Skating to the top!

Alumna and member of staff, Jessica Magee, shares her figure skating journey after recently competing at the Australian Figure Skating Championships.

In late November, I competed in my tenth Australian Figure Skating Championships held in Melbourne, where my team and I placed 1st in the Advanced Adult Synchronised Ice Skating division.

Synchronised ice skating is a unique discipline of figure skating, where a team of 8–16 skaters perform intricate formations, lifts, and footwork and choreography to music. It’s a blend of athleticism, artistry, and teamwork which continues to spark my love for the sport so many years on.

My skating journey started at the age of 10, when I skated for the first time at a friend’s birthday party. From there, I started private lessons and have represented my club, Majestic Ice Australia, across a number of divisions at state, national and international levels.  

Ice skating isn’t just about learning to stay on your feet; it’s about perseverance, discipline, and turning mistakes into motivation. Throughout the years, I’ve spent countless early mornings at the rink, balancing my personal schedule and training as my team and I worked to achieve our goal of competing at the highest level.

In 2017, I was lucky enough to have competed at the prestigious Mozart Cup competition held in Austria, that brought together elite synchronised skating teams from around the world. This competition is a skating moment I deeply cherish, as it was here that my team placed 4th in the Mixed Age division of 23 international teams, a result that highlighted our hard work and determination to showcase Australia’s talent in the sport. 

In 2018, I had the honour of competing at Junior Worlds, where I represented my team and country among the best skaters globally.  These experiences not only improved my skills but also gave me a deeper appreciation for the global skating community. 

Today, I am still lucky enough to share the ice with a number of skaters that have experienced this journey with me.  Knowing that I’ve contributed, even in a small way, to the growth of this sport fills me with immense pride.

Jessica Magee
Class of 2018
Year 9 Assistant Coordinator/PDHPE/Mathematics Teacher