Sport
Sport
A co-curricular program, as part of a holistic education, has never been more important and relevant than it is today. With a diverse array of programs, activities and experiences on offer from ELC through to Year 12, there is something for everyone, providing lessons outside of the classroom that will be carried for life.
A co-curricular program, as part of a holistic education, has never been more important and relevant than it is today. With a diverse array of programs, activities and experiences on offer from ELC through to Year 12, there is something for everyone, providing lessons outside of the classroom that will be carried for life.
We encourage students to participate in both a summer and winter sport. A range of options are available and students are encouraged to involve themselves and have fun. Junior School matches and trainings usually take place on week-days whilst students in Years 7 – 12 train and play across the week including Saturday mornings, depending on the scheduling of their chosen sport. Junior School students compete in the Independent Primary School Heads Association (IPSHA) competition and Years 7 – 12 participate in the Independent Girls’ Schools of South Australia (IGSSA) competition.
Rowing
Over the last ten years, Walford crews have been successful in winning Head of the River races 57 times! The First VIII Crews have been awarded the Australian Schoolgirl Eight and the Florence Eaton Cup more times than any school in South Australia.
Our rowing program is offered to students in Years 7 – 12. The season runs over the summer months, during Terms 4 and 1. Training is held several times a week at Walford’s West Lakes Boatshed on the purpose-built AM Ramsay Regatta Course, and in the Walford Sports Centre.
Softball and Teeball
Teeball is a simplified version of softball which is played competitively by students in Year 3 and 4. It is intended as an introduction to the game and develops ball-game skills in a fun and nurturing environment.
Walford was thrilled to cheer on Old Scholar, Belinda White who competed in Tokyo 2020 as part of the Olympic Softball team.


Australian Rules Football
Participation continues to grow and we have several Middle and Senior teams competing in this winter competition played during Terms 2 and 3. Year 5 and 6 students can participate in Term 4. Trainings are held mid-week with matches played on Friday afternoons.

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Cross Country Running

Equestrian
Students may qualify for the South Australian Team that competes at the Interschool Equestrian National Championships.

Gymnastics Club

Hockey and Minkey
Minkey is a modified form of hockey played by students in Years 3 to 6. Games are played during the week at Parks Oval and at other primary school venues.
Students require shin pads, mouth guards and their own stick.
Netball and Netta
Netta is a modified version of netball played by younger students. It is a great activity that can help to build hand-eye coordination and the skills for netball. Training is held weekly and teams participate in modified games against other primary schools in Year 3 and 4. Year 1, 2 and 3 students can participate in Term 4.

Pedal Prix
Pedal Prix encourages participants to problem solve, work as a team and build knowledge. They collaborate to build strategies, and have the opportunity to self-manage their teams and take ownership of Walford’s place in the competition. Girls in Year 11 and 12 are able to assist and coach or mentor younger students.

Sailing
Trainings are held after school on Fridays (3.40pm – 7pm) at the Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club with regattas held over weekends during Terms 4 and 1. Our teams have enjoyed great success and participated regularly in the National Championships.
Strength and Conditioning

Soccer
Soccer is offered to girls in Years 7 – 12 during Terms 2 and 3. The matches are played on a home and away basis on Wednesdays after school. Girls in Years 3 – 6 can choose to play soccer in the Independent Primary Schools’ Competition. Trainings are held weekly and our teams play games during Term 3.
Walford’s home ground is Park 17, Greenhill Road. Shin guards are compulsory and soccer boots encouraged.

Tennis and Super Tennis
Teams enter a number of different competitions throughout the year. Players of a competent level, including Junior School girls, compete in the Southern District Competition.
Tennis runs during Terms 1 and 4, with trainings held weekly and matches played on Saturdays.
Super Tennis is a specially designed competition for Junior School students. Under the guidance of professional coaches, girls learn the skills of tennis in a fun, supportive environment.
Swimming
There are a number of opportunities for girls to compete against other schools in competitions as well as an intra-school Carnival which caters to different skill levels. Trials are held early in the year to determine the squads and grades for competition.
Swimming is also part of the Health and Physical Education curriculum from Reception to Year 12, with lessons taking place in the School pool in the summer season.

Volleyball
