Junior School Sport
We hope all our students and families had a relaxing and enjoyable break and are ready to jump into the new term with renewed energy. This week, we’re thrilled to see our Junior School students back in action as they dive into the summer sports season, with cricket, softball, and basketball all on the agenda. The term promises to be filled with exciting opportunities for our students, not only to develop their skills in these sports but also to experience the joy of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. With a variety of events and activities lined up, we are committed to encouraging our Junior School students to lead active, healthy, and balanced lives.
Junior School Sport – Term 4 Key Dates:
Please take note of the following important start dates for Junior School sport activities this term:
- Changes due to OLE Week (Week 2):
- There will be no sports training on Wednesday of Week 2 due to OLE activities.No games have been scheduled for U12 Girls and Boys Basketball on Wednesday evening or U14 Boys and Girls Basketball on Friday evening during Week 2 due to OLE Week.
- Cricket matches will still proceed on Saturday 26 October. Please note, Softball has a bye that weekend.
- K-1 Cricket Blasters Program:
- This program will start on Wednesday 30 October (Week 3) and run until Wednesday 20 November (Week 6). This program will resume again in Term 1, 2025.
- Junior School Swimming Training:
- For students registered in this program, swimming training will start on Monday 4 November, from 7:00am – 8:00am at the Bowral Swimming Centre. Training will continue each Wednesday for 4 weeks in Term 4, finishing on Monday 25 November. Training will resume in Term 1, 2025. Students will be supervised by a staff member until they are picked up from the pool.Please note, this program is squad style swimming training and is not a learn to swim program or suitable for beginners.
- If any students need Oxley swimmers, please visit Nicky Moran in the uniform shop.
If you have any questions, please contact sport.admin@oxley.nsw.edu.au.
NSWPSSA Athletics Championships:
Best of luck to our Oxley Senior Boys 4x100m Relay Team—Lucas H, Chase H, Sebastian R, and Harrison S — who will proudly represent the NSWCIS Team at the NSWPSSA Athletics Championships in Sydney next week. A special shout-out to Lucas H, who will also compete in the Boys 12 Years 100m and 200m events as part of the NSWPSSA Team.
In preparation for the Championships, the Senior Boys Relay team has had the incredible opportunity to train with Joshua Azzopardi, an Olympic sprinter and currently the fastest Australian man over 100 meters, as well as a record holder in the Australian men’s 4x100m relay! Joshua’s guidance on sprint techniques and baton changeovers has been invaluable in getting the team ready to perform at their best. A big thank you to Todd Hill for making this exceptional training opportunity possible. We’re all wishing the boys the very best of luck for their events next week!
Olympics Unleashed Visit
We are thrilled to announce that Oxley Junior School has been selected to participate in ‘Olympics Unleashed,’ a program that brings Olympians and aspiring Olympians into schools to inspire and motivate young Australians.
In Week 3 this term, our Year 5 and Year 6 students will have the exciting opportunity to hear from Australian women’s water polo player, Luci Marsh. Luci, a member of the Junior Australian Team and the Paris 2024 Squad, will share her journey and achievements. Students will also have the chance to engage with her in a Q&A session, making it a truly inspiring experience.
Jumping into Term 4!
This term, Junior School students are jumping into action with a focus on skipping! Throughout their PE lessons, they’ll be honing fundamental and advanced jump rope skills through individual, partner, and team activities.
As they skip, students will learn about the many benefits of this fun activity, including improved cardiovascular fitness, coordination, rhythm, timing, and teamwork.
Their hard work will culminate in a special Jump Rope for Heart Week later in the term, where students will showcase their skills during break times. The highlight of the week will be a Jump Off Day, filled with challenges and competitions, where students can demonstrate their progress. A gold coin donation on this day will go toward supporting the Heart Foundation, raising funds for life-saving research and programs through the Jump Rope for Heart initiative.
Warm regards
Fran Dorczak
Head of Junior School Sport