Congratulations to all student athletes and coaches who were involved in the ACC ‘A’ Division Athletics Carnival at the conclusion of Term 3. We are immensely proud of the School’s outstanding result in only our second year competing in this Division.
The Squad showed great persistence and resilience, continually turning thirds into seconds and fourths into thirds. Such efforts were critical to our success. I can confidently say that our Athletics Squad values of ‘Dedication, Hardwork & Ambition’ were clearly evident with notable sportsmanship exhibited amongst our competitors!
All Squad members, including the Reserves who had to replace athletes who were unwell at the last minute, displayed great endeavour. The School was placed 4th Overall in ‘A’ Division, once again eclipsing a number of Schools who have been in this Division for some time. Notably, this result was also attained with the smallest School population in this Division showing we are a truly are a force to be reckoned with as was also shown with our 3rd Overall placing at ACC Cross Country this year!
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The ‘Virtual Carnival’ results have been released which combine the results of the 69 ACC Schools, representing over 48,000 students. The School ranked fourth overall, remaining amongst the Top 5 Co-Educational Schools in Perth for Athletics with a number of students in contention for Sports Colours, Sports Honours and ACC Letters. A number of students went on to compete at the WA All Schools Athletics Championships last weekend.
Every single student, whether they competed in one or five individual events or were a member of a relay team or were a travelling reserve who was called upon or who were acting as a Student Marshall or Sports Leader were integral parts of the Squad and shared equal importance in the Squad’s success.
The following is a summary of the impressive performances of our athletes:
Under 13 (Year 7s)
- Captain Louie Oakes demonstrated outstanding performances winning both the Division I 1500m and 800m. Louie was the Champion Overall U13 Boy and was named in the ACC Honorary All Star Team.
- Captain Jordan Woodman performed superbly in the winning the Division I throwing disciplines of Javelin and Shot Put and placing second in Division I Discus and Shot Put leading by example. Jordan was named in the ACC Honorary All Star Team.
- Captain Dian Nel ran well in the blue ribbon Division I 100m, in the Division II 200m and ran a superb leg in the 4 x 100m Relay.
- Captain Taffy Nyirenda was competitive across an array of events placing well in the Division I Long Jump, 100m and 200m. Taffy was the 4th Overall U13 Girl.
- Sam Holroyd ran a personal best in the Division II 1500m and followed this up in superb fashion in the 800m too whilst also anchoring the U13 Boys 4 x 100m Relay Team to second place.
- Jack Hathaway was superb throughout the day in a number of events, but placed highly in the Division I Hurdles, Long Jump, 200m and 4 x 100m Relay.
- Patsy Moore ran superbly posting excellent times and placings in both the Division I 1500m and 800m.
- Ellie Lyons ran exceptionally in the both the Division II 1500m and 800m.
- Mekhi Adams jumped to a season’s best in the Division I High Jump whilst also performing well in the Division I Long Jump and 4 x 100m Relay.
- Thomas Chambers was superb in winning the Division II High Jump in a new personal best beating many of the Division I times.
- Ben Anderson, promoted to compete U14, ran personal bests in both the 1500m and 800m in very competitive times and placed highly.
- James Ettia, promoted to compete U14, ran well in the Division II 1500m.
- Brandon Martins threw well in the competitive Division I Shot Put and also the Division II Discus.
- Ethan White won his Division II Shot Put.
- Jessica O’Leary ran a superb Division 400m to place highly.
Under 14 (Year 8s)
- Captain Ella Packer was superb in both the Division I 1500m and 800m and ran in the Division II 400m.
- Captain Daniel Ashby threw well in the Division I Javelin.
- Captain Scott Pirie set a great mark in the Division I Long Jump and also threw well in Division II Shot Put.
- Captain Tyler Pedley competed well after suffering a recent illness in a range of track and field events.
- Madison Kingston performed very successfully in the Hurdles, High Jump and Relay. Madison was the 2nd Overall U14 Girl.
- Ryan Willis was outstanding once again recording a Personal Best in the High Jump Division I.
- Daniel Holding threw well once again in Division I Shot Put.
- Nicole Bothma was excellent placing highly in Division I Shot Put.
Under 15 (Year 9s)
- Captain Mia Lockwood lead by example running exceptionally well to win the Division I 1500m and 800m and running in the Division I 400m. Mia was named in the ACC Honorary All Star Team once again.
