Despite the many obstacles that 2020 has presented, the College community was excited to recently celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our student athletes. The Sheldon College Sports Awards Breakfast was held on Saturday 7 November in the Sheldon Event Centre and was a great morning for all who attended.

Following a COVID-safe plan, more than 300 guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast, accompanied by the presentation of awards and a panel discussion with our special guests: Brisbane Bullets Basketballer, Matt Hodgson; Volleyroo, Caitlin Bettenay; Olympic swimmer, Taylor McKeown; and former Rugby League International, Scott Prince. These panellists spoke about overcoming career and personal adversity and provided the audience with accumulated wisdom and advice. Their stories were both heartbreaking and inspirational, and we greatly appreciate these athletes giving up their time.

Following on from the feasting and speeches, this year’s major sports award recipients were announced:

· Gold Award (Female) – Lara Walker (Tennis)

· Gold Award (Male) – Jamie Jack (Swimming)

· Sheldon Pride Award – Georgia Lane

· Team of the Year Award – Open Girls Champion Schools Basketball

· Basketball Player of the Year (Primary Female) – Jasmine Nayef

· Basketball Player of the Year (Primary Male) – Ethan Blaser

· Basketball Player of the Year (Secondary Female) – Danielle Bayes

· Basketball Player of the Year (Secondary Male) – Benjamin McCloskey

· Cross Country Runner of the Year (Primary Female) – Amy Morante

· Cross Country Runner of the Year (Primary Male) – Oliver Masters

· Cross Country Runner of the Year (Secondary Female) – Isabella Harris

· Cross Country Runner of the Year (Secondary Male) – Riley Niven

· Soccer Player of the year – Ryan Stocker

· Swimmer of the Year (Primary Female) – Millie Rae

· Swimmer of the Year (Primary Male) – Arran Lendrum

· Swimmer of the Year (Secondary Female) – Darcie Young

· Swimmer of the Year (Secondary Male) – Jamie Jack

· Tennis Player of the Year (Primary) – Jake Spurrell

· Tennis Player of the Year (Secondary Female) – Lara Walker

· Tennis Player of the Year (Secondary Male) – Ben Russell

· Touch Football Player of the Year (Primary) – Acalia Shamim

· Touch Football Player of the Year (Secondary) – Ella Peters

· Track & Field Athlete of the Year (Primary Female) – Morgan Leather

· Track & Field Athlete of the Year (Primary Male) – Marcus Lio

· Track Athlete of the Year (Secondary Female) – Georgia Harris

· Track Athlete of the Year (Secondary Male) – Kalani Lang

· Field Athlete of the Year (Secondary Female) – Jessica Hoban

· Field Athlete of the Year (Secondary Female) – Zephyr Marlin

· Volleyball Player of the Year (Secondary Female) – Georgia Lane

· Volleyball Player of the Year (Secondary Male) – Troy Watson

In addition, a special award was presented to a select group of Year 12 students for their contribution to Sheldon Sport.

Year 12 Service to Sheldon Sport
Kaitlyn Evans
Isabella Harris
Jessica Hoban
Leahrose Hooper
Bailey Howard
Jamie Jack
Georgia Lane
Kalani Lang
Erin Maidment
Ben McCloskey
Sarah Millar
Harry Towner
Troy Watson
Zander Zwolsman

Congratulations are extended to all students on their excellent sporting achievements throughout the year.