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  • School & Representative Sport

Participation, teamwork & individual pursuit

Sport at Bishop Tyrrell goes beyond physical fitness. It nurtures confidence, spirit, teamwork and leadership, while supporting cognitive and motor development. It’s also a fun way for students to connect with peers, challenge themselves and celebrate achievement together.

We encourage every student to participate, discover what they enjoy, and pursue their personal best. From weekly timetabled lessons to carnivals, team representation, club competitions and presentation events, there’s a pathway for every interest and ability. Through our membership in the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Sports Association, students who excel in other sports not offered at school can also pursue representative honours at the state level.

Junior School Sport

From Kindergarten to Year 4, students participate in weekly sports lessons with teachers and external providers. Sports activities may include:

  • Kindergarten – Year 1: Focus on foundational movement, coordination, and fun team games
  • Years 2–4: Athletics and Cross Country Carnival preparation, team sports including soccer, touch football, basketball and netball, as well as swimming, dance, gymnastics and karate

Junior School Representative Sport

Students from Years 2 to 4 represent the College as part of the Hunter Region Independent Schools Association in the following:

  • Athletics
  • Cross country
  • Swimming

Middle and Senior School Sport

Students in Years 5 – 10 participate in weekly sporting lessons with a specialist teacher. At times, external providers are engaged to provide programs in such sports as Volleyball, Touch Football, Tennis and more.


During sporting lessons, students have the autonomy to make choices about what they wish to engage with. College sport is run by staff, focusing on a variety of team sports.

Additional off-site opportunities are provided to students, such as:

  • Ice Skating
  • Rock Climbing
  • Swimming
  • Water Polo
  • Revolution Indoor
  • Sports and more.

Middle and Senior School Representative Sport

Students in Years 5 to 12 may have the opportunity to represent the College in the following sports:

  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross country
  • Equestrian
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Mountain Biking
  • Netball
  • Rugby League
  • Rugby Union
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Touch football
  • Volleyball

School Carnivals

Our College carnivals celebrate participation, teamwork and school spirit, giving students the opportunity to challenge themselves, have fun, and cheer on their peers.

Swimming and Athletics: Events are organised into three age-appropriate groups — Kindergarten to Year 1, Years 2–6, and Years 7–12 — ensuring all students can take part, enjoy the experience, and develop their skills.
Cross Country: Throughout the year, students participate in cross-country events, building endurance, perseverance, and a sense of achievement across all year levels.

These carnivals are not just about competition. They’re vibrant community events where every student is encouraged to try their best, celebrate others’ achievements, and contribute to the College spirit.

Blue Jay Sporting Clubs

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College has a close relationship with the Bluejays Basketball Club and the Fletcher Bluejays Netball Club. Both of these teams compete in Newcastle-based competitions and conduct their training on College grounds. If your child is a keen netballer or basketballer, or you wish to learn more about the clubs, you can contact them at the following emails addresses.