Inter House Carnivals
Participation in individual sports carnivals occurs throughout the year, including Swimming (Term 4, Prep–Year 6), Cross Country (Term 1) and Track and Field (Term 2). Inter‑House Carnivals are held for each of these sporting disciplines.
Students may choose to participate in either a competitive or relaxed carnival, ensuring inclusive opportunities for all learners. Upon enrolment, children are allocated to one of four sports houses, which they represent in inter‑house sporting and physical education activities.
| Baruga |
Red |
Kangaroo Rat
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| Chullawong |
Green
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Mountain Magpie |
| Dungar |
Yellow |
Pelican
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| Kurilpa |
Blue
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Water Rat |
Inter School Sport and Intra School Sport
West End State School participates in the Mt Gravatt District Interschool Sports competitions. All students in Years 5 and 6 are eligible to participate in the interschool sport program. A parallel intra‑school Sport Education program is provided for students who do not participate in interschool competitions.
Students in Year 4 take part in intra‑school sport activities at school, designed to prepare them for participation in Year 5–6 inter‑ and intra‑school sport programs.
All interschool sport activities incur a cost to cover transportation and venue hire. Students nominate their sport preferences in class and may participate in trial sessions for interschool team selection. Students who are not selected for an interschool team are allocated to an intra‑school sport group.
Dates (these dates may vary a little due to term lengths)
The Winter sport season typically commences around Week 5 of Term 1 and concludes around Week 5 of Term 2.
The Summer sport season typically commences around Week 5 of Term 3 and concludes around Week 5 of Term 4.
A range of sports may be offered on Fridays as part of the Years 4–6 School Sports program, including:
Students travel to compete against other schools in the Mt Gravatt District Sports Competition.
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Students participate in non‑competitive activities conducted within the school grounds or the immediate local area. All activities are supervised by teaching staff and designed to support the development of skills, as well as an understanding of the rules and safety requirements associated with each activity. |
Winter Inter School Sport may include:- Soccer - boys and girls
- Netball - girls
- Rugby League - boys
- Touch Football - girls
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Winter Intra school Sport includes a variety of activities at the teacher’s discretion.
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Summer Inter School Sport may include:- Basketball - girls and boys
- AFL - girls and boys
- Touch Football – boys
- Volleyball – girls and boys
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Summer Intra School Sport includes a variety of activities at the teacher's discretion.
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QParents consent and an invoice for the 10‑week sport season will be sent to families prior to the commencement of the season. Consent and payment must be completed before the season begins for students to participate.
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No cost involved in intra school sport.
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Safety
Shin pads are compulsory for soccer, in accordance with Regional Sports Office directives.
Mouth guards are mandatory for contact sports, including AFL and Rugby League.
Headgear is optional for these activities.
Permission
QParents consent must be completed to allow your child to participate in their chosen sport and, where applicable, to travel by bus for inter‑school sport. The consent form must be signed and dated prior to participation. Students will not be permitted to take part until consent has been received.
Sport selection
Students nominate in class whether they wish to participate in interschool or intra‑school sport. Students who choose interschool sport then select their preferred sport and may be required to participate in a trial, with teams selected based on numbers and suitability.
Students participating in intra‑school sport are allocated to activity groups. Once a sport or activity has been selected, changes are not permitted.
Outside School Hours Opportunities
Throughout the year, a range of before‑ and after‑school sport clinics are offered at West End State School by external providers. These clinics aim to develop students’ skills and interest in specific sports. Participation is optional, and a cost usually applies.
Representative Sport Pathways
Mt Gravatt District and Metropolitan East Teams
Mt Gravatt District Team![]()
Students performing at a high level in their chosen sport may be eligible to trial for selection in the Mt Gravatt District Team. Eligible students are nominated by the PE team, and parents/carers will be notified.
As schools are limited in the number of students they may nominate, school‑based trials may be conducted where there is high interest in a particular sport. Once nominated, students attend district trials, which are typically held after school at various locations across the Mt Gravatt District.
Students will be informed when trials are scheduled and may nominate their interest through the PE teachers or via the online link provided: nominations.
Further information on sports offered can be found on Sports A-G.
Metropolitan East Team
Students who are selected for the Mt Gravatt District Team will participate in training and compete against other district teams within the Metropolitan East Region. Following the carnival, a Metropolitan East Team will be selected and announced.
Please note: The Triathlon/Aquathlon Queensland School Age Championships is not a Queensland School Sport event. However, participation in this event is required for selection in the Metropolitan East Team.
Metropolitan East School Sport
Queensland Team
Students who gain selection in the Metropolitan East Team will progress to compete against other regions across Queensland. At the conclusion of the State Championships, a Queensland Team is selected for most sports.
Queensland Representative School Sport
Multi-class Pathways
The Queensland Representative School Sport program provides students with disability the opportunity to participate in an inclusive sporting environment alongside their peers at regional, state and national levels.
Within the representative school sport program, multi‑class events are currently offered in aquathlon, cross country, swimming, and track and field, supporting equitable access and participation for all students.
Multi-Class Pathways
If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the PE teachers by emailing
HPE@westendss.eq.edu.au.