At a glance
The Stephen Michael Foundation Sporting Carnivals give schools the opportunity to engage students in fun, inclusive sports carnivals that build teamwork, leadership, and school pride.
Participate in structured, interschool sports carnivals that promote healthy competition and positive behaviour.
Encourage teamwork, communication, and respect through sport-based challenges and activities.
Inspire leadership by giving students roles in team organisation, coaching, and event coordination.
Strengthen school spirit and wellbeing through inclusive events that celebrate participation, effort, and respect.
Outcomes
The Sporting Carnivals program creates meaningful opportunities for students and schools by improving engagement, teamwork, and wellbeing through inclusive sports carnivals across WA.
Improved school engagement
Students feel a renewed sense of pride and motivation to participate at school, strengthening connections with teachers, peers, and learning through active involvement in sports carnivals.
Better behaviour and wellbeing
By encouraging teamwork, respect, and fair play, the program helps students develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive classroom behaviour.
Personal growth and leadership
Students build confidence, self-awareness, and leadership skills as they take on roles in team organisation, umpiring, and event coordination.
Stronger social connections
The carnivals foster friendships and belonging, reducing social isolation and encouraging positive peer interactions between schools.
Positive community impact
Each event strengthens the link between schools and their local communities, inspiring pride, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Pathways to the future
Young people grow their networks and sense of belonging by taking part in inclusive community sport and recreation opportunities.
Interested in the Sporting Carnivals program?
Want to bring inclusive sports carnivals to your school and help students build confidence, teamwork, and school pride? Let’s work together to make it happen.
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