Senior School Co-Curricular Sport and Activities
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SENIOR SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR SPORT AND ACTIVITIES 2013 INTRODUCTION This booklet is to assist students and parents in their understanding of the co-curricular program at CGGS. Details may vary from time to time. It should be used as a guide when deciding in which activities students wish to participate. The first section is a detailed explanation of the structure of sport at CGGS. The second section provides information about the range of other clubs and activities that are available. 2 Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 2 CGGS PHILOSOPHY FOR CO-CURRICULUM ........................................................................ 4 CO-CURRICULAR SPORTS PROGRAM AND POLICY (SENIOR SCHOOL) .......................... 5 SAMPLE LETTER AND COMMITMENT CONTRACT FOR SPORTS ....................................... 8 COMMITMENT CONTRACT ...................................................................................................... 9 CODES OF CONDUCT FOR SPORTS AT CGGS .................................................................. 10 OTHER SPORTING GUIDELINES .......................................................................................... 12 ATHLETICS ............................................................................................................................. 14 BASKETBALL .......................................................................................................................... 15 CROSS COUNTRY .................................................................................................................. 16 DRAGON BOATS .................................................................................................................... 17 EQUESTRIAN .......................................................................................................................... 18 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) ............................................................................................................ 19 FUTSAL ................................................................................................................................... 20 HOCKEY .................................................................................................................................. 21 INDOOR HOCKEY ................................................................................................................... 22 NETBALL (WINTER) ................................................................................................................ 23 NETBALL (SUMMER) .............................................................................................................. 24 ORIENTEERING ...................................................................................................................... 25 ROWING .................................................................................................................................. 26 SAILING ................................................................................................................................... 27 SNOWSPORTS ....................................................................................................................... 28 SWIMMING .............................................................................................................................. 29 TOUCH FOOTBALL ................................................................................................................. 31 INTRAMURAL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES....................................................................... 33 REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN OTHER SPORTING COMPETITIONS ........................... 34 CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS ............................................................... 35 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL .................................................................................................. 35 BURRAWI - SCHOOL MAGAZINE .......................................................................................... 36 CERAMICS .............................................................................................................................. 36 CHESS CLUB .......................................................................................................................... 37 CREATIVE WRITING GROUP ................................................................................................. 37 DANCE..................................................................................................................................... 38 DRAMA PRODUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 38 DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ..................................................................................... 39 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME ............................................................................ 40 FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING ............................................................................................... 41 ICHTHUS ................................................................................................................................. 42 INDIGENOUS FOCUS GROUP ............................................................................................... 42 MOCK TRIALS AND MOOTING .............................................................................................. 43 NEXUS CLUB .......................................................................................................................... 43 SAFE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ................................................................................................. 44 SCIENCE CLUB ....................................................................................................................... 44 TOURNAMENT OF MINDS ..................................................................................................... 45 REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN OTHER COMPETITIONS ............................................... 46 3 CGGS PHILOSOPHY FOR CO-CURRICULUM The Co-Curricular program is an integral part of the educational experience at CGGS and includes all activities that support, enhance or complement the formal academic curriculum. It is based on the philosophy that personal growth occurs when students and staff can access a broad range of experiences. Success in future studies, employment and life itself can result for those who have a balanced approach to work and broader social commitments and who have developed their capacity to work effectively with others. Our program offers each girl the opportunity to explore and cultivate their passions and interests, to be inspired to discover their own potential, to showcase their talents and develop leadership, their self-esteem and pride. Our program offers teachers, parents and volunteers the opportunity to build relationships, to enhance connectedness with our students and to further develop their own personal and professional journey. The Philosophy is based on these beliefs: A range of co-curricular activities that provide opportunities for students to explore their passions and interests, to find new pastimes and to develop leadership skills; Activities that are designed to complement and balance the curriculum and at the same time encourage participation by all students regardless of their skill level; The program offers a variety of competitive and non-competitive activities and promotes the importance of physical and intellectual activities as a means of enhancing a student’s general well-being; The importance of social interaction across year groups promoting a connectedness with a range of students within the School; The importance of being a member of the School community, promoting a sense of belonging, and a commitment to other students and staff participating in that activity; and All activities offered in the Co-curricular program give attention to the value of active participation in the School, the local community and the global community. 4 CO-CURRICULAR SPORTS PROGRAM AND POLICY (SENIOR SCHOOL) CGGS values participation in Co-curricular sport for students to: develop physical skills; enhance their wellbeing; develop skills in teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership and competition; take responsibility for themselves and others through commitment and teamwork; and enjoy the physical activity and the social experience of sport in a positive environment. The following sports are offered as part of the program. Sports teams are entered into local competitions where available and appropriate: Summer - Terms 1 and 4 Winter - Terms 2 and 3 Senior School Basketball Basketball Dragon Boating Hockey (Outdoor) Indoor Hockey Netball Summer Netball Orienteering Orienteering Football Rowing Touch Football Sailing Water Polo Futsal The Co-curricular Program also offers students the opportunity to participate in Intramural activities. These are activities are generally run on a short course basis with no competition, training or weekend commitment, and may include activities such as - Fitness sessions, Badminton, Mountain Biking, Zumba, Bellydance. (See pages xx – xx for more information). The Program also offers some Extra Curricular Activities which are offered by outside providers without CGGS staff appointed to oversee the program, for example Tae Kwon Do. These activities do not come under the CGGS Sports Policy. Participation in a co-curricular