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Australian representatives
Four of our students recently achieved national and international sporting honours.
Billy (Year 4) represented the ACT at the Australian Futsal Schools Championships in Brisbane — a huge event featuring over 400 players in the U10 Boys division. Billy’s outstanding performances earned him selection in the Australian U10 Boys Team that will be touring the Philippines next year — the only ACT player in his age group to receive this honour.
Meanwhile, Ashley (Year 8), Samyra (Year 9), and Neev (Year 9) proudly represented Australia at the 2025 NBA Abu Dhabi Games, competing against teams from India, Turkey, Qatar, Lebanon, Japan and more. Ashley captained the U15 Australian Team, which went undefeated to claim the championship title, while Samyra was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the U15 Girls division. Neev played a pivotal role in the U15 Australian Green Team, which reached the grand final and claimed a silver medal.
Beyond the court, students enjoyed a rich cultural experience, exploring the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the NBA District, and also attended a New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers preseason game — an unforgettable blend of sport, culture and global connection.
Well done Billy, Ashley, Samyra and Neev!
2025 Rowing winter time trials
Once again, the Radford Rowing Program has delivered an outstanding performance throughout the off-season, with strong results at the Rowing ACT inter time trial series, setting a solid foundation for the upcoming summer season.
In the Men’s competition, Will (Year 10) won the Men’s Open Kwiatkowski Cup, with Connor (Year 11) placing 3rd. Radford had an impressive six male rowers finish in the top 10 overall.
In the Women’s competition, Lilly (Year 11) claimed the Cirulis Plate, followed closely by Freya (Year 11) in 2nd and Kate (Year 11) in 3rd. Radford was proud to have five female rowers finishing in the top 10.
Congratulations to all Radford rowers and coaches for an exceptional winter season — a promising sign of what’s to come this summer!
Other sporting achievements
Towards the end of Term 3 and over the school holidays, several Radford College students proudly represented the ACT at various national championships.
At the School Sport Australia 15&U Cricket Championships, Alia (Year 10), was awarded the Spirit of Cricket Award for her outstanding sportsmanship during the tournament.
In Hockey, Zalie, Elijah and Liam (all in Year 8) competed at the 2025 Hockey Australia U14 Championships in Brisbane. The ACT Girls' Hockey Team won the ‘Play the Whistle’ award for the best sportsmanship on and off the field, while the ACT Boys' Team came home with a bronze medal.
In Basketball, Madeleine (Year 8) and Esther (Year 8) represented Radford at the prestigious Foot Locker Basketball Australia U14 Club Championships in Perth.
And in Athletics, congratulations to Elliot (Year 4), Griff (Year 6) and Adeline (Year 7) who have been selected to represent SSACT at the 2025 School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships in Canberra towards the end of Term 4.
Well done to all students for these outstanding achievements — a fantastic reflection of their talent, dedication, and sportsmanship.