Opportunities

Eligible pupils in whole-school Cultural and Sporting activities can be selected as captain through the 100-point selection process. Whole-school captains also read results at Assemblies and assist with administrative duties.

Who it is for:

Eligible pupils in whole-school Cultural and Sporting activities

How to act on it:

Participate in the relevant activity and undergo the stated voting and teacher-rating process. A selected captain reads results at Assemblies and assists with administrative duties.

Players in Under-11 and Under-12 sports sides may be selected as captain at the coach’s discretion, with the listed captaincy duties and possible additional warm-up and roll-call responsibilities.

Who it is for:

Players in Under-11 and Under-12 sports sides

How to act on it:

Participate in the relevant sports side; the coach decides who holds captaincy. The captain carries out the stated duties and may assist with warm-ups and roll call.

Players in Under-9 and Under-10 sports sides can take turns serving as captain. The captain welcomes the opposition, helps prepare kit and refreshments, thanks visiting staff and coaches, and ensures the venue is left tidy.

Who it is for:

Players in Under-9 and Under-10 sports sides

How to act on it:

Participate in the relevant sports side; captaincy is rotated between the players. A selected captain performs the listed fixture and venue duties.

The college provides makerspaces including the Imaginarium, Light House, Ubambiswano Centre and Garage for student innovation and practical activities.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the makerspaces through the college's academic or extracurricular activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

The Hockey Astro is available as a specialist sports venue for hockey activities.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the Hockey Astro through the college's sports activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

The High Performance Centre is available as a specialist sports and training venue.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students involved in sport and training

How to act on it:

Use the centre through Dainfern College's sports and training activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

Tennis and netball courts are available as outdoor sports facilities.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the courts through the college's sports activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

Swimming pools, including a ten-lane floodlit pool, are available for student swimming activities.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the swimming pools through the college's sports activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

Libraries and student support centres are available as part of the college's academic and student-support facilities.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the facilities through the college campus and student-support arrangements; no separate booking or application route is stated.

The Cricket Academy is available as a sports training facility.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the Cricket Academy through the college's sports activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

Basketball courts are available among Dainfern College's sports venues for student sporting activities.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students

How to act on it:

Use the courts through the college's sports activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.

The school makes a 464-seat raked auditorium available, with a large stage and state-of-the-art sound and lighting for music and drama events.

Who it is for:

Dainfern College students and school music and drama activities

How to act on it:

Use the auditorium through Dainfern College's music and drama activities; no separate booking or application route is stated.