With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Terry Knape, an Old Paradian and a cherished member of the athletics community. Terry was a life member of both Eltham Lightning Little Athletics Club and Diamond Valley Athletics Club.
Terry was a dedicated supporter and coach of our athletics program, working with Parade College students for over 15 years to prepare for our athletics carnivals. His vast experience, passion, and commitment to nurturing student athletes — particularly in high jump, long jump, and triple jump — have been instrumental in our recent championship successes.
Terry’s impact on our community and the development of our athletes is immeasurable, and he will be deeply missed. As we compete this Thursday, we do so with gratitude for his contributions, knowing he will be watching over our students with great pride and interest.
Trials for AFL and Soccer will run during Term 1 as part of Year 7 sport and the High Performance programs:
Important Information:
For Year 8 to 10 Students not in the High Performance Program:
Expressions of Interest
Students interested in joining the swimming team should email Mr Gerard Large.
Whole Squad Training: Sessions will take place on the following dates. Students will leave at lunchtime and return by 3.15 pm:
Please reach out to Mr. Large with any questions or to register your interest. gerard.large@parade.vic.edu.au
On Tuesday, students from our Year 7 Basketball Development Program had the exciting opportunity to visit Hoop City Melbourne for a unique basketball experience with our NBL partners Melbourne United.
The day began with students watching a scrimmage match featuring Melbourne United’s senior players as they prepared for their upcoming NBL finals series.
Following the match, students rotated through three engaging sessions:
It was an unforgettable experience for all, providing students with valuable insights, skill development, and a firsthand look at elite-level basketball preparation.
Congratulations to Jai Fa’ale on his acceptance into the NBA Global Academy and his scholarship to Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence.
To highlight the significance of this achievement, Jai now follows in the footsteps of past and current NBA players that went through this program such as:
We thank Jai for his incredible contributions to Parade College and wish him every success as he pursues his dream of playing professional basketball.
"Jai is an exceptional basketball talent with limitless potential. At 6'5", he has true point guard skills — a reliable outside shot, effortless rim attacks, and elite defensive ability. His length, athleticism, and high basketball IQ make him a standout player who consistently elevates his teammates. Jai’s dedication to improvement is unmatched, regularly training before and after school, and his commitment to Parade’s basketball program is a testament to his character and drive."
Our school is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of Ashley Fernando, who has been selected in the SSV Team Vic 15YUB Cricket team for 2025.
A prodigious talent, he is not only a powerful and consistent batter but also a skilful leg-spin bowler, capable of turning the game in an instant. With a keen cricketing mind Ashley has been a standout performer in school and representative matches, most recently for Greenvale Cricket Club in the Dowling Shield competition, impressing coaches and teammates alike.
This marks Ashley’s third state-level selection, having represented Victoria U12 (2022) and U15 (2024) as a bottom-age player. Keep an eye on this rising star as there is no doubt, he has a bright future ahead in the sport!
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