Varsity College Aspire - Athlete Development

After a very successful Varsity Vikings Inter-house Athletics Carnival, it gives us great pleasure to announce the Junior and Senior Age Champions and the Winning House for 2024 is...............................

Congratulations to all students, staff, and Mr. Irwin on another great Viking day!

For students who have qualified for the upcoming Oceanic Championships set for Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th, please check your emails from Mr. Irwin regarding permission forms and the team meeting this coming week.

"Go the Vikings!"

🧑‍🎓 👩‍🎓 ⭐️

Big thanks to On Belay Climbing , Bond University Health and Wellness Clinic and Pita Pit Varsity Lakes for making the day happen

Our hockey girls Charli Bradley and Kylie Annandale have returned form the recent state championships in Townsville having made the grand final match and come away with the silver medal ! Wonderful achievement girls 🤩

They had a great time away, so many learning experiences and were taken back by the enormous amount hockey talent on display

Their focus now turns on the Gold Coast representative team preparations for upcoming competitions first week of school holidays.

Congratulations ladies 🏑

Update... Charli named as shadow for the QLD team !!🤩

Another successful week for our Year 7 ADP students!

A big shoutout to Bond University for the insightful Aspire Sports Nutrition talk.

Congrats to all involved for making it a memorable experience at camp and Varsity College. 👏

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Reminder Year 7 & 10 ADP parents

The bus will be returning back to the college around 1.45pm today.

Regards
ADP team

What an amazing day of inspirational speakers at our Year 7 & 10 ADP camp for our aspiring athletes! They shared their journeys, experiences, and athlete 'hot tips'.

Thank you, Ellie Beer & Bonnie Hancock, outstanding athletes & humans.

Check out Bonnie's amazing journey below. ⬇️

My Epic Journey Becoming the Fastest Person to Paddle around Australia | Bonnie Hancock | TED What challenges lie ahead of a staggering 12,700-kilometer paddle around the entire continent of Australia? Crocodiles and sharks were just the beginning, sa...

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Attention all VC students! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Get ready to lace up your running shoes because the annual Varsity Secondary College Viking Interhouse Cross Country is just around the corner, happening in only 3 weeks!!

📅 When: Wednesday, Week 1 of Term 2
📍 Where: Pizzey Park, Gold Coast

Please take note: Students will gather for roll call in the morning at 8:15 am at the college, and then we'll hop on buses to head over to the Pizzey Park for the X-Country championships. Afterward, we'll return to the college for a normal 12:45 pm finish of the school day.

All students must come dressed in their vibrant house colours and wear enclosed shoes suitable for running or jogging. Don't forget your hats and sunscreen, and be sure to pack enough food and drink for the day (though a canteen will be available on-site).

The X-Country event promises to be an exciting day of house competition, and we're counting on each of you to give it your all with an 'Honest Effort'!

🏆 Top place-getters and minor place-getters will have the chance to compete for age championships and possibly represent the college at the Oceanic District X-Country championship later in Term 2.

Let's rally together, Vikings, and make this year's X-Country event one to remember!

Go the Vikings!!! 🎉🌟

Varsity Viking ADP Girls ‘Shine in the Pool and on the Beach’ !

Last weekend witnessed a large number of our Viking ADP athletes competing at state level competitions in the pool and on the track and beach. We congratulate all for this fantastic achievement and success of making finals and medaling on the QLD ‘big stage’.

A special mention to the ‘ADP Girl Power’ below, who not only participated against the cream of our state, but also took out individual success and are now crowned QLD Champions.

Roxanne Albertyn (Year 7 ADP) - in the pool at QSSS state swimming championships where she picked up 3 individual gold medals, 2 silver and 1 bronze + 2 relay gold + 1 state record.

Kyra Spence & Jessica Conrad (Year 8 ADP) and Imogen Dowker (Year 10 ADP) on the beach at the Qld Youth State Surf Lifesaving Championships with all the girls winning their respective Ironperson event to be crowned QLD Ironperson Champions
Kyra (u13), Jess (U14) and Imogen (U15).

Congratulations girls on amazing achievements, the Varsity College community are very proud of you all and wish you all the very best for the upcoming Australian Championships.

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The Varsity College Aspire - Athlete Development program was extremely well represented at the recent Oceanic swimming trials. In total no less than 14 ADP students took to the pool with an exceptional 9 of those students qualifying to the South Coast Carnival to be held next week! One of the outstanding achievements of the day came from Cooper Ravell, who won age champion for the 13yr Boys ! Our water -based athletes have become a real force to be reckoned with, including several state and national level swimmers and surf-life saving athletes. It's tremendous to to see the growth from strength to strength. Great job to all involved !