- Captain Georgia Bertolami ran new personal best times in both the Division II 1500m and 800m.
- Yasmin Furse performed superbly to place highly in both the Division I Shot Put and Discus. Yasmin was the 4th Overall U15 Girl and was named in the ACC Honorary All Star Team.
- Chelsea Oakes threw very well to win the Division II Discus.
- Lucy McCorkindale battled illness to compete in the OPEN Division I 1500m and 800m.
- Katelin Bertolami set a new personal best running as a promotion in the OPEN Division II 800m.
- Jonny Kilgallon ran well in Division II High Jump and ran strongly in the Division II 1500m.
- Ethan Hawkins ran a personal best time whilst fighting an ankle injury in the Division I 1500m.
- Jake Durning ran a personal best time in a very competitive U16 Division II 800m.
- Meg Fishwick performed superbly in the Division I High Jump.
- Trey Northcroft performed well in the Division I Long Jump.
Under 16 (Year 10s)
- Captain Arnav Sinha ran two new personal best times in the competitive Division I 1500m and 800m.
- Captain Seth Adams was outstanding in a number of events placing highly in the Division I 100m, 200m and Long Jump whilst also competing well in the 4 x 100m Relay.
- Captain Caitlin Chase was ecstatic to win the blue ribbon Division I 100m for a second successive year in a personal best time. She also performed well in the Division II 200m and 4 x 100m Relay. Caitlin was the 2nd Overall U16 Girl and was named in the ACC Honorary All Star Team once again.
- Captain Katie Robertson hurdled well and followed this up in both the Division I Javelin and anchoring the 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Georgia Morgan competed in the Division I 1500m 800m and 400m whilst also contributing to the 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Luke Kelly was excellent in the Division I Discus and the Division II 200m and 400m, and also ran a superb 1st leg of the 4 x 100m Relay. Luke was the 4th Overall U16 Boy.
- Olivia Fowler ran another competitive Division II 400m time and also contributed to the 4 x 100m Relay Team’s success.
- Brooke Taylor high jumped to a new personal best.
- Nathaniel Ettrick ran well in the Division II 100m and also contributed to 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Aaron Hoggan jumped well in the Division II Long Jump and also ran in the 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Cassidy Smith performed well in both the Division II Javelin and 800m.
- Taylor Stachurski performed well with a new personal best in the Division I High Jump.
- Brandon Boyd performed well recording a new personal best in the Division II High Jump.
- Jayden Mason-Hodgetts ran well with a new personal best time in the Division I 400m after great dedication to training.
OPENS (Year 11&12s)
- Captain Ross Godwin led by example in the Division I Javelin and 400m whilst also contributing to the successful 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Captain Ryan Ishmael, battling an ankle complaint, fought hard in the Division I High Jump and also contributed to the successful 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Captain Delaney Smith threw superbly once again in the Division I Javelin, Shot Put and Discus and was named in the ACC Honorary All Star Team once again.
- Captain Carys Donald ran the Division II 400m and in the 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Richard Hynes ran superbly in an ultra-competitive Division I 1500m and 800m.
- Jayden Harriman competed in the Division I 200m and Division II Long Jump whilst also running a super leg for the 4 x 100m Relay.
- Liam Van Der Spuy paced highly in the Division I Hurdles, 100m, Division II 400m and ran a superb leg in the 4 x 100m Relay Team.
- Oliver Martin set a new personal best time in the Division II 1500m.
- Kyle Main ran superbly in the Division II 800m.
- Kyle McNeill competed well in the Division II High Jump.
- Ben Hargreaves placed highly in the Division II Javelin.
- James Milton anchored the 4 x 100m Relay Team.
These are just some of the highlights of which there were many!
This year’s result bodes extremely well for the future and I am confident our ACC Athletics Squad will continue to be highly competitive in the future. Should you son or daughter wish to continue with Athletics during the Summer Season, please look to become involved with the Ridgewood Little Athletics Centre who are currently taking registrations for the forthcoming Summer Season:
For the moment, let us celebrate another memorable day!
Full and final results can be found at the ACC Webpage: http://www.accsport.asn.au/carnivals/athletics/results/2016
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the parents who are assisted on the day.
