Last week during our extended pastoral lesson, Year 7 turned the Nalleijerring Centre (NC) into an arena of energy, comradery and competition. The highly anticipated Mat Ball Competition had each pastoral group face off in two high-energy games each, with every student giving it their all.
The atmosphere was electric with the cheers and chants that echoed through the NC. Each pastoral group had created their own cheer to present to the rest of the year level. The passion, creativity, and enthusiasm really showed how much pride everyone has in their pastoral group.
The competition itself was fierce but friendly. Teams encouraged each other, celebrated the small wins, and kept the energy high right to the final whistle. After a series of nail-biting games, 7E and 7F emerged as the champions of the scoreboard, setting up a grand final showdown that could rival the AFL!
And what a final it was. With the clock ticking down, 7E and 7F battled it out, with the rest of the year level cheering them on. 7F secured victory with a throw on the buzzer!
A massive thank you goes to all of the Year 7 Pastoral Leaders in particular, Ms Tatterson and Ms Lambert, our brave and brilliant umpires, who kept the games fair, the rules clear, and the fun rolling. Special shout out to 7H for curating an excellent playlist for the competition.
Overall, the Year 7 Mat Ball Competition was a huge success. It was fun, competitive in the best way possible, and full of support and spirit. Year 7, you are outstanding.
Felicia Taine
Year Level Coordinator - Year 7
