Sport is valued as an integral part of the school curriculum
at St Michael’s College. The school prides itself on being able to offer fun
and enjoyment for all while nurturing the sporting and personal development of
each student. All students, at any level, has the ability to participate in
sport. St Michael’s fosters Catholic Christian ethics through sports where fair
play, good sportsmanship and respect for opponents are paramount.
The College believes that the sporting program is a vital
part of a balanced lifestyle and provides a range of experiences and
opportunities. We expect every student to participate in these activities and it
is important that all students strive for active involvement and strive to
reach their sporting potential.
The College belongs to Hinterland District School Sport and the South Coast School Sport region.Representative pathways allow our elite level students the opportunity to participate at a higher level and represent at our College at district, regional, QLD, as well as national and pacific school sporting competitions. (see links below for more information).
2024 Sports Overview - Click here
Hinterland District School Sports Calendar 2024 - Click here
South Coast Sport - Click here
South Coast Secondary Schools Booklet - Click here
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SMC REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
Our high level sportsmen and women are given the opportunity
to represent the College at various local, state, and national competitions. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: SEQLD AFL, Bill Turner Cup
Football, QLD Catholic Schools Netball and Vicki Wilson Netball, Titans
Challenge Rugby League, QLD All Schools Basketball, Oz Tag and Touch, The
Kokoda Challenge, plus National Track & Field Knockouts.
For an outline of the SMC Representative Pathways - Click Here
One of the highlights of the College’s Sporting Calendar has
been the tradition of entering teams in the QLD Independent Netball & Rugby
League Competitions. The annual carnivals are held each year, attracting the
finest Independent Secondary School Netball & Rugby League teams in
Queensland. Each year the carnival is hosted by a different school and in 2017
the competition moves to Brisbane. Regular member schools cite the atmosphere
of the carnival and the spirit in which games are contested as characteristics
that excite schools about participating in this annual competition.
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INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS
All students participate in our inter-house competitions in Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics, plus other Inter-House Challenge activities throughout the year. The 2025 Inter-House carnivals are on the following dates:
- Swimming - ANNOUNCED SOON
- Cross Country - ANNOUNCED SOON
- Athletics - ANNOUNCED SOON
Our carnivals are the first step for our students to progress to district and regional levels in these sports.
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