Physical Education/Health
Year 8 Cultural Games Unit
Over the past three weeks, a number of Year 8 classes have been participating in a variety of cultural games to acknowledge, appreciate and experience the culture and traditions of Australia’s Ingidenous and Torres Strait Islander people as well as Asia and other countries from around the world. The practical activities undertaken by students included games such as Kabi Kabi Buroinjin (Indigenous game), Sepak Takraw (Thailand) Modified Kabbaddi (India) and Bocce (Italy). Students also studied the significance of Australia’s National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) and researched an Indigenous Athlete of their choice. Students also examined and explored the significant positive impact that Australia’s Indigenous culture has had on defining Australia’s Sporting landscape.
Whittlesea Division Cross Country (Tuesday 3 May)
Students from both Middle Years and Senior Campus attended the Cross Country event. The senior students attended as part of their VET Sport and Recreation classes, they were each assigned checkpoints on the day to assist students to complete the 3 and 5 kilometre courses. A huge thank you to all the Senior students and Mr Patterson for organising this. The Middle Years students competed in their respective age groups, all students qualified for the next round that will be held later this term on Wednesday 15 June. Well done to all students involved!!
Whittlesea Athletics Division (Friday 13 May)
Almost 60 students across both campuses competed and represented the College at the Whittlesea Division Athletics competition. Students competed in a range of track and field events, many students had success throughout the day and collected ribbons from their events. Many students will be heading to the Northern Metropolitan Region Athletics on Wednesday 31 August due to their amazing efforts, Well done!! A huge congratulations to Teagan McCormick (Year 8, Under 14) and Lachlan Thomas (Year 10, Under 15), who were both awarded age group champions for their age groups, Lachlan was also the top male athlete overall, great work!!! For the second year in a row Mill Park Secondary College finished on the highest point total and took home the perpetual shield for the Whittlesea Division Athletics.
Senior Soccer (Tuesday 17 May)
What a performance from both teams, 4 wins from 4 and a clean sheet in all four games. Not only was the performance amazing but so was the team spirit and support for each other. It was a real pleasure to watch the team bond and grow throughout the day.
Now it’s time for regionals, the quality and depth in the squad will allow them to put on yet another great performance. Well done boys!!
