Maddingley
Western Ranges Division Cross Country Carnival
On Wednesday May 27, BMG proudly took 25 students from Years 3 to 6 to the annual Division Cross Country Carnival held at Masons Lane, Bacchus Marsh.
A massive congratulations to all our students for their efforts on the day, competing in challenging wet and cold conditions. Their resilience, determination and sportsmanship were a credit to the school.
At the conclusion of the event, three of our students finished in the Top 10 of their respective divisions and have qualified for the Western Metro Regional Finals.
Congratulations to:
Rylee R (5C)
Alia C (5E)
Harbin Kaur A (6D)
In addition, following the withdrawal of a student from another school, Emma M (6C), who originally finished 11th in her division, has also progressed to the Western Metro Regional Finals.
We congratulate all 4 students on this outstanding achievement and wish them every success at the next stage of competition.
Further information regarding the Western Metro Regional Finals will be communicated in due course.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
VSSC Basketball Championships – Senior
On Wednesday June 3, two teams competed in the annual VSSC Senior Basketball Qualifying Championships at Eagle Stadium.
Our Senior Boys team competed exceptionally well throughout the tournament, demonstrating great determination and teamwork. Despite several strong performances, they were unfortunately unable to progress through to the final.
Our Senior Girls team however, produced an outstanding performance across the competition, winning their division and claiming the championship title.
Congratulations to all students involved, in particular our Senior Girls team who qualified for the VSSC State Finals.
Unfortunately, the State Finals clash with the ICCES Winter Tour to Shepparton. As a result, we have reluctantly made the decision to withdraw from the finals this year.
A big thank you must also go to Mr Kirk and Ms Brown for their dedication, coaching and preparation of the students in the lead-up to this event. Additional thanks to Mrs Dilges, Miss Ogston, Mr C Perks and intern Zack for their support and assistance throughout the competition.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
Individual Sporting Achievement
Over a weekend in May, Makenzie C of 12J competed in the final rounds of the BMX National Series. This event was particularly significant as it provided a second opportunity to secure selection for the World Championships following an unfortunate crash at the Australian Championships earlier this year.
Makenzie responded in impressive fashion, demonstrating her determination and talent by qualifying for the finals on both days of competition. She produced two outstanding performances, finishing 4th place on both Saturday and Sunday against some of the country’s best riders.
These results, combined with her performances throughout the season, saw Makenzie finish 4th overall in the 2026 BMX National Series.
As a result, Makenzie has officially accepted her place on the Australian team and will represent her country in the 17 to 24 Women’s division at the 2026 BMX World Championships, to be held in July in Brisbane.
This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Makenzie’s hard work, resilience and dedication to her sport. The entire BMG community congratulates Makenzie on this incredible accomplishment and wishes her every success as she prepares to compete on the world stage.
Matt Harris – Head of Sport (Maddingley)
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