Woodlea

ACS Chess

Congratulations to our BMG Woodlea ACS Chess Team who represented our school with outstanding composure, strategy and sportsmanship at the ACS Chess Championships held at Loyola College, Watsonia.

In a highly competitive field, the team finished an impressive 3rd overall with 27 points, placing alongside some of the strongest chess programs in the ACS competition.

Overall School Standings:

1st – Westbourne Grammar School – 29.5

2nd – Overnewton Anglican Community College – 28

3rd – Bacchus Marsh Grammar (Woodlea Campus) – 27

Individual Student Results:

1st Overall: Niraj P – 6 points, gold medal and qualified for Secondary Open State Final

3rd Overall: Dulein P – 6 points, equal bronze medal and qualified for Secondary Open State Final

12th Overall: Tiger C – 5 points and qualified for Secondary Open State Final

Additional Team Results:

Navraj S: 3.5 points – 40th overall

Japvir N: 3.5 points – 41st overall

Nihal P: 3 points – 50th overall

Zuhayr C: 3 points – 52nd overall

Srivetri S: 3 points – 54th overall

Venkata P: 2.5 points – 58th overall

This achievement marks another significant milestone for Woodlea students, continuing the campus’ strong growth within the ACS competition and showcasing the depth of talent across our students.

Congratulations to all students involved on an outstanding effort and for representing our school with pride.

Evan Long – Head of Faculty: PE (Woodlea)

Public Speaking

Public speaking has continued to flourish at Woodlea this year, with students enthusiastically embracing opportunities to build confidence, strengthen their communication skills and discover the power of their voice through the Enrichment program.

Throughout the term, students have been learning the foundations of effective public speaking, from writing the perfect speech and crafting persuasive arguments to delivering with confidence, clarity and expression. These sessions have encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones, develop resilience, and grow as confident communicators and leaders.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate another successful year at Wynspeak, a highly competitive public speaking competition that attracts talented speakers from schools across the region. A special congratulations goes to Maddie D who delivered an outstanding performance to win her round and secure a place in the Western Region Final on June 3. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Maddie’s hard work, preparation and confidence.

Emily Hutton – Student Engagement/Debating and Public Speaking (Woodlea)