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2025 ACS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

ACS 2025 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2025 ACS Cross Country Championships were held on Friday 22 August at Bundoora Park, bringing together seven competing schools in what was a fantastic day of competition and school spirit. This year marked a special milestone as Aitken College joined the ACS Cross Country for the first time, making their debut with a strong and determined showing.

The event produced some outstanding performances, with two new course records set.

Hazel (Year 7 Girls – Westbourne Grammar)
Lila (Year 11 Girls – St Aloysius College)

Both runners delivered remarkable efforts to etch their names into the ACS history books.

Westbourne Grammar enjoyed a dominant day, claiming a clean sweep of the major trophies thanks to their depth and consistency across all age groups. However, the competition was fierce:

The boys’ section saw only a narrow margin between Overnewton and St Leonard’s in the race for second and third.
In the girls’ section, just a few points separated St Leonard’s from Westbourne in the battle for top spot.

The distribution of year level pennants highlighted the strength of the competition:

Overnewton – 4 pennants, particularly strong in the younger age groups, showing promising signs for the future.
St Leonard’s – 6 pennants, excelling in the upper year levels.
Westbourne – 8 pennants, reflecting consistency and depth across all divisions.

Importantly, most schools enjoyed the thrill of having runners stand on the podium, a wonderful outcome for the competition. Aitken College impressed in their debut appearance, with plenty of potential to build upon in future championships.

2025 ACS Cross Country Results

Overall Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	68
2 – St Leonard’s	60
3 – Overnewton	51
4 – St Michael’s	45
5 – St Aloysius	32
6 – Loyola	30
6 –Aitken	15

Girl’s Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	34
2 – St Leonard’s	32
3 – St Michael’s	23
4 – Overnewton	22
5 – St Aloysius	21
6 – Loyola	14
7 – Aitken	8

Boy’s Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 –Westbourne	34
2 – Overnewton	29
3 – St Leonard’s	28
4 – St Michael’s	22
5 – Loyola	16
6 – St Aloysius	11
7 – Aitken	7

Year 12 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	12
2 – Westbourne	12
3 – St Michael’s	9
4 – Loyola	5
5 – St Aloysius	4
6 – Aitken	4
7 – Overnewton	3

Year 12 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	7
2 – Westbourne	6
3 – St Michael’s	5
4 – St Aloysius	4
5 – Aitken	3
6 – Loyola	2
7 – Overnewton	1

Year 12 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	6
2 – St Leonard’s	5
3 – St Michael’s	4
4 – Loyola	3
5 – Overnewton	2
6 – Aitken	1

Year 11 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	11
2 – Westbourne	10
3 – St Michael’s	7
4 – Loyola	5
5 – St Aloysius	4
6 – Overnewton	4
7 – Aitken	1

Year 11 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	6
2 – St Leonard’s	5
3 – St Aloysius	4
4 – Loyola	3
5 – St Michael’s	2
6 – Overnewton	1

Year 11 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	6
2 – St Michael’s	5
3 – Westbourne	4
4 – Overnewton	3
5 – Loyola	2
6 – Aitken	1

Year 10 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	11
2 – Westbourne	8
3 – St Michael’s	7
4 – Overnewton	7
5 – St Aloysius	5
6 – Loyola	3
7 – Aitken	1

Year 10 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	6
2 – St Aloysius	5
3 – St Michael’s	4
4 – Overnewton	3
5 – Westbourne	2
6 – Loyola	1

Year 10 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	6
2 – St Leonard’s	5
3 – St Michael’s	4
4 – Overnewton	3
5 –Westbourne	2
6 – Loyola	1

Year 9 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	12
2 – Overnewton	12
3 – St Michael’s	12
4 – St Aloysius	7
5 – St Leonard’s	7
6 – Aitken	3
7 – Loyola	3

Year 9 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	7
2 – St Michael’s	6
3 – Overnewton	5
4 – St Leonard’s	4
5 – St Aloysius	3
6 – Aitken	2
6 – Loyola	1

Year 9 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	7
2 – St Michael’s	6
3 – Westbourne	5
4 – St Aloysius	4
5 – St Leonard’s	3
6 – Loyola	2
7 – Aitken	1

Year 8 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	13
2 – Westbourne	13
3 – Loyola	9
4 – St Leonard’s	9
4 – St Michael’s	6
6 – St Aloysius	3
7 – Aitken	3

Year 8 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	7
2 – Westbourne	6
3 – Loyola	5
4 – St Leonard’s	4
5 – St Michael’s	3
6 – Aitken	2
6 – St Aloysius	1

Year 8 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	7
2 – Overnewton	6
3 – St Leonard’s	5
4 – Loyola	4
5 – St Michael’s	3
6 – St Aloysius	2
7 – Aitken	1

Year 7 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	13
2 – Overnewton	12
3 – St Leonard’s	10
4 – St Aloysius	9
5 – Loyola	5
6 – St Michael’s	4
7 – Aitken	3

Year 7 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	7
2 –St Leonard’s	6
3 – Overnewton	5
4 – St Aloysius	4
5 – St Michael’s	3
6 – Loyola	2
7 – Aitken	1

Year 7 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	7
3 – St Michael’s	6
3 – Overnewton	5
4 –St Leonard’s	4
5 – St Aloysius	3
6 – Aitken	2
7 – Loyola	1

AFL Herald Sun Shield Launch

Herald Sun Shield AFL Launch Ignites at Marvel Stadium

The 2025 Herald Sun Shield AFL competition was launched in spectacular fashion at Marvel Stadium this week, celebrating the beginning of Victoria’s premier interschool football championship. The event brought together students, coaches, and AFL representatives in a vibrant showcase of talent and tradition.

