Maddingley
ICCES Report
On Tuesday 10 March – BMG took over 70 Year 7 – 12 students up to Ballarat for the annual ICCES Swimming, Badminton & Table Tennis Carnivals.
Swimming:
Over 50 students proudly represented BMG at the ICCES Swimming Carnival, showcasing their skills against strong competition from across the association.
Overall Results:
· BMG finished 5th overall
· 3rd – Junior Girls Division
· 3rd – Senior Boys Division
Event Highlights:
There were several outstanding individual and relay performances throughout the day, with multiple students finishing in the top three across a range of events.
· Rodney T (12H) – 1st in Year 11/12 Boys Breaststroke A, 2nd in Freestyle A, and 2nd in Backstroke A
· Matilda J (9B) – 2nd in Year 9 Girls Backstroke A
· Ella M (7E) – 3rd in Year 7 Girls Freestyle A and 3rd in Butterfly A
· Year 7 Boys Medley Relay – 3rd
· Year 8 Girls Medley Relay – 2nd
· Year 9 Girls Freestyle Relay – 3rd
· Year 11/12 Boys Freestyle Relay – 3rd
A special mention goes to Lily M (10B), who attended the Carnival as the Year 10 emergency swimmer. Lily stepped up to compete in the Year 11/12 age group, demonstrating great team spirit and commitment to assist the team across multiple events.
A big thank you to Mr Oldaker and Ms Nicolle (Team Managers) for their organisation and support on the day, as well as Mr Borg, Miss Fenech and Mr Glen for their assistance with the running of the competition.
Badminton:
BMG had 16 students representing the school at the ICCES Badminton event. In what was a fantastic tournament hosted by BMG staff, students were able to showcase their training, preparation and hard work against strong competition from across the association.
Overall Results:
· BMG finished Joint 1st Overall with GVGS
· 1st – Junior Girls Division
· 2nd – Junior Boys Division
· 2nd – Senior Boys Division
· 2nd – Senior Girls Division
It was a terrific team performance across all divisions and a great reflection of the effort students have put into their training.
A big thank you to Mr Perks for his dedication to the Badminton program, his coaching in the lead-up to the event, and for convening the tournament. An additional thank you to Mr De Bortoli for his assistance with the running of the day.
Table Tennis:
BMG had a further 16 students representing the school at the ICCES Table Tennis event. It was a fantastic day, with students demonstrating great skill, commitment and sportsmanship, resulting in a very successful outcome for BMG.
Overall Results:
· BMG finished 2nd overall
· 1st – Senior Boys Division
· 1st – Junior Boys Division
· 2nd – Junior Girls Division
· 3rd – Senior Girls Division
A special mention goes to our Junior Girls team, who performed superbly throughout the day. Unfortunately, they were narrowly beaten for 1st place on a countback, with both teams finishing equal on matches and games. The result ultimately came down to total points scored, where they fell just short by nine points.
Thank you to Mr Harrington for his coaching in the lead-up to the event and his support on the day. We also thank Intern Annalise for her assistance throughout the competition, particularly with scoring for the Senior Girls team.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport
State success sends Leila and Myah to Nationals
We are thrilled to congratulate Leila S of 11F and Myah E of 10B on their outstanding performances at the recent State Track and Field Championships held at Lakeside Stadium. Their impressive podium finishes have earned them automatic qualification for the National Championships.
Competing in the Under 18 age group, Leila delivered a fantastic performance in the High Jump, clearing 1.60m to claim 1st place and the State title. She also showcased her versatility on the track, finishing 3rd in the 200m, rounding off a superb championship.
In the Under 16 division, Myah also achieved excellent results. She leapt 5.13m in the Long Jump to secure 2nd place, before following up with another strong effort in the Triple Jump, recording 10.38m to finish 3rd.
These podium placings have secured both athletes a place at the National Championships which are to be held in Brisbane this April, an incredible achievement and a testament to their hard work and dedication.
We wish Leila and Myah the very best as they prepare to represent their state on the national stage.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport
Freddy and Matilda Compete at the Tasmanian State Championships
Over the recent long weekend, BMG students Freddy C (6B) and Matilda J (9B) travelled to Hobart to compete in the Tasmanian State Long Course Championship which ran from Friday 6 March through to Monday 9 March.
This competition represented a significant step up in competition for Freddy, not only racing against strong swimmers from across the state, but also managing the challenge of swimming multiple events both morning and evening across the four-day meet.
Freddy delivered an outstanding performance, claiming Bronze in the Boys 8–11 Years 100m Backstroke, while also smashing nearly seven seconds off his previous personal best time. He also produced several strong swims across his freestyle and breaststroke events across the weekend, but his backstroke performance was certainly a standout highlight.
