{"id":43865,"date":"2026-02-13T13:08:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=43865"},"modified":"2026-02-13T13:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:08:28","slug":"sporting-achievements-16","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/sporting-achievements-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Sporting Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a great week for <strong>Olivia Chan<\/strong> (Year 5), who competed at Speedo Sprints. A huge congratulations to <strong>Ashley Clapham<\/strong> (Year 8) and <strong>Dana Park<\/strong> (Year 9), whose hard work and dedication have truly paid off as they qualified for the Speedo Sprint Final.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2013 Colman Wong<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nHead Swimming Coach<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diving \u2013 <\/strong><strong>MLC School Diving Championships 2026 Make a Splash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday 7 February, MLC School proudly hosted the 2026 Diving Championships, bringing together 16 competitive students from Years 3 to Year 11 for an exciting day of competition and School Spirit. Students showcased their skills on both the 1-metre and 3-metre springboards, demonstrating courage, precision and determination. The Championships were particularly special for several girls who were competing in their very first diving competition. It was wonderful to see the strong sense of camaraderie throughout the day, with students cheering one another on and celebrating each other\u2019s achievements. The event highlighted the depth of talent within the MLC School Diving program and reflected the hard work and commitment of our athletes in the lead-up to competition day.<\/p>\n<p>A sincere thank you to our judges, staff and Dive Head Coach <strong>Shixin Li<\/strong> for their time, expertise and support in making the event such a success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diving Championships Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Emma Yan<\/strong> (Year 4)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 <strong>Grace Luo<\/strong> (Year 4)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 <strong>Matilda Elsegood<\/strong> (Year 3)<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Elizabeth Feng<\/strong> (Year 4)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 <strong>Harper Begnell<\/strong> (Year 4)<\/p>\n<p><strong>11 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Brittany Mo<\/strong>k (Year 6)<\/p>\n<p><strong>12 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Charlotte Lim<\/strong> (Year 6)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 <strong>Daisy Han<\/strong> (Year 7)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 <strong>Imogen Halkon<\/strong> (Year 7)<\/p>\n<p><strong>13 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Eloise Dastyari<\/strong> (Year 7)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 <strong>Charlotte Auty<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/p>\n<p><strong>14 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Sahana Ramesh<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/p>\n<p><strong>15 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Ada Savage<\/strong> (Year 10)<\/p>\n<p><strong>16 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 <strong>Hannah North<\/strong> (Year 11)<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all competitors for their outstanding efforts and sportsmanship. We look forward to another fantastic year of diving at MLC School!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diving NSW Barnett Family Meet \u2013 Outstanding Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eight MLC School athletes competed at the Diving NSW Barnett Family Meet, backing up from their school competition on Saturday to perform again on Sunday in what was a physically demanding weekend. Despite the challenge, every athlete rose to the occasion, handling the pressure and delivering outstanding performances against strong competition.<\/p>\n<p>A special congratulations to\u00a0<strong>Emma Yan <\/strong>(Year 4), who won Gold in the Pathways Girls Level 3 event, defeating competitors from higher age groups \u2013 a remarkable achievement in age-group diving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12\/13 Girls: <strong>Daisy Han<\/strong> (Year 7) \u2013 8th, <strong>Eloise Dastyari <\/strong>(Year 7) \u2013 9th<\/li>\n<li>Pathways Level 5: <strong>Sahana Ramesh<\/strong> (Year 8) \u2013 1st, <strong>Harper Begnell<\/strong> (Year 4) \u2013 2nd<\/li>\n<li>Pathways Level 4: <strong>Charlotte Lim<\/strong> (Year 6) \u2013 3rd<\/li>\n<li>Pathways Level 3: <strong>Emma Yan<\/strong> (Year 4) \u2013 1st, (1st), <strong>Elizabeth Feng<\/strong> (Year 4) \u2013 3rd<\/li>\n<li>14\/15 Girls: <strong>Ada Savage<\/strong> (Year 10) \u2013 2nd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are incredibly proud of all our divers. Their resilience, dedication, and team spirit were evident throughout the competition, and they represented MLC School with excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rowing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MLC School Rowing enjoyed a full and exciting weekend at the PLC\/King\u2019s Regatta, with 13 crews representing the school across year 8 to Year 12 The depth of talent on display was impressive, as each crew delivered strong, competitive performances against a large field of schools. The consistency shown across all age groups highlights the hard work being put in on and off the water and sets a promising tone for the weeks ahead with Head of the River only 4 weeks away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sunday saw MLC School Rowing return to the water for the IGSA Regatta, where our crews lined up against all other IGSA schools in a highly competitive field. The squad rose to the occasion with confidence and speed, delivering some outstanding results across the program. The SG4x Division 1 crew powered through their race to claim a gold medal, showcasing excellent cohesion and race execution. Our Year 8 single sculler <strong>Alannah Ng<\/strong> (Year 8) followed with an impressive Gold of her own, demonstrating maturity and composure well beyond her years. Adding to the medal tally, the SG4x+ Division 2 crew secured a strong Silver, rounding out a highly successful day for the team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crews from IGSA Regatta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SG4x+ Div 1 \u2013 Gold<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sophie Winnall\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eve Parker<\/strong> (Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rebecca Beaton<\/strong> (Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clementine<\/strong> Hendriks (Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alannah Ng<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Year 8 1x \u2013 Silver\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alannah Ng<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SG4x+ Div 2 \u2013 Gold\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ella Hu <\/strong>(Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eliza Kershaw MacDonald\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jemima Blake<\/strong> (Year 11)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicola Keast\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 11)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-43865 gallery-columns-3 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\/02\/3c9759d6-35f9-4e4f-aad7-5d4dfd2a1e6c.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/02\/3c9759d6-35f9-4e4f-aad7-5d4dfd2a1e6c-480x640.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\/02\/45c83871-ec16-4990-9ff4-e39b2946471f.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/02\/45c83871-ec16-4990-9ff4-e39b2946471f-480x640.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\/02\/49ba4b37-96b8-4c11-9733-a105194f6303.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/02\/49ba4b37-96b8-4c11-9733-a105194f6303-480x640.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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming It\u2019s been a great week for Olivia Chan (Year 5), who competed at Speedo Sprints. A huge congratulations to Ashley Clapham (Year 8) and Dana Park (Year 9), whose hard work and dedication have truly paid off as they qualified for the Speedo Sprint Final. \u2013 Colman Wong Head Swimming Coach Diving \u2013 MLC [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":43868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[7],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-43865","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","article_category-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/43865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43865"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=43865"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=43865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}