St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School in Perth is a renowned sports club that prides itself on its exceptional staff and facilities. The school has a proud sporting tradition and offers a well-rounded approach to physical education, providing girls with opportunities to reach their sporting potential in both competitive and non-competitive settings.

One of the highlights of St Mary's sporting programme is their participation in the Independent Girls Schools Sports Association (IGSSA) interschool sport competition. At the start of each season, students are selected on merit from interhouse carnival results and/or trials. This allows them to compete in a wide range of sports throughout the year, including swimming, cross country, athletics, tennis, AFL, hockey, basketball, softball, volleyball, netball, soccer, water polo, and cricket.

In addition to interhouse sports, St Mary's also organises the St Mary's Netball Club and several before and after-school recreational sporting groups. These include activities such as Run Club, Badminton Club, and popular group fitness gym circuits. These extracurricular opportunities provide girls with a chance to further develop their skills and passion for sports outside the traditional school setting.

At St Mary's, the focus is not only on competition but also on fun, enthusiastic participation and team spirit. All girls participate in interhouse swimming and athletics carnivals, and they are encouraged to compete in interhouse diving, cross country, and gymnastics events. Additionally, students in Years 7 to 10 participate in interhouse netball, hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, and tennis. These events foster a sense of camaraderie and promote a healthy and active lifestyle among the students.

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where girls can discover their best. The school values self-motivation, exploration of ideas, and positive contributions to the community. Through its comprehensive sports programme, St Mary's aims to instil these values in its students, helping them develop both athletically and personally.

Whether it's at the interschool level, interhouse competitions, or recreational groups, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School offers a variety of opportunities for girls to participate, excel, and enjoy sports. With its excellent facilities and dedicated staff, the school is a prominent and respected institution in Perth's sporting community.