Special Interest in Volleyball
Brighton Secondary School is acknowledged in South Australia as having a longstanding record of high athletic and academic achievement.
Our school is recognised throughout Australia and overseas for its pursuit of excellence in Volleyball, establishing itself as one of the prominent junior sporting programs in the country.
The school has excellent facilities, including a specialised Volleyball Centre, with three indoor courts and three floodlit Beach Volleyball courts alongside the back oval.
A Brief History
In 1994 the Special Interest Volleyball (SIV) Program was established for students to study volleyball as a part of their curriculum. The program has 4 highly specialised staff in the faculty and over 350 students enrolled. Since the 1990’s Brighton Secondary School has become a force across the nation as one of the biggest and most successful Volleyball schools in the country. An indication of this is the school’s success at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup held on the Gold Coast each year. Brighton has been crown the Overall Champion School 15 times since 1992 – 1992, 1993, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
*event cancelled in 2020 (COVID) and unable to attend in 2021 due to COVID travel restrictions
Aim of the SIV Program
The Special Interest Volleyball Program is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of students, both as athletes and individuals. Through a structured and supportive environment, we challenge students to push their boundaries, engage in self-reflection, and analyse their performance. By setting individual goals focused on continuous improvement and effort, students maximise their learning potential and growth within the sport.
Beyond developing technical and tactical volleyball skills, our program is committed to using volleyball as a vehicle for teaching essential life skills. Teamwork, resilience, leadership, communication, and adaptability are integral aspects of our curriculum, ensuring students leave the program as well-rounded individuals prepared for success in all aspects of life. These skills not only enhance their sporting and academic performance but also equip them for future vocational and personal endeavours.
By promoting excellence in skills, behaviours, and attitudes, we empower students to thrive both on and off the court, shaping them into confident, capable young people ready to take on new challenges beyond school.
Why the Special Interest Volleyball Program?
Students benefit from:
- the opportunity to study Volleyball and other practical activities with likeminded students who have similar interests and abilities.
- the opportunity to learn skills, knowledge and attitudes that will benefit participation in any sport but also have a positive impact on academic and vocational pursuits.
- the opportunity to work with highly specialised staff, including training with coaches from the SA Institute of Sport, Volleyball South Australia and Australian Institute of Sport.
- the opportunity to trial and represent the school against the other best volleyball schools in the country and overseas.
- being a part of a program that is recognised nationally for its success
Note: In order to represent the program in outside of lesson competitions, students must be prepared to meet SIV expectations and attend additional training sessions before or after school.
Enquiries
Please address all Volleyball enquiries to: dl.0803.Volleyball.admin@schools.sa.edu.au