Now in its 44th year, the Herald Sun Shield continues to unite top teams from Catholic, Independent, and Government schools, providing a competitive platform that has helped launch countless AFL careers.

The ACS was proudly represented by three Overnewton Anglican Community College students, accompanied by their Head of Sport, Darryl Craig. Their presence was made even more special by the event’s panel member – Campbell Gray, a current listed Richmond AFL player and a former Overnewton student himself. His involvement added a personal and inspiring touch, highlighting the strong pathways from school football to the elite level.

The launch featured engaging panel discussions, media coverage, and a look ahead at what promises to be a fiercely contested season across junior, intermediate, and senior divisions. With the event days set for iconic AFL/VFL venues, anticipation is building for another thrilling chapter in Herald Sun Shield history.

2025 ACS Athletics Championships Results

2025 ACS Athletics Championships Recap

Date: Monday 26 May 2025

Location: Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park

In front of a lively crowd and under warm but windy conditions, the 2025 ACS Athletics Championships unfolded at the iconic Lakeside Stadium. Eight schools came together to compete in 168 track and field events, with pride, school spirit, and athletic excellence on full display.

The competition saw the overall lead change multiple times throughout the day, creating a thrilling atmosphere. In the end, it was Westbourne Grammar School that secured a strong treble – winning the Overall Boys Aggregate, Overall Girls Aggregate, and Combined Aggregate trophies.

A total of 7 ACS records were broken during the meet, showcasing the outstanding performances of our student-athletes. Congratulations to the following record-breakers:

🏆 Record Breakers – 2025 ACS Athletics Championships

Jobe D (Loyola):

Boys 17 100m Hurdles (Yr 11 A) – 13.95 sec

Bailey F (Overnewton):

Boys 18 High Jump (Yr 12 A) – 1.90m
Boys 18 Long Jump (Yr 12 A) – 6.54m

Cooper B (St Michael’s):

Boys 16 100m (Yr 10 A) – 11.33 sec
Boys 16 200m (Yr 10 A) – 22.89 sec

Albie K (St Michael’s):

Boys 14 High Jump (Yr 8 A) – 1.72m

Isabelle N (St Leonard’s):

Girls 18 Long Jump (Yr 12 A) – 4.95m

🥇 Pennant Winners

Westbourne Grammar School: 10

Overnewton Anglican Community College: 3

St Leonard’s College: 3

St Michael’s Grammar School: 3

Bacchus Marsh Grammar: 1

Loyola College: 1

We thank all schools, staff, officials, and volunteers who made this event possible and commend all the athletes for their incredible efforts. The future of ACS Athletics is bright, and the performances at this year’s championships have certainly raised the bar.

2025 ACS Athletics Results

Overall Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	2,738.50
2 – St Leonard’s	2,608
3 – Overnewton	2,500
4 – St Michael’s	2,457.50
5 – Bacchus Marsh	2,119.50
6 – Loyola	2,003.50
7 – St Aloysius	1240*
8 – Aitken	1216

Girl’s Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	1,410
2 – St Leonard’s	1,360
3 – Overnewton	1,224
4 – St Michael’s	1,156
5 – Bacchus Marsh	1,081
6 – Loyola	923
7 – St Aloysius	872
8 – Aitken	491

Boy’s Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 –Westbourne	1,328.50
2 – St Michael’s	1,301.50
3 – Overnewton	1,276
4 – St Leonard’s	1,248
5 – Loyola	1,080.50
6 – Bacchus Marsh	1,038.50
7 – Aitken	725
8 – St Aloysius	368*

Year 12 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	455
2 – Westbourne	452
3 – Overnewton	371
4 – Loyola	355
5 – St Michael’s	342
6 – Bacchus Marsh	231
7 – Aitken	172
8 – St Aloysius	152*

Year 12 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	244
2 – Westbourne	231
3 – St Michael’s	189
4 – Loyola	180
5 – Overnewton	162
6 – St Aloysius	152
7 – Bacchus Marsh	76
8 – Aitken	31

Year 12 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	221
2 – St Leonard’s	211
3 – Overnewton	209
4 – Loyola	175
5 – Bacchus Marsh	155
6 – St Michael’s	153
7 – Aitken	141
8 – N/A

Year 11 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 –Westbourne	437
2 – St Michael’s	409
3 – Overnewton	379
4 – St Leonard’s	377
5 – Loyola	322
6 – Bacchus Marsh	314
7 – St Aloysius	153*
8 – Aitken	136

Year 11 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	219
2 – Overnewton	196
3 – St Leonard’s	194
4 – Bacchus Marsh	182
5 – St Michael’s	178
6 – St Aloysius	153
7 – Loyola	121
8 – Aitken	79

Year 11 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Michael’s	231
2 – Westbourne	218
3 – Loyola	201
4 – Overnewton	183
4 – St Leonard’s	183
6 – Bacchus Marsh	132
7 – Aitken	57
8 – N/A

Year 10 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	441
2 – St Michael’s	417
3 – St Leonard’s	394
4 – Bacchus Marsh	344
5 – Overnewton	340
6 – Loyola	263
7 – Aitken	231
8 – St Aloysius	122*

Year 10 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	229
2 – Bacchus Marsh	212
3 – St Leonard’s	202
4 – St Michael’s	186
5 – Overnewton	152
6 – Loyola	148
7 – St Aloysius	122
8 – Aitken	64

