{"id":525,"date":"2018-09-19T08:59:44","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T08:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/fortstreet\/?post_type=article&p=525"},"modified":"2018-09-24T01:58:22","modified_gmt":"2018-09-24T01:58:22","slug":"sport-at-the-fort","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/fortstreet\/article\/sport-at-the-fort\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport at the Fort"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of the school\u2019s commitment to holistic education, and to encourage each child to develop their individual gifts, talents and interests, Fort Street High School supports a range of sporting activities both in and outside the curriculum. Sport has the potential to be of great benefit to students\u2019 physical and mental health, and assists students to build their social skills and resilience.<\/p>\n

The P&C have recently elected a parent sports co-ordinator to assist the school to meet its goals in relation to sport. Parents are encouraged to contact Michael Easton (mceastonland@gmail.com<\/a>) if they are interested in being involved \u2013 especially if they have an interest or expertise in a particular sport.<\/p>\n

Below is a summary of some of the current sporting opportunities available to students at Fort Street.<\/p>\n

PDHPE<\/strong>
\nSubject inside the curriculum, mandatory Years 7-10. 3-5 periods a fortnight, depending on year group.
\nPredominantly theory and health related.
\nPractical lessons focus on skill development (e.g. Gymnastics, Dance) and fitness (e.g. Cross Country)<\/p>\n

School Sport<\/strong>
\nMandatory Years 7-11, approximately two hours per week.
\nYear 7<\/strong>: Non-competitive, inside the timetable. Focus on general fitness and skill development in a range of sports, including AFL, basketball, cricket, netball, soccer, softball, touch football.
\nYear 8:<\/strong> Tuesday afternoon. Grade sport mandatory, compete against teams from other schools
\nYears 9-11:<\/strong> Tuesday afternoon. Choice of Grade or House\/Recreational Sports
\nGrade Sports include AFL, Basketball, Cricket, European Handball, Netball, Oztag, Soccer, Softball, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball. Approximately 235 students take Grade Sports in the summer semester, 275 in winter.
\nHouse Sports include Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Fencing, Gym, Ice Skating, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Yoga. Approximately 340 students take House\/Recreational Sports in summer, 295 in winter.<\/p>\n

Carnivals<\/strong>
\nAnnual Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals. Attendance is mandatory for the whole school, entering events is voluntary.
\nSchool sends representatives to both zone and regional carnivals. In 2018, 238 students represented the school at zone level, 106 at regional level.<\/p>\n

Knock Out Sport<\/strong>
\nVoluntary, wide range of teams but limited places. Students compete against other schools in our region during school time. Training varies from team to team, depending on staff availability and expertise.
\nTeams play until they lose (generally one or two games). Additional tournaments are available for some knock out sports.
\nSports offered depend on student interest and staff availability. In 2018 the school entered teams in Basketball, Futsal, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Water Polo.<\/p>\n

Before & After School Activities<\/strong>
\nA number of other before and after school activities are also available on a regular basis throughout the year.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sport<\/strong><\/td>\nTeams<\/strong><\/td>\nTime & Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\nNo. of Students<\/strong><\/td>\nTeacher in charge<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cricket Crackers<\/strong><\/td>\nMixed<\/td>\nWed. am<\/p>\n

Term 3<\/td>\n

approx. 15<\/td>\nR. Uppal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Football (soccer)<\/strong><\/td>\n15s Boys<\/td>\nWeekly<\/p>\n

Term 1<\/td>\n

approx. 15<\/td>\nR. Uppal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Futsal<\/strong><\/td>\nOpens Boys & Girls<\/td>\nDepending on Gym availability<\/p>\n

Terms 1&2<\/td>\n

10-15<\/td>\nP. Pagani<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14s & 16s, Boys & Girls<\/td>\nTwice a week<\/p>\n

Terms 1, 2&3<\/td>\n

30-40<\/td>\nR. Uppal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Netball<\/strong><\/td>\nOpens & 15s Girls<\/td>\nTues. am<\/p>\n

Terms 2&3<\/td>\n

20-30<\/td>\nS. Wilkins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Running Club<\/strong><\/td>\nMixed<\/td>\nWed. am<\/p>\n

Term 3<\/td>\n

approx. 10<\/td>\nR. Uppal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior Dance<\/strong><\/td>\nYear 11 Girls<\/td>\nWed. Lunch<\/p>\n

All year<\/td>\n

10-15<\/td>\nStudent run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social Soccer<\/strong><\/td>\nMixed<\/td>\nWed. am<\/p>\n

Term 3<\/td>\n

approx. 15<\/td>\nR. Uppal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Volleyball<\/strong><\/td>\nSenior Boys<\/td>\nTues. am, Thurs. pm<\/p>\n

All year<\/td>\n

approx. 15<\/td>\nP. Scudds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Polo<\/strong><\/td>\nMixed<\/td>\nTues., Thurs, Fri am<\/p>\n

All year<\/td>\n

20-30<\/td>\nA. Semaan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year 7 Dance<\/strong><\/td>\nYear 7 Girls<\/td>\nMon. Lunch<\/p>\n

Terms 1&2<\/td>\n

10-15<\/td>\nJ. Ryan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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