Oakleigh Grammar is committed to the development of sporting skills, health and physical education.

There are opportunities for students to enjoy sports for recreation and pleasure and also for competition both within the school and in inter-school sports. As they journey through the school students undertake classes in health, physical education and sport. Emphasis in the core curriculum is on skills, fitness, and basic knowledge of various sports. 

The longer term vision encourages an interest and enjoyment of physical activity that will form lifetime habits. Students are encouraged to develop skill, team work, effort and to strive to better their performance. The excellent sports and gym facilities provide students with a positive environment for growth in physical fitness.

Oakleigh Grammar is a member of the Bentleigh District Interschool Sport competition, the Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM) and also participates annually in the National Schools Event, a multi-day national sporting and cultural event that involves seven Orthodox Christian schools from around Australia.

Outdoor Education at Oakleigh Grammar

At Oakleigh Grammar, our Outdoor Education Program supports students from Years 3 to 12 in developing essential life skills through meaningful, hands-on experiences outside the classroom.

Through age-appropriate programs in diverse natural settings - coastal, forest, mountain and river, students build:

• Confidence, independence, and resilience
• Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving
• A sense of community and environmental responsibility
• Key social and emotional skills such as empathy and perseverance

These experiences complement our academic and pastoral care programs, helping students grow as well-rounded, capable individuals ready to thrive in all aspects of life.

Year 3 - Lady Northcote, Bacchus Marsh

2 nights, 3 days
A welcoming start to overnight camps in lodge-style cabins with 3 or 4 students per room and shared bathrooms. Located about 50 minutes from Melbourne, it includes fully catered meals and fun introductory activities like the giant swing, archery, low ropes and the flying fox.

Year 4 - Bayview Camp, Grantville

2 nights, 3 days
Perched above Western Port Bay, this camp features lodge-style bunk cabins with private ensuites. An hour-plus from Oakleigh, this camp focuses on leadership development and team-building with crate stacking, radio scavenger hunts, group challenges, and tree planting being popular activities.

Year 5 - Phillip Island Adventure Resort

2 nights, 3 days
On 80 acres of landscaped grounds, students stay in communal tents with supplied infrastructure. It’s a hands-on outdoor living experience with bush-cooking, raft-building, beach exploration, and visits to the Koala Sanctuary and Amazing Things.

Year 6 - Camp Toolangi, Yarra Ranges

3 nights, 4 days
Set on 12 bushland acres adjacent to Toolangi State Forest, this camp houses students in cabins (4–7 per room). Students tackle challenges like the flying fox, possum glider, canoeing, high/low ropes, cubby building, and initiative game as they develop independence and teamwork.

Year 7 - Bayview Camp, Grantville

3 nights, 4 days
Back to the scenic Bayview location, students stay in lodge-style bunk cabins (with ensuites), plus one night camping and cooking their meal. This camp is designed to foster bonds, especially important for new students, and offers the chance to see the trees they planted in Year 4.

Year 8 - Weekaway, Benloch

3 nights, 4 days
In the tranquil Benloch Valley, students stay in large bunkhouse accommodation. The program is a balanced mix of supportive comfort and adventurous challenge, featuring flying fox, laser tag, mountain biking, crate stacking, and a giant maze. There is also a focus in leadership skills in preparation for Year 9.

Year 9 - Adventure Journey & City Experience 

Adventure Journey 2 nights, 3 days - Tent camping at Clifford Park, about an hour from school, with three different hiking options tailored to ability levels under expert guidance.

City Experience: A 5-day urban immersion in Melbourne CBD where students learn to travel independently, explore cultural sites, and engage in academic and recreational programs building autonomy and real-world skills.

Year 10 - Anglesea Valley Lodge

2 nights, 3 days
Set near the Anglesea River, this experience blends water-based activities at Coogoorah Reserve with mountain biking and archery at the campsite thus offering both excitement and skill development in varied environments.

Year 11 - YMCA Camp, Anglesea

2 nights, 3 days
A coastal adventure where students build confidence through surfing, paddle boarding, tree-top maze navigation, and travelling Victoria's longest zipline in Lorne - an adrenaline-rich environment just before their final school years.

Year 12 - Queenscliff Retreat

2 nights, 3 days
This beachside retreat at the historic Whitehall Guesthouse provides a restorative pause before the final VCE months. Students engage in relaxed exploration including dolphin watching, snorkeling, beach time, and strengthening their peer and pastoral team bonds through communal cooking and meaningful downtime.

In addition to Oakleigh Grammar's extensive core music programs students may also wish to undertake private instrumental lessons, join our Choir or participate in a range of bands and ensembles.

Right from the start music is an integral part of Oakleigh Grammar’s curriculum. In the Early Learning Centre we actively encourage spontaneity and an appreciation of music as a part of life. During their Primary Years students participate in music activities as core subjects through listening, singing, playing and dancing.

As they identify individual talents and preferences, students may develop their interests in music through to the senior level. Students are encouraged to participate in performance and musical productions.

Oakleigh Grammar acknowledges the value of critical, creative and reflective thinking skills nurtured through visual and performing arts.

The Arts challenge us with different points of view, compel us to empathise with others, and gives us the opportunity to reflect on the human condition from a global context across historical and cultural divides. An increase in arts educational experiences has remarkable impacts on students’ academic, social, and emotional outcomes. There is strong evidence that arts educational experiences can produce significant positive impacts on academic and social development.

Oakleigh Grammar acknowledges the value of critical, creative and reflective thinking skills nurtured through visual and performance-based education. These skills and experiences are essential in preparing students for tomorrow’s world by encouraging imagination, flexibility, adaptability, and risk-taking, made possible through a well-rounded curriculum.