Maddingley

Individual Sporting Successes

Umpiring Netball Championships 

Well done to Year 10 student Sapphire who recently umpired at the National Men’s and Mixed Netball Championships in Perth. As the youngest member of a 31-umpire squad selected from across Australia, Sapphire demonstrated exceptional skill and composure.

She officiated across multiple divisions, including U17, U20, U23 and Men’s reserves, covering up to 9km per game in a fast-paced environment. Sapphire was selected to umpire a final, recognising her consistency and performance under pressure.

Her professionalism and confidence were praised by international mentors, and she has been invited to return for next year’s championships in Sydney, a fantastic achievement.

Australian Athletics Championships

Three of our talented athletes, Myah E, Leila S and Jye A recently represented Victoria at the Australian Athletics Championships in Brisbane during the school holidays, competing against the nation’s best in their respective events.

Myah delivered an impressive performance in the U16 Long Jump and Triple Jump finals, placing within the top 20 athletes in Australia across both events. Her commitment and consistency at such a high level are to be commended.

Jye competed in the Hammer Throw final, achieving a personal best throw of 32.82 metres. This outstanding effort saw him finish 18th in Australia, reflecting significant progress and dedication to his training.

Leila showcased her versatility across multiple events. She competed in both the 100m and 200m sprints, placing 17th in the heats for each. She then delivered an exceptional performance in the High Jump final, clearing 1.67 metres to secure an outstanding 4th place nationally.

We congratulate Myah, Jye and Leila on their achievements and commend them for representing our state with such determination and pride. Their efforts are a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence.

National Basketball Championships

Congratulations to Year 11 student Riley D who proudly represented Victoria Country at the U18 National Basketball Championships in Brisbane.

Riley delivered a fantastic tournament, playing a key role in the team’s impressive Bronze Medal finish.

Competing at a national level is a significant achievement, and Riley’s contribution, effort and commitment throughout the tournament were outstanding. Well done, Riley!

Tenielle Brown – Head of Faculty: Physical Education and Health (Maddingley)