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SENIOR SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR SPORT AND ACTIVITIES
2013
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 Dragon Boating Indoor Hockey Summer Netball Orienteering Rowing Sailing Futsal
Basketball Hockey (Outdoor) Netball Orienteering Football Touch Football Water Polo
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 activity is not compulsory, however students are strongly encouraged to undertake a sporting activity during the year. For sporting activities that participate in local competitions, teams will be chosen on the basis of set selection procedures which will be published on Studywiz. All students must be allowed to trial for Winter sport regardless of their Summer sport involvement. Trials will not clash with scheduled competition times and, wherever possible, the Teacher-in-Charge of the sport should be flexible towards the requirements of other sports.
Each sport offered will be co-ordinated by a Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) who will be responsible for allocating coaches and managers to each team. Coaches will be allocated to teams on the basis of qualifications and experience.
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Practices are generally held outside school hours, once a week on weekdays. Most sports hold their training session in the PE Centre of the Senior or Junior School. Sports that have their training sessions, at an off-site venue (eg: Rowing, Dragon Boats & Hockey), a school bus is provided to take the students to training and parents then collect their daughter from that venue at the completion of training. Competitions may be on weekends, or evenings during the week. Students must arrive at competitions at the time specified by the coach. Once a student has made a commitment to participate in a particular sport, the student is expected to attend all practice sessions and one match per week, barring illness or injury. Some combinations of sports may not be possible due to clashes of practice and/or match times. It is the student’s responsibility to identify clashes and consult with the TIC early in the season. A copy of the School’s Co-Curricular Commitment Contract will be on Studywiz and MUST be completed by each student and their parents prior to the commencement of each season. (See Appendix XX for sample). It is important that both parents and student are aware of the consequence if there is a breach of that contract in unexplained non attendance at both training and competition days. Should a student experience ongoing ill health and require withdrawal from an activity, notification from the parents must be in writing and addressed to the TIC of the sport. If parents wish a student to be absent from a match due to a pre-arranged activity, a note should be given to the Manager/Coach and the TIC of the sport at least a week in advance. Absence notes are also required for absence from training. In the event of illness or some other sudden reason for non attendance at a competition, students must notify the manager or coach by phone. All team members must have and wear the appropriate team uniform for matches. The team uniform or the CGGS PE uniform may be worn for practices. Only the School tracksuit pants and tracksuit top/rugby jumper may be worn as outer garments at competition venues or at training. Correct footwear must be worn at both training and competitions. Students travelling to out of school sports events in PE clothes will have to change from full uniform into PE clothes at the end of classes and not wear PE gear during class time. Appropriate behaviour is expected of all players and their parents both on and off the field. Students must remember they are representing the School and display a high standard of sportsmanship as well as courtesy and respect at all times. Discipline procedures will be in line with usual School procedures. Players exhibiting inappropriate behaviour will be referred to the Head of Senior School by the TIC. Whenever possible there will be a staff member in attendance at competitions to encourage and support teams. The structure of competitions comes under the guidance of the various external sporting associations. If there is change to this structure, the Sports Policy Committee needs to consider the impact on both staff and students.
While CGGS takes measures to make sporting activities as safe as possible for all participants, there is an inherent risk of injury involved in participating in any sporting activity, whether at training or in competitions.
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It is the responsibility of the TIC of each sporting activity to carry out a risk management audit before students compete or train in the given sport. The purpose of the risk management analysis is to make sporting practices, activities and games as safe as possible. Risk management processes are used to identify hazards, assess and then eliminate or control risks associated with excursions. The degree of planning required is influenced by the nature of the sport, the level of risk and the student group. For sports that have previously been planned and conducted, previous risk management plans may be reviewed and reused. An important component of the risk management process is consultation, which should include staff, and where appropriate external venue providers and parents. School Representative Competitions As well as fielding teams in regular on-going local competitions the School is also a member of the ACT Primary Schools Sports Association (ACTPSSA) and the ACT Secondary Schools Sports Association (ACTSSSA) and fields teams in relevant competitions. The Senior School also fields teams in Associated Southern Colleges (ASC) competitions. Any student who attends CGGS is eligible to try out for any external representative team (eg PSSA, ACTSSSA, ASC). When CGGS selects teams to participate in interschool competitions, first preference will be given to students who play for the school in the relevant sport during that year. Participation in a school team is conditional upon the School being able to provide a level of competition that is commensurate with their ability. Where this is not possible the student can still be considered for PSSA, ACTSSSA or ASC representation. In exceptional circumstances, where a student’s geographical location, other commitments or injury has prevented the student from playing for the School, then they will still be considered for selection. The final decision for team selection rests with the Co-curricular Sports Coordinator. School participation at representative competitions is at the School’s discretion, taking into account factors such as the level of interest, the strength of the teams, the timing of the competition(s) and the time out of School. From time to time the School is invited to participate in other competitions outside these Associations and may, at its discretion, select and send teams to those competitions. As information about other sports, not offered at the School, comes to hand the School will endeavour to pass on the information and it will be an individual choice as to whether or not students choose to participate in selection trials for the sport even if it does not come under the Sports Policy. Note that students may not participate in CGGS programs until they are enrolled at CGGS. (In the case of a student fully enrolled for the following school year, that student is eligible to play in a team sport that runs across term 4 and into term 1 of the following year.) As soon as a student’s enrolment at Canberra Girls’ Grammar School ceases, so does any participation as a player in the CGGS Sports Program.
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Costs of sport will vary from sport to sport. The fee will be charged to participating students Term accounts. The fee charged for each sport includes registration, insurance, coach, equipment and umpire/referee levy.
