Be it the thrill of competition with a team of like-minded comrades or the mental challenge of individual sports; we offer something sure to get hearts pounding and bodies moving.
Our team of experienced sports teachers and specialist coaches provide expertise and an inclusive environment for all students to thrive – irrespective of ability – right from Kindergarten.
We compete against other independent schools in interschool sports competitions, carnivals and gala events. Occasionally, our sporting teams may take their talent on tour – nationally or internationally.
Sport Snapshot
Strength & Conditioning Coaching
Strength and conditioning is an integral ingredient in the development of senior athletes. HVGS employees a specialist strength and conditioning coach to increase fitness, stamina and recovery so our athletes can gain the competitive edge.
Sport Facilities
On campus, we have a full-sized rugby field, football pitch, cricket oval, three cricket nets, three tennis courts (with lights) and two outdoor multipurpose courts. Our indoor sports complex (the Cameron Centre) has two basketball and netball courts, a gymnasium, modern change rooms and PDHPE classrooms. Our rowing complex is located at Berry Park and students train and race on our exceptional watercourse.
Representative Sport
For talented and elite athletes, there are pathways to representative selection at the Hunter Region Independent Schools (HRIS), the Association of Independent Co-Ed Schools (AICES) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS) levels with ultimate selection in NSW All-Schools teams.
Elite Athletes
The Elite Athlete Program (EAP)
The EAP provides options for flexible learning for students who are performing at an elite level in their chosen sport. The program assists them to pursue their sporting and academic goals concurrently.
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Junior School Co-curricular Sport
Junior students participate in House swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals.
Compulsory sport and PDHPE lessons are taught K – 6, and our co-curricular sporting program is brimming with choice. Students can choose from the following:
Kindergarten
- Football (plays in the Newcastle/ Hunter Football Association)
- Netball
- Tennis
- Snowsports
Years 1-2
- Aerobics
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Football (played in the Newcastle/ Hunter Football Association)
- Netball
- Tennis
- Touch Football (played in the Maitland competition)
- Snowsports
- Swim Squad (training at East Maitland pool)
Years 3-6
From Year 3 students can trial for NSW Combined Independent Schools Sports Council (CIS) representative teams in selected sports.
- Aerobics
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Dancesports (from Year 5)
- Equestrian
- Football (played in the Newcastle/Hunter Football Association)
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby
- Running Group
- Snowsports
- Swim Squad (training at East Maitland pool)
- Tennis
- Touch Football (played in the Maitland competition)
In addition to the above, students in Year 5 and 6 can enjoy:
- Cricket
- Rowing
- Rugby
Senior School Co-curricular Sport
Senior students participate in House swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals. Compulsory sport and PDHPE lessons are taught in Years 7 – 10, and elective PDHPE courses are on offer from Years 9 – 12.
Senior students can represent HVGS in the following sports:
- Aerobics
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Dancesports
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Snowsports
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Triathlon
- Volleyball