Sport News

Victorian Schools Netball Championships

In the early hours of July, the 29th 36 girls ranging from Year 6 to Year 12 departed to play netball in the  Victorian Schools Netball Championships. This day ranged from high intensity, fast-paced games against some of the best school teams around Victoria. Throughout this day every player got pushed to their limits, whether it was flying through the air to get an intercept or encouraging other teammates to push through even when they were exhausted, however, in the end, we all learned so much from this big day. 

Through all the encouragement from each team, Girton was lucky to come away with some very successful results, the Intermediate and Junior team both finishing 2nd.

Although the Primary and Senior teams didn't place, both these teams had an extremely memorable first and last tournament for Girton. Thank you to Miss Speed, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Hamilton, and Mrs. Holland  and Mrs. Gibson (Coach) for coming along and supporting all the players on the day. 

SSV State Cross Country

On 18th July the following six students represented Girton at the School Sport Victoria, Cross Country State Championships.

Imogen Stewart (5M), Megan Wilson (7Je), Patrick Byrne (8Jo), William Lovett (8Jo), Thomas Perrin (10Je) and our Athletics Captain Matilda Moore (12R).

Each were very competitive with William Lovett our best performer, completing the three-kilometre course in 10.33 minutes.

Congratulations to all of our fine young athletes

Dan Slater

Head of Co-Curriculum

ICCES Cross Country

A team of 13 runners travelled to Bundoora Park, Melbourne for the annual Independent Country Co-Educational Schools (ICCES) cross country event on Tuesday 30th July.

Students competed in one of three categories, depending on their year level.

Years 7 and 8 - Junior

Years 9 and 10 - Intermediate

Years 11 and 12 - Senior

Senior and Intermediate boys completed five kilometres while junior boys and girls competed over three kilometres.

Girton students who achieved a Top 10 finish:

1st – William Lovett (8Jo) – Year 7/8 Boys

2nd – Patrick Byrne (8Jo) – Year 7/8 Boys

3rd – Megan Wilson (7Je) – Year 7/8 Girls

4th – Emily Everist (9A) – Year 9/10 Girls

9th – Angus Macafee (8R) – Year 7/8 Boys

Congratulations to all of our fine young athletes

Dan Slater

Head of Co-Curriculum