SAMPLE LETTER AND COMMITMENT CONTRACT FOR SPORTS
Dear Parents and Students At CGGS we value the importance of Co-curricular Sport. To support the aims of our School Sports Policy we are asking that both students and parents sign a commitment contract. Please read the following contract carefully before deciding to undertake a co-curricular sport. The School would like to ensure that students and their parents have given careful consideration to the responsibilities that go with undertaking a sport and the required level of commitment to the team. This contract must be filled in and signed by both the student and the parent/guardian prior to registration. Should a student be unable to attend a training session, a written note or e-mail must be sent to the Teacher-in-Charge of the sport prior to the day set aside for training. Should a student be unable to attend a game or match, a written note or e-mail must be sent to the Teacher-in-Charge of the sport one week in advance so that a substitute player may be found for the game or match, remembering that there may be games scheduled in our holiday breaks. Should a student suddenly become ill, an e-mail must be sent to the Teacher-in-Charge of the sport so that a substitute may be found and the student does not breach the contract. Should a student already be undertaking significant training for a sport and it is not possible to attend the prescribed training sessions for the sport, a letter should be sent by the parent and external coach who outline the level and type of training which is being undertaken outside of School. The Teacher-in-Charge and Sports Coordinator will negotiate appropriate training with the parent and coach. It is important to note that a student who fails to attend training sessions or a game, without notification, will, in the first instance, receive an after-school detention and a letter will be sent home to the parents indicating the nature of the breach. Should a student fail to attend training sessions or a game, without notification, for a second time, she may be withdrawn from the team, receive a Saturday morning detention and a letter will be sent home to the parents indicating the nature of the breach. Students who demonstrate inappropriate behaviour or attitude during training sessions or games will receive an after-school detention and a letter will be sent home to the parents indicating the nature of the breach. Continued demonstration of inappropriate behaviour or attitude during training sessions or games will lead to the student being withdrawn from the team and receiving a Saturday morning detention. Students are required to wear the correct sports uniform to training sessions and games. Failure to do so will lead to an after-school detention and a letter home to the parents indicating the nature of the breach.
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Please consider this information carefully and fill in the attached contract and return it to Mr Kelley in the PDHPE Department. Yours sincerely
COMMITMENT CONTRACT
SPORT: ________________________________________ NAME OF STUDENT: _____________________________________ I am prepared to be available to play every game and attend all training sessions during the season. I am prepared to uphold the School Code of Conduct for Sport. I am prepared to undertake the required duty either before or after our game. I am prepared to purchase the required uniform and wear the School tracksuit as the outer garment when representing the School. I understand that there will be no refund of registration fee once we have made the commitment to participate. I am prepared to accept the commitment contract and consequence for breaches. I have read the information letter. Student Signature:_______________________________ I am/We are aware that my/our daughter has agreed to the above conditions of the Commitment Contract. Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________ Date: ___________
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CODES OF CONDUCT FOR SPORTS AT CGGS PLAYERS
Participate for your own enjoyment
Abide by the rules of the sport
Don’t argue with referees or officials. You may ask your coach to approach the
referee/umpire or official during a break or after the competition
Be a good sport and be gracious in victory and defeat
Be a positive team member
Treat all players, coaches, managers, parents, referees/umpires and officials with
respect – intolerance, rudeness, poor language and bullying are not acceptable
Focus and work hard at training and games
Training sessions and games are compulsory in accordance with the CGGS commitment
contract, advise coach, manager or TIC of any foreseen absence
Look after any item of uniform that the school provides
Abide by the relevant association/district or ACT Code of Conduct
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/SPECTATORS
Remember that children participate in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours
Encourage children to participate – do not force them
Acknowledge a good effort by your own child or any other player
Encourage your child to play by the rules
Never ridicule, criticise or yell at your own child any other player
Set an example for your child of good spectator conduct
Respect the decisions of referees and officials and teach children to do likewise
Support your volunteer coaches, managers and school administrators
Respect the authority of the coach. CGGS discourages parental sideline coaching
because:
o a parent can send mixed messages to a student, and they don’t know who to
believe. The student will be a better player with only one coach.
o a parent may only have the interests of one student in mind, whereas the coach
has the interests of the whole team.
o a parent may not know what the coach has discussed with a student/s, or the
reasons why the team are doing something in a certain way.
o a parent can cause friction between themselves and a strong-minded student.
o a parent may inadvertently frustrate the officials and possibly some of the other
team members and parents.
Respect the opposition and respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person
regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
Never use verbal or physical abuse
Abide by the relevant association/district or ACT Code of Conduct
Exercise duty of care when leaving players at training or matches
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COACHES/TEACHERS
Remember that junior sport is for fun and enjoyment and that winning should not be
the main motivation
Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing the game
Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport and teach your players to so the same
Be reasonable in your demands on players time, energy and enthusiasm
Whenever possible group players competitively according to size, skills and maturity
Plan and prepare for practice sessions to provide variety, fun, enjoyment and skill
development
Make young people aware of the positive benefits of participation in sporting activities
Avoid overplaying players. All players need and deserve equal time and opportunity
Be positive to your players and treat them equally and with respect
Encourage team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgment of officials
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,
ability, cultural background or religion
Recognise the importance of injury, always refer and follow the advice of the players
physician
Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and
necessary for the players skill development
Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices
and principles of growth and development of young people.
Abide by the rules of the game, the association/district/ACT governing body and the
CGGS Code of Conduct
Demonstrate good sportsmanship and ensure your behaviour is acceptable
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OTHER SPORTING GUIDELINES These guidelines are recommended for use both during training and games. BLOOD POLICY GUIDELINES Bleeding players must be removed immediately from the field of play until the bleeding is controlled and the wound covered with a waterproof dressing. Individual disposable wipes should always be used and First Aid kits should contain disposable gloves. Blood soaked clothing