Our Sports Philosophy

At Marymede, we believe in nurturing a love of movement and wellbeing. Our philosophy is to encourage and promote a healthy, active lifestyle through regular exercise and participation.

Our Primary and Secondary Sports Programs offer every student the opportunity to explore a wide range of sporting experiences, fostering skill development, teamwork, and personal growth. Students with a passion for sport are supported to pursue excellence through co‑curricular opportunities that complement academic achievement and inspire pathways toward elite performance.

Together, we celebrate effort, sportsmanship and the joy of being active, shaping confident, resilient learners both on and off the field.

Our Commitment to Primary Sport

Sport at Marymede is grounded in teamwork, resilience, skill development and enjoyment. Through our involvement in local, divisional and state-level competitions, we aim to nurture confident, active and well-rounded students who embrace challenge and strive for excellence.

School Sport Victoria Pathways 

Students from Years 3 to 6 have the opportunity to represent Marymede through School Sport Victoria (SSV). This pathway enables athletes to progress through multiple levels of competition:

• Bridge Inn District
• Whittlesea Division
• Northern Region
• State Championships

This structured progression ensures our students can challenge themselves, develop athletic ability and experience competition at increasingly advanced levels.

Bridge Inn South District Sporting Competition

Marymede Catholic College is proud to be an active member of the Bridge Inn South District sporting competition. Our involvement provides students with extensive opportunities to participate, compete and excel across a wide range of sports. The District currently comprises 12 Primary Schools, including Marymede, collaboratively promoting sport, teamwork and healthy competition within our local community.

Major SSV Carnivals

Across the school year, students can participate in three major carnivals:

• Swimming – Term 1
• Cross Country – Term 2
• Athletics – Term 3

Teams are selected in three age categories: 10 Years, 11 Years, and 12/13 Years, allowing students to compete with peers of similar age and developmental level.

Progression to Higher Levels

• In Swimming and Athletics, students who place 1st or 2nd in A-grade events progress to the next stage of SSV competition. 
• Relay teams that win their event also advance. 
• In Cross Country, the first 12 finishers in each age group qualify for the next round. 

This structure celebrates both individual excellence and team success.

Weekly Sporting Competitions (Term 1 and 2)

Students also compete weekly on Friday mornings in the District’s structured interschool sport competition. Weekly sport is open to Year 5 and 6 students.

All sports feature both A and B teams, ensuring opportunities for broad participation while still supporting high-level competition and development for advanced players.

One-Day Round Robin Opportunities

Across the year, students participate in a variety of exciting one-day round robin competitions, encouraging teamwork, school spirit and participation:

Teams that win their round robin tournament progress to compete against champions from other Divisions. Marymede staff provide full supervision, coaching and transport for these events.

High Performance Program 

Each year during Semester 2, Marymede Catholic College offers a specialised High-Performance Program for selected Primary students in Year 6. Approximately 15–20 boys and girls are invited to participate based on their enthusiasm, effort and potential in physical activity.

The program is designed to strengthen students’ physical literacy, with a focus on age-appropriate strength, conditioning and movement development. Our aim is to build confident, capable movers within a supportive, fun and engaging environment.

Students involved in the program participate in targeted sessions that develop:

• Acceleration and running mechanics 
• Foundational physical strength 
• Safe jumping and landing techniques 
• Change of direction skills 
• Speed and agility 

These core movement skills support students across all sports and promote long-term physical wellbeing.

Training sessions are held on Friday mornings from 7.15am to 8.15am and are facilitated by two qualified sport science professionals, ensuring high-quality coaching and expert guidance.

Our Secondary Sporting Pathways 

Marymede Catholic College is proud to be a long-standing member of the Sports Association of Catholic Co-educational Secondary Schools (SACCSS), participating in interschool sport since 2009. Spanning across both the Doreen and South Morang Campuses, the College is committed to fostering a culture of participation, development, and excellence, offering a comprehensive sporting pathway from Year 7 to 12.

The Secondary Sports Program at Marymede Catholic College provides a diverse and highly structured pathway, catering to both participation and performance. Each year, the College fields more than 300 teams across Summer and Winter seasons, with students from Year 7 to 12 competing in the SACCSS competition against a broad network of Catholic schools.

Weekly Sporting and Major Carvinal Competitions 

Weekly competitions and tournaments form the foundation of the interschool program, including:

• SACCSS Premier League Sport (Years 7–10) on Thursdays
• SACCSS Senior Sport on Tuesdays
• One-day SACCSS tournaments held on Mondays and Wednesdays

Students across both the Doreen and South Morang Campuses can participate in a wide range of sports:

Marymede places an emphasis on high-performance sport and athlete development through programs designed to cater for a wide range of abilities, ensuring that all students from those seeking social participation to those pursuing elite performance are challenged and supported. Through the combined strength of the Doreen and South Morang Campuses, Marymede Catholic College offers a dynamic and inclusive sporting environment, where students have the opportunity to participate, compete, and thrive.

High Performance Academy 

Where student‑athletes are developed with purpose, precision, and a high‑performance mindset.

Marymede High Performance Academy (MHPA) sees students two mornings a week from 7.15–8.15am, train in an environment built to elevate performance and build long‑term athletic capacity. Every session blends expert coaching with personalised conditioning programs tailored to each student’s sport, stage of development, and performance goals.

Our decade long collaboration with the SDSC athlete performance ensures every athlete receives a program shaped by industry‑leading performance specialists. SDSC designs individualised plans that target:

• Prehab foundations — Reducing injury risk through mobility, stability, and movement‑quality work.
• Conditioning for elite performance — Strength, speed, power, and endurance training aligned with each athlete’s sport demands.
• Rehab integration — Tailored modifications and return‑to‑play pathways for athletes managing injuries or recovering from them.

What student athletes gain?

• A customised program that evolves with their development
• Coaching that reinforces discipline, resilience, and high‑performance habits
• A supportive environment that nurtures confidence and athletic identity
• Training that complements school sport, club commitments, and long‑term athlete pathways

Year 7-12 SACCS Sport result