Matilda also competed strongly across a busy event schedule, racing in the 100m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Freestyle, 200m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly. Impressively, Matilda achieved personal best times in five of her six events, with the only exception being the 200m Freestyle.
Both students should be congratulated on their fantastic efforts representing their club and demonstrating great dedication and resilience across a demanding competition schedule.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport
Western Ranges Division Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday, 10 March, BMG took 27 students to the Western Ranges Division Swimming Carnival held at Melton Waves.
In what was a fantastic day of competition, our primary-aged BMG students represented the school with great pride and gave their all in the pool.
At the conclusion of the event, five of our students placed either 1st or 2nd in their individual events, qualifying for the Western Metro Regional Swimming Carnival to be held on Tuesday, 31 March.
A big congratulations to the following students, and we wish them all the very best in the next round of competition.
• Ivy C (4D)
• Saanvi P (5A)
• Thomas J (5F)
• Freddy C (6B)
• Lillah R (6B)
Matt Harris – Head of Sport
Mr Glen Completes Ironman New Zealand
Congratulations to Maddingley staff member Mr Glen, who successfully completed the Ironman New Zealand on Saturday, 7 March in the beautiful town of Taupō.
The Ironman is one of the most demanding endurance events in the world, requiring athletes to complete a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, and a full 42.2km marathon run consecutively.
Mr Glen delivered a fantastic performance across the entire event, recording the following times:
• Swim (3.8km): 1 hour 16 minutes
• Bike (180km): 7 hours 15 minutes
• Run (42.2km): 4 hours 45 minutes
Completing an Ironman is an incredible achievement that requires months of preparation, resilience and determination. We congratulate Mr Glen on this outstanding accomplishment and the commitment it took to reach the finish line.
Well done, Mr Glen!
Matt Harris – Head of Sport
Sport Results – Summer Sport Challenge 2026
On Monday, 16 March, BMG had 57 students from Years 11–12 (along with a couple of additional Year 10 students) represent the school in the second instalment of the Summer Sport Challenge.
This event was created by BMG last year to provide VCE students with an opportunity to represent the school in a friendly summer sports competition. As ICCES Summer Tour is limited to Year 7–10 students in Term 4, this event ensures that our senior students also have the chance to participate in interschool sport during the summer season.
This year, alongside Braemar College, we were pleased to welcome Girton Grammar to the competition.
Across the day, and in conditions that were far from ideal for ‘summer’ sports, students competed in cricket, golf, tennis and volleyball, with all matches held in Bacchus Marsh.
A massive well done and thank you to all students who attended and represented the school with pride throughout the day. We hope this was an enjoyable opportunity and something that continues to be valued within the VCE school calendar.
A further thank you to our dedicated coaches for volunteering their time both in the lead-up to and on the day of the event – Mr McMahon, Mrs Wardell, Mr Glen, Mr Love, Mrs Garner, Mr Oldaker, and our awesome interns who also assisted throughout the day.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport
Woodlea
MPSSA Summer Cup Lightning Preliminary Results
Our students recently competed in the MPSSA Summer Cup Lightning Premiership, representing the school with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day.
Results:
Volleyball – Finished 3rd in their pool
Girls Cricket – Runner Up
Boys Cricket – Winners
Girls Tennis – Winners
Boys Tennis – Winners
Congratulations to all teams for their dedication, teamwork and the effort they put in during preparation and on the day itself. We are very proud of the way all students represented the school.
The Boys Cricket, Girls Tennis, and Boys Tennis teams will now have the opportunity to represent the school at the Divisional level in Term 4. We wish them the best of luck in the next stage of competition.
Evan Long – Head of Faculty: PE (Woodlea)
MPSSA Divisional Swimming Results
A record 24 students represented BMG WDL at the MPSSA Divisional Swimming Competition held at Melton Waves.
Our students produced a strong showing across the day, with a number of excellent performances and multiple podium finishes achieved.
Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Western Region Swimming Competition:
• Stella C (6WA) – Breaststroke, Backstroke, and the U/11 Girls Freestyle Relay
• Ira D (5WC) – Freestyle and the U/11 Girls Freestyle Relay
• Charlotte V (6WC) – Backstroke
The U/11 Girls Freestyle Relay Team consists of:
• Alina C (5WC)
• Ariana S (6WD)
• Stella C (6WA)
• Ira D (5WC)
The Western Region Swimming Competition will be held on Tuesday 31st March at Kardinia Aquatic Centre in Geelong.
Good luck to all competitors as they represent BMG WDL at the next stage of competition.
Evan Long – Head of Faculty: PE (Woodlea)
