School Sport

Sport is a valued part of our school program.  It contributes to the development of the whole child through providing opportunities to gain confidence and to develop a variety of skills for participation in lifelong recreation. In 2006 a directive was sent out by the government stating that all students should be participating in at least 2 hours of physical activity per week. We at Balgowlah North Public School are very proud to be meeting this standard each and every week.

Kindergarten – Year 2 Sport

The children participate in sport activities designed to encourage and develop hand-eye coordination, flexibility and dexterity.  Kindergarten and Year 1 participate in weekly Gross Motor activities with parent help.  Year 2 have a set Physical Education time each week with their class teacher.  Activities during these times include: running, throwing, catching and kicking.

All K-2 children participate in Gymnastics with trained specialists for one term and a Ball Skills Program in Term 4. Students are required to wear their sports uniforms for Physical Education lessons.

Our program is essential to the development of a positive self image and confident approach to learning. 

Year 3-6 Sport

The sports program for primary students is made up of Friday afternoon sport and at least one other Physical Education lesson during the week. All students are required to wear their sports uniform on Fridays. 

A number of students are selected to represent Balgowlah North Public School in an interschool sports competition known as PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association) on Friday afternoons. Sports which Balgowlah North Public School enters for the PSSA competition are:

Summer – (Boys): Cricket, AFL and Eagle Tag, (Girls): Softball/T-Ball and Eagle Tag.

Winter – (Boys): Soccer, (Girls): Netball and Soccer. 

Teams travel away (by bus) every Friday afternoon to compete against other schools in this competition.  Students remaining at school participate in a variety of team games which encourage the development of skills and sportsmanship.  We also have trained professionals visit the school at various times of the year to work with students in a variety of sports e.g. Cricket, Tae Kwon Do, Ultimate Frisbee. 

Balgowlah North Public School enters teams in various Gala Days and Knockout Competitions throughout the year e.g. Soccer, Rugby, Tennis, Netball.  The school also runs competitive swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals for students who are eight years old and over.