First UNSS Awards Ceremony: A Celebration of Unified School Sports

For the first time, Monaco’s secondary schools – Collège Charles III, Lycée Albert I, Lycée Rainier III, and François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré (both collège and lycée) – came together for a joint UNSS (National Union of School Sports) awards ceremony, marking a new milestone in the development of school sports in the Principality.

93 students rewarded for their commitment and performance
This first-of-its-kind ceremony, organized under the auspices of the Department of National Education, Youth and Sports (DENJS), aimed to recognize students’ commitment throughout the year, whether shown through performance, sportsmanship, or involvement as young officials.

A total of 93 students received one of three types of awards:

• Sports Awards, for students who participated in a French national championship,

• Merit Awards, for two exemplary students per sport and per school, recognized for their dedication and behavior,

• Young Official Awards, for referees, judges, or reporters who earned certification or played an active role in the sporting life of their schools.

The ceremony ended on a high note with a performance by students from the newly introduced dance section, available from the 2024–2025 school year.

A dynamic year for UNSS Monaco
With 700 registered members, the UNSS district of Monaco once again surpassed the national averages in 2024–2025. It stood out through its vibrant organizational activities — hosting several departmental and academic competitions in the Principality — and through the excellent results achieved by its students.

Notably, Lycée Albert I secured 2nd place in the national football championship and performed exceptionally in cross-country and rowing at national level. In athletics, Monegasque schools dominated local and academic rankings.

Students also stood out in climbing, gymnastics, basketball, and badminton. In indoor rowing, teams achieved a respectable 5th place at national level.
Beyond athletic performance, this event highlighted the wide range of sports offered — from rugby to weight training, pétanque to fencing — and honored the civic commitment of young officials, who play a key role in the UNSS system.

The DENJS commended the dedication of Physical Education and Sports (EPS) teachers who support and guide these activities throughout the year.

This first joint awards ceremony, driven by values of sharing and recognition, confirms the vitality of school sports in Monaco and the determination of its stakeholders to strengthen ties between institutions through the spirit of sport.