Physical Education and Sport
It has been wonderful to see students actively participating in our Physical Education and Sport curriculum over the past week. The warm weather has provided the perfect opportunity for outdoor activities, including our House Swimming events. We remind all students and parents to prioritise sun safety throughout Term One by regularly applying sunscreen and wearing a hat during PE and Sport classes.
Year 11/12 Summer Sport Challenge
As we prepare for the first inter-school competition of the year, our Year 11 and 12 students have had the opportunity to sign up for the sports of tennis, cricket, golf and volleyball. The Summer Sports Challenge will take place on Friday 21 March at Maddingley Park, MARC stadium, Bacchus Marsh Tennis Club and the Bacchus Marsh West Golf Course. We encourage any students in Year 11 and 12 to sign up and take part in what will be a wonderful day of competition against Braemar.
ICCES Badminton & Table Tennis
The ICCES Badminton and Table Tennis cross-campus trials took place last Friday at the Maddingley Gym. The popularity of the sports has created a competitive selection process for students to test their skills in a variety of drills and competitive play. Following this trial, 3-4 player teams will be selected to represent BMG in the following categories – Junior Girls & Boys (Yr 7 to 9) and Senior Girls & Boys (Yr 10 to 12). The ICCES Badminton & Table Tennis competition will take place at MSAC on Wednesday 5 March.
Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Coastal Expedition
Last week, the Unit 3 and 4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies students embarked on their Coastal Expedition. They travelled to Queenscliff and the surrounding Swan Bay area to explore how humans understand and interact with natural environments. These hands-on experiences will allow students to apply classroom theory while enjoying various outdoor recreational activities. The Unit 1and 2 students ventured out this week to the Surf Coast and we look forward to hearing about their time away on expedition and learning in the outdoors.
Mr Bryce Durham – Head of Faculty: PE and Health
Woodlea House Swimming Carnivals
Woodlea students demonstrated their healthy House spirit and enthusiastic sense of competition through their active participation in the Year 7-11 House Swimming Carnival and the Year 3-6 House Swimming Carnival which were completed in Weeks 3 and 4 of Term One.
Year 7-11 had a perfectly sunny, hot day for their event and all students performed with determination and skill. The House team relays were fiercely contested and most enjoyable to watch for all in attendance. The results for the Year 7-11 event are: 1st: Lerderderg, 2nd: Pyrites, 3rd: Dale, 4th: Parwan, 5th: Kororoit, 6th: Djerriwarrh, 7th: Pykes and 8th: Toolern.
The Year 3-6 Carnival, held the week after, was quite a contrast in weather, with rather cool conditions. Swimmers literally tested the waters before their races and even with some blue lips and chills, none were deterred from competition. Once again, students commendably swam and supported each other and their Houses; cheering competitors on and filling multiple events where needed to enable their House to gain maximum points. It was also lovely to see a good turn-out of parents supporting our Junior School swimmers. The 3-6 results are: 1st: Dale, 2nd: Djerriwarrh, 3rd: Lerderderg, 4th: Parwan, 5th: Pyrites, 6th: Pykes, 7th: Kororoit and 8th: Toolern.
Special shout out to Mr Long, Mr Delic and all the PE Department at Woodlea for the amazing coordination and running of two very successful carnivals to usher in the 2025 year of House competition. The Years 8 and 10 House leaders, who volunteered to assist at the Year 3-6 Carnival, also deserve our praise and appreciation for their stellar efforts and their example of service on the day. Well done Woodlea!
Dr Tan, Mrs Farrugia & Mr Baniowski – Heads of House
Victorian State Championships for Ayla
Ayla, a student of 4WE, has been training diligently and competing in Athletics trials, demonstrating exceptional dedication to her sport. Last weekend, she participated in the Metro Region Track and Field Championships, representing one of the eight regions of Victoria. We are delighted to share that Ayla has now qualified for the Victorian State Championships.
She will compete in the Under-10 Girls 1500m Walk Race on March 8, 2025.
This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Ayla’s hard work, perseverance and commitment to excellence. We congratulate her on this remarkable milestone and wish her all the best for the upcoming championships!
Mrs Sally Savic – Head of Junior School Woodlea