Important Messages
In last week’s newsletter we launched the 2026 sport timetable. Next year features a wide range of sports and activities for all students. An exciting change to the timetable is that all Junior School Saturday sport training and Physio Play, Year 2 Jump start and the Active all stars will be on a Friday afternoon starting straight after school until 4.45pm. All registrations for all Term 1 sports will open on Monday 24 November 2025. If your daughter wishes to participate in Term 1 sport, please ensure she is registered. We’re aiming to hold grading sessions at the end of this term.
Here are the Saturday sports available in Term 1:
Junior School:
- IPSHA Football
- IPSHA Water Polo (Year 5 and Year 6 only)
Senior School:
- AFL (Saturday afternoon)
- IGSA Badminton
- IGSA Tennis
- IGSA Touch Football
In addition to our competitive Saturday sport programs, students from Years 5 to Year 12 can join:
- MLCFIT gym sessions
- Fencing
- recreational Tennis
- Run club
- Athletics
- Yoga
- Gymnastics
- Diving (beginner, recreational and competitive)
- Swimming
- Rowing.
For 2026, we’re introducing two exciting new programs for Junior School students:
Active All Stars (Year 3–Year 6)
This program is a fantastic alternative for students who prefer not to join Saturday morning competitive sports but still want to keep active and have fun. Active All Stars focuses on learning new skills, making friends, and enjoying a variety of team games in a relaxed, inclusive environment. Whether your daughter loves running, jumping, throwing, or simply having a good time with mates, this program encourages a passion for movement, teamwork, and healthy habits without the pressure of competition.
Jump Start Sports Program (Year 2)
Held every Friday afternoon, this program is designed to spark a lifelong love of physical activity. Students will learn fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, and throwing in a supportive and lively setting. We introduce a variety of team sports to encourage cooperation, fair play, and friendship. Through fun games and skill-building activities, students build confidence and develop abilities, preparing them for competitive sport in Year 3. Jump Start nurtures healthy habits and teamwork that will last well beyond these early years.
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Year 1 students can join the Physio Play Program, where fundamental movement skills are taught in a fun, engaging way by a physiotherapist and sports coach.
For more information about all our programs, please visit the MLC School website.
Netball 2026
Next year MLC School students will once again be able to participate in the Eastwood Ryde netball competition. Please note, next year’s competition will start in Term 2 and continue through until September, including all school holiday periods. Grading trials for teams will take place at the end of Term 1.
We’re also expanding netball opportunities for both junior and senior students. Junior School students can join the IPSHA netball competition, held on Saturday mornings in Term 3. Senior School students will have the chance to compete in the IGSA netball competition, which will run across both Term 2 and Term 3.
Further details about netball in 2026 will be shared early next year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.