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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS

T HONOURED BY ISA
HEAD OF SPORT HONOURED BY ISA
HEAD OF SPOR
The Peter Cornish Award is presented in recognition of the
expertise, time and dedication seen in staff from ISA schools who
actively promote the development of sport at all levels from school
to national representation.
In November, at the ISA Heads of School and Heads of Sport Annual
Dinner, and in recognition of “her dedication, and an extraordinary
commitment to the development of sports, particularly Basketball at
all levels”, Mrs Harris was presented with the Peter Cornish Award
by ISA Life Member, Mr Phillip Heath (Headmaster, Barker College).
The citation read on the night is published below:
Megan has exhibited an exceptional level of dedication and leadership
within the ISA. For seven years, Megan has served as the Head of Sport
at Blue Mountain Grammar School, leaving an incredible mark on the
school and their students.
Megan’s contributions extend further to her roles as the ISA
Representative Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Convenor, where she served
for a remarkable 16 years continuously across both programs.
In addition to her role as Convenor, Megan also managed the ISA Representative Boys’ Basketball 1st V and 2nd V
teams. ISA Basketball has been enriched from her efforts and commitment.
Megan’s commitment to Basketball extends beyond ISA, with multiple roles with NSWCIS. Most recently as
the NSWCIS Boys Basketball Convenor for the past three years. In 2023 Megan was the NSW All Schools Girls’
Basketball Manager enjoying success at the School Sport Australia Championships. Megan is held in high regard
across the Basketball community and her passion for the sport shines through.
Megan Harris’s contributions and unwavering dedication make her a true embodiment of the values of the Peter
Cornish Award.

We congratulate Mrs Harris on receiving this prestigious honour.

ATHLETICS
A THLETICS
Will Zakis (Year 12) has completed an outstanding
career in Athletics during his time at BMGS.
Age Champion every year from Year 3 to Year 12,
Will has also represented BMGS at both ISA and CIS
Carnivals in each of those years. Will went on to NSW
All Schools Athletics Championships every year Year 7
to Year 12.
A middle distance specialist, Will has the following
credits to his name:
• Silver Medal 800m – 2022 ISA Carnival
• Champion 800m – 2022 CIS Carnival
• Silver Medal 400m – 2022 CIS Carnival
• Bronze Medal 800m – 2022 NSW All Schools In other Athletics news, in March, a number of BMGS
• Silver Medal Steeple Chase – 2022 NSW All students competed at the Little Athletics NSW State
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• Rose Nicholas (Year 8), 14 in the U13G Javelin
• NSW National All Schools Team (Steeple Chase) (23.44m)
- 2022 • Lia Firer (Year 8), 18 in the U14G 800m
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Rounding out his school Athletics career, at the ISA (2.40min)
Carnival held in September, Will broke a record of 21 • Keeden Harrison (Year 8), 11 in the 1500m
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years standing in the U17 Boys’ 800m. (4.43min) and 6 in the 3k (10.05min).
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Will’s dedication to his sport, his team spirit and • Amelie Hugo (Year 11), 4 in the 400m and 6 in
his encouragement of younger members of each the 800m, both with PBs (U17s).
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BMGS Athletics team of which he was a member, was • Will Zakis (Year 12), 7 in the 400m, 1 in the
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rewarded by his appointment as Captain of Athletics 800m (PB) and 16 in the 200m (U17).
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for his final year, and he received his Gold Colours for • Tasman Harrison (Year 5), 9 in the 1500m, and
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Athletics at this year’s Valedictory Dinner. 6 in the 800m (U11).
• Zara Nicholas (Year 9), 1 in Jump (PB, 5.38m)
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