under 16 Girls – Luella Garlick 2nd

Under 16 Boys – Diesel Bonaddio 3rd

Senior Girls – Amber Walker 1st

Senior Boys – Jack McNally 1st

Good luck to the students who have qualified for the next round of competition that will be held at Drouin Golf Course on Thursday, June 1st!

Congratulations Ollie! 

Year 12 student Oliver Brewis has been selected to play US College soccer in America once he has completed Year 12 studies! https://studyandplayusa.com.au/ 

Volunteer Week - Mr. Stephen Ross-Bryant

On Monday 15th May, students were invited to wear their Volunteer uniforms to school to help celebrate Volunteer Week! It was great to see so many in their uniforms. CFA, Surf Lifesaving, and Scouts were very well represented! 

Josh Tomasi  - Mr. Bernard Lumsden

Former student (2013-2014) Josh Tomasi came back to visit us on Monday 15th May to speak with and run some basketball workshops with our students. Josh played basketball in the US on a full scholarship for two years. Then gained a spot on the NBL’s new team in Tasmania. Currently being in the off-season and playing NBL1 in Melbourne, he has been running coaching sessions in Inverloch! 

Australian Geography Competition - Mr. Patrick McCarthy

On 22 May, 25 students from years 7-11 completed the Australian Geography Competition! Over 70,000 students around the country are competing in 2023. These students volunteered their time and efforts. Well done

Calves Update - Mr. Blencowe

Our calves are feeding well and growing, they have been enjoying their morning exercise routine with some of our students leading them around the grounds and getting them more comfortable with people! 

Ms. Winterhalter competes at the Goulbourn Valley Reining Horse Association Water Wheel Reining Classic!

Last week, Ms. Winterhalter took leave to compete in the Goulbourn Valley Reining Horse Association Water Wheel Reining Classic. She won Champion Novice Horse Level 3 Open, Champion Novice Horse Level 3 Non-Pro, Champion Limited Non-Pro, Reserve Champion Non-Pro and Reserve Champion Intermediate Non-Pro. 

She is pictured here performing a sliding stop on her mare SPH Fancy Little Step (aka Fiasco).

Congratulations Ms Winterhalter and Fiasco!

Top Arts Excursion - Mrs. Claire Mangs

Students explored the Top Arts & Melbourne Now Exhibition at Fed Square and viewed some of the Top VCE Art student work from around the state. They completed a photo challenge in the CBD and then headed to Melbourne Museum to see Top Designs and other exhibitions. All in all the students had a blast!