Sport

After an extended Summer Season, training and preparations for the Winter Season commenced late in Term 1 and, for some First squads, continued throughout the Easter holidays. Students were abuzz with optimism, having missed out on their chosen Winter Sport last year, and were eager to take to the playing field once again. It was particularly pleasing to see all Year 7 and 8 students representing the School during the Winter Season for the first time.

At the halfway point of the season, we have experienced mixed fortunes, both on and off the sporting field. Four rounds of the AGSV Season were played during the Term, culminating in some outstanding results throughout the Program. Firsts Badminton are clear leaders on top of their ladder, going through undefeated thus far, and look almost certain to win yet another Premiership for the School. Firsts Hockey have also started well and are yet to lose a match. They played out a hard-fought draw against Trinity in Round One and both teams appear destined to meet one another in the grand final at the end of the season. Firsts Soccer hold a 2-2 record and currently sit fourth on the ladder with high hopes of making the finals at the season’s end. Firsts

Football came agonisingly close to recording their first win of the season against second-placed Mentone, going down by three points in the dying minutes of the match. The Cross Country Squad have made a terrific start and are holding third place on the ladder – the highest we’ve been in some time. Although two rounds were lost due to lockdown, luckily, there are another three rounds of the season taking place in Term 3. Our partnership with North Balwyn Baseball Club continues to thrive, as our five Baseball teams across three age levels competed enthusiastically in the Melbourne Winter Baseball League. The Fencing Squad have enjoyed two events so far this season, both held at PEGS, while our Snowsport Squad continue preparations for the upcoming on-mountain activities and the Interschool Championships later in Term 3.

Mr Lachlan Crawford

Director of Sport