In the Lower School, sport begins with a sense of adventure.

Children develop the fundamental movement skills that underpin everything that follows: running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing and changing direction. Through games and imaginative activities, they begin to understand how their bodies move and how much fun it can be to be active.

Just as importantly, they begin to learn the foundations of playing with others. Taking turns, listening, sharing, encouraging a teammate and having another go when something does not work.

Our aim is simple: to build confident, capable young movers who want to join in.

As children progress through Years 1 and 2, they are introduced to a growing range of sports and begin to develop the skills, coordination and confidence that will allow them to flourish in the Upper School. They also have an opportunity to take part in various movement clubs such as football, netball prep, street dance, and sports fun.

The sporting culture at Dolphin is deliberately ambitious, but it is never exclusive.

We want the child who dreams of representing the school team to have that opportunity. We also want the child who has never thought of themselves as “sporty” to discover a game they love.

Because when children feel known and supported, they are much more willing to take a risk, try something new and keep going when it gets hard.

That is where sporting confidence becomes something bigger.

The resilience to keep trying. The courage to compete. The discipline to improve. The joy of being part of a team. These are qualities children carry with them long after the final whistle.