Camberwell Grammar wins Grand Final

21.05.10

Congratulations to the team from Camberwell Grammar on winning the Metlink Great Transport Race final on Tuesday 18 May.

The team that topped the eastern heat beat 18 other teams in the final by reaching all 30 pit stops and finishing with a time of 283 minutes - just one minute more than runners up Kaniva College.

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Grand Final time for GTR schools 

14.05.10

They've topped the heats and now they're on their marks to snatch the championship trophy.

Twenty of the most competitive Metlink Great Transport Race teams from schools across Victoria will take off from Federation Square on Tuesday 18 May in the Grand Final to decide which Victorian secondary school has the most public transport smarts.

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The lucky winner of the iPod touch is ...

14.05.10

Ashlee Walburg from Pembroke Secondary College! Ashlee competed in the eastern heat of the Metlink GTR with her team the Pembroke Pumas and had a ball:

"My favourite moment was taking the first tram for the day, it was so exciting. I hadn't taken one since grade 3/4 camp."

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Lunch pit stop entertainment to be hoops of fun

12.04.10

The Metlink Great Transport Race is all about surprises - where will the pit stops be? What crazy activities will you complete to earn bonuses? Which team will come out on top? None of these can be answered or revealed until the day of your suburban heat of course.

However, there is one surprise we just can't keep a lid on any longer. And that's ... the lunch time entertainment and interactive fun!

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Mill Park teacher a Gold Class act

01.02.10

Congratulations to Lorna Brooks for winning a double pass to Village Cinemas Gold Class simply by registering two teams from Mill Park Secondary College for the 2010 Metlink Great Transport Race.

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Get on board the 2010 Metlink Great Transport Race

04.11.09

Around 320 lucky Victorian students took part in the 2009 Metlink Great Transport Race, competing against other secondary schools in their neighbourhoods to snap up the championship trophy. See the highlights for yourself in the gallery.

If you think 2010 is your school's year for fame and glory, and you're willing to work for it, the Metlink GTR is the event for you.

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Camberwell Grammar wins Grand Final

21.05.10

Congratulations to the team from Camberwell Grammar on winning the Metlink Great Transport Race final on Tuesday 18 May.

The team that topped the eastern heat beat 18 other teams in the final by reaching all 30 pit stops and finishing with a time of 283 minutes - just one minute more than runners up Kaniva College.

Camberwell Grammar's team captain James Mullins was stoked with his team's win.

"What an awesome day. We had loads of fun and are so amped that we won. Our strategy was to get to every pit stop, which we did! We used mainly trams because they can get us all over the city. We've learned lots about getting to cool stuff in the city on public transport."

Well done to all teams that made it to the 2010 Metlink Great Transport Race Grand Final on a very fun and exciting competition.

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Grand Final time for GTR schools

14.05.10

They've topped the heats and now they're on their marks to snatch the championship trophy.

Twenty of the most competitive Metlink Great Transport Race teams from schools across Victoria will take off from Federation Square on Tuesday 18 May in the Grand Final to decide which Victorian secondary school has the most public transport smarts.

See team profiles for a list of the teams competing and a bit about how they plan to tackle the course of pit stops.

Congratulations and good luck to all teams in the Grand Final.

Check back for the results on Tuesday afternoon.

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The lucky winner of the iPod touch is ...

14.05.10

Ashlee Walburg from Pembroke Secondary College! Ashlee competed in the eastern heat of the Metlink GTR with her team the Pembroke Pumas and had a ball:

"My favourite moment was taking the first tram for the day, it was so exciting. I hadn't taken one since grade 3/4 camp."

 

Thanks to everyone that entered the Metlink GTR competition and shared their favourite moment of the day. Other prizes were awarded to the runners up:

$20 iTunes voucher winners

Darcy Sloan, St Helena Secondary College
Jemma Bramley, Boort Secondary College
Timothy Higginson, Overnewton Anglican Community College
Brandon Bussac, Koonung Secondary College
Vicki Piedrabuena, Forest Hill College

Village Cinemas double pass winners

Vinh Tieu, Forest Hill College
Caleb Turland, Donvale Christian College
Carina Field, Malvern Central School

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Lunch pit stop entertainment to be hoops of fun

12.04.10

The Metlink Great Transport Race is all about surprises - where will the pit stops be? What crazy activities will you complete to earn bonuses? Which team will come out on top? None of these can be answered or revealed until the day of your suburban heat of course.

However, there is one surprise we just can't keep a lid on any longer. And that's ... the lunch time entertainment and interactive fun!

It was hard to top last year's breakdancing crew that had kids busting moves all over the place for bonus time, but this may match that experience.

This year your lunch pit stop activity will feature hula hoop extraordinaire Carly Williams. As well as showing you what she can do, you'll have the chance to give hula hooping a go and learn some new party tricks.

Carly learnt from the best hip swivellers in the business at the National Institute of Circus Arts and is set to show you how it's done.

Don't worry, there's less than three weeks until the western heat so you don't have to contain your excitement for long.

Check out hints + tips if you want a head start.

See you at the suburban heats racers.

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Mill Park teacher a Gold Class act

01.02.10

Congratulations to Lorna Brooks for winning a double pass to Village Gold Class simply by registering two teams from Mill Park Secondary College for the 2010 Metlink Great Trasnport Race.

Teachers who registered their schools online before Friday 18 december were entered into the draw.

Hopefully the Mill Park teams will be as lucky as Lorna when they take on 29 other teams in the north heat on Thursday 29 April.

Places are filling up fast, so register your teams today.

See about for heat dates and register to take the plunge!

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Get on board the 2010 Metlink Great Transport Race

04.11.09

Around 320 lucky Victorian students took part in the 2009 Metlink Great Transport Race, competing against other secondary schools in their neighbourhoods to snap up the championship trophy. See the highlights for yourself in the gallery.

If you think 2010 is your school's year for fame and glory, and you're willing to work for it, the Metlink GTR is the event for you.

Spend time exploring the website and find out what it's all about - how it works, when the heats are and how to register. Race is a good place to start.

The next step is convincing a teacher to register your school. Tell them to check out the teacher section.

Not only is the Metlink GTR fun, you'll also learn more about catching public transport and feel more confident travelling by yourself or with friends in the future.

More competitions and news updates will be added to the website as the 2010 event gets closer. So keep checking back - especially the win and news pages as they'll be updated regularly.

The school holidays are just around the corner and they're the perfect time to get in some practise using public transport. Why not plan a journey with a friend to the pool, or the shops or another mate's place?

Check out the Metlink website at metlinkmelbourne.com.au if you need information on timetables or tickets. The journey planner is also really handy.

For more information on the Metlink GTR see FAQ, call the Metlink Great Transport Race team on 1300 859 169 or email greattransportrace@metlinkmelbourne.com.au

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