QAHS Athletics Carnival
On Wednesday 29 July, Queensland Academy for Health Sciences proudly hosted its annual Athletics Carnival at the Ashmore Athletics Track for the first time. Blessed with beautiful sunny weather, the day provided students with an excellent opportunity to compete, participate and demonstrate outstanding school spirit.
It was fantastic to see every student getting involved throughout the day, whether competing on the track, in the field events, or supporting their peers. The positive atmosphere and high levels of participation helped make the event a tremendous success.
Congratulations to all students for their efforts and achievements, particularly our Athletics Champions and Runner-ups:
Year 10
- Male Champion: Ryo Cowland-Cooper
- Male Runner-up: Lucas Charlesworth
- Female Champion: Aili Rivas
- Female Runner-up: Poppy Jones
Year 11
- Male Champion: Kenta Matsumoto
- Male Runner-up: Jasper Nishino
- Female Champion: Naomi Brown
- Female Runner-up: Maya Barron
Year 12
- Male Champion: Kiran Sen
- Male Runner-up: Miro Maitre
- Female Champion: Sahara Gower
- Female Runner-up: Matilda Duhig
Special congratulations also go to:
- Matilda Duhig for being named Fastest Female Student
- Alan Lin (Year 10) for being named Fastest Male Student
Overall Winning House:
1st Aqua
2nd Ignis
3rd Terra
4th Ventus
A big thank you to all staff, students and volunteers who contributed to making the carnival such a memorable day.
Broadwater District Athletics Trials
Six QAHS students proudly represented the Academy at the Broadwater District Athletics Trials, held at the Gold Coast Performance Centre, Runaway Bay, on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August.
Competing against talented athletes from across the district, our students produced several outstanding performances and achieved numerous podium finishes.
Results Highlights
Maya Barron
Matilda Duhig
- 3000m Steeplechase: Time nomination
Sahara Gower
- 400m: 1st Place
- Triple Jump: 1st Place
- 100m Sprint: 2nd Place
- 200m Sprint: 2nd Place
- Long Jump: 2nd Place
Chloe Henry
Liam Hewitt
- 3000m: 1st Place
- 1500m: 1st Place
Alan Lin
- 200m Sprint: 1st Place
- 100m Sprint: 3rd Place
As a result of these excellent performances, most of our QAHS athletes are expected to progress to the upcoming South Coast Athletics Trials, providing them with the opportunity to compete against the best athletes from across the wider region. Their success is a reflection of the dedication, commitment and hard work they have invested throughout the athletics season.
Congratulations to all six students for representing QAHS with pride and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field. We wish our advancing athletes every success at the South Coast Athletics Trials.
Volleyball Queensland Schools Cup
Over the weekend of Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August, QAHS competed in the Volleyball Queensland Schools Cup with two teams representing the Academy:
- Year 11 Girls Team
- Year 12 Boys Team
Both teams competed strongly across the three-day tournament, recording several impressive wins while also facing tough opposition throughout the event. The students demonstrated excellent teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship as they represented QAHS on the state stage.
At the completion of pool matches, both teams finished 5th in their respective pool groups, narrowly missing qualification for the finals series. Despite not progressing to the knockout rounds, the teams should be proud of their efforts and the way they represented the Academy throughout the competition.
A special thank you goes to our alumni coaches, Joaquin and Hayden, along with student volunteer Linda, for their invaluable support, guidance and commitment across the weekend. Their contribution played an important role in providing a positive and rewarding experience for all students involved.
Congratulations to all athletes who represented QAHS across these events. Your dedication, effort and school pride continue to make our Academy community proud.
Wade Chalker
Sport Coordinator