House Cup & School Sport

St John’s Catholic College provides a range of opportunities for students to engage in academic and physical activities through the House Cup. Whereby, student participation and performance earn House points. The Champion House receives a reward day at the end of the academic year. Students are expected to participate in the House Cup, and contribute to the development of a culture of ambition, commitment, dignity and unity.

Carnivals:

The College holds three whole school carnivals across the year. Attendance is compulsory and students are expected to be attired in their House Uniform:

  • Swimming Carnival – Parap Pool
  • Athletics Carnival – Marrara
  • Cross Country Carnival – 3km Course

House Cups:

In addition, a number of House Cup activities are scheduled each year, including:

  • Spelling Bee
  • Public Speaking / Debating
  • Chess
  • Science Week activities
  • Trivia / Quiz
  • Interhouse Basketball
  • Interhouse Soccer
  • Interhouse Volleyball

Gala Days:

Students in Years 7 – 11 also have the opportunity to participate in the Darwin Region School Sports. Criteria for participating includes an assessment of:

  • Positive student conduct
  • 90%+ school attendance
  • Up to date with academic workload
  • Positive participation in team meetings and training

The College participates in the following Gala Days (depending on availability, scheduling and student interest):

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball / Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Touch Football
  • Rugby League
  • Australian Rules
  • Netball
  • Table Tennis
  • Squash
  • Orienteering
  • Badminton