Association of Coeducational Schools explained

Association of Co-educational Schools
Headquarters:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Membership:6
Abbreviation:ACS
Formation:1997

The Association of Coeducational Schools (ACS) was formed in 1997 and commenced midweek sporting competitions for Years 7–12 in 1998 with five founding member schools that are coeducational and shared similar philosophies and a commitment to sport.

Weekly Sport

Sport for all year levels is played during the week. ACS offers 13 weekly sports, played midweek, across summer and winter seasons, including mixed sports.

Sports offered include: mixed badminton, basketball, cricket, Australian Rules football, football (soccer), futsal, hockey, netball, softball, table tennis, tennis, mixed touch football and volleyball.

Championship Carnivals

The ACS offers three major championships; athletics, swimming and cross country. The annual chess tournament and public speaking events are also part of the ACS calendar.

Member Schools

SchoolLocationPrincipalEnrolmentFoundedDenominationYear Entered
Competition
School Colours
Loyola CollegeAlison Leutchford (acting principal)1,3331980Roman Catholic1997
Overnewton Anglican Community CollegeKeilor, Taylors LakesEmily FitzSimmons2,1091987Anglican2003
St Aloysius' CollegeMary Farah5501887Roman Catholic2022[1]  
St Leonard's CollegeBrighton EastPeter Clague1,4261914Uniting Church1997
St Michael's Grammar SchoolSt KildaTerrie Jones1,2041895Anglican1997
Westbourne Grammar SchoolTruganinaAdrian Camm1,4791867Non-Denominational1997

Former members

SchoolLocationEnrolmentFoundedDenominationYears
Competed
School Colours
Eltham College1,2001973Non-Denominational1997–2009[2]
Thomas Carr CollegeTarneit1,1251997Roman Catholic2003–2019[3]

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Co-curricular Programs.
  2. Web site: Handbook – EISM.
  3. Web site: 2019 ACS Wrap up and Farewell Thomas Carr College. 29 November 2019.