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23.01.2022 Varsity College Aspire Sport ‘News Flash’ Next Wednesday (23rd June 11am Sports Hall) will see some Tokyo bound Olympian’s coming to the college for a Q&A with students and photo/autograph opportunities. More information being released by early next week

21.01.2022 A great 2021 sporting scholarship breakfast this morning with special guests Ellie Beer (Australian Track & Field) and Ken Wallace (Olympic Champion). ‘If you aim for the stars you won’t come up with a handful of mud’

20.01.2022 Welcome to 2021 - Athlete Development Program students (Years 7 & 10 shown in photo) Last Friday our new Year 7 ADP students were inducted into the ADP program with the handing out of their ADP ASPIRE Sport Training Shirts and Drawstring Bags. Our excited program students listened intently to the ADP journey of our current Year 10 students as they outlined the years ahead and program expectations. ... The students also had the opportunity to analyse the Varsity Viking Record Honor Board to set some personal goals for future Inter-house carnivals (Swim, Cross Country and Track & Field). In addition to the above, all program students started their Strength & Conditioning program this week with S+C guru Rick Martin (Head of Bond University S+ C). This week is test week with all students needing to share their S+C booklets with their parents on a weekly basis. ‘Exciting year ahead!!’ Go the Vikings

19.01.2022 Lights, cameras ......action!!! Today witnessed the recordings of weeks 3-5 Strength and Conditioning (speed/agility and power) program at the college. Stay tuned for the full program to be released to program athletes soon

19.01.2022 Last night at the Australian Olympic swimming trials, past Varsity College student, Kiah Melverton, finished 2nd and has now secured her spot on the Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo (to compete in the inaugural female 1500m freestyle). This is an amazing achievement by a fine young lady who attended Varsity College and was taught and influenced by many staff. Well done Kiah and well done Varsity College.

16.01.2022 ‘Now that was a buzz for our school community’ Today we celebrated one month until the Tokyo Olympics with two past students now Olympians, two females competing in a new Olympic event (Canoe) and one legend of the Olympic Kayak world and now the deputy chef de mission. Check out GC News tonight for the highlights and click on the link below.... https://varsitylife.com.au/olympic-athletes-and-college-al/

15.01.2022 Varsity College ‘Come & Try Rowing’ Open Day Details attached

08.01.2022 And just like that, our Year 8-10 ADP camp is all over and what an awesome 3 days it was. Student behaviour and attitude A+ Camp Activities A+ Weather ... ‘THANK YOU’ Ms Hunt, Mr Goodwin and Mr Irwin for giving up your time to provide our students with this great ADP experience

06.01.2022 In addition to Kiah Melverton making the Australian Olympic swimming team, Madeline Gough (Varsity College Year 12 2017) also made the team last night with the girls going 1 and 2 in the inaugural 1500m Olympic trial. We are looking to have both girls and other Olympians visit Varsity Secondary College next Wednesday in the Sports hall 11am - 11.30am to celebrate one month til the Olympic Opening Ceremony and their sporting success. 'Stay tuned for more info to come out later this week (or early next week)'

06.01.2022 'How to run faster and the technique tips to get you there' by ADP teacher and past Australian 400m champion Mr Goodwin https://qedu.sharepoint.com//SiteAsse/Forms/AllItems.aspx Simply log on with yuor school logo (same as your laptop) - ENJOY

01.01.2022 'Get Active VC' - HPE Week starts this coming Monday We have an awesome week of lunchtime activities planned to get students and staff active while celebrating the role of Health & Physical Education in schools and communities. Get your rest, get your energy levels full and bring your voice for what is going to be a great week of challenges and fun at the VC.