You don’t have to look far to notice Kambala’s competitive spirit. In the lead-up to the interhouse competitions, the corridors buzz with anticipation as students prepare to represent their House, running faster, debating with conviction and singing with passion.
For almost a century, the Angus Cup has brought senior students from every year level together in a celebration of House pride, teamwork and friendly rivalry.
In 2026, Wentworth House officially ended a nine-year drought, claiming the Angus Cup for the first time since 2017. Congratulations to Wentworth!
The story of the Angus Cup began in 1928, when the father of School Prefect Frances Angus donated a silver cup to encourage healthy competition and sportsmanship among Kambala students.
In its inaugural year, the competition focused solely on athletics, with Roseby House becoming the first House to lift the trophy. Under Principal Fifi Hawthorne (1933–1966), the House system expanded beyond the sporting field. Points were awarded not only for athletic achievement, but also for attendance, exemplary conduct, classwork and examination results. Principal Joyce Gibbon (1966–1984) continued this evolution, broadening the points system to recognise participation across a range of extracurricular activities too.
Today, the Angus Cup reflects the breadth of Kambala life. Participation, enthusiasm and House spirit are just as important as performance. Guided by House Prefects and House Patrons, students lead by example, encourage younger House members to get involved and help foster the sense of belonging that has defined the competition for generations.
Laura Carmichael
Archivist