Year 10 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Michael’s	231
2 – Westbourne	212
3 – St Leonard’s	192
4 – Overnewton	188
5 – Aitken	167
6 – Bacchus Marsh	132
7 – Loyola	115
8 – N/A

Year 9 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	439.50
2 – Overnewton	428
3 – St Leonard’s	387
4 – Bacchus Marsh	364.50
5 – St Michael’s	351
6 – St Aloysius	264
7 – Loyola	254
8 – Aitken	147

Year 9 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	229
2 – St Leonard’s	196
3 – Overnewton	186
4 – Bacchus Marsh	183
5 – St Michael’s	164
6 – St Aloysius	153
7 – Loyola	108
8 – Aitken	79

Year 9 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	242
2 – Westbourne	210.50
3 – St Leonard’s	191
4 – St Michael’s	187
5 –Bacchus Marsh	181.50
6 – Loyola	146
7 – St Aloysius	111
8 – Aitken	68

Year 8 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Bacchus Marsh	413
2 – St Michael’s	385.50
3 – St Leonard’s	394
4 – Overnewton	361
5 – Westbourne	339
6 – Loyola	322
7 – Aitken	246
8 – St Aloysius	203

Year 8 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	221
2 – Bacchus Marsh	208
3 – Overnewton	195
4 – St Michael’s	178
5 – Westbourne	164
6 – Loyola	148
7 – Aitken	121
8 – St Aloysius	113

Year 8 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Michael’s	218
2 – Bacchus Marsh	205
3 – Westbourne	175
4 – Loyola	174
5 – St Leonard’s	173
6 – Overnewton	166
7 – Aitken	125
8 – St Aloysius	90

Year 7 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	417
2 – St Michael’s	485.50
3 – Westbourne	375
4 – St Leonard’s	374
5 – Loyola	371
6 – Bacchus Marsh	327
7 – St Aloysius	253
8 – Aitken	197.50

Year 7 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	228
2 – Westbourne	208
3 – St Michael’s	192
4 – St Leonard’s	175
5 – Bacchus Marsh	168
6 – Loyola	159
7 – St Aloysius	112
8 – Aitken	102

Year 7 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Loyola	212
2 – St Leonard’s	199
3 – St Michael’s	193.50
4 – Overnewton	189
5 – Westbourne	167
6 – Bacchus Marsh	159
7 – St Aloysius	141
8 – Aitken	95.50

Athletes of the Meet
	School	Name	Points
2025 Female Athlete of the Meet	Bacchus Marsh	Leila	98
2025 Male Athlete of the Meet	Overnewton	Bailey	100

2024 ACS Athletics Records

Athletics Meet Records
Event	Time/Distance	Date	Name	School
Year 11 Boys 100m Hurdles	13.95	26/05/2025	Jobe	Loyola
Year 12 Boys High Jump	1.90m	26/05/2025	Bailey	Overnewton
Year 12 Boys Long Jump	6.54m	26/05/2025	Bailey	Overnewton
Year 10 Boys 100m	11.33	26/05/2025	Cooper	St Michael’s
Year 8 Boys High Jump	1.72m	26/05/2025	Albie	St Michael’s
Year 10 Boys 200m	22.89	26/05/2025	Cooper	St Michael’s
Year 12 Girls Long Jump	4.95m	26/05/2025	Isobelle	St Leonard’s

2025 ACS Chess Championship Recap and Results

The 2025 ACS Chess Championship was held on Monday 19 May at the beautifully presented campus of St Michael’s Grammar School, who graciously hosted this year’s event. A big thank you to the staff and students at St Michael’s for their hospitality and efforts in delivering a fantastic day of competition.

A total of 78 players from all 8 ACS schools took part in this academic championship, marking a continued growth in student interest and school engagement.

The tournament was expertly overseen by Tim and his incredible team from Northern Star Chess. We extend our thanks to them for running a smooth and professionally managed event.

ACS Chess Tournaments use Swiss System format. Unlike traditional round-robin tournaments, the Swiss System pairs players with others who have similar scores after each round, ensuring balanced and competitive matchups without teammates playing against each other. It also allows for efficient and fair ranking of players over a limited number of rounds.

In a display of exceptional talent, Westbourne Grammar School went back-to-back, taking out the team title with a dominant score of 33.5 points. Congratulations to their entire team on this outstanding achievement. Bacchus Marsh Grammar and Overnewton Anglican Community College followed closely behind in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

We would also like to thank the dedicated staff and coordinators from all schools for their hard work in preparing students and supporting the day’s operations. Your efforts continue to elevate the standard of ACS events.

Congratulations to all who participated and we look forward to seeing even more growth and competition in 2026!

Place	School	Score
1st	Westbourne	33.5
2nd	Bacchus Marsh	27.5
3rd	Overnewton	27
4th	St Leonard’s	26.5
5th	St Michael’s	24.5
6th	Loyola	24
7th	St Aloysius	18.5
8th	Aikten	16

Top Ranking Individual Players
Name	School	Score
James J	Westbourne	7
Tony L	Westbourne	6.5
Luca H	Westbourne	6
Kevin X	Loyola	6
William N	Westbourne	6
Ethan E	Overnewton	5.5
Simon I	Overnewton	5
Dulein P	Bacchus Marsh	5
Nigel L	St Leonard’s	5
Matthew P	St Leoanrd’s	5
Niraj P	Bacchus Marsh	5
Poppy B	St Michael’s	5
Lachlan P	Loyola	5

Term 2 Kicks Off a Huge Winter Season for ACS Sport

We’re back and ready to launch into an action-packed Term 2 of ACS Sport! The winter season is officially underway and brings with it an exciting schedule of competitions, marquee events, and championships.

