Sport programs at DHS

Physical activity is highly valued at Dandenong High School and there are many sporting opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of sports throughout the school year. The school recognises that active engagement in physical activity and sport is an important part in the development of lifelong healthy habits for our students.

Through Physical Education classes students progress in their skill development and knowledge of many sports, and learn about the critical importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation and inclusivity within a sporting context. Students are given opportunities to improve their leadership capabilities through peer teaching, and build their capacity to strategize and problem solve throughout many practical experiences.

Dandenong High School works extremely hard to deliver quality opportunities for students to involve themselves in an array of sporting programs. These include:

• Interschool Sport
• Lunchtime Sport
• School Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country)
• District, Regional and State Sporting opportunities
• Melbourne Victory School of Football program (selection process)
• Junior swimming program

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Interschool Sport

The Dandenong High School community has a strong connection to sport and this is reflected in the sporting opportunities provided through our Interschool Sports program. Along with our regular Health & Physical Education program, students are able to represent the school in a variety of interschool sports. Some of the sports include:

• Soccer
• AFL
• Netball
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Cricket
• Futsal

Other sporting opportunities are available for access through the Outdoor Education program which involves exposure to areas such as surfing, hiking, canoeing and caving.

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Melbourne Victory Program

(2023 program yet to be confirmed).