Lauriston Girls’ School - Handbook 2026
Sport | Junior School
Welcome to Sport in Junior School
Lauriston Girls’ School believes sport and recreation builds strong, healthy and flourishing students. It is through physical activity that we foster in our students the competence, confidence and capability to pursue an interest in and passion for sport and recreational activities throughout their lives.
Our aim is to:
• engage all of our students in regular sport and/or recreational programs that enhance their lifelong learning capabilities and involvement with physical activity;
• give students the opportunity to develop sport specific skills including physical skills and strategic knowledge;
• develop values of respect, positive self-identity, resilience and good sportswomanship;
• develop strong pathways and provide support to allow each student to achieve their individual sporting goals
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the Sport Program at Lauriston Girls’ School please contact:
Mr Ben Donaldson Director of Sport donaldsonbe@lauriston.vic.edu.au 9864 7613
Mrs Monique Stewart Junior School Head of PE and Sport stewartmo@lauriston.vic.edu.au 9864 7513
Year 5 Afterschool Sport
The Year 5 Afterschool House Sport program is designed to provide maximum participation for all students in a competitive sporting environment whilst fostering House Spirit and positive behaviour Year 5 Sport is compulsory and runs from 2.30pm – 4.00pm every term on Tuesday afternoons.
Year 5 Sport runs in conjunction with a PE lesson. Students are taught the necessary skills and game play during the first 45 minutes and then compete within their House groupings in various modified games.
Year 6 Weekly Sport
The aim of Year 6 Weekly Sport is to introduce Junior School students to Interschool Sport in a friendly and supportive environment, in preparation for Senior School.
All Year 6 students participate in Wednesday afternoon Interschool sport during Terms 2 and 3. Internal Wednesday afternoon sport will take place in Term 4.
The schools involved are Lauriston, Loreto, Korowa, Sacre Coeur and St. Catherine’s.
In Terms 1, 2 and 3, Interschool Sport is played from 1.45pm – 3.15pm each Wednesday afternoon. In Terms 4, Internal Sport is played from 2.30pm – 3.15pm.
Please note that students who do not compete in Wednesday sport are required to still attend and support. A note explaining their non-participation is required.
House Sport
All Junior School students will be involved in House Sport. The interhouse sport program is designed to provide students a competitive sporting environment whilst fostering House Spirit, teamwork and respect.
Term 1
Term 2
Term 4
House Sport House Cross Country Year 2-6 House Athletics Year 2-6 House Swimming Year 2-6
Term 1 Weekly Activities
Years 3-6 Swim Squad
During Year 3 – 6 Swim Squad students develop their fitness and stroke technique.
Criteria to Attend: Students must be able to swim 100m of Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke without stopping.
Location Lauriston Pool
Day and time
Commencement date
Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:20pm – 4:20pm (at the conclusion of the school day, students walk to the pool ready to begin swimming at 3:20pm).
Monday 9 February
Pick up arrangements Parents are to collect their daughter from the pool at 4:30pm.
Uniform
The students must wear their Lauriston School bathers, swimming cap and goggles. Normal school uniform should be worn during the day.
Fee This is a free activity. You do not need to register
Years 3 - 6 Fit and Fast Running Club
Year 3 – 6 Fit and Fast Running Club teaches students how to warm up correctly and uses fun individual and group activities to introduce students to running and fitness. Students develop the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing
Students participate in running activities with coaches and Junior School PE staff supervising.
Location Monday morning – Kooyong Park
Friday morning – St Kevins Sports Field
Year Levels: Years 3 to Year 6 students of all abilities.
Day and Time
Monday and Friday mornings. Students can attend Monday and/or Friday.
Training commences at 7.00am and concludes at 7.45am. Please ensure you do not drop your child off before 6.55am
Commencement Date Friday 30 January
Uniform
Fee
The students may wear their sports uniform to school and remain in it for the entire day.
This is a free activity and there is no need to register.
After the Session Students will be transported back to school by bus where they can eat breakfast from the Lauriston Cafe. Please ensure you have preordered your child’s breakfast using Flexischools. We recommend a healthy breakfast.
Prep – Year 2 Active Mornings
The aim of Active Mornings is to promote regular physical exercise and the importance of being active. We aim to improve the students’ level of fitness and provide more opportunities for social interactions.
Location Montrose Tiger Turf
Day and Time Wednesday and Friday mornings - 8:15am – 8:25am. All students are to be dropped off at school by 8:15am ready to commence their active morning.
Commencement Date Wednesday 4 February
Participation
We would like all students to participate.
Uniform If your daughter has PE on these days, she may come to school in her Sport uniform and stay in it for the day. If your daughter does not have PE, she can wear her school dress and runners during the Active Morning (and she can bring her school shoes to change into).
Fee This is a free activity and there is no need to register your daughter.
Years 2 and 3 Sporting Skills
Year 2 and Year 3 students may attend a Sporting Sills program that works in collaboration with the PE curriculum to develop Fundamental Movement Skills. The sessions will focus on the students developing their important Fundamental Movement Skills such as catching, kicking, running, jumping, throwing, bouncing, leaping, dodging and strike.
Location Gym Tiger Turf
Day and Time Thursday afternoon, 3:15 – 4:15pm.
Commencement Date Thursday 5 February
Pick up Arrangements
The students are to be collected from the Mercer Road gate at 4:15 pm
Uniform The students may wear their sports uniform to school and remain in it for the entire day.
Fee This is a free activity, and parents can register here: https://forms.office.com/r/XPjuerdESG
Yoga (Years 6-12)
The sessions will focus on developing poses to increase strength, flexibility and coordination. Mindfulness activities are also explored.
Location Upstairs studio of the Ullmer Sports and Wellbeing Centre
Day and Time Thursday after school, 3:20pm – 4:20pm
Commencement Date Thursday 5 February
Uniform
The students may wear their sports uniform to school and remain in it for the entire day.
Fee This is a free activity and there is no need to register
Pick up Arrangements The students are to be collected from the Huntingtower Road gate at 4:20pm
School Sport Victoria - SSV
Lauriston Girls School is a member of School Sport Victoria and part of the Armadale District. Students who are 9/10, 11 and 12/13 years of age are eligible to compete in the competitions conducted by SSV. The competition is for students who meet the criteria for team selection in various sports.
The Association provides opportunities for students to compete at different levels depending on their capabilities and level of achievement, for example District, Division, Regional and State events. SSV offers elite Victorian students the opportunity to represent their state at School Sport Australia Championships. This national competition pathway is a fulfilling and exciting journey for those who wish to strive to better their sporting career.
Armadale District Age Groups
Trials for the various District events take place in age groups. Times are the main factor in determining who is selected for District Teams. For 2026 the ages will be determined as follows: 9/10 Years, 11 Years, and 12/13 Years. Students trial and compete in the age they are turning this year. For example, if your daughter is turning 11 on the 1st of September, she will compete as an 11 year old or if she is 9 on the 10th of March she will compete in the 9/10 age group and therefore be competing against 10 year olds.
SSV Nominations for Team Vic Selection
Each year, talented Victorian School students have the opportunity to trial for a place in the School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic State team. Selected students participate in annual School Sport Australia Championships. These championships offer gifted and talented students the opportunity to participate in higher levels of sporting competition against students from other Australian States and Territories. Participation in a School Sport Victoria Team Vic state team is self-funded. As a guide, it may cost between $2,000-$3,000 to participate. Costs include uniform, host state levies, flights, transport, accommodation, and meals. Costs will vary depending on the location of the Championship. If your daughter excels in a particular sport, she may be eligible to participate in trials to be part of the 12yrs and under primary school level State team. This is not a come and try process. Nominees must be multitalented, fit and experienced performers in their chosen sport. Girls must play competitively outside school and be of an exceptional standard
For example, your daughter must be playing at the “A grade” representative level. Sport trials include; Australian Football, Basketball, Soccer, Cricket, Hockey and Netball. If your daughter is interested in trialing in one of these sports, please email Monique Stewart to discuss trial and registration possibilities. All students in this process across Victoria must be approved by the school Sports Coordinator and Principal. The Team Vic registration process can be found at www.ssv.vic.edu.au.
SSV District Carnivals
Students are given the opportunity to trial for any of the carnival events over the year. Selections will occur through both House Carnival results and trial sessions. Trial, training and carnival event information will be posted in the Lauriston News. An email will be sent to the parents of the students selected/not selected for each carnival.
Term 1
Term 2
Swimming Diving
Cross-country
Netball* Soccer*
Term 3
Track and Field
AFL 9’s*
Basketball* Cricket*
Hockey^
Term 4
Water Polo^
*Only Year 6 students are selected for the Netball, Soccer, AFL 9's, Cricket and Basketball District teams.
^Only Year 5 and 6 students are selected for the Water Polo and Hockey District teams.
SSV District Diving Squad (Yr 4-6)
District Diving Competition: Monday 30 March from 9:00am – 12.00pm at St Catherines.
Students taking part in this activity do so with the aim of being selected to compete in the SSV Diving Competition. Four students will be selected from each age group, 9/10, 11 and 12/13. The District Diving Trial will take place in the lead up to the competition on one of the Thursday morning training sessions.
Criteria to Attend: Students need to be able to confidently dive off the diving board
Location Lauriston Pool
Day and Time Thursday 7:15am – 8:00am
Commencement Date Thursday 5 February
Uniform The students must wear their Lauriston School bathers. Normal school uniform should be worn during the day.
Fee This is a free activity and there is no need to register
Other Information Trials are in the District age groups.
SSV District Swimming Trial (Yr 3-6)
District Swimming Competition: Friday 6 March from 9:00am – 12.00pm at PLC.
To be a part of the District Team, students need to trial. Any girl wishing to try out is required to attend the trial on Monday 2 February at the Lauriston Pool from 3:15pm- 4:20pm. If we are unable to complete all the trials on Thursday after school, trials will continue on Friday lunchtime. Parents are requested to wait outside the pool during the trial.
Location Lauriston Pool
Day and Time
Monday 2 February
3:15 – 4:30pm
Uniform The students must wear their Lauriston School bathers. Normal school uniform should be worn during the day.
Fee
Pick up Arrangements
Other Information
This is a free activity and there is no need to register.
Pick your child up from the pool at 4:30pm
Trials are in the District age groups. Students can trial in any of the following events: • 50m freestyle • 50m backstroke • 50m breaststroke • 50m butterfly
If your child is unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances, please contact Monique Stewart prior to the trial.
SSV District Tennis Trial (Yr 5-6)
District Tennis: Tuesday 17 February from 8:30am – 11.30am at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar.
Trial Location Malvern Tennis Centre, 43A Union Street Armadale
Day and Time
After the Trial
Tuesday 3 February, 7:00 – 8:00am
Students will be walked back to school at the conclusion of the trial
Uniform The students may wear their sports uniform to school and remain in it for the entire day.
Fee This is a free activity and there is no need to register your daughter.
Other Information
Two students from either Year 5 or Year 6 will be selected to compete for Lauriston in this event. As there are only two spots, students need to be of a very high standard if they wish to trial (they must confidently overhand serve and keep score while playing).
Snowsports
Lauriston offers the opportunity for students to participate in the Lauriston SnowSports team. Disciplines offered include Alpine, Cross Country, Moguls, Skiercross and Snowboarding. The team competes at the Victorian Interschool Ski Championships at Mt Buller. Trials and competition occur throughout Term 3.
For more information on the Snow sports program please contact Karl Lewis at lewiska@lauriston.vic.edu.au
Lauriston Netball Club
Lauriston Netball Club was established at the start of 2018. The LNC is open to all students at Lauriston from Years 3-12 and acts as an opportunity for students to play club netball for their school. Teams play at Waverley District Netball Association in Ashwood. Year 3 and 4 teams are not graded and based on numbers while Year 5 and 6 teams are graded by skill level. Matches are played on Saturday mornings and training takes place before school either at school or at local venues, depending on year level.
For further information contact our Coordinator of Netball, Kellie Strauss at netball@lauriston.vic.edu.au
Lauriston Basketball Club
Lauriston Basketball Club is an independent Basketball Club that is run in conjunction and supported by Lauriston Girls’ School. The LBC is open to all students at Lauriston from Years 3-8. The Club is a nonprofit organisation in which all money raised from membership fees, fundraising and other initiatives is reinvested back into the Club. This will allow us to provide present Lauriston students with a range of opportunities to participate and develop skills, knowledge, and a love for physical activity wi thin an organised, positive, supportive and fun environment.
For further information contact our Director of Sport, Ben Donaldson donaldsonbe@lauriston.vic.edu.au
38 Huntingtower Road
Armadale VIC 3143 Australia
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Primary Years Course Code: 015713K
Secondary Years Course Code: 005356J
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