This term, a remarkable 379 teams across our 7 member schools will compete in a dynamic mix of winter sports: AFL, Badminton, Basketball, Futsal, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball. Whether on the court, pitch or field, students are set to shine.

In a first for ACS, we’re thrilled to introduce semi-final rounds for Year 7 and Intermediate competitions, to be played at the conclusion of the winter season in Term 3. This exciting addition will give our younger athletes a true finals experience as they continue to grow and develop in sport.

Feature Events This Term:

Term 2 is packed with unmissable highlights that bring the community together and showcase ACS excellence:

Netball Night Match – Under lights at Margret Connellan Stadium, St Michael’s Grammar School will face Westbourne Grammar School in what promises to be a thrilling evening clash.

ACS Chess Tournament – The best minds from our schools will gather at St Michael’s Grammar School to outwit and outplay in this popular annual competition.

ACS Athletics Championships – The premier track and field event returns to Lakeside Stadium, featuring standout performances from across the association.

Representative Sport – We proudly cheer on our ACS athletes selected for SSAV Softball (Westbourne Grammar School) and the VSAC Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

KEY DATES

Wednesday 7 May – Round 1 ACS Senior Sport

Wednesday 7 May – SSAV Softball (Westbourne Grammar School)

Thursday 8 May – Round 1 ACS Intermediate Sport

Monday 12 May – VSAC Swimming Championships (Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, 5pm)

Tuesday 13 May – Round 1 ACS Year 7 Sport

Monday 19 May – ACS Chess Tournament (St Michael’s Grammar School)

Wednesday 21 May – Netball Night Match (St Michael’s Grammar School, Margret Connellan Stadium)

Monday 26 May – ACS Athletics Championships (Lakeside Stadium, 10am–5pm)

We look forward to a fantastic Term 2 filled with competition and great memories. Best of luck to all teams and participants—let the winter season begin!

2025 ACS Swimming Championship Results

2025 ACS Swimming Carnival Recap and Results

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre | Monday 31 March

The 2025 ACS Swimming Carnival was an electric day of competition, school pride, and record-breaking performances, held at the world-class Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

This year’s carnival welcomed Aitken College into the fold, bringing the total to eight schools competing for aquatic supremacy in what turned out to be one of the most exciting carnivals in ACS history.

A New Champion is Crowned

In a competition defined by determination and resilience, the lead changed hands multiple times, with the top two schools separated by only a few points for most of the day.

For the past decade, St Leonard’s College has been the benchmark in ACS Swimming, securing 10 consecutive championship titles with their depth, talent, and consistency. And while St Leonard’s once again delivered a brilliant display of team performance and spirit, they were narrowly outpaced by a fierce and focused Westbourne Grammar School.

In a thrilling finish, Westbourne Grammar claimed victory by just 20 points, unseating the long-reigning champions and etching their name into the history books as the new ACS Swimming Champions.

For the first time in a decade, we have a new champion—and a new rivalry is born.

Record-Breaking Performances

The pool wasn’t just about podium places—it was also the stage for some phenomenal individual achievements, with six new ACS records broken:

Zara G (Aitken College) – Year 9 Girls 50m Freestyle – 28.12
St Leonard’s College – Year 11 Boys 200m Freestyle Relay
Max M, Benjamin N, Jack G, Harry S – 1:48.34
Andrew W (St Michael’s Grammar) – Year 7 Boys 50m Breaststroke – 35.35
Andrew W (St Michael’s Grammar) – Year 7 Boys 50m Butterfly – 30.05
Owen K (Westbourne Grammar) – Year 11 Boys 50m Freestyle – 26.41
Owen K (Westbourne Grammar) – Year 11 Boys 50m Butterfly – 25.44

Top Individual Scorers by School

School	Top Female	Points	Top Male	Points
Aitken	Zara G	98	Lucas T	32
Bacchus Marsh	Ella W	70	Rodney Tang	80
Loyola	Lucia C	80	Mark T	70
Overnewton	Ayla C	98	Hugo C	94
St Aloysius	Polly Jean B	48	Leonard A	44
St Leonard’s	Emma N	76	Aiden T	98
St Michael’s	Molly I	78	Alfie C	100
Westbourne	Sophia B	100	Owen K	100

Swimmers of the Meet

A special shoutout to our Swimmers of the Meet, each earning a perfect score of 100 points on the day:

Sophia B – Westbourne Grammar School
Owen K – Westbourne Grammar School
Alfie C – St Michael’s Grammar School

Their consistency, speed and excellence across multiple events were truly inspirational.

Full Results

For a complete breakdown of all event results, points, and standings, please see link below.

FULL ACS SWIMMING RACE RESULTS

Congratulations to all competitors, coaches, and schools for an incredible day of swimming. Whether you were in the water or cheering from the sidelines, you helped make this a day to remember!

