Maddingley

Equestrian Club Excursion to Melbourne International Horse Trials

Last Friday, our Equestrian Club members had an absolutely fantastic day out at the prestigious Melbourne International Horse Trials held at Werribee Park. It was a brilliant opportunity for our riders and enthusiasts to witness top-level eventing firsthand and gain invaluable insights.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the exclusive cross-country course walk a five-star eventer, Sam Jeffree! Sam, a familiar face on the Australian eventing circuit, generously shared his knowledge and expertise, guiding our students around the challenging and intricate cross-country track. He explained the technicalities of various fences, discussed lines and approaches, and offered invaluable strategic advice – giving our students a true five-star perspective on what it takes to tackle such a demanding course.
Witnessing the sheer athleticism of the horses and riders, and understanding the precision required at this level, was incredibly inspiring for everyone. Our members left feeling motivated and with a deeper appreciation for the sport of eventing.
A huge thank you to Sam Jeffree for taking the time to share his expertise with us, and to the organisers of the Melbourne International Horse Trials for hosting such a spectacular event. It was a memorable day that will undoubtedly fuel the passion for equestrian sport within our club for a long time to come!

Mrs Georgia Low – Equestrian Team Manager

Bria wins the Maddingley UoQ Sunflower competition

Congratulations to Bria A (Year 8) for growing the sunflower with the largest head at the Maddingley Junior Landcare Club.
Students were given the opportunity to grow a sunflower from seed, and just 3 months later, the head was weighed. With over twenty entrants, Bria’s sunflower head was declared the winner, weighing in at 42 grams.
A video of the weighing was shared in the National Competition, and although the growing season has long since passed, we hope that Bria’s entry will be “Best in Class” in the national judging.
Well done to all of the students who took part.
Any students interested in growing vegetables, native plants and sustainable projects should attend the weekly Junior Landcare Co-curricular on Fridays with Mr Gorton.

Mr David Gorton – Head of Campus (Staughton Vale)

Woodlea

Congratulations to our Wynspeak Finalist!

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Maddie D, Surya S, Twisha M and Tanish K for their exceptional performances in the Wynspeak Public Speaking Competition!
Each student delivered a compelling 4-minute speech on a topic of their choice, captivating the judges with their clarity, confidence and passion.
We proudly celebrate Maddie for securing first place in the Junior Division – Round 8, and Surya for claiming the top spot in the Senior Division – Round 8. Their articulate delivery and thoughtful insights earned them a well-deserved place in the prestigious Wynspeak Grand Final.
A special commendation goes to Twisha, who won the Junior Impromptu Speech Award with a thoughtful and eloquent response delivered on the spot. Tanish also impressed the judges with a powerful and insightful speech exploring the true meaning of success.
We are thrilled to announce that Maddie was awarded runner-up at the Wynspeak Grand Final and has now qualified for the District Championship Final to be held at Melbourne Girls College on June 16. This event brings together the top speakers from all four Rotary Youth Public Speaking programs.
We wish Maddie the very best, as she prepares for the Championships!

Mrs Natalie Cook- Student Engagement Coordinator/DAV and Public Speaking Coordinator (Woodlea)

Chess

On 3 June, students from Year 7 to Year 11 attended the Northern Star Chess Tournament at St Monica’s College. Representing Bacchus Marsh Grammar with pride, our players took part in multiple competitive rounds against schools across the region.
The students demonstrated impressive critical thinking, concentration and sportsmanship throughout the day. Congratulations to Taksh Kapur , Reva Kukdeja and Jisha Nandi for achieving excellent scores. All students are to be commended for their effort and teamwork.
Thank you to the event organisers at Northern Star Chess and to Mrs Ramgolam for supporting the students throughout the day.
Mrs Manta Ramgolam – Teacher