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In 2024, Â鶹ÊÓƵ launched the Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ will provide authentic and creative football coaching programs for students, utilising the coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City. We are one of only two schools in NSW and one of five in the country to offer this exceptional program and have long advocated for programs that encourage collaboration and connection to positively promote mental health and wellbeing in our students.
"The aim is to give our students an amazing opportunity and experience with one of the most recognised football clubs on the planet."
Graham Leddie, Principal
How will it work?
Launching in 2024 for Year 7 and Years 5 & 7 for 2025 and beyond, the Man City Playbook will be applied during students’ PDHPE lessons and football program. Moreover, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ football teams will be coached how to play the Man City way.
We will also have a Manchester City Football coach as part of Â鶹ÊÓƵ full-time staff with role to:
- Coach across the school with our co-curricular staff
- Mentor our co-curricular football staff
- Running the Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Utilising the coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ will provide authentic and creative football coaching programs for Â鶹ÊÓƵ students year-round.
In 2025 and 2026, we will be enrolling students in both Year 5 and Year 7. Trials for both commencement years will be held will be held in early March 2024.
Football School Trials
We are looking for students who are passionate about football, have played football before as part of a team whether in or out of school. We are not necessarily looking for elite athletes.
If this interests you, you are welcome to register for trials by using the form below. Trials for a Year 5 or 7 2025, and Year 7 2026 start at Â鶹ÊÓƵ will be held in March 2024. Please register below. Trials for Year 5 2026, will be held next year.
Once the form is complete, you will receive an email prompting you to select a trial date and submit information regarding your football experience so far.
Trial dates: Queens Park, Waverley at 3:30-5pm
Year 7 2025 – Monday, 11 March (for current Year 6 students)
Year 5 2025 – Tuesday, 12 March (For current Year 4 students)
Year 7 2026 – Wednesday, 13 March (For current Year 5 students)
Next Steps
- Attend trials in March.
- The College will advise of the outcome of the trials.
- IF you are successful and are not yet enrolled at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you will be required to submit an Application for Enrolment and agree to pay $2000 per annum in addition to all fees, charges and levies associated with enrolment at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
If you are in another year group and are interested in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, please submit an
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
We are accepting bookings for trials from all members of our community. This includes current Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, students who are already enrolled to start at Waverley, students who are on our waitlist and anyone else from any other school who would like to trial.
We will be trialling for the 2025 and 2026 Â鶹ÊÓƵ. This will be for students to start at Waverley in Year 5 2025 or Year 7 2025 or & Year 5 2026 or Year 7 2026.
When are the trials for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
Trials for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2024 for current Year 6, 2023 students.
Trials will be held at at Queens Park in early February. PLease make sure you have completed the form above to register for trials and we will let you knoe precise time and day nearer the time.
Please wear plain sports attire with no visible branding, football boots and shin pads and bring water.
If successful, how much does it cost to be part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
The cost is $2,000 per annum per student which includes uniform. Football boots are not provided. Standard Â鶹ÊÓƵ enrolment fees, charges, levies and annual tuition fees are payable each year in addition to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ fee.
You are welcome to attend trials for the Football School before placing an application. But, if you are successful at trials, you will be required to enrol at Waverley in order to attend the Football School.
What attributes are you looking for in the trials?
We are looking for students who are passionate about football, have played football before as part of a team whether in or out of school. We are not necessarily looking for elite athletes.
How many students are on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ program in 2024?
In 2025 and 2026 we will have at least one class in each of Year 5 and Year 7 each with 25 students.
We are accepting expressions of interest from other year groups. If you are not in Years 5 or 7 2025/26 and are interested in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, please submit your
If my son is successful in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ trials, what happens next?
- If you have already applied for enrolment at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and been interviewed, we will notify you of the outcome of the trial via email.Â
- If you have not yet applied to enrol at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you will requested to complete a and once this has been received, you will be invited to interview.
Application fees, enrolment fees, annual tuition fees, sundries and levies are all payable in addition to the Football School fee of $2000.
What benefits does my son receive for being in the School Class?
Students in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ will attend two Manchester City Football Classes a week before or after school. Further classes will be integrated into the curriculum during selected Physical Education classes.Â
They will also receive Manchester City branded training kit.
If we decide that the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is not suiting our son, can we pull out of the program?
Yes, but the annual fee for the current year will be forfeited.
Can my son participate in other sports as well as the Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
Yes. We have many students that train and compete for more than one sport. There are academic and service commitments that need to be upheld also, so this would need to be carefully considered by staff, students and parents.
Year round Co-curricular is compulsory at the College as part of your enrolment.Â
During the Winter season students of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ will have to trial for a Â鶹ÊÓƵ football team, attend two training sessions per week with their College team as well as attending their Â鶹ÊÓƵ sessions.
For the Summer season students of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ will participate in weekday sessions and Saturday Football School sessions to fulfil their co-curricular requirement.
Is the 1st XI Football Team only made up of Â鶹ÊÓƵ students?
No. The 1st XI Football Team will be made up of the best players selected from both the Football School and other students.
