(1) EISM Division 2 Athletics Carnival
On Thursday 26 April the MLMC athletics team travelled to Lakeside Stadium to compete at the annual EISM Athletics Carnival, this time in Division 2. This year, we were competing against new schools and it was unknown territory. Having finished last the previous year, MLMC had a point to prove — that we belonged in Division 1. And prove that point we did, taking out some age group wins and the overall boys championship. The best part was also taking out 1st place on the day, allowing us to be promoted back to Division 1 in 2019. Congratulations to all athletes represented MLMC on the day, we are extremely proud of you all. Good luck to those students who qualified for the Champions Carnival on 14 May.
Results:
- U13 Boys - 1st
- U14 Boys - 3rd
- U15 Boys - 3rd
- U16 Boys - 1st
- Overall Boys - 1st
- U13 Girls - 2nd
- U15 Girls- 2nd
- U16 Girls - 2nd
- Overall Girls - 2nd
OVERALL - MLMC 1st
Report by Serena Gibbs and Jay Harris (Sports Prefects)
(2) VEIS State Championships
The Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series (VEIS) state titles were held at Werribee National Equestrian Centre over the first week of the Easter holidays. Five students represented MLMC in dressage, showjumping and combined training —Lily Callaway (Year 8), Ruby Pittock (Year 8), Lachlan Nicholls (Year 8), Jasmine Dillon (Year 9) and Mia Wright (Year 9).
Jasmine Dillon, riding ‘Enzo’, competed in the 120cm showjumping competition and placed fourth in the two rounds, eighth in the round 1 stakes and eighth overall.
Mia Wright, riding ‘Ronnie’, competed in the 90cm showjumping and the 95CT. She had three clear rounds in the showjumping and for the combined training came 1st and won the State Championship for the 95cm. Leading from the dressage phase and doing another clear round of showjumping, Mia will now be part of the Victorian team for the National Championships in October.
(3) Tintern Horse Trials
At the weekend, 13 students from MLMC competed at the Tintern Grammar Horse Trials. All the MLMC riders rode very well and many riders placed in their divisions. MLMC had great camaraderie throughout the event and we were the third biggest school competing. Well done to everyone who competed, and a special thank you to parents and teachers who support MLMC students this weekend.
Results:
- Mia Wright - 1st / ea95
- Maddison Jackson - 9th/ ea80
- Lachlan Nichols - 5th/ea80
- Brooke Leist - 5th/ unofficial ea65
- Jasmine Dillon- 5th/ CNC 1*
- Jamieson Manger - 3rd/ unofficial ea65
- Ruby Pittock - 20th/ ea80
- Lily Callaway - withdrawal / ea80
- Grace George - 8th/ ea80
- Taryn Williams - 10th/ ea80
- Ruby Commerford - 11th/ Unofficial 65
- Brookley Williams - 11th/ ea80
- Alix McDonald - 20th/ Unofficial ea65
- MLMC Cougars (Jass, Maddie, Brooke, Lachlan) placed 9th out of 50 teams
- MLMC Jaguars (Taryn, Brookley, Jamieson) placed 25th
- MLMC Panthers (Mia, Ruby, Grace) placed 34th
Report by Jass Dillon (Year 9)
(4) Coming Up
EISM Champions Athletics Carnival
Monday 14 May at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park (students who qualified for this carnival will be notified in coming days).
Training details:
- The last session of athletics training will be on 10 May.
- Final week schedule:
- When: Monday afternoons (3.30-4.30pm), Wednesday mornings (7.00-8.00am) and Thursday afternoons (3.30-4.30pm)
- Where: Quarry Road ovals. See Miss Webb or Mr Leaumont for details.
EISM Winter Season
- Year 8, Year 9 and Senior Winter seasons are about to begin.
- 9 May: senior boys’ football
- 16 May: all other senior sports
- 15 May: Year 8 sports
- 24 May: Year 9 sports
Please make sure you have all correct uniform for your games including long navy socks for hockey and soccer and mouthguards for hockey. You must be in 100% correct uniform to take the field in all sports.
