Sporting Opportunities

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thankyou to those who were able to respond to our recent survey. We know how much our students enjoy engaging with a variety of sports and how valuable these experiences are for their physical development, teamwork, and confidence. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to access external providers through the Sporting Schools program, which has allowed us to offer specialised sporting experiences each term.

However, due to increased national demand, our school is now only able to access Sporting Schools funding for two out of four terms. This change has impacted our ability to consistently engage external providers throughout the year. Additionally, many sporting bodies that previously offered promotional sessions have now redirected their resources towards gala days, which, while exciting, are less frequent and have an additional cost to parents. Engaging providers on a fee basis is costly, generally costing $6-$7 per student per session, approximately $50 per student for the term or $6250 for the school for the term.

We’re also reviewing our swimming program, particularly in light of the rising cost of bus transport, which has made it more challenging to run the program as we have in previous years.

To help guide our planning for 2026, we’ll be sending out a short survey in the coming weeks. It will cover both swimming and external sport providers, along with approximate costs, so you can make an informed decision and share your preferences. Your feedback is really important to us, and will help shape a program that’s both enriching for students and manageable for families.

Thanks for your continued support – we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

God Bless,

Kim Hogan

Co-Principal / Assistant Principal