{"id":43642,"date":"2026-01-30T14:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T03:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=43642"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T03:02:11","slug":"sporting-achievements-14","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/sporting-achievements-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Sporting Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43645 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Dive_4_IMG_0593-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Dive_4_IMG_0593-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Dive_4_IMG_0593-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Dive_4_IMG_0593-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Dive_4_IMG_0593-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Dive_4_IMG_0593.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>Diving \u2013 Country Championships, Orange 17 January to 18 January<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nMembers of our MLC School Diving team with coach <strong>Shixin Lee<\/strong> travelled to Orange to compete at the Diving Country Championships. The Team achieved some fantastic results and gained lots of competition experience. During the holidays we also held a Diving Camp where girls were able to practice and learn new skills. In Orange the girls achieved the following results:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eloise Dastyari<\/strong> (Year 7)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st place 12\/13 girls 3m<\/li>\n<li>4th place 12\/13 girls 1m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Daisy Han\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 7)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st place girls pathways level 6<\/li>\n<li>6th place 12\/13 girls 1m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Calais Durie\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 6)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4th place 11\/u girls 1m \u2013 qualifying for Nationals in April<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Harper Begnell\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 4)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4th place girls pathways level 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ada Savage<\/strong> (Year 10)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st place 14\/15 girls 1m<\/li>\n<li>1st place 14\/15 girls 3m<\/li>\n<li>1st place open women\u2019s 1m<\/li>\n<li>1st place open women&#8217;s platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Orange we all had such an amazing and fun time diving while facing new challenges that come with diving in an outdoor pool like wind, rain, and intense heat spread across both days we were out there. Country championships were such a great way to start off diving in 2026, and I hope the rest of the competition season goes as well as this.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2013 Ada Savage<\/strong><\/em> (Year 10)<br \/>\nDiving Captain<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-43642 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Diving-Compsite-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Diving-Compsite-2-640x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Diving-Composite1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Diving-Composite1-640x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43643 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/01\/Rowing-T1-W1-2026.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rowing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over the summer holidays, the MLC School Rowing team travelled to Chifley Dam in Bathurst for a pre\u2011season training camp. Across the week, students collectively rowed well over 100,000 metres, pushing through early mornings, challenging sessions, and the occasional headwind. The camp balanced hard work with plenty of camaraderie, team bonding, and moments of fun on and off the water. The experience has provided a strong foundation for what promises to be a busy and competitive term of racing. With improved technique, and a strengthened team culture, the rowers are well\u2011positioned for an exciting season ahead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:calmond@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>\u2013 Charlotte Almond<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nHead of Rowing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the Term 4 school holidays, a group of dedicated MLC School Swimmers proudly represented the School at the 2025\u20132026 NSW Senior State Age Championships.<\/p>\n<p>All swimmers performed exceptionally well throughout the meet, demonstrating commitment, resilience, and great Team Spirit.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Highlights include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Madison Chantler\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 11)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5th in Girls 16 Years 100m Butterfly<\/li>\n<li>7th in Girls 16 Years 50m Butterfly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Olivia Burke\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 9)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10th in Girls 12\u201314 Years 800m Freestyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MLC School Students who competed at the Championships<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Madison Chantler\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 11)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Isabel Floro<\/strong> (Year 10)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lauren Cheng\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 8)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Olivia Burke<\/strong> (Year 9)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ashley Clapham<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iris Ji<\/strong> (Year 10)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hailey Leung\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mengqi Liu<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dana Park<\/strong> (Year 9)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To finish off the holidays on an even stronger note,\u00a0<strong>Olivia Burke <\/strong>(Year 9)\u00a0also competed in the\u00a05km event at the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships in Perth, delivering an outstanding performance. She placed 10th in her age group in Australia with a huge Personal Best time \u2013 a fantastic achievement!!!<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all swimmers for their hard work and impressive results. We are very proud of you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:cwong2@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>\u2013 Colman Wong<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nHead of Swimming<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diving \u2013 Country Championships, Orange 17 January to 18 January Members of our MLC School Diving team with coach Shixin Lee travelled to Orange to compete at the Diving Country Championships. The Team achieved some fantastic results and gained lots of competition experience. 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