West Moreton Anglican College secures two State titles while four WestMAC students will represent Queensland at this month’s Australian Interschool Championships

West Moreton Anglican College wins the Queensland Interschool Equestrian Dressage team title after competing against 172 other schools in the Queensland.

Four WestMAC students will represent Queensland in show jumping and dressage at this month’s Australian interschool championships, to be held at the Sydney Olympic venue.

WestMAC’s dressage team of Siena Peters, Aria Clunes, Kayla Moore, and Erin Johnston combined for the prestigious Queensland team title after stellar individual performances. Siena, Kayla, and Erin will also represent WestMAC at the Australian Interschool Titles.

Harriet Smith,11, of Boonah, also finished on top of the podium after claiming the Queensland Primary 90cm Show jumping Championship.

WestMAC Principal Mr Geoff McLay praised the dedication of the College’s equestrian team members and supportive community including staff and parents.

“Since the College’s foundation years, WestMAC has been renowned for nurturing and facilitating Queensland and Australian equestrian representatives, as well as providing a positive environment for the Olympic sport,’’ Mr McLay said.

“For our WestMAC team to achieve two Queensland titles, against such strong competition, it is testament to the hard work and dedication of our passionate and committed students, as well as the strong team spirit.

“The College sends its best wishes to the WestMAC students, who will represent Queensland at next month’s Australian championships, which is a great honour.’’

In WestMAC’s Queensland Interschool Championship results:

*Harriet won the Queensland Primary 90cm Showjumping Title

*WestMAC (Erin, Siena, Kayla and Aria) win the Dressage Team Title

*Erin achieved second in Elementary Dressage and third in Medium Dressage Siena secured third in the Senior Preliminary Dressage

*Kayla finished fifth in Intermediate Preliminary Dressage

Harriet started at WestMAC this year because she said the College would help her further her dream to represent Australia at the 2032 Olympics.

"I came to West Moreton Anglican College to further my equestrian dreams, and to be part of the College’s supportive team environment,’’ Harriet said.

Siena, who trains four days a week, was thrilled to be part of WestMAC’s Dressage team crowned Queensland champions.

"We couldn't believe we won the Queensland team title because there are bigger schools with more riders…even though it’s an individual sport, at WestMAC we have a team mentality,’’ Siena said.
“We’ve been training really hard so it’s rewarding to be a member of such a big achievement for our team.

“The WestMAC equestrian team is very supportive of everyone, when we are competing, we watch and cheer for each other.’’

Since the College's foundation years, WestMAC has boasted a strong equestrian team as well as a vibrant and committed community, facilitating students with their equestrian pursuits and schooling. To learn more about WestMAC’s equestrian program: www.wmac.com.au/our-college/ex...

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West Moreton Anglican College Senior Marketing and Communications Officer

Fiona Purdon

P:07 3813 4518 and M: 0429 491 335