Four teams played round robin matches in composite sides with students from Mackillop College, Westport High School and Newman Technical College testing themselves against each other for the NAIDOC Cup.

Competition organiser Orry Berry said it was pleasing to see Indigenous and non-Indigenous students spending time together.

“We want the kids to muck around with their mates and the people they may not associate with outside of school,” he said.

“They’re all coming together for one focal point which is important.

“We want to get the kids out and about, introduce them to physical exercise and also get them to integrate with the whole community.

“It’s about the community and getting the kids out and about.”

The competition was run a few years ago and slowly faded into obscurity, but Berry said there was again a need for it in the calendar.

“We thought Indigenous kids are good at touch and with it being the main sport in Port we thought why not use something that’s appealing to everybody,” he said.

“We’ve revamped it and given it a go again so hopefully we can get it up and running and be better again next year.”

Berry said sport was a good way of breaking down existing barriers.

“We’re incorporating that reconciliation which is important for everyone and it’s a good day out for the kids,” he said.