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2025 ACS Swimming Scores

Overall Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	2,072
2 – St Leonard’s	2,053
3 – St Michael’s	1,758
4 – Overnewton	1,666
5 – Bacchus Marsh	1,288
6 – Loyola	1,029
7 – Aitken	651
8 – St Aloysius	606*

Girl’s Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	1,059
2 – Westbourne	1,002
3 – Overnewton	844
4 – St Michael’s	829
5 – Bacchus Marsh	731
6 – Loyola	484
7 – St Aloysius	316*
8 – Aitken	258

Boy’s Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	1,070
2 – St Leonard’s	994
3 – St Michael’s	929
4 – Overnewton	822
5 – Loyola	608
6 – Bacchus Marsh	557
7 – Aitken	393
8 – St Aloysius	290*

Year 12 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	360
2 –Westbourne	323
3 – St Michael’s	259
4 – Overnewton	254
5 – Bacchus Marsh	232
6 – Loyola	167
7 – Aitken	8

Year 12 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	176
2 – Westbourne	168
3 – Overnewton	139
4 – Bacchus Marsh	117
5 – St Michael’s	115
6 – Loyola	84
7 – Aitken	8

Year 12 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	184
2 – Westbourne	155
3 – St Michael’s	144
4 – Bacchus Marsh	115
4 – Overnewton	115
6 – Loyola	83

Year 11 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	350
2 – St Leonard’s	336
3 – St Michael’s	248
4 – Overnewton	233
5 – Bacchus Marsh	231
6 – Loyola	148
7 – St Aloysius	40*
8 – Aitken	22

Year 11 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	180
2 – St Leonard’s	161
3 – St Michael’s	142
4 – Bacchus Marsh	106
5 – Overnewton	105
6 – Loyola	77
7 – St Aloysius	40

Year 11 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	175
2 – Westbourne	170
3 – Overnewton	128
4 – Bacchus Marsh	125
5 – St Michael’s	106
6 – Loyola	71
7 – Aitken	22

Year 10 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	331
2 – St Leonard’s	321
3 – Overnewton	287
4 – St Michael’s	270
5 – Bacchus Marsh	175
6 – Aitken	123
7 – Loyola	110
8 – St Aloysius	100*

Year 10 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	182
2 – Westbourne	153
3 – St Michael’s	144
4 – Overnewton	123
5 – Bacchus Marsh	117
6 – St Aloysius	100
7 – Loyola	2

Year 10 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	178
2 – Overnewton	164
3 – St Leonard’s	139
4 – St Michael’s	126
5 – Aitken	123
6 – Loyola	108
3 – Bacchus Marsh	58

Year 9 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Michael’s	324
2 – Westbourne	322
3 – St Leonard’s	258
4 – Overnewton	234
5 – Aitken	228
6 – Loyola	171
7 – Bacchus Marsh	169
7 – St Aloysius	136

Year 9 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	167
2 – Westbourne	166
4 – St Michael’s	142
4 – Aitken	117
5 – Bacchus Marsh	109
6 – Overnewton	100
7 – Loyola	66
8 – St Aloysius	42

Year 9 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Michael”s	182
2 – Westbourne	156
3 – Overnewton	134
4 – Aitken	111
5 – Loyola	105
6 – St Aloysius	94
7 –St Leonard’s	91
8 – Bacchus Marsh	60

Year 8 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – Westbourne	325
2 – St Leonard’s	302
3 – Overnewton	282
4 –Loyola	240
5 – St Michael’s	238
6 – Bacchus Marsh	206
7 – St Aloysius	118
8 – Aitken	159

Year 8 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – Overnewton	179
2 – Westbourne	153
3 – Bacchus Marsh	133
4 – St Leonard’s	129
5 – Loyola	124
6 – St Michael’s	91
7 – St Aloysius	35
8 – Aitken	25

Year 8 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	173
2 – Westbourne	172
3 – St Michael’s	147
4 – Loyola	116
5 – Overnewton	103
6 – St Aloysius	83
7 – Bacchus Marsh	73
8 – Aitken	61

Year 7 Aggregate
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	344
2 – St Michael’s	297
3 – Westbourne	280
4 – Overnewton	260
5 – Bacchus Marsh	187
6 – St Aloysius	172
7 – Aitken	158
8 – Loyola	152

Year 7 Girls
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	176
2 – Overnewton	146
3 – St Michael’s	139
4 – Westbourne	116
5 – Bacchus Marsh	105
6 – Aitken	88
7 – St Aloysius	77
8 – Loyola	75

Year 7 Boys
Place Team	Points
1 – St Leonard’s	168
2 – Westbourne	164
3 – St Michael’s	158
4 – Overnewton	114
5 – St Aloysius	95
6 – Bacchus Marsh	82
7 – Loyola	77
8 – Aitken	70

Swimmers of the Meet
	School	Name	Points
2025 Female Swimmer of the Meet	Westbourne	Sophia	100
2025 Male Swimmer of the Meet	St Michael’s	Alfie	100
2025 Male Swimmer of the Meet	Westbourne	Owen	100

ACS SPORT | 2025 Semi Final Recap + Grand Final Showdown

The Road to Glory

After a blockbuster Semi Final round featuring 40 intense matchups across every sport and division, the stage is now set for the 2025 ACS Grand Finals. Teams from all 8 ACS schools have poured heart and hustle into every game—and now the top two in every category will meet for the ultimate prize.

📋 SEMI FINAL RESULTS – Tuesday 26 March

🏀 Basketball – Boys

Senior 1st Boys
- Westbourne 73 def Loyola 45
- Overnewton 53 def St Michael’s 35
Senior 2nd Boys
- Overnewton 52 def St Michael’s 27
- Westbourne 78 def Loyola 51
Senior 3rd Boys
- St Leonard’s 28 def Westbourne 29
- Overnewton 50 def St Michael’s 28
Senior 4th Boys
- St Leonard’s 48 def Loyola 42
- Overnewton 64 def Westbourne 48
Senior 5th Boys
- St Leonard’s 46 def Westbourne Blue 47
- Overnewton 52 def St Michael’s 24
Senior 6th Boys
- St Leonard’s Blue 37 def Westbourne Blue 41
- Westbourne Gold 24 def St Leonard’s Green 18

