School students from a variety of religious backgrounds took part in the 2013 Interfaith Cup at Visy Park on Monday September 9.
The schools that participated included Australia International Academy, the King David School, Scotch College and Simonds College.
Along with their teachers and Carlton Football Club staff, the students openly discussed religion and cultural traditions.
After lunch it was game-on!
Split into four teams, the students took to the oval and competed in non-contact games of AFL, allowing girls and boys to play together.
The Interfaith Cup aims to promote leadership, teamwork, harmony and fair play amongst students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Carlton Football Club's Multicultural Partnership Coordinator Ned Murphy says the program embraces religious diversity in the community.
"It was a great way to help the participants understand that although we have different values and beliefs, it's important to live in harmony and remain respectful of each other," Murphy said.
The Carlton Football Club congratulates all the students who took part.
