Senior School Sport
Over the last few weeks, we have been holding selection trials and pre-season training sessions for the upcoming ISA Winter Sport Season. Team selections will be finalised shortly, and these will be communicated to students via email and on the sports noticeboards outside the PCC. This information will also include the coach allocated to each team and the training schedule for the season.
A reminder that final decisions regarding team selection will be made by the Oxley Sport Department in consultation with the coaching staff. Students are encouraged to seek feedback if they are disappointed with their allocated team.
Once the ISA has confirmed the season draw, these will be added to the Oxley College website to help with family planning over the winter. You can also access information about the upcoming season, competition ladders and season draws on the ISA Website (www.isa.nsw.edu.au). They also have a handy mobile app which can be found in the Apple/Android app store.
The Winter Season begins on Saturday 4 May and training will begin in Week 1, Term 2.
The updated Winter Sports Booklet can be found here.
ISA Cross Country
Thank you to all students who participated in the Senior School Cross Country Carnival in Week 8, it was great to see so many students doing their best and enjoying the day. The ISA Cross Country team has been selected and the students involved have been notified. The ISA Cross Country is on Wednesday 29 May (Week 5, Term 2) at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
Starting from Term 2, team members should attend Cross Country training on Monday afternoons (3.45 pm on Founders Field) with Mr Sievert. Students will also need to attend the Frensham Invitational Carnival which will take place on Friday 10 May. This is a great opportunity to practice in race conditions prior to the ISA Carnival.
As a member of the Cross Country team, students must wear the Oxley College Cross Country singlet which can be purchased through the uniform shop. This should be purchased prior to the Frensham Carnival.
Permission notes and further information about both carnivals will be sent out shortly.
Refereeing & Umpiring
We are always on the lookout for experienced referees and umpires for our Saturday sports fixtures. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in assisting with Hockey, Netball, Football or Rugby officiating, please contact sport.admin@oxley.nsw.edu.au
These are paid positions and opportunities exist across both the Junior and Senior school. Senior School students with relevant experience or qualifications may apply.
ISA Strategic Review
The Independent Sporting Association (ISA) is conducting a strategic review of their competition. Please see the letter below from the ISA Director of Sport, Mr Stuart Newman.
Dear Parents/ Carers,
As a member school of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA), we are participating in a strategic review. Of which, we are inviting your participation and input. ISA exists to provide students from member schools with invaluable opportunities for sports participation in a healthy and competitive environment. This research will inform the ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our community, particularly the changing preferences of students regarding sporting opportunities.
To facilitate this process and provide an independent perspective, the ISA Board has engaged McCrindle Research to assist with the necessary research in ISA’s strategic review. As part of this review, McCrindle has prepared a survey to be completed by parents/care givers and students themselves. The data received will not include any identifying information and will be used only in aggregate.
The survey can be accessed HERE and will be open until Friday 19 April 2024.
The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete and cover themes like your satisfaction, expectations, and sentiment toward various elements of ISA.
Your feedback is valuable to us, and we look forward to using it to guide ISA into the future.
Kind regards, Stuart Newman
ISA Director of Sport
Thank you for your continued commitment to Oxley Sport throughout a very busy Term 1 and I hope you all have a safe and relaxing break. We are looking forward to kicking off the Winter ISA season in Week 1.
Warm regards
Mr Josh Hurkett
Head of Senior School Sport