220 students have signed up to represent the college in Term 2 BAS Sport. This is an outstanding and significant number, it gives me great pleasure to have the task of organising all the behind the scenes tasks that need completing prior to and during the term to ensure all students have success. The benefits from playing after school sport include, but are not limited to; enjoyment, fitness, increased game sense, a greater connection to our college, meeting new friends and learning from our experienced and enthusiastic staff about your chosen sport. A big thank you must go to the 15 staff who are coaching, supervising and umpiring throughout the term, for without their contribution after school sport would not be viable. In particular I would like to acknowledge Sports Administrator’s Ellie Meade and Pat Dillon for all their work thus far in 2025, our program would not run as well as it does without the contribution from those two.

Damascus Lap of The Lake

On Friday, May 2 the Damascus community made its way to Lake Wendouree to participate in the annual Lap of The Lake. On a good day for running the Year 7 and 8’s started proceedings by starting from near the Forest Street roundabout to run 4km. The Year 9-12 students completed a full lap (6km), with the start and finish line at Loreto. It was wonderful to see a large number of staff modelling a healthy lifestyle by running or walking the lake with our students. This demonstrates that regular daily exercise is achievable and is an important lifetime habit to establish. Results were as follows.

Year Level Winners

Term 2 BAS Sport

See below for a summary of what sports are available in Term 2. The majority of sports commenced in week two.

BAS Athletics

On Tuesday, May 6 the annual BAS Athletics Carnival, was held at Llanberris Reserve. We had 140 students represent the college across all track and field events on what was a nice sunny day. Thank you to the staff who gave up their time to officiate and support on the day, Dan Jans, Nikki Hexter, Rachel Wallbank, Ellie Meade, Hamish Walsh, Kirsten Phyland, Pat Dillon, Joe Carmody, Tom Inverarity, Georgia Shillito, Wayne Forster and Paul Blanchfield. Special mention and a huge thanks must go to Rod Mathews, who was ill on the day, who spent many hours preparing the squad after collating all the results from our own carnival. Rod’s passion and dedication is second to none. It was also wonderful to see parents drop in and support their son or daughter on the day.

Event Winner’s

• Boys 19 & Under 800 Meter Race Walk Open Div A - Kuchel, Ethan - 4:11.08
• Boys 16 & Under High Jump Yr 11 Div B Division B - Kuchel, Ethan - 1.60m
• Girls 12 & Under Shot Put Yr 7 Div A Division A - Adams, Ava - 7.87m
• Girls 12 & Under Shot Put Yr 7 Div B Division B - Fletcher, Evrah - 8.24m
• Boys 19 & Under Triple Jump Yr 12 Div B Division B - Orton, Liam - 10.49m
• Girls 16 & Under 400 Meter Run Yr 11 Div A Division A - Jones, Lucy - 1:00.98
• Girls 16 & Under 800 Meter Run Yr 11 Div A Division A - Jones, Lucy - 2:18.08
• Boys 16 & Under 800 Meter Run Yr 11 Div A Division A - Burge, Oaklee - 2:05.08
• Girls 19 & Under High Jump Yr 12 Div B Division B - Orchard, Bridie - 1.34m
• Girls 14 & Under 100 Meter Run Yr 9 Div B Division B - Spratling, Tahlia -14.37
• Boys 13 & Under High Jump Yr 8 Div B Division B - Cross, Darcy - 1.45m
• Girls 13 & Under High Jump Yr 8 Div B Division B - Westlake, Jess - 1.26m
• Boys 13 & Under 400 Meter Run Yr 8 Div A Division A - Thorne, Nate - 59.12
• Boys 13 & Under 200 Meter Run Yr 8 Div A Division A - Thorne, Nate - 26.24
• Girls 16 & Under 200 Meter Run Yr 11 Div B Division B - Reynolds, Mia - 29.99
• Girls 12 & Under Triple Jump Yr 7 Div A Division A - Preston, Maya - 9.31m
• Girls 19 & Under 1500 Meter Run Yr 12 Div A Division A - Ashley, Gretta - 5:21.21
• Boys 16 & Under Long Jump Yr 11 Div B Division B - Handreck, Samuel - 5.26m
• Boys 12 & Under High Jump Yr 7 Div B Division B - May, Jimmy - 1.45m
• Girls 14 & Under 400 Meter Run Yr 9 Div B Division B - Spratling, Tahlia - 1:10.98
• Boys 16 & Under 400 Meter Run Yr 11 Div B Division B - Den Heyer, Jackson - 55.83

Victorian School Associations Competition – Swimming Championships

On Monday May 12, Jonty Ward, Estelle Karslake, Mason Firth and Luke Gallagher represented BAS at the VSAC Swimming Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). This is as a result of their strong results from the BAS Swimming Carnival in term 1. This is an outstanding achievement and due reward and recognition for not only their ability but dedication to the sport of swimming. A big thankyou to Jasmeyn Brooks, who has the staff member on the night.

Term 2 Key Dates

Damascus Sport Uniform

Students need to ensure they are in the correct uniform to participate. Students should check with their coach as to what is required and bring your own drink bottle.

I wish all students and coaches the best for Term 2 Sport. Always play the game in the right spirit, wear the correct uniform, respect the umpires, staff in charge and the facilities. You all have an opportunity to add to your school experience by being the best you can be, both in and out of the classroom.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself (g.webb@damascus.vic.edu.au) or Sport and PE at the College with any questions.

Regards,

Gavin Webb

Sports Co-ordinator