Lourdes Hill College and the Morningside Panthers are excited to announce a strategic partnership, aimed at strengthening and expanding the ongoing association between the two organisations.
The College and the Club have signed a new long-term agreement, which will deliver:
- Further growth in female participation in AFL at all levels;
- Conformation of Jack Esplen Oval as a primary venue for the College’s HPE, Co-curricular Sport and Wellbeing Programs; and,
- Increased sharing of facilities and resources.
A key component of the expanded partnership is the construction of an exciting new building on-site at the Club that will provide changeroom facilities as well as well as multi-purpose spaces able to support wellness, gym, teaching and other activities.
As a major long-term partner of the Panthers, the College will have use of the expanded Panthers facilities during school hours, creating opportunities for all students to benefit from the partnership. Panther’s players and staff will have similar access to the College’s excellent facilities after hours to assist with their programs.
Lourdes Hill College Principal Mrs Kay Gleeson said the College was excited to continue its partnership with Morningside Panthers, and looked forward to working together to better the future of women in sport and promote healthy and active lifestyles.
“Our College is always developing opportunities for our students. The decision to expand our partnership with Morningside Panthers in this way is an ideal strategy for us to meet the needs of our students in competitive AFL, across our broader Sport, HPE and wellbeing programs, whilst also helping to support the Club and build local community facilities. We appreciate the keen interest of the Club to work with us, in delivering this excellent win-win outcome.”
Morningside Panthers Chair Mr Paul Mazoletti said Morningside Panthers was also excited to expand their partnership with Lourdes Hill College.
"Extended support from the College provides Morningside Panthers with enhanced operations and facilities, particularly in support of growth in female football and providing the best in facilities and services for our players and local community. Lourdes Hill College will also benefit with expanded access to the Panthers first-class sporting facilities and specialist resources, which will assist them in delivering stronger sporting outcomes for their students”.
The Panthers' have recently been accepted into the Bond University QAFLW competition in 2025, ensuring a bright future for girls and women in AFL.”
LHC has a history of success in AFL with our 2023 Senior A CaSSSA Team placing 1st overall in the competition and progressing to the quarter finals of the AFL Schools Cup.
We look forward to this continued partnership and seeing the new building taking shape.