⚽ Football/Soccer – Boys Futsal

Senior 1st Boys
- Westbourne 9 def Loyola 7
- Overnewton 7 def St Leonard’s 5
Senior 2nd Boys
- Overnewton 8 def St Leonard’s 4
- Westbourne 9 def Loyola 6
Senior 3rd Boys
- Overnewton Blue 6 def Overnewton Red 0
- Westbourne 9 def St Leonard’s 4
Senior 4th Boys
- Overnewton White 9 def Overnewton Yellow 1
- Westbourne Blue 13 def Westbourne Gold 5

⚽ Football/Soccer – Girls Soccer

Senior 1st Girls
- St Michael’s 2(2) lost to Westbourne 3(3)
- St Leonard’s 7 def Overnewton 1

🏑 Hockey – Boys

Senior 1st Boys
- St Leonard’s 3 def St Michael’s 1
- Westbourne Blue 10 def Westbourne Gold 0

🥏 Lawn Bowls – Mixed

Senior 1st Mixed
- St Leonard’s 54 (18) def Overnewton 27 (0)
- Westbourne 76 (18) def Loyola 32 (0)

🥎 Softball – Girls

Senior 1st Girls
- St Leonard’s Blue 14 def St Leonard’s Green 8
- Westbourne 15 def Loyola 0

🏓 Table Tennis – Boys

Senior 1st Boys
- St Leonard’s 15/60 def Loyola 15/60 (on countback)
- Westbourne Blue 10/48 def Overnewton 10/48 (on countback)

🎾 Tennis – Girls

Senior 1st Girls
- Westbourne 6/51 def Aitken 6/41
- St Leonard’s 11/70 def Overnewton 1/22

🏐 Volleyball – Girls

Senior 1st Girls
- St Michael’s 3/75 def St Leonard’s 0/39
- Overnewton 3/91 def Westbourne 1/80
Senior 2nd Girls
- Overnewton 3/93 def Loyola 1/91
- Westbourne 3/75 def St Leonard’s 0/50
Senior 3rd Girls
- Westbourne 3/75 def St Michael’s 0/57
- Aitken 3/95 def Overnewton 1/74
Senior 4th Girls
- Westbourne 3/75 def St Leonard’s 0/48
- Overnewton 3/75 def Loyola 0/53

🏟 GRAND FINAL FIXTURES – Wednesday 2 April

🏀 Basketball – Boys

Senior 1st Boys
- Westbourne vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar
Senior 2nd Boys
- Overnewton vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar
Senior 3rd Boys
- Overnewton vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Keilor BNS, Court 3
Senior 4th Boys
- St Leonard’s vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 GESAC
Senior 5th Boys
- Overnewton vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Keilor BNS, Court 3
Senior 6th Boys
- Westbourne Gold vs Westbourne Blue
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar

⚽ Football/Soccer – Boys Futsal

Senior 1st Boys
- Westbourne vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westgate Indoor Sports
Senior 2nd Boys
- Westbourne vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westgate Indoor Sports
Senior 3rd Boys
- Westbourne vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westgate Indoor Sports
Senior 4th Boys
- Overnewton vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Overnewton Yirramboi Campus

⚽ Football/Soccer – Girls Soccer

Senior 1st Girls
- St Leonard’s vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex
Senior 2nd Girls
- Aitken vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Aitken College

🏑 Hockey – Boys

Senior 1st Boys
- Westbourne Blue vs St Leonard’s
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 Altona Hockey Centre

🥎 Softball

Senior 1st Girls
- Westbourne vs St Leonard’s

⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar

Senior 1st Boys
- Westbourne vs St Leonard’s
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar

🎾 Tennis – Girls

Senior 1st Girls
- Westbourne vs St Leonard’s

⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar

Senior 2nd Girls
- Westbourne Blue vs Westbourne Navy
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar

🥏 Lawn Bowls – Mixed

Senior 1st Mixed
- Westbourne vs St Leonard’s
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 The Hoppers Club

🏐 Volleyball – Girls

Senior 1st Girls
- St Michael’s vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 St Michael’s Grammar
Senior 2nd Girls
- Westbourne vs Overnewton
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Westbourne Grammar
Senior 3rd Girls
- Aitken vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Aitken College
Senior 4th Girls
- Overnewton vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:15pm | 📍 Keilor BNS, Court 6
Senior 5th Girls
- St Aloysius vs St Leonard’s
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 VU Community Sports Stadium
Senior 6th Girls
- St Aloysius vs St Leonard’s
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 VU Community Sports Stadium
Senior 7th Girls
- St Leonard’s vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 St Leonard’s College Indoor Courts

🏓 Table Tennis – Boys

Senior 1st Boys
- St Leonard’s vs Westbourne
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 St Leonard’s College, KWC Downstairs
Senior 2nd Boys
- St Leonard’s Green vs St Leonard’s Blue
  ⏰ 2:30pm | 📍 St Leonard’s College, KWC Mezzanine

🎉 Bring the Noise

The ACS Grand Finals aren’t just about competition—they’re a celebration of school pride, resilience, and achievement. With 28 matches ahead, there’s something to cheer for in every corner of the ACS community.

2025 ACS Swimming Championships

Monday 31 March 2025

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (Outdoor Pool)

30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park

The ACS welcomes our member schools’ best swimmers to MSAC on Monday 31 March for our first Carnival event of the year – the 2025 ACS Swimming Championship.

We invite any parents and friends to attend, with seating available behind the teams in the grandstand. Please ensure you register your attendance with the link below or via the QR codes available on the day.

