Over the course of Term 3, our Year 12 students have taken part in the annual Dodgeball Competition.
Organised and run by our Senior House Leaders, the round robin format brought out plenty of competitive spirit as Year 12 students took on one of their final House challenges.
Providence proved to be the most consistent team during the regular season, winning 4 out of 5 matches. Heading into the last round, three teams were still in contention for a grand final spot, with Kincumber securing their place thanks to a crucial win from Penola.
The grand final was tightly contested, but Providence’s strength in numbers and determination ultimately saw them crowned champions.
A big thank you to all our Year 12 students for their involvement, and congratulations to our game MVPs:
A special congratulations to Chantal Vella, named Season MVP, and to Eliza Pelns, who was best on ground in the Grand Final.
On August 13th, MSJ proudly participated in the CGSAV Volleyball Tournament at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Our Senior Division B team delivered an outstanding performance, securing the title of Senior Division B Champions. I was privileged to serve as team captain on the day and could not be prouder of the dedication and teamwork shown by every player.
A special commendation goes to Sonia Ghosn, who was recognised as Best Player of the Match in the final round for her exceptional saves and strong teamwork. Representing MSJ in Volleyball is always an honour, and it was a particularly proud moment to bring home this achievement for our school community.
Imogen Kerr - Year 11
The volleyball day at MSAC was a great time filled with joy. I speak for all those on the teams when I say it was a well put together event that was very fun to participate in. The day was a perfect opportunity to make new friends and interact with others from different schools, it connected people. Everyone was so nice and forgiving, and that highlighted the sportsmanship between teammates that might have not been there before. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that everyone enjoyed.
Maeve Sheehan - Year 8
On Wednesday September 3rd 2025, MSJ took a total of 7 netball teams made up of eager players from years 7-8 to the State Netball Centre. As we arrived at the impressive venue, we were filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Our nerves were buzzing as we prepared to step onto the courts. Dressed in our sport uniforms we chatted excitedly about the competition ahead. Our energy was contagious as we encouraged and cheered on everyone from the side-lines.
The atmosphere was electric - all teams felt a sense of pride knowing that they were representing their school community. Each of the teams put their best effort on the court, and left it there. Towards the end of the day there were a total of 4 teams in finals with everyone gathered around them watching them play and shouting for the team from all around the court. At the end of the day everyone had huge smiles on their faces, happy with the effort that we put in to represent our school. The day was fantastic, full of laughter and excitement for everyone and was an amazing experience that everybody thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely remember.
Keira Martin - Year 8
Last term, we proudly shared that Sophie Coram and Annie Simmonds had been selected to represent Australia at the U16 Asia Pacific Lacrosse Championship in Jeju, South Korea.
We are delighted to now announce that the tournament was an incredible success, with both the boys’ and girls’ Australian teams claiming gold medals in the inaugural championship.
The competition brought together the best young lacrosse players from across the Asia Pacific region and was played in very challenging conditions, with extreme heat testing the endurance of all athletes. Despite this, Sophie and Annie rose to the occasion, demonstrating skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament.
Their contribution to the team’s success reflects not only their talent on the field but also their commitment to training and representing their country with pride. This is a remarkable achievement for both students, and we congratulate them on their dedication and outstanding performance on the international stage.
Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College is proud to celebrate the success of our netball teams at the 2025 CGSAV Division 1 Grand Finals.
Our Junior C team secured the championship title, with Emma A. recognised as Best Grand Final Player. Adding to the excitement, our Senior B team also claimed the championship, with Imogen S. awarded Best Grand Final Player.
These remarkable achievements reflect the dedication, teamwork and commitment of our players, as well as the guidance and support of our coaches, staff and school community. Congratulations to all involved on this outstanding result.
Earlier this term, Grace and Jean represented our College at the School Kids Clay Shooting Competition in Frankston, where they competed among 86 participants across junior (12-14 years) and senior (15-18 years) divisions. Jean achieved 3rd in the Junior Girls section, while Grace placed 3rd in the Senior Girls section.
Both students then advanced to the Victorian State Clay Target Titles in Echuca. We are proud to share that Jean won 1st place in the Junior Girls division with an impressive score of 28/30. Congratulations to both Grace and Jean on their outstanding efforts and achievements.
Congratulations to Year 10 students Isabella and Ruby, who were recently awarded their black belts (1st Dan) in Shindo Karate at the Altona Meadows Dojo on the 15th and 16th of August.
A special mention goes to fellow student Elizabeth, a 1st Dan, who supported Ruby as one of her mentors throughout her journey. All three students train under the guidance of Sensei Vince.
This achievement is the result of many years of dedication and hard work, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate Isabella and Ruby’s success.
Congratulations to Chloe, who proudly represented Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College at the School Sport Australia U/12 National Hockey Tournament in Bendigo.
Chloe captained her team to a bronze medal finish and was also named the tournament’s top scorer. This outstanding result follows her gold medal victory at the 2024 tournament in Cairns.
An incredible achievement – well done, Chloe, we are so proud of you!
On Friday 12th September MSJ had nine Year 7 and 8 students compete in the school sport Victoria Lacrosse Competition at Fawkner Park. We had a mix of students that play Lacrosse and some that came along without any formal involvement in the game outside of school. The students' skills and understanding of the game developed across the day. Their ability to work together, self manage rotations and include all should be celebrated.
Congratulations to Alice Barry, Lottie Gawith, Ella Joseph, Eloise Marshall, Zoe McComb, Penny Rivera Stanton, Charlie Sayers, Zoe Scott and Greta Thom.
