It is with immense pride and excitement that we announce Parade College has claimed yet another ACC Athletics Championship victory at Lakeside Stadium, making it an incredible 8 out of 10 championships in the past decade.
Our athletes' outstanding performances earned us both the Senior Cup and Intermediate Cup, with victories in the Senior, Under 17, and Under 15 age groups.
The intensity of the competition matched the sweltering conditions, with many events decided by the narrowest of margins. Our athletes embodied resilience and determination, pushing themselves to their limits to earn every possible point for the team.
Among these extraordinary efforts, one act of courage stood out. In his debut 100m hurdles race, Year 8 Joseph Khalil L15 was in third place when he struck the final hurdle and fell, fracturing his arm upon impact. In an astonishing display of bravery and unwavering dedication, Joseph rose to his feet and sprinted across the finish line in 5th place, securing valuable points for the team before collapsing in pain. Joseph’s sacrifice and indomitable spirit will forever be etched into Parade College history, serving as a powerful reminder of what it means to put the team above oneself. We wish him a full and speedy recovery.
This victory would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of our incredible coaching team. A sincere thank you to Gerard Large who put in countless hours preparing and coordinating our team. Thanks also to Oscar Kenda, Matt Hall, Paul Watson, Joshua Iacobaccio, Andre Botoulos, Ben Turner, Jaxon Nugent, Hayden Moulder, and Ben Major for their unwavering commitment to our athletes. Your expertise, encouragement, and passion have been instrumental in shaping this team's success.
We also want to take a moment to honour coach Terry Knape, who sadly passed away just before the competition. Terry’s influence on our athletes and his passion for athletics, in particular high jump, were immeasurable. His legacy of perseverance, and belief in every student’s potential, carried our team through the toughest moments of the championship. This victory is a tribute to the lasting impact he will have on athletics at Parade College.
Congratulations to all our athletes for their outstanding performances, fierce determination and unwavering team spirit. This victory is a testament to your hard work, commitment, and the collective support of the entire Parade College community.
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We want to take a moment to congratulate all of our Term 1 sports teams for their hard work, dedication, and remarkable performances this season.
Our Volleyball and Tennis teams both reached the semi-finals, finishing in 3rd place. Our Cricket team went all the way to the grand final against a very talented St Bede’s but unfortunately were unable to come away with the victory. Thank you to all the students that represented the college so well. These achievements highlight the effort and skill put in by everyone involved.
A huge thank you also goes to coaches Luke Rosbrook (Cricket), Chris Sedgman (Volleyball) and Ben Turner (Tennis), as well as the sport assistants who guided our student athletes to make these accomplishments possible.
Congratulations to Year 12 students Tyson Gresham B10A, and Sebastian Murphy H09 on being named co-captains of the Northern Knights for 2025. We also extend our recognition to Year 12 Mitchell Moate H04, who has earned a place in the leadership group.
These students have consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout their time at Parade and the Knights, and we are confident they will continue to inspire and guide their teammates in the upcoming season.
We wish them all the best as they prepare for the 2025 Coats Talent League season!
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