Over 800 students each year represent our College at Inter School Sport and whilst success is enthusiastically pursued by the students and teams, this is a by-product of our main goals within the sporting program – developing leadership, resilience and character.
The main sporting competition the College competes in is School Sport Victoria, which consists of three sections – Goulburn Murray District (local area Inter School Sport); Hume Region (area from Shepparton to Wodonga where competitors and teams progress to if they win at the GMD carnivals); State Championships (if competitors/teams win at the Hume Carnival).
We also compete in various other competitions, including the Marist Basketball, Netball and Cricket Carnivals, as well as the Herald/Sun Senior Football and Netball Victoria competitions.
Each year we enter sports teams in the following:
Baseball (Boys), Softball (Girls), Clay Target Shooting, Cricket, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling, Volleyball, Chess, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball and Soccer.
Developing athletes. Building character. Supporting wellbeing.
Notre Dame College’s High Performance Sport (HPS) elective is for students in Years 8–10.
HPS combines practical sport, strength and conditioning, and athlete education to help students develop their physical capabilities, sporting knowledge and confidence. Students are encouraged to pursue personal improvement while demonstrating commitment to their learning, their teammates and the College community.
What Students Will Experience
Sport skills and game understanding
Practical learning across a range of sports develops technical skills, tactical awareness and decision-making. Students explore how skills and strategies transfer between different sporting contexts.
Strength and conditioning
Progressive, age-appropriate activities develop movement foundations, strength, speed, power and endurance, with an emphasis on sound technique and long-term development.
Athlete education and wellbeing
Students explore the habits that support performance and wellbeing, including nutrition, recovery, sleep, goal-setting and balancing school with sporting commitments.
Individual development
Performance testing, reflection and individual development plans help students identify strengths, establish goals and monitor their progress.
Leadership and character
Students learn to contribute positively through teamwork, accountability, resilience and a willingness to respond to feedback.
Programme Structure
HPS is offered as a semester-based elective.
| Year Level | Structure |
| Years 8 and 9 | Students may apply for one or both semesters. Each semester offers different practical and theory content. |
| Year 10 | Students may undertake HPS for one semester. Theory content is consistent across semesters, while practical sports differ. |
Semester 1 — Invasion sports
Learning through sports such as Australian football, basketball, netball, soccer and hockey.
Semester 2 — Net/wall and striking/fielding sports
Learning through sports such as tennis, badminton, volleyball and cricket.
Who should apply?
HPS is designed for students with a strong interest in sport and a commitment to improving. Selection considers the whole student, including:
- Work habits and commitment to learning.
- Behaviour and contribution to the College community.
- Feedback from Physical Education teachers and Heads of House.
- Sporting involvement, achievements and development potential.
Successful students are expected to participate consistently, respond positively to feedback and support the development of others.