Sport

We are dedicated to deliver a sport program which aims to:

• Provide a range of individual and team sporting opportunities for all students with an emphasis on fun, enjoyment and learning for whole of school participation and engagement;
• Ensure acquisition of fundamental movement skills, fitness, confidence and competence;
• Connect coaches to girls who positively influence their sporting experiences and help them believe that “they can do this;”

Our environment is one that actively supports and nurtures a culture of endeavour, work ethic, and the pursuit of excellence from grassroots to high performing teams and programs through:

• Healthy, fun and rewarding competition opportunities appropriate to age and development;
• High-quality coaching by people who care and inspire girls to have a go, to challenge themselves and to perform to their best ability;
• Delivery of streamlined support services in strength and conditioning, recovery practices, sports psychology, nutrition, performance analysis and research to optimise performance outcomes.

In support of our commitment to the physical and emotional wellbeing of the whole child, our specially crafted Artemis Programs aim to inspire and empower girls to explore a range of sports and activities through high quality coaching and learning experiences that emphasise fun, active play and having a go.

The sports and activities available offer students the opportunity to enjoy and develop a well-rounded repertoire of fundamental movement skills and physical fitness aimed to ignite passion and to build confidence and connection for a physically active lifestyle now and in the future. 

In the Middle Years Program, girls are encouraged to take greater ownership of their sport and physical activity habits and development by creating their personalised “Physical Pathway.” An extensive choice of physical pathway options is offered, which have been categorised into three streams:

1. Championship Sports + Participation Pathways
2. Competition Sports + Pursuits
3. Skill Development + Recreational Activities

With support and guidance from Health and Physical Education (HPE) staff and Artemis coaching team, girls determine their Physical Pathway, which means selecting and committing to their choice of available co-curricular sport(s) and activities.

Healthy habits and leading an active lifestyle requires both self-discipline and commitment. Our culture of shared expectation fosters girls to support and encourage each other to take on a challenge, set aspirational goals and achieve their personal best within this framework.

A key feature of the Senior Years Program is the Fit for You Program. The basis of the Program is to personalise the sport and physical activity experience by developing personalised physical wellbeing and athletic development plans that consider each girl’s interests, motivations and goals.

The Fit for You Program aims to:

• Promote regular exercise and movement as a foundation for healthy development and wellbeing.
• Foster a culture of physical activity and exercise as part of the education experience at Melbourne Girls Grammar which sets the platform for girls to be active for life.
• Improve the physical fitness and athletic development qualities of all students.
• Cater to and support the needs and interests of all girls, from those aspiring to optimise their physical and health potential to the emerging and elite athlete.
• Equip our students with the tools, skills, confidence and knowledge to be active for life, to make healthy and informed decisions relating to their physical wellbeing, and to try new things in an ever-changing environment.

We believe that to flourish in the highly complex, accelerating world in which they will live and learn, our students must emerge from school confident in their identity, equipped with strategies to expand their capacity to apply themselves in challenging contexts, and optimistic that they can influence their future opportunities.

• Swimming
• Athletics
• Cross-country
• Rowing*
• Snowsports*

*Available to girls as part of the co-curricular program.

GIRLS’ SPORT VICTORIA (YEARS 7 TO 12)

Melbourne Girls Grammar is affiliated with Girls Sport Victoria Inc. (GSV) to conduct our Year 7 – 12 inter-school sports and carnivals. GSV is an independent girls’ school sporting association for Victoria to support, conduct, promote and administer a wide range of sports, focusing on participation and an introduction to sport competition for secondary school aged students.

In our Melbourne region, we join 24 comparative schools to provide the girls with an opportunity to participate; developing training and competition skills in a safe and supportive environment. MGGS has made a commitment to offer and support GSV weekly sports and carnivals in-line with our physical wellbeing and athletic development program aimed at catering to and supporting the needs and interests of all girls, from those aspiring to optimise their physical and health potential to the emerging and elite athlete.

SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA (Years 3 to 6)

Melbourne Girls Grammar is affiliated with School Sport Victoria (SSV) to conduct our Year 3 – 6 inter-school sports and tournaments. SSV is open to all Victorian primary schools (government and non-government) actively promotes and supports participation opportunities for all primary school students in competition that is commensurate with their age and ability.

In our Armadale region, we join comparative schools to facilitate an introduction to a range of sports where each girl can explore her interests, develop her passions and discover her talent in a safe and supportive environment.

OTHER COMPETITIVE SPORT opportunities

Melbourne Girls Grammar School competes in Representative, State and National competition in the following sports:

• Track & Field
• Cross Country Running
• Swimming
• Diving
• Rowing
• Snowsports
• Netball
• Cheerleading
• Equestrian

The Melbourne Football Club

The Melbourne Football Club and Melbourne Girls Grammar formed a partnership in March 2016 in support of the school’s AFL Program. The partnership includes a varying level of support across the school’s football program including the appointment of Melbourne Football Club players Jas Grierson, Brooke Patterson and Ainslie Kemp as part of a five person coaching team.