Footy kicks off for 2026

Recently, eight of our senior Sports Academy students played their first Gippsland Power game for the season. Pictured below is LSA Director and Football Head Coach Mr. Allan Chandler with the students.

Turning theory into practice

Year 9 LSA students have been learning about the cardiovascular system this term. Below are some of their drawings which have helped solidify their learning.

AFL Champions

Congratulations to our West Gippsland Champions – Senior Boys, Year 8 Boys, Year 7 Boys and the Junior Girls!

Talent League News

Well done to Year 12 student Keenan who was featured on the Talent League's Facebook page after Gippsland Powers win over GWV rebels.

Teacher and Coach Success

Sports Academy AFL Coach, Scott van Dyk, on his teams win in Round 3 (below).

Sports Academy Head Netball Coach, Stacie Gardiner, recently received Player of the Match for the Gippsland Stars in Round 7 in a tight win over the Falcons.

Fun on the field and court

Photos below of our students enjoying their weekend sport/s recently.

Netball Success

Well done to Ella and Milla on their win for MDNA at the Traralgon Netball Tournament recently.

Gippsland United

Well done to Year 9 student Patrick and Year 8 student Taylah who were recently named as Player of the Week for Gippsland United!

Tommy Matthews Update

We love keeping up to date with Tom's success and look forward to watching his continued growth.

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Reminder: Sports Academy Morning Sessions

Morning sessions are available for Senior and selected students only. Selections are made by coaches, and students may be added or removed at our discretion. These are extra sessions, not part of the regular LSA timetable.

AFL: Tuesday 7:30am

Basketball: Thursday 7:30am (arrive by 7:15am)

Upcoming Events in Term 2:

14/5/26 – Melbourne Football Club excursion

28/5/26 – Melbourne City Soccer excursion

Note: Some photos throughout this newsletter have been taken from various social media pages and The Warragul and Drouin Gazette.

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Issue 4 · 11 May 2026

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