in a diverse range of disciplines. Affiliation with School Sport Victoria ensures that elite athletes qualify to compete at the highest levels within Victoria. All students, whether seasoned athletes or first time participants are welcomed to share in the thrill of participation, learn the skills of good sportsmanship and share the graciousness that comes with both a win and a loss. Student leadership is valued at Aquinas and opportunities are provided at each level to represent peers and develop student voice. Student leaders discuss matters pertinent to student wellbeing and contribute to discussions regarding the strategic direction of the College. College Captains represent the student body in a range of forums and Assemblies are student led. A Year 12 Leader is selected each year to join the College Board to provide a student perspective to our governing body. Students also volunteer as College Ambassadors, leading tours for prospective families and sharing personal insights about College life. Sport Aquinas is a member of the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM). EISM premierships Aquinas has won the following EISM senior premierships. EISM Senior Premierships Boys: Athletics - 2017 Basketball (8) - 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Cricket (4) - 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021 Cross Country - 2022 Football (7) - 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 Hockey - 2020 Netball - 2022 Soccer - 2016 Softball (2) - 2019, 2020 Swimming - 2015 Table Tennis - 2018 Tennis (4) - 2010, 2011, 2013, 2018 Touch Rugby - 2022 Volleyball (2) - 2019, 2022 Girls: Basketball (10) - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 Football - 2014 Netball (9) - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022 Soccer (2) - 2019, 2021 Softball (2) - 2012, 2016 Tennis (3) - 2014, 2016, 2020 Ultimate Frisbee (4) - 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 Volleyball (2) - 2014, 2020 Aquinas has won the following EISM Year 9 premierships. Year 9 Boys: Badminton - 2015 Basketball (7) - 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Cricket (2) - 2013, 2014 Football (2) - 2017, 2018 Hockey (3) - 2019, 2020, 2022 Indoor Cricket (4) - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Indoor Soccer (6) - 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2021 Netball (7) - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 Soccer (4) - 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 Softball (4) - 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022 Table Tennis - 2018