Game On! Term 3 Sports Highlights
by Brenton Mizen, Head of Sport
This term has been a whirlwind of sporting success, with Penrhos College students showcasing exceptional talent, team spirit and determination across a variety of competitions. From volleyball victories to cross country challenges, it’s been a season full of highlights. Here’s a recap of all the action!
WA Volleyball Schools Cup
We kicked off the term with a strong showing at the WA Volleyball Schools Cup, where our students brought their energy, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit to the court. With 13 teams and over 100 participants, Penrhos had the second-highest number of female teams competing in the state—a remarkable achievement!
A big thank you to our incredible coaches, many of whom were Penrhos alumni, for their invaluable guidance and support. It was fantastic to see our teams excelling not only in results but also in sportswomanship and team spirit.
Notable Results:
- Year 11 Honours: Gold
- Year 9B: Gold
- Year 7B: Gold
- Open Honours: Silver
- Year 11A: Silver
- Year 9B: Silver
- Year 7B: Silver
- Year 9 Honours: 3rd
- Year 8A: 3rd
Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding efforts!
JIGSSA Cross Country
Next up was the JIGSSA Cross Country event at Alderbury Reserve, where our students pushed themselves to their limits on a challenging course. The encouragement and team spirit on display were truly inspiring, with students cheering each other on at every step.
We saw some standout individual performances that highlighted the hard work and dedication our athletes have put into training. Well done to everyone who competed, and thank you for representing Penrhos with such pride and fun.
IGSSA All Stars AFL
A special congratulations goes out to Mia Carlshausen and Matilda Power for their selection to represent Penrhos in the IGSSA All Stars AFL team. Competing alongside the best players from IGSSA, SSWA and ACC schools, both girls delivered stellar performances, with Mia earning the title of Best Player for the IGSSA team. This is a tremendous achievement, and we’re incredibly proud of them both!
Junior School Athletics Carnival
The Junior School Athletics Carnival brought energy and excitement to our oval, where students from Years 3 to 6 gave it their all in a range of track and field events. House spirit was on full display with Athens House claiming victory this year!
Champion Girls and Runners-Up:
- Year 3: Ayla Grobler (1st) and Gwennan Cook (2nd)
- Year 4: Elle Mathanda (1st) and Ruby Allen (2nd)
- Year 5: Caitlin Corrigan (1st), Cylina Li (equal 2nd) and Eugenie Law (equal 2nd)
- Year 6: Matilda St Quintin (1st) and Lily Howard (2nd)
Congratulations to all the students for their remarkable performances!
IGSSA Athletics
Our senior school girls delivered an incredible performance at the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, held at WA Athletics Stadium. The team’s determination and hard work shone through, with some impressive individual achievements and a great overall effort by everyone involved. It was a day to remember, full of camaraderie and personal bests.
Looking Ahead – Sport Awards Night
As we reflect on a fantastic term of sport, we now turn our attention to the inaugural Sport Awards Night, which will take place on Thursday, 10 October at Optus Stadium. This special event will celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across all sports throughout the year. We are thrilled to welcome Eddie Ockenden, Olympic flag bearer, as our guest speaker, alongside Penrhos alumna Penny Squibb, fresh from competing in the Paris Olympics.
It promises to be an unforgettable evening!
It’s been an incredible term, and we’re so proud of all our students for their hard work, dedication and sportswomanship.