Parent and Spectator Registration Link

We look forward to a great day of racing!

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Doors Open	9:00am
Warm Up	9:10am – 9:45am
Welcome to Country	9:50am	St Leonard’s College
National Anthem	9:50am	Overnewton Anglican Community College
Events Commence	10:00am
Presentations	2:40pm – 3:00pm

EVENT SCHEDULE

No.	Year	Event
1	Open Girls 200m	Individual Medley C’ship
2	Open Boys 200m	Individual Medley C’ship
3	Year 7 Girls	4x50m Medley Relay
4	Year 7 Boys	4x50m Medley Relay
5	Year 8 Girls	4x50m Medley Relay
6	Year 8 Boys	4x50m Medley Relay
7	Year 9 Girls	4x50m Medley Relay
8	Year 9 Boys	4x50m Medley Relay
9	Year 10 Girls	4x50m Medley Relay
10	Year 10 Boys	4x50m Medley Relay
11	Year 11 Girls	4x50m Medley Relay
12	Year 11 Boys	4x50m Medley Relay
13	Year 12 Girls	4x50m Medley Relay
14	Year 12 Boys	4x50m Medley Relay
15	Year 7 Girls	50m A Freestyle Championship
16	Year 7 Girls	50m B Freestyle Championship
17	Year 7 Boys	50m A Freestyle Championship
18	Year 7 Boys	50m B Freestyle Championship
19	Year 8 Girls	50m A Freestyle Championship
20	Year 8 Girls	50m B Freestyle Championship
21	Year 8 Boys	50m A Freestyle Championship
22	Year 8 Boys	50m B Freestyle Championship
23	Year 9 Girls	50m A Freestyle Championship
24	Year 9 Girls	50m B Freestyle Championship
25	Year 9 Boys	50m A Freestyle Championship
26	Year 9 Boys	50m B Freestyle Championship
27	Multiclass 50m	Freestyle Championship
28	Year 10 Girls	50m A Freestyle Championship
29	Year 10 Girls	50m B Freestyle Championship
30	Year 10 Boys	50m A Freestyle Championship
31	Year 10 Boys	50m B Freestyle Championship
32	Year 11 Girls	50m A Freestyle Championship
33	Year 11 Girls	50m B Freestyle Championship
34	Year 11 Boys	50m A Freestyle Championship
35	Year 11 Boys	50m B Freestyle Championship
36	Year 12 Girls	50m A Freestyle Championship
37	Year 12 Girls	50m B Freestyle Championship
38	Year 12 Boys	50m A Freestyle Championship
39	Year 12 Boys	50m B Freestyle Championship
40	Year 7 Girls	50m A Backstroke Championship
41	Year 7 Girls	50m B Backstroke Championship
42	Year 7 Boys	50m A Backstroke Championship
43	Year 7 Boys	50m B Backstroke Championship
44	Year 8 Girls	50m A Backstroke Championship
45	Year 8 Girls	50m B Backstroke Championship
46	Year 8 Boys	50m A Backstroke Championship
47	Year 8 Boys	50m B Backstroke Championship
48	Year 9 Girls	50m A Backstroke Championship
49	Year 9 Girls	50m B Backstroke Championship
50	Year 9 Boys	50m A Backstroke Championship
51	Year 9 Boys	50m B Backstroke Championship
52	Year 10 Girls	50m A Backstroke Championship
53	Year 10 Girls	50m B Backstroke Championship
54	Year 10 Boys	50m A Backstroke Championship
55	Year 10 Boys	50m B Backstroke Championship
56	Year 11 Girls	50m A Backstroke Championship
57	Year 11 Girls	50m B Backstroke Championship
58	Year 11 Boys	50m A Backstroke Championship
59	Year 11 Boys	50m B Backstroke Championship
60	Year 12 Girls	50m A Backstroke Championship
61	Year 12 Girls	50m B Backstroke Championship
62	Year 12 Boys	50m A Backstroke Championship
63	Year 12 Boys	50m B Backstroke Championship
64	Year 7 Girls	50m A Breaststroke Championship
65	Year 7 Girls	50m B Breaststroke Championship
66	Year 7 Boys	50m A Breaststroke Championship
67	Year 7 Boys	50m B Breaststroke Championship
68	Year 8 Girls	50m A Breaststroke Championship
69	Year 8 Girls	50m B Breaststroke Championship
70	Year 8 Boys	50m A Breaststroke Championship
71	Year 8 Boys	50m B Breaststroke Championship
72	Year 9 Girls	50m A Breaststroke Championship
73	Year 9 Girls	50m B Breaststroke Championship
74	Year 9 Boys	50m A Breaststroke Championship
75	Year 9 Boys	50m B Breaststroke Championship
76	Year 10 Girls	50m A Breaststroke Championship
77	Year 10 Girls	50m B Breaststroke Championship
78	Year 10 Boys	50m A Breaststroke Championship
79	Year 10 Boys	50m B Breaststroke Championship
80	Year 11 Girls	50m A Breaststroke Championship
81	Year 11 Girls	50m B Breaststroke Championship
82	Year 11 Boys	50m A Breaststroke Championship
83	Year 11 Boys	50m B Breaststroke Championship
84	Year 12 Girls	50m A Breaststroke Championship
85	Year 12 Girls	50m B Breaststroke Championship
86	Year 12 Boys	50m A Breaststroke Championship
87	Year 12 Boys	50m B Breaststroke Championship
88	Year 7 Girls	50m Butterfly Championship
89	Year 7 Boys	50m Butterfly Championship
90	Year 8 Girls	50m Butterfly Championship
91	Year 8 Boys	50m Butterfly Championship
92	Year 9 Girls	50m Butterfly Championship
93	Year 9 Boys	50m Butterfly Championship
94	Year 10 Girls	50m Butterfly Championship
95	Year 10 Boys	50m Butterfly Championship
96	Year 11 Girls	50m Butterfly Championship
97	Year 11 Boys	50m Butterfly Championship
98	Year 12 Girls	50m Butterfly Championship
99	Year 12 Boys	50m Butterfly Championship
100	Jnr Girls	100m Freestyle Championship
101	Jnr Boys	100m Freestyle Championship
102	Inter Girls	100m Freestyle Championship
103	Inter Boys	100m Freestyle Championship
104	Snr Boys	100m Freestyle Championship
105	Snr Boys	100m Freestyle Championship
106	Year 7 Girls	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
107	Year 7 Boys	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
108	Year 8 Girls	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
109	Year 8 Boys	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
110	Year 9 Girls	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
111	Year 9 Boys	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
112	Year 10 Girls	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
113	Year 10 Boys	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
114	Year 11 Girls	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
115	Year 11 Boys	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
116	Year 12 Girls	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay
117	Year 12 Boys	4 x 50m Freestyle Relay

