Physical education and sport form an important part of every child’s development. At our school all children have the opportunity to learn game skills and to take part in team games appropriate to their age.
All students take part in the intra-school athletics and cross country. Some students are then selected to represent Dutton Park State School at district events.
Children in Years 5 and 6 can also nominate for district sports in the following areas: cricket, tennis and touch football.
Students are allocated to a sport house on enrolment, with members of the same family given the same house.
The Budgie Cup (Interschool Sport)
The Budgie Cup is an interschool gala day event held in Terms 2, 3 and 4. Dutton Park State School teams play against teams from Buranda, Greenslopes and East Brisbane State Schools (hence the name Budgie Cup: Buranda/Dutton Park/Greenslopes/East Brisbane). Training for these competitions is held once a week before school and is conducted by teachers with help from interested parents. Dutton Park sends two senior (years 5 and 6) and two junior (years 4 and 5) teams of mixed-gender and mixed ability to each tournament. The Budgie Cup is for interested students in Years 4-6.
Term 2
| Touch Football
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Term 3
| Soccer
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Swimming
Students participate in a swimming program in Terms 1 and 4.Information is sent home prior to the commencement of the program.
