Associations, Venues and Carnivals MLC School is affiliated with a number of sporting associations, plays at multiple venues across Sydney and holds annual School carnivals. Sporting Associations MLC School is affiliated with a number of sporting associations depending on the sport and competition. Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (Year 3 to Year 6) Girls from Year 3 to Year 6 participate in a variety of team sports in the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) competition. IPSHA sports are played on Saturday mornings against other independent girls’ schools at venues all over Sydney. The emphasis of IPSHA sport is on participation and enjoyment whilst acquiring fundamental movement skills. In IPSHA sport, point scores are not kept, and finals are not played. Skill development, fair play and fun are central to IPSHA sports. Independent Girls' School Association (Year 7 to Year 12) Girls from Year 7 to Year 12 participate in the Independent Girls’ School Association (IGSA) competition. IGSA sports are played on Saturday mornings against other independent girls’ schools at venues all over Sydney as well as Frensham in Mittagong. Other Associations (Year 3 to Year 12) In addition to IPSHA and IGSA, MLC School participates in Badminton competitions run by Loreto Normanhurst and Meriden, Netball in the Eastwood-Ryde Netball Association, Volleyball in the Santa Sabina competition and the Sydney Volleyball League, Tennis in the Inter District competition and Football in the Ascham 5 a-side competition. Venues Games for IPSHA and IGSA are played at various schools and venues around Sydney. For IGSA, teams may be required to travel to Mittagong to play at Frensham. Carnivals An important part of the tradition and culture of MLC School is its School carnivals. Girls represent their House as they strive for Championship and representative honours in Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Indoor Rowing and Diving. There are five Houses in the Junior School and 10 Houses in the Senior School. A large part of the fun of these sporting competitions is the costumed themes and House cheering led by the Captains of each House. House Spirit is equally as important as competitive points.