To Download a copy of the 2025 ACS Swimming program, please click the link below.

2025 ACS Swimming Championship Program Link

ACS Students Shine in Inaugural Lawn Bowls Competition

Lawn Bowls

The ACS community has embraced an exciting new sporting tradition with the launch of its inaugural Lawn Bowls competition. With five thrilling rounds already played, students have relished the opportunity to compete in a true coeducational sporting experience, where skill, strategy, and teamwork take centre stage.

Lawn Bowls, ACS’s newest sporting addition, has not only provided a platform for competition but has also fostered a vibrant atmosphere of learning, camaraderie, and sunshine-filled afternoons. Players have demonstrated impressive growth, fine-tuning their techniques and developing a deep appreciation for the sport’s nuances.

As the competition nears its climax, with just one round remaining before the semi-finals, excitement is building. The ladder remains tightly contested, and every bowl counts as teams vie for a spot in the finals. The question on everyone’s mind – who will rise to the top and claim the title?

Stay tuned for the final round and semi-finals action as ACS’s Lawn Bowls competition delivers more unforgettable moments. One thing is certain: this inaugural season has set a strong foundation for what promises to be a long-standing tradition in the ACS sporting calendar.

ACS Returns in 2025 – Bigger and Better Than Ever!

ACS is back for 2025!

We are thrilled to announce the return of ACS for 2025, bringing another exciting year of school sport, competition, and community. With 10 sports, 7 schools, 3 divisions, and an incredible 420 teams competing, the stage is set for an action-packed year ahead!

Key Dates for Term 1:

🏊 ACS Swimming Championships – Monday 31 March
🏆 Senior Sport Semi-Finals – Wednesday 26 March
🥇 Senior Sport Grand Finals – Wednesday 2 April

These major events will be a highlight on the ACS calendar, as our talented student-athletes showcase their dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.

Exciting News for 2025!

We are proud to introduce Lawn Bowls as the newest addition to our Senior Summer sport selection. This marks an exciting expansion of our sporting offerings, providing students with another opportunity to compete, develop new skills, and embrace the spirit of ACS competition.

Welcome, Aitken College!

ACS is also delighted to officially welcome Aitken College into the ACS community in 2025. This is an exciting milestone as Aitken College joins our network of schools, bringing fresh energy, new rivalries, and even more competitive spirit to the league.

With a jam-packed calendar and so much to look forward to, ACS 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year of sport. Stay tuned for more updates, fixtures, and results as we kick off the season!

Let’s make 2025 the best year of ACS yet!

Welcome to Aitken College as a new ACS Member in 2025

We are delighted to announce that Aitken College, Greenvale will join the ACS as a full member starting in 2025. Aitken College brings a strong tradition in coeducational school sport, with values that closely align with our existing members. We eagerly anticipate the contributions of Aitken College to our community and look forward to fostering spirited and friendly competition for years to come. Welcome, Aitken College, to the ACS community.

Gerard Houlihan
ACS President

Halfway Through the Senior ACS Winter Season

Halfway through the Senior ACS Winter Season:
Ladder Leaders

As we reach the midpoint of the Senior ACS Winter Season, several schools have distinguished themselves with exceptional performances across various sports. Here’s a breakdown of the current standings:

Westbourne Grammar School is leading the pack in racquet sports, holding the top spots in mixed badminton, girls table tennis, and boys tennis. Their consistent excellence in these sports has set them apart from the competition.

Loyola College has emerged as the team to beat in senior girls basketball. They are comfortably leading both the 1st and 2nd competitions, showcasing their strength and depth in the sport.

In boys AFL, Overnewton Anglican Community College has proven to be the toughest opponent. Meanwhile, in girls AFL, St Leonard’s narrowly edged out Westbourne Grammar in a close game late in the term, claiming the top spot. St Leonard’s has also demonstrated their dominance in futsal, hockey, and all four divisions of netball.

In boys soccer, the competition is fierce, with Westbourne Grammar’s 1st team holding off St Michael’s Grammar by a single game. The tight race adds excitement as both teams vie for the top position.

While Westbourne Grammar leads all the lower divisions, St Michael’s Grammar School remains undefeated in boys volleyball, making them the team to beat in this category.

As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see if these schools can maintain their lead and secure top honors in their respective sports. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the Senior ACS Winter Season.

Category: General News

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