Why is Fairholme top of Toowoomba for sport? The results speak for themselves.
Fairholme College has a proud sporting history, with Olympians such as Tatum Stewart, Dom Du Toit, Emilee Cherry, Cathy Freeman and Dannielle Leisch having developed their skills whilst attending the College.
From the basketball court to the football field, from the swimming pool to the track, Fairholme girls display an unwavering commitment to sportsmanship and dedication to sport. In doing so, our girls have not only achieved remarkable athletic milestones, but have also proven themselves as exceptional individuals who embody resilience, passion and determination.
Fairholme Sporting Success
This year, we had more than 135 Fairholme teams in local competitions and more than 475 girls involved in individual sporting activities. 115 Fairholme students were selected in Darling Downs Representative School Sport teams and 26 girls progressed further to represent Queensland.
Cross Country
2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022 Overall Champion Girls’ School, Darling Downs Cross Country Championships. 21 Fairholme athletes selected to represent Darling Downs region at the Queensland State Championships.
2025 Queensland All Schools Cross Country Relay Championships Runner-Up Secondary Girls Champion School, Gold 13 Years and Bronze 16 Years.
2025 Queensland All Schools Cross Country Secondary Girls 3rd Place School.
Equestrian
2025 Equestrian Qld Interschool Overall Champion Secondary School 'Lorette Wigan Cup' winner for the fifth consecutive year.
Grand Champion School, 2025 Darling Downs and South West Queensland Regional Championships.
Ten Fairholme riders selected to compete at the 2025 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships.
Netball
2025 Darling Downs Regional Champions of the Senior Vicki Wilson Championship Cup and Regional Runners-Up in the Junior Vicki Wilson Championship Shield.
2025 Vicki Wilson State Championships - Junior 4th in Queensland and Senior 6th in Queensland.
2025 Andrews Cup Primary Schools A Division Champions.
Toowoomba Netball Association 2025 Wednesday Night Competition - Division 1 Champions, Division 2 Runners-Up and Division 3 Champions.
Fairholme High-Performance
Sport Program
The Fairholme College High-Performance Sport Program is an innovative initiative aimed at supporting student athletes in achieving their sporting and academic goals.
Casey Reynoldson, Fairholme's Co-ordinator of High Performance Coaching, brings a wealth of experience in elite sports to the program, having studied Exercise Science, a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology, and completed a Masters of Secondary Teacher.
The program is designed to help our athletes enhance their athletic performance while providing them with the tools needed to balance the challenges of sport and academics.
Athletes in the High-Performance Sport Program receive:
- tailored strength and conditioning plans
- load management strategies
- recovery programs
- fitness testing
- academic support
Sporting Pathways
Sport is an integral part of life at Fairholme with the emphasis being on enjoyment, participation and sport etiquette.
We are passionate about promoting physical activity for all of our girls and provide many opportunities for participation at all skill levels. Students who excel in their competitive sports are encouraged to pursue their talent at Inter house, Regional, State, National and International levels.
Sporting involvement and competition is in four areas:
Specialist Sporting Programs
Fairholme Equestrian
Fairholme has a proud history in Equestrian, always competing strongly in the Darling Downs Regional Championships where many riders have qualified to go on to represent Fairholme at both State and National levels.
Equestrian is available as a sport for both Boarders and Day Girls in the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.
Girls do not have to be riding at competition level to choose Equestrian as their sport as the coaching covers all levels of ability and experience; all the girls need is their horse.
For Boarders there is agistment available, as well as transport to and from their horse.
Fairholme Aquatics
Located within the grounds of Fairholme College, Fairholme Aquatic Centre is home to two heated indoor pools: a 25m eight-lane pool, and a 10m three-lane instruction pool.
Our aquatic programs offer an excellent standard of training from infants through to Masters, both for Fairholme College students and the wider community.
Fairholme Athletics Club
Fairholme Athletics members are enabled to compete in Track & Field and Cross Country at an elite level through the Queensland Athletics affiliated Fairholme Athletics Club.
Our athletes are trained by qualified coaches, some of which are recognised within the state and nation as leaders in their field.
Countless athletes from Fairholme have achieved national ranking in their chosen discipline.
Speed, Power and Strength
Our highly successful Speed, Power and Strength program has been in place at Fairholme now for over seven years.
Programs are offered to all Fairholme girls and are designed for the specific needs of various sports, with a focus on helping athletes gain a competitive edge.
General conditioning and core strength sessions are also available to students. Eight morning sessions are available Monday – Thursday, 6.15am - 7am and 7.15am - 8am.
Co-Curriculum Sport
A wide variety of sporting activities are offered in both competitive and non-competitive environments.
Fairholme Sports News
Sports Facilities
Fairholme College is passionate about supporting the next generation of sporting champions as well as developing a healthy future for all students.
Multipurpose Indoor Gymnasium
For basketball, volleyball, netball, aerobics, badminton and beep tests
Aquatic Centre
Indoor, 8-lane heated 25m lap pool with grandstand seating for squad training and water polo
Teaching Pool
Indoor, 3-lane heated 10m teaching pool for Learn to Swim
Strength & Conditioning Centre
With cardio equipment, pin loaded and free weights, TRX suspension training system.
Designated Throws Complex
Designated throws area for athletics
Grassed Multi-Purpose Oval
For athletics, hockey, touch football, Rubgy 7's, football and softball
Two synthetic runways for long jump and triple jump
Multi-Purpose Flood-Lit Courts
Three flexipave outdoor multi-purpose flood lit courts for tennis, basketball, and netball
The John Sessarago
Sporting Scholarships 2027
The John Sessarago Sporting Scholarship is available for students entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2027.
Candidates must be competing at (or progressing towards) State, National or the highest possible level in at least one sporting activity (team or individual) that is offered in the Fairholme College sports program.
Applications open in late 2025 for entry in 2027.
