Local school wins at Victorian School Sports Awards

GROVEDALE College has been recognised at the 2024 Victorian School Sports Awards.

The annual awards recognise the sporting achievements of Victorian Government school students, teachers, parents and volunteers across all categories of major school sports.

At a Melbourne presentation ceremony recently, the local school received the Outstanding School and Community Partnerships Award for its support in genU’s annual Big Day Out event.

The award is presented to a school that has developed a partnership with their local sport community and sports participation opportunities.

Over the past eight years, students in years 9, 10 and 11 at Grovedale College have assisted in delivering engaging activities for genU participants.

Involved in every aspect of the day, students also participate in the group warm-up involving more than 100 corporate volunteers, organising equipment and setting up activities.

Students developed an awareness of inclusivity and learned how to see the person before the disability.

Since the Victorian School Sports Awards’ start in 1994, more than 1500 government school students, teachers and school communities have been awarded for their achievements.

For more information, the full list of award recipients and to nominate somebody for a 2025 award, head to ssv.vic.edu.au .