Achievements – Oxley out and about
Congratulations to Sienna Bellis (Year 12) who has been appointed Captain of the NSW Equestrian Team.
This is well deserved recognition of Sienna’s experience and leadership in equestrian and we wish her and the NSW Team the best of luck as they prepare to go to Nationals!
In Week 5, 12 Oxley students travelled up to St Luke’s for an E-Sports tournament called The Fuse Cup playing Rocket League. They performed exceptionally well as a team, with every pair making it through their heats. Congratulations to Freddy Florida (Year 7) and Will Kennedy (Year 7) on their overall second placing. Freddy was also chosen by the organisers to win the MVP badge for showing great sportsmanship on the day.
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the 2023 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee:
Ava Stocks, Teddy Blom, Cassius Black, Charlie Halloran, Elena Clarke, Elodie Ahern, Evelyn Hammond, Greta Saviana, Mariella Vlahakis, Ollie Coram, Pixie Hanson, Sophie Chalmers, Luca Sicari, David White, Lisa Mussett.
Luke Suttie (Year 11) recently won Best Craftsmanship at the Oz Comic-Con Australian Championship, in Canberra. Luke 3D printed this incredible Ironman suit as a part of his Year 10 Personal Interest Project. PIPs are one of the suite of Oxley Distinctives, where students are given the opportunity to explore a subject area they are passionate about and dive deep into it throughout the term – as you can see with outstanding results.
He will now compete against other State winners for the ultimate title of Oz Comic-Con Champion of Cosplay!
Annabel Arnot (Year 10) recently competed at the NSW Swimming SC Country Championship where she successfully came away with two top ten finals, two state times and PBs in all her races – including a 7-second PB in the 200m Breaststroke placing her 19th in Australia in her age group.
Congratulations to Phoenix Sparke (Year 11) on his National Open XC bronze medal in the 15km event. Only days before, Phoenix came 2nd in the Under 18 Male Individual event and 1st in his Sprint event. Chilli Sparke (Year 10) placed 6th in both the Under 18s Female Individual and Sprint events.
Duke of Edinburgh: Leah Halstead and Spencer Lewis (Year 12) have completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. They are invited to attend a ceremony with The Governor General later in the year at a special Gold Awards Ceremony.
Cross Country: Well done to Amelia May (Year 11) who over the season has achieved 3rd at NSW Athletics Cross Country State Champs and 1st at NSW Athletics State Cross Country Short Course Championships making her eligible for Nationals in Canberra in August. Milo Shepherdson Woodhead (Year 7) also came 8th in the NSW Cross Country event.