Best of the Rest House Volleyball Competition

By Miss Hayley Oldfield, Teacher and Head of Houses

Over 2 exciting weeks, the Best of the Rest House Volleyball Competition brought students together for 6 lunchtimes of spirited play and community connection.

The semi-finals were nail-biting contests: Boronia vs Wandoo and Kurrajong vs Huon, each decided by just a single point. Both matches had the crowd on edge, proving the depth of skill and determination across all Houses.

The Grand Final, played on Wednesday, 17 September, saw Kurrajong and Boronia go head-to-head in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The atmosphere was electric – students filled the gym with cheers, pom poms and an incredible display of house pride. The match was tense from start to finish, with both teams refusing to give an inch. Congratulations to Kurrajong, who held their nerve and claimed the coveted title of House Volleyball Champions!

Alongside the competition, the Spirit Cup results celebrated the energy and dedication of our student community. This award recognises not only spectatorship but also the many students who contributed through umpiring, scoring and setting up. Another congratulations to Kurrajong for showing what true House spirit looks like – collaboration, encouragement and respect.

A huge thank you goes to the PE department for generously providing equipment, the sports department for their all-hands-on-deck support throughout the tournament and Ms Michelle Nazzari
for her tireless commitment to planning and running this wonderful event.

The Best of the Rest House Volleyball Competition once again showed that while only one team can win the trophy, every House wins when our community comes together in the spirit of competition and belonging.