Sport

MLC has a strong sporting history and culture with many pennants and trophies won, several State and National representatives coming through the College, and several Olympians among our Collegians. All our students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular sport, whether it be for recreation and fun or for high-level competition.

The Benefits of Sport

Sport plays a huge role in the holistic development of our students. It improves physical and mental health by building upon ability, fitness and strategy while helping to find an outlet for stress and anxiety. It also provides the opportunity to develop their confidence, determination and perseverance while learning important behaviours about winning and losing, working cohesively as a team and problem solving.

Co-Curricular Sport in the Junior Years

For our Kindergarten to Year 2 students, we offer after school co-curricular sessions in a variety of sports. For our Pre-Primary to Year 2 students there is Kidz ‘n Sport, and for our Year 4 to Year 6 students there is the compulsory Junior Independent Girls’ School Sports Association WA (JIGSSA WA) carnivals. Then for our Year 6 students, there are also three fixture sport afternoons in a variety of winter sports.

On top of interhouse competitions and House activities, the MLC Netball Club provides further opportunities for girls in Years 2 to 6 to represent the College in co-curricular sport. We also have weekly development squads open to girls in Years 4 to 6. The purpose of this initiative is to expose them to sports they will have the opportunity to play weekly in Year 7. These include Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball and Tennis.

Co-Curricular Sport in the Senior Years

MLC is a member school of the Independent Girls’ Schools Sports Association WA (IGSSA WA), which organises interschool sporting fixtures and provides members of the Association of Principals of Independent Girls Schools Western Australia with the opportunity to compete in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. Throughout the year, there are numerous sports which girls in Years 7 to 12 can compete in. These include:

Athletics
Australian Rules Football
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cross Country
Hockey
Netball
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo

Outside of our IGSSA WA sports, students from Years 9 to 12 can select rowing as a co-curricular activity. With our advantageous location on the Swan River, this is always a favourite amongst our girls. The season takes place in Term 2, with pre-season commencing in Term 1. There is also the MLC Weekend Netball Club that takes place on Saturdays in Term 2 and 3, as well as the annual spring netball competition.

Find Out More

Want to get involved in co-curricular sport at MLC? Download our current Sports Handbook to discover your next big passion.

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