Co-curricular Success

Opportunity, Success, Recognition

The pursuit of excellence in all that Flinderians do is central to the success of the Matthew Flinders Anglican College Co-curricular Program. Success is measured on an individual basis and we celebrate and reward students for improving their personal best in a range of sporting, musical, dramatic and other pursuits through our Colours Program and other public forums.

At the highest level Matthew Flinders has forged an enviable position on the Sunshine Coast and indeed on the State and National level. Our students and staff work passionately to maintain the high standards set from each previous year and continue to raise the bar higher and higher.

2009 was no different with more than 140 Regional representatives at State level; 42 Queensland representatives at National level; and nine Flinders students gaining National selection at International level in various school sporting pathways.

Flinders was the Champion Sunshine Coast Secondary School (Netball, Basketball, Hockey and Chess); Champion Independent Zone Secondary School (Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming); and Champion Sunshine Coast Regional School (Cross Country). Fifteen Flinders students were named State Champions in Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country or Surf Lifesaving, and two students were National Swimming Champions. Flinders Primary Netball Team was semi-finalists at the State-wide Firebirds Cup. Flinders was also the Champion Co-Ed School at the annual Inter-Anglican Swimming Carnival held on the Gold Coast, Champion School in the Moooloolaba Mile, and winner of the Australian All Schools National Triathlon Title and Optus 12s Autumn National Tennis Title. Forty students embarked on the biennial UK sports tour – Rugby, Netball, Waterpolo.

In Music, Flinders won first place in every major Secondary ensemble category at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod, and enjoyed performances at the College’s 20th Anniversary Dinner and Gala Concert with David Campbell. One hundred students and the Flinders Orchestra presented the Broadway classic, West Side Story, one of the most memorable productions in the College’s 20-year history.

Nine Flinders students were representatives at State level for Chess and three debating teams qualified for the Queensland Debating Union finals.

Our commitment to ensuring our students and teams perform to their highest ability is reflected in the calibre of our coaching staff, our wonderful facilities and the enthusiasm of the College community to see our students achieving their best. 

Primary Co-curricular Program

Secondary Co-curricular Program