Important Messages

Last week saw another successful weekend of MLC School sport. We had some great successes but more importantly we were able to field teams due to students keeping their team commitment and turning up to their game with almost everyone even being in attendance 30 minutes before the start to ensure they had a warm up!

It brings joy to our ears to hear from coaches that training sessions are full and it is evident when you watch the girls in games and see the increase in skills, tactics and team work.

Thank you for your support, keep up the great work!

Please continue to ensure that if your daughter will be absent from a game or training session you let the following people know:

During the week I read a great article on the first Australian longitudinal study on children’s sport participation and academic outcomes. The study by Sydney University finds links between long-term participation in sport and increased academic performance. The study shows a clear link between improvement in NAPLAN scores, absenteeism and ATAR. Click on the link below to view this article.

Sticking with sport during the school years

With registrations open for all Term 3 Saturday sports for Junior and Senior school it is a great opportunity for your daughter to start playing a sport for the first time, continue playing, or even get back into a team sport after a break. Registrations for the following sports close today (Friday 6 June).

• Water Polo
• Basketball
• Football
• Hockey
• Badminton

We have had some changes to the diving coaches availability so we are currently reviewing the program. These registration details will be advertised in next weeks newsletter along with athletics.

While Junior School IPSHA touch football registrations, have now closed, we only have seven players who have registered. We would love to be able to have a full team, if your daughter is in Year 3 to Year 6 and is interested in playing (no experience necessary) please get in contact with us as soon as possible.

– Scott Carpenter and Sarah Jauncey – Acting Sports Directors