Parade College marked its first-ever appearance at the Catholic Girls Sports Association of Victoria (CGSAV) Athletics Carnival with an outstanding display of talent, dedication, and school spirit. Despite unfavourable weather conditions, our students competed with focus and enthusiasm across all events, proudly representing the College throughout the day.
A standout performance came from Year 11 Maighan Arnold N10, who broke the only two CGSAV records set during the carnival. Most notably, Maighan shattered the existing Javelin record—previously 29 metres—with an incredible throw of over 35 metres.
To cap off the day, Parade secured a memorable victory in the 4x100m relay, highlighting the strength and cohesion of our team.
This impressive debut reflects the hard work of our athletes and sets a strong foundation for future involvement in CGSAV competitions.
Thank you to Mr Paul Watson who coordinated the day and congratulations to all involved on a remarkable first outing.
Parade College has once again etched its name into the history books, securing the 2025 ACC AFL Division 1 Premiership and completing an emphatic three-peat; just the third time in the College’s proud history that this has been achieved at senior level.
In a commanding performance at The Hangar, Parade overcame Whitefriars College with authority, finishing 56 points clear of their opponents. There was no single turning point, just four quarters of relentless, disciplined football that reflected the team’s depth, preparation, and collective drive.
This third consecutive premiership is a testament to the strength of the College’s football program and the sustained commitment of both its players and our coaching staff. It marks another high point in what has become a golden era for Parade College football.
The result speaks not just to talent, but to character. The team’s calm composure, even in the face of high expectations, was evident throughout the match as they controlled play and steadily extended their lead.
To all the players that have contributed to the success of the team throughout the season, along with coaches Ricky Dyson, Ben Turner and Bronson Glasgow and the many support staff; congratulations on a truly historic achievement.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our College community in the coming weeks.
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