Without volunteer assistance these events would not be able to run successfully and your help and support is was very much appreciated. I would also like to add a special thanks to both Mr. Oakes (Discus) and Mr. Smith (High Jump) who have regularly assisted coaching our student athletes over the course of Term 3. Louise Rao also assisted with our Long Jump coaching from Ridgewood Little Athletics Centre.
The PE Department also contributed a large amount of time preparing and coaching the students before and after school, so I extend my thanks to the following staff coaches for their outstanding contribution to this year’s success. Thank you to Mr. Hall, Mr. Fussell, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Hollingsworth, Mr. Hawkes, Miss. Oxley, Mr. Carr and Mrs. Briggs who attended the day and coached the students.
Please contact Mr. Streeter at school on 9403 5500 or bstreeter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au if you have any queries or interest in the Inter-School Athletics program or would like to assist in coaching the Squad in 2017.
School Athletics Honours and Colours were presented at Term 4’s first assembly last week. The following is a list of those students who received awards:
Sports Honours:
- Louie Oakes – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; ACC Honorary All Star Athletics Team for 1500m, 800m, 400m & Discus)
- Jordan Woodman – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; ACC Honorary All Star Athletics Team for Javelin, Discus & Shot Put)
- Yasmin Furse – ACC Athletics (ACC Honorary All Star Athletics Team for Discus & Shot Put; Australian Junior Athletics Championship, Western Australian Representation 2015-1016 season)
- Mia Lockwood – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; ACC Honorary All Star Athletics Team for 1500m & 800m)
- Caitlin Chase – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; ACC Honorary All Star Athletics Team for 100m & 4x100m Relay; 200m* & 4x100m Relay Team)
- Delaney Smith – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; ACC Honorary All Star Athletics Team for Javelin, Shot Put & Discus)
Sports Colours:
- Oliver Martin (1500m)
- Ryan Ishmael (Squad Captain; 4x100m Relay)
- Ross Godwin (Squad Captain; 4x100m Relay)
- James Milton (4x100m Relay)
- Liam Van Der Spuy (Hurdles, 400m 100m & 4x100m Relay)
- Richard Hynes – ACC Athletics (1500m & 800m)
- Jayden Harriman (Long Jump & 4 x 100m Relay)
- Georgia Morgan (1500m, 800m, 400m & 4x100m Relay)
- Olivia Fowler (400m & 4 x 100m Relay)
- Katie Robertson – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; Javelin & 4 x 100m Relay; WA Athletics Doug Hancy Award Winner)
- Seth Adams (Squad Captain; 100m & 4x100m Relay)
- Luke Kelly (400m & 4x100m Relay)
- Arnav Sinha (Squad Captain; 800m)
- Brooke Taylor (High Jump)
- Aaron Hoggan (4x100m Relay)
- Nathaniel Ettrick (4x100m Relay)
- Lucy McCorkindale (1500m & 800m)
- Georgia Bertolami (1500m & 800m)
- Katelin Bertolami (800m)
- Chelsea Oakes (Discus)
- Jonny Kilgallon (High Jump)
- Megan Fishwick (High Jump)
- Maddison Kingston – ACC Athletics (Hurdles, High Jump & 100m; Australian Junior Athletics Championships, Western Australian Representation 2015-1016 season)
- Taffy Nyirenda (Squad Captain; Long Jump, 200m, 100m & 4x100m Relay)
- Ella Packer (Squad Captain; 1500m & 800m)
- Daniel Holding (Shot Put)
- Nicole Bothma (Shot Put)
- Ruby Campbell (High Jump)
- Ryan Willis (High Jump)
- Dian Nel – ACC Athletics (Squad Captain; 4x100m Relay; Australian Junior Athletics Championship, Western Australian Representation 2015-1016 season)
- Sam Holroyd (1500m, 800m & 4x100m Relay)
- Ellie Lyons (1500m)
- Patsy Moore (1500m & 800m)
- Ben Anderson (1500m)
- Jessica O’Leary (400m)
- Thomas Chambers (High Jump)
- Mekhi Adams (High Jump & 4x100m Relay)
- Jack Hathaway (Hurdles, Long Jump & 4 x 100m Relay)
- Maddison Hopkins (Squad Captain; 4x100m Relay)
Congratulations to all recipients.