Primary Sport News

Year 3 Basketball

The Year 3 Basketball competition kicked off on Saturday with great success. The games against Ascham and Kambala were fun and challenging, and great team spirit was shown across all teams. Some of the girls volunteered to play two matches to support other SCEGGS teams. It is wonderful to see the girls working together and playing the game with such a positive attitude.

Year 4-6 Football

The morning rain wasn’t enough to deter the girls from their first week of Football. There were many close matches, with the girls engaging in some healthy competition. Well done to all teams for showing the SCEGGS Sports Values regardless of the game score. A special mention to the girls who tested their goal-keeping abilities for the first time; some of the saves were fantastic! We look forward to an enjoyable Football season ahead.

IPSHA Tennis Trials

A big shout out to Sofea Davey (Year 6) for her efforts at the IPSHA Tennis Trials. Sofea is a passionate tennis player, trains regularly, and tested her skills against some top players with great success. She was even complimented for her ‘beautiful manners’ on the court by a parent from another school. Congratulations Sofea! You should be extremely proud of your efforts.

As we head into the season, a quick reminder for all parents and supporters taken from the IPSHA rules.

• Focus on the efforts and performance of the children rather than the result.
• Children play organised sports for fun. They are not playing for spectators’ entertainment, nor are they miniature professionals.
• Applaud good performances and efforts from each team. Congratulate all participants upon their performance regardless of the game’s outcome.
• Respect the officials’ decision.
• Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition.
• Positive comments are motivational and encourage continued effort.
• Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no game.
• Encourage players to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, or harassing players, coaches or officials.
• Comments should not interfere with the running of the game.

Sporting Reminders

• Students are to arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled game times for IPSHA games.
• Girls must arrive in the correct uniform, including a hat, water bottle and other sports-specific equipment required to play (e.g. shin pads for football).
• Any potential changes or cancellations, including for wet weather will be made in Clipboard via a push notification.
• If your child is going to be absent from sport, then you need to contact Helen Dempsey to gain approved leave.

Important Sports Dates

Primary Sport Achievements

Does your daughter compete in any sport outside of school (for example, at a representative level or a sport we do not currently offer)? If so, I would love to celebrate their achievements by recognising them in this newsletter! Please email any information (and photos, if possible) to Adrian Hammond. These will be included in newsletters throughout the year.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr Adrian Hammond
Primary Sport Coordinator