At St. Joseph’s Primary School, sport and physical activity are an important part of school life.
Our program encourages every student to be active, build confidence, develop teamwork skills and enjoy the benefits of healthy competition. Through a wide range of opportunities including Physical Education classes, interschool sport, gala days, swimming programs and extracurricular activities, students are supported to challenge themselves, learn new skills and represent the school with pride. We aim to create positive sporting experiences for all students while promoting resilience, sportsmanship, leadership and lifelong participation in physical activity.
Interschool Sports (Years 5 & 6)
Our Year 5 and 6 students participate in the Bridge in North District interschool sports competition, where they develop teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship while competing against other schools.
Term 1 Sports
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Tee-ball
Term 2 Sports
- AFL
- Netball
- Soccer
Term 3 Sports
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Gala Days & Representative Sport Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to represent St. Joseph’s in a variety of district and division sporting events throughout the year.
- Swimming Carnival (Years 3–6 high-achieving swimmers)
- Cross Country (Years 3–6)
- Athletics Carnival (Years 3–6)
- Hoop Time Basketball (Years 3–6)
- Hockey (Years 5 & 6)
These events provide students with pathways to further competition while celebrating effort, achievement and school pride.
Swimming Program
St. Joseph’s values water safety and confidence in the water. Students have the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons during Term 4 at WaterMarc, where they build swimming skills and learn important water safety strategies.
Extra Curricular Sporting Opportunities
Students can also access a range of additional sporting programs throughout the year, including:
- Kelly Sports programs (all terms)
- Hockey clinics
- Cricket Blast after-school clinic (Term 1)
- AFL clinic for Years 5 & 6
These programs allow students to explore new interests, build skills and stay active beyond the classroom.
Intra School Sport Opportunities
We also provide whole-school opportunities for students to participate in friendly competition and school spirit events.
- Whole School Athletics Carnival
- Term 4 Internal Sports Competition (Years 5 & 6):
- Basketball
- Netball
- Soccer
Through these experiences, students enjoy being active, working together and celebrating success as a school community.