Team Included:
1. Roxanne Albertyn
2. Taylah Birch
3. Jessica Conrad
4. Imogen Dowker
5. Lucinda Lugg
6. Belle Sly
7. Kyra Spence
8. Ryne Spence
9. Lihwa Wong
10. Zander Dowker
11. Luke Gorski
12. Cooper Ravell
13. Khai Thomas
14. Lewis Williams

Bus Update 🚨 We have left camp. Estimated arrival time approx. 2pm-2.15pm. Students are free to leave as soon as we arrive if parents are there to collect them.

It’s almost time to come home ! Rock climbing, kayaking, pontoons and some archery tag to finish 🚣🏻‍♂️🎯🧗

The staff here mentioned this morning to the kids that these 8s and 9s have been the best group they have worked with in the last 12 months ⭐️ They really have done a wonderful job ! The staff are very proud of their efforts 👏

We will communicate via this page and student services our estimated arrival time for this afternoon. Still on track for a 12.30 QLD time departure from Lennox Heads 🚌

Sailing , stand up paddle boarding, slip and slide and swimming… and they still want to do outdoor games instead of trivia tonight 😊 Day 2 was one of remember !

Day 2! Weather is perfect , we’re having an awesome time 🌞 ⛵️

*We’ll put some yr 9 photos up later on today 😊

2024 ADP Camp is officially underway 😊 Looking forward to a fabulous few days ahead with our amazing classes !

Congratulations students on an amazing Varsity Viking Inter-house Swimming Carnival.

Special mention to our Age Champions

12yrs - Charles Williams & Carly Thatcher
13yrs - Cooper Ravell & Roxanne Albertyn
14yrs - Lewis Williams & Jessica Conrad
15yrs - Pumindu Hetti & Imogen Dowker
16yrs - Luke Gorski & Ryne Spence
17yrs - Andre Galperin & Belle Sly

Winning House - Rainbow

‘Outstanding achievements’ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This coming Monday evening - Aspire Sport Parents & Athletes invited.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Join us for the Year 7-12 ASPIRE Sport (Parent and Athlete) Information Evening happening this upcoming Monday at the Varsity Secondary College Auditorium.

🤝 Connect with coaches, inquire about your child's program, and gain insights into the thrilling events lined up for 2024!

🕔 Schedule:

5:00 pm: Football
5:20 pm: Basketball
5:40 pm: AFL
6:00 pm: Athlete Development Program ADP
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to engage and be a part of your child's sports journey. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏀🏈⚽

Successfully underway with our Strength and Conditioning training for 2024 💪

Great outcomes ahead for our athletes under the awesome guidance of Daniel Keegan, Josh Nuspan and the rest of the Temple gymnasium team

“The Body Achieves What The Mind Believes “

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Join us for the Year 7-12 ASPIRE Sport (Parent and Athlete) Information Evening happening this upcoming Monday at the Varsity Secondary College Auditorium.

🤝 Connect with coaches, inquire about your child's program, and gain insights into the thrilling events lined up for 2024!

🕔 Schedule:

5:00 pm: Football
5:20 pm: Basketball
5:40 pm: AFL
6:00 pm: Athlete Development Program ADP
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to engage and be a part of your child's sports journey. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏀🏈⚽

Congratulations to these amazing Varsity Viking athletes who yesterday represented Qld at the Surf Lifesaving Australia Interstate Championships on Maroubra Beach Sydney.

We are very proud of your racing and congratulate you all on your 🥈 place achievement against the countries best surf athletes.

Go the Vikings!!

(Left to right) Jessica Conrad (year 8 ADP), Miss Slee (past student & current Primary Campus teacher), Imogen Dowker & Ryne Spence (both Year 10 ADP and Aspire AFL)

Aspire Sport ‘End of Year Good Times’

Only 1 sleep until the Aspire Sport AquaSplash Experience:

Key information below:

Date and Time:

Friday, 1st December
Meet at Orange Quad at 8 am for an 8:15 am departure
Return to the college around 1 pm - 1:15 pm

Uniform:
Full VC sports uniform is required, including socks and shoes (joggers are allowed)

What to Bring:
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Hat
Water
Snacks
Food:
1 x Subway sandwich will be provided at the end of the experience

Behaviour Expectations:
All students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and supportive throughout the day

Important Note:
Please ensure that permission forms, payments, and AquaSplash waiver links have been completed; otherwise, attendance will not be allowed as both buses are fully booked.

It’s official … Varsity College, Aspire AFL and Athlete Development Program graduate Jake Rodgers is a Gold Coast Sun having just been announced as pick 14 in the draft ! ⭐️ ☀️

A huge congratulations to Jake , we wish you an extremely successful and rewarding career ahead 🏉