Rivercrest Christian College

Rivercrest Christian College proudly congratulates Hesanya Premaratne on her acceptance into ths year's prestigious Harvard Summer School Programme.

From 12 July to 8 August, Hesanya will attend a four week university-based study programme in the United States at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts!

Through dedication, perseverance, and outstanding academic commitment, supported by Rivercrest’s IB continuum, she has earned a place in this highly competitive international programme.

Admission into Harvard and other Ivy League institutions is exceptionally competitive, making this an extraordinary achievement for Hesanya.

We are incredibly proud to see her representing Rivercrest on the global stage and wish her every success in this remarkable journey.

Congratulations, Hesanya!

A huge congratulations to all our CREST Year 11 and 12 students who undertook the G*T test today! 📚📝

We are so proud of the effort, focus and perseverance you showed throughout the day.

To celebrate the completion of the exam, we treated our students to a special surprise... freshly made 'poffertjes' (mini Dutch pancakes)! 🥞

A sweet reward for a big achievement. Well done everyone!

CREST are Soccer Champions again! 🏆⚽️

Yesterday, both our Junior Boys and Junior Girls were crowned champions in the South East Schools Cup, in a memorable day of football that showcased skill, resilience and outstanding sportsmanship.

The Junior Boys defeated St Francis Xavier in a dramatic penalty shootout after a hard-fought final. Goalkeeper Jackson King proved the hero by saving two penalties, before Jacob Orisajinmi calmly converted the decisive spot kick to secure the title.

The Junior Girls also demonstrated tremendous determination in their final against Gleneagles. With the match extending into extra time, Isla Deal produced a stunning strike to seal a well-deserved victory and complete a fantastic campaign.

Adding to the celebrations, William Hobson and Isla Deal were both recognised for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament, receiving the Player of the Tournament awards.

As the football world turns its attention to the opening of the FIFA World Cup, it is fitting that we also celebrate the examples of teamwork, perseverance and excellence displayed by our own students. Their achievements remind us that sport provides opportunities not only to develop talent, but also to demonstrate character, humility and encouragement towards others, showing characteristics of Jesus through sport.

Both teams played with great heart and represented Crest Education in a manner that our entire school community can be proud of. Congratulations to all of the players and staff involved in this outstanding achievement!

Mr Nicholas Slade - Director of Sport

Our CREST Basketballers win against Australia's best! 🏀🏆

Congratulations to our talented basketball students on their outstanding achievements over the long weekend!

At the National Junior Classic, Year 8 Hillcrest student Joel Fadljevic, Year 10 Rivercrest student Elijah Honeyford, and Year 9 Hillcrest student Kris Varghese won the Gold Medal with the Casey Cavaliers, earning the title of Australia's best Under 16s team. 🥇

Year 7 Rivercrest student Elise Ross and her Casey Cavaliers teammates also enjoyed an exceptional tournament, claiming the Silver Medal and finishing as Australia's second-best Under 14s team. 🥈

We also celebrate the strong National Junior Classic performances of:
- Year 5 Hillcrest student Tyree Walker - 4th place (Under 12)
- Year 6 Hillcrest student Seth Kankanamage - 3rd place (Under 14)
- Year 9 Hillcrest student Dustan Priela – 7th place (Under 16)
- Year 10 Hillcrest student Gemma Bray – 5th place (Under 16)
- Year 11 Hillcrest student Teneille Bray – 7th place (Under 18)
- Year 11 Hillcrest student Rise Fairweather – 4th place (Under 18)

At the Nunawading Tournament, Year 5 Hillcrest student Felicity Barnes and Year 3 Hillcrest student Amelia Cuss and her team finished runners-up, falling just short in the grand final after an outstanding undefeated run throughout the tournament. 🥈

Congratulations to all of our students who competed over the weekend, proudly showcasing their skills, determination and sportsmanship against the best players from across Australia.

We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the way you represented your teams and our school community! 🙌🏽

📸: Casey Basketball

Our Senior Learning Centre was buzzing with excitement at Pathfinding Night on Monday 11 May!

Students explored a range of future-focused pathways for Years 11 and 12 including the IB Diploma, VCE, Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate.

They also had the opportunity to connect with leading universities and TAFEs from across Victoria and around Australia alongside industry professionals from fields including Christian ministry, STEM, sport, education, the military and more.

The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, valuable career insights and inspiring possibilities for life beyond school, all fueled with bubble tea and fairy floss! 🧋🍬

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making the evening such a success!

Rev. Andy sung at the FA Cup Final in London!

Congratulations to our Head of Faith & Community, Rev. Andy Bowerman, who had the incredible opportunity to fly to London, England and sing the beautiful hymn, 'Abide With Me', at the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Wembley Stadium on Saturday!

They performed in front of more than 90,000 people as part of the “Bantam of the Opera” choir!

A timeless Christian hymn, Abide With Me is a heartfelt prayer asking for God’s presence, peace and guidance through every season of life. A powerful message shared on one of football’s biggest stages.

See if you can spot him in the choir!

2 more Championships for our Junior & Senior Soccer stars! 🏆⚽🏆

CREST’s Soccer program reached another milestone yesterday, with both our Junior and Senior Boys teams claiming titles at the State Christian Schools Championship at La Trobe Sports Park, the home of the Matildas.

In their first appearance at the competition, both sides dominated the group stages, with the Juniors defeating Lighthouse Christian College (4–1) and Heritage College (3–0), while the Seniors recorded emphatic wins over Northside Christian College (6–0) and Lighthouse Christian College (5–0).

That form continued into the knockout rounds. The Junior Boys defeated St Andrews 3–1 before advancing via a penalty shootout after a 1–1 semi-final draw with Heathdale. The Seniors beat Waverley Christian College (Narre Warren) 2–0 and edged Heathdale 1–0 to reach the final.

In the deciders, both teams faced Waverley Christian College (Wantirna South). The Juniors secured a disciplined 1–0 win, while the Seniors triumphed in a tense penalty shootout, with captain Kojo-Derrick converting the decisive penalty kick.

These two victories mark CREST’s fifth title from six Christian State competitions this year, underpinned by professionalism, composure, and outstanding sportsmanship throughout.

Congratulations boys!

CREST Senior Boys Soccer Squad are SIS Champions! 🏆🥇⚽️

Our CREST Senior Boys Soccer team became the first CREST team to win a Pool A SIS Championship at Year 11 & 12!

They have won every game this SIS season and took out the Grand final win 4-2 against Padua College. 2 goals came from Alexandre, while Ansh and Kojo-Derrick both scored one each.

The whole squad has contributed to this success. A special mention has to go to Captain, Kojo-Derrick, who has led the team by example, as well as the goal scoring prowess of Alexandre and Ansh, who have scored 12 and 10 goals for the season respectively.

Congratulations to all students and staff involved in this outstanding accomplishment!

Mr Nicholas Slade - Director of Sport