Involvement in some form of sport is very important in the development and education of the whole person. A sense of commitment and responsibility, and improved self-esteem and confidence are desirable results from an effective sporting structure. Hence sport is an integral component of the co-curricular program for students of Monivae College.
Sport at Monivae provides an avenue for essential physical activity and exercise, and all students are encouraged to participate in the program regardless of skill levels or ability. Students are offered a variety of sporting pursuits, and the chance to represent their house, school, region or state.
School Based
Inter-house Competitions
Monivae College students compete in a range of academic, social and sporting events throughout the year for house points. The four houses that participate are:
- Ffrench - red
- Glenelg - green
- Lonsdale - blue
- Mitchell - yellow
The major Inter-house competitions include:
- Swimming (Term 1)
- Athletics (Term 1)
- Cross Country (Term 2)
- Hyland Shield Senior Football (Term 3)
- Spiller Shield Senior Netball (Term 3)
- Mixed Netball (Junior School)
- Basketball
Affiliations
Monivae is affiliated with both CAS (Catholic All Schools) and the VSSSA (Victorian Secondary Schools Sports Association), allowing athletes to participate at elite schools sporting events. Both of these affiliations offer the opportunity for students to participate in a range of sports against different schools from across Victoria and Australia.
Glenelg Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA)
Monivae College is a member of the GSSSA, which conducts the following inter-school sporting events throughout each year:
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Golf
- Lightning Premierships (Years 7-10)