Maddingley
BMPSSA District Cross Country
On Friday May 8, BMG proudly took 30 students from Years 3 to 6 to the annual BMPSSA District Cross Country Carnival at Masons Lane.
At the conclusion of the event, 25 BMG students achieved a Top 10 placing in their individual races. As a result, these students have qualified for the Western Ranges Division Cross Country Carnival, which will take place on Wednesday May 27 (Term 2, Week 6).
Congratulations to all students who represented the school and competed so enthusiastically throughout the day.
Congratulations to the following students:
Attaya A (6D)
Sloane B (4B)
Nimrat B (6D)
Izzy B (4A)
Alia C (5E)
Anthony C (6D)
Eloise E (6A)
Nicolas F (5A)
Lincoln H (6C)
Yuvaan J (6D)
Jazlyn K (3B)
Harbin Kaur A (6D)
Jimmy K (6A)
Oliver L (3E)
Emma M (6C)
Audrey P (5D)
Rylee R (5C)
Harveer Singh S (4D)
Suhan S (6C)
Gurnaaz V (6D)
Shivjeet V (4D)
Anya V (3E)
Uday V (5E)
Rowan W (4B)
Zac Z (5A)
A special thank you also goes to our 13 Elite Sport students who attended the carnival and assisted throughout the day with marshalling and pace setting. Their support and leadership were greatly appreciated and contributed significantly to the smooth running of the event.
Information regarding the Western Ranges Division Cross Country Carnival will be communicated via EdSmart and Schoolbox in due course.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
ICCES Athletics Carnival
On Thursday May 14, 104 students from Years 7 to 12 were selected to represent BMG at Lakeside Stadium for the annual ICCES Athletics Carnival.
On what was a fantastic day for athletics, our students gave an outstanding account of themselves against strong opposition. I would like to thank all students who attended for both their individual and team performances throughout the day, as well as those students who stepped up to fill events where we were missing competitors.
Overall Results:
BMG finished 5th overall and Harrison L of 8I was the Joint Year 8 Boys Age Group Champion.
Event Highlights:
At the conclusion of the event, BMG had many students place in the Top 3 across a range of events and age groups – a massive congratulations to all of these students!
Makenzie C (12J) – 1st Girls 100 Metre Run (Year 11/12 B) / 1st Girls 200 Metre Run (Year 11/12 B)
Zali G (8F) – 1st Girls Shot Put (Year 8 A)
Jayshivani J (7D) – 1st Girls 400 Metre Run (Year 7 B)
Corki K (8I) – 1st Boys Long Jump (Year 8 A)
Harrison L (8I) – 1st Boys High Jump (Year 8 A) / 1st Boys 13–14 Triple Jump (Year 8 A)
Thomas S (10H) – 1st Boys High Jump (Year 10 A)
Leila S (11F) – 1st Girls Long Jump (Year 11/12 A) / 1st Girls 16–21 High Jump (Year 11/12 A)
Liam W (7C) – 1st Boys Triple Jump (Year 7 A)
BMG – 1st Girls 4×100 Metre Relay (Year 11/12 Relays)
A special shoutout must also go to Leila S (11F), who broke two ICCES records on the day in the Girls Long Jump (Year 11/12) and Girls High Jump (Year 11/12) – congratulations Leila on your continued athletics success!
A big thank you to Mr Borg and Miss Fenech (Team Managers) for their organisation and support throughout the day, as well as Mr Oldaker, Miss Ogston and intern Ethan for their assistance with the running of the competition and the overall day.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
ICCES Equestrian Championship
BMG proudly hosted the inaugural ICCES Equestrian Championships at I.R. Robertson Reserve, Gisborne South on Friday May 15.
As the very first event of its kind, the Championships marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the ICCES Association. The day brought together talented riders, supportive school communities and a wonderful atmosphere of sportsmanship and enthusiasm.
BMG students performed exceptionally well across both Dressage and Jumping phases, achieving outstanding individual and team results.
Overall Results: The Bacchus Marsh Grammar teams achieved an excellent collective result, finishing 2nd overall in both the Dressage and Jumping phases.
Event Highlights:
In the Dressage competition:
• Jasmine C (10A) riding Ferrari Park Autumn Gold was named Reserve Champion Senior Novice.
• Jayde C (8I) riding Aspen Way Tuxedo placed 3rd overall in Junior Preliminary.
• Lucy B (10H) riding Primadona placed 4th overall in Senior Preliminary.
• Milly S (10H) riding Whatever Trevor placed 5th overall in Senior Preliminary.
• Cailin K (7G) riding RH Colossus and Nimerion Park Marcel placed 5th overall in Junior Preliminary.
In the Jumping competition:
• Jasmine C (10A) riding Ferrari Park Autumn Gold was crowned Overall Champion in the 90cm class.
• Milly S (10H) riding Whatever Trevor was crowned Overall Champion in the 80cm class.
• Jayde J (8I) riding Aspen Way TUXEDO placed 4th overall in the 80cm class.
• Cailin K (7G) riding RH Colossus and Nimerion Park Marcel placed 3rd overall in the 60cm class.
• Molly R (10A) riding Super Socks and Beaut Choice placed 3rd overall in the 90cm class.
The day was a fantastic success and showcased the dedication, skill and teamwork of all involved. We are incredibly proud of our riders for their achievements and for representing the school so positively at this historic inaugural event.
I would like to personally acknowledge and thank Mrs Low for her outstanding work in organising the entire event on behalf of the ICCES Association.
Mrs Low’s dedication, tireless effort and unwavering commitment are a true reflection of the strength and quality of our school’s Equestrian program. Her exceptional organisation and leadership ensured the success of this event, and without her hard work and contribution, neither the event nor the continued growth and success of our Equestrian program would have been possible.
Her passion and commitment to providing opportunities for students within the equestrian community are greatly appreciated by all involved.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
BMPSSA District Girls AFL Carnival
On Tuesday May 19, BMG proudly took 28 Year 5 – 6 girls, split across two teams, to the annual BMPSSA District Girls AFL Carnival held at Darley Park. In what was a fantastic celebration of girls’ football, both BMG teams represented the school with great enthusiasm, sportsmanship and pride both on and off the field.
The carnival was played in an outstanding spirit across all participating schools, creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the day. Our students demonstrated excellent teamwork, resilience and respect, which was a credit to themselves and to the wider BMG community.
At the conclusion of the event, both the BMG A and BMG B teams were crowned champions of their respective divisions, an outstanding achievement and a testament to the hard work and commitment shown by all players throughout the season.
A sincere thank you must go to our head coaches, Miss Peterson and Ms Gorton, for their dedication and preparation leading into the carnival, as well as their support and leadership across the day. Additional thanks also to Interns Emma and Olivia for their valuable assistance at trainings and throughout the event.
Congratulations to all students involved on an excellent performance and for the way in which they represented BMG.
As a result of their success, our BMG A team has now qualified for the Western Ranges Division AFL Finals, scheduled to take place on Friday July 17. As this date currently falls during our Term 2 school holiday period, a request has been made for the event to be rescheduled to accommodate our team’s participation at this event. Further information regarding this event will be communicated to families later in the term.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
VSSC Basketball Championships – Junior and Intermediate
In Week 5 of Term 2, BMG proudly took four teams across two days of competition to Eagle Stadium to compete in the annual VSSC Basketball Qualifying Championships.
On Monday, our Intermediate Boys and Intermediate Girls teams represented the school with great spirit and determination. Both teams performed strongly throughout the day and gave an excellent account of themselves, narrowly missing out on a place in the finals.
Wednesday saw our Junior Boys and Junior Girls teams take to the court. The Junior Boys competed exceptionally well across the tournament but, unfortunately, fell short of progressing through to the finals. Our Junior Girls team, led by Head Coach Miss Ogston, produced an outstanding performance to win their respective division and claim the championship title.
Congratulations to all students involved, particularly our Junior Girls team, who will now progress through to the VSSC Finals on Tuesday June 16.
A special thank you must also go to Mr Kirk, Ms Brown, Mrs Bullen, Miss Ogston, Mr C Perks and intern Zack for their support, preparation and commitment to the students both in the lead-up to the competition and across the two days of play.
Information regarding the VSSC Finals will be sent out in the coming weeks.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)