Sports – Bishop Mackenzie International School

Athletic Mission Statement

We believe every student should have access to high-quality, sporting opportunities in a safe and joyful environment. We fully endorse a balanced, diverse multi-sport approach that helps foster a holistic approach to educational athletics. We value growth over outcome.

BMIS Sporting Mascot

2023 we rebranded ourselves as the Wild Dogs.

BMIS Sporting Calendar

BMIS is proud to provide so many sporting opportunities to its student body. In the last 5 years, BMIS has developed and strengthened relationships with a number of different schools, both locally, nationally and internationally. BMIS are involved in:

Primary and Secondary School Sport (PASSS)

These competitions allow students to compete in Kasungu, Lilongwe, Blantyre, Limbe, and Zomba in a range of sports at Primary (U9, U11) and Secondary School level (U13, U15, U18).

PASSS Website

Lilongwe International Schools League (LISL)

BMIS created and founded. These leagues involve playing U18 level sports against ten Lilongwe-based schools in netball, boys’ soccer, and boys/girls contact rugby. The league hopes to expand to U14 and U11 age categories by 2026.

LISL Website

Southern African International Schools Association (SAISA)

BMIS travels to South Africa, Zambia, Angola, Namibia, and The Congo to participate in high school soccer, volleyball, swimming, and basketball.

BMIS Internal House Competitions

Students are put into one of four houses (Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos) on entering the school. Students compete in a range of different sports and activities throughout the year.

House Handbook