Sport and physical activity is a valued and accepted part of our school's curriculum, contributing to the development of a child. It provides social, physical, emotional and moral learning and is an important expression of our culture.
The participation, enjoyment and skill development of our students is the corner-stone of the school sport/physical activity program. All our students take part in this program.
There are also opportunities to represent our school at inter-school sports competitions. As a NSW public school we benefit from the opportunities for shared activities and competitions with other schools, coordinated by school sport associations. See the School Sport Unit website for details.
Recreational sport
Recreational sport involves students attending school and community based venues to participate in recreational activities. Students will either remain at school, walk or catch a bus to certain venues under the supervision of a teacher.
Knockout competitions
Mitchell High school participates in a large number of knockout competitions. Students and teachers enjoy these competitions as they provide opportunities for students to represent the school and have fun. We regularly have success in rugby union, soccer, lawn bowls, netball, cricket and basketball.
Carnivals
Our school swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals are mandatory for all students to attend. Competition levels able students to progress to zone, regional and combined high school level. A number of students have represented our school at various competitions.
Blacktown zone
Students have the opportunity of representing blacktown zone in a number of competitions. These include swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals as well as zone sporting teams.
Sydney West School Sport Association
A number of students regularly represent our school in Sydney west competitions either through swimming, cross country, and athletics or by being part of a Blacktown zone sports team. Please view the Sydney West School Sport Accociation website for more information
Other sport opportunities
Our school offers students morning fitness classes as well as lunchtime competitions. Students also volunteer at many zone and regional carnivals throughout the year.