
Physical development plays an important role in the social, emotional and intellectual development of a child.
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Foundation Phase
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With the emphasis in on participation, there are physical education sessions, where pupils experiment with movement in relation to their environment, and sports sessions, where they learn about different sports and practise a wide range of skills that prepare them for sport at a more competitive level. Pupils also take part in sports festivals with other schools and, when they are ready, they may compete in fixtures against other schools.
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Intermediate Phase
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Sport is compulsory in the Intermediate Phase. In summer we offer cricket, mini-cricket, tennis, athletics and swimming. Winter sports include netball, tennis, hockey, rugby and cross country.
At present, sport practice sessions take place four days a week from 14:00 to 15:00, with after-hour squad practice to allow players to refine their skills in preparation for matches. Our teams are regularly among the most successful in the area, and we are proud to have produced a number of provincial players. However, we do not focus on talented sports players only; instead we strive to include every pupil and few of them will leave the school without having represented it in some form of sport at some stage during their time here.
Tours are also an important facet of school sport. Every effort is taken to allow as many children as possible, the opportunity to undertake such a tour.
Because we know that not everyone can be a great sportsman or woman, we recognise effort and personal achievement and place the emphasis of our sports training firmly on fun, discipline and commitment. Without these three factors, pupils are unable to improve their individual skills, and our teams are unable to perform at the desired level; when they are in place, we achieve success and both children and parents are proud to represent their school.