SPORT NEWS

KINGSTON ATHLETICS 

On Thursday 3 September a dedicated squad of 82 students represented the school at the Kingston Division Athletics Carnival, held at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve. Competing against strong rival schools from across the district, the athletes delivered outstanding individual performances. 

We finished the day with 24 students and 4 relays qualifying for the SMR Athletics Final. A special mention to Mia Lacey (Year 11) for winning the age group champion. 

SMR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP 

Following on from Kingston on Tuesday 6 October, 22 McKinnon students went to Casey Fields for the SMR Athletics Finals.

We had an incredible day with McKinnon students receiving medals on the podium in a variety of events. Throughout the day we had 13 gold medals, 9 2nd place ribbons and 8 3rd place ribbons.

Highlights from the day and athletes who are progressing to the State Athletics Championships on Friday 16 October are:

Harry Robertson - High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jumper

Lucinda Ledger - 1500m and 800m 

Flynn Walker - 400m and 800m

Zavier Madden - 800m and 1500m 

Jasmine Chilco-Burns - Discus 

Lior Lichtenstein - Javelin 

Mia Lacey - High Jump 

(Abbie Slaughter, Ellie Zalcman, Mia Lacey & Kiara Malhotra) - 17 Years Girls Relay Team 

We wish these students that are representing the school in the State Championship the best of luck on Friday. All students who represented the school, division and region at these two events should be very proud of their achievements. 

Well done team McKinnon!

Jemma Owen

Athletics Coordinator

INDOOR CRICKET JUNIOR WORLD CUP 2026

Congratulations to Neal & Riva Guliya who over the holidays represented Australia in the Indoor Cricket Junior World Cup in South Africa. 

Neal was captain of the U14 Boys squad who had an outstanding series culminating in an epic final win against South Africa to take out the title of World Champions.

Riva had an equally impressive series representing Australia in the U18 team who were victorious against New Zealand in the Final, also taking out the title of World Champions.

We cannot wait to see what these two outstanding cricketers achieve next.

Jennifer Pemberton

Head of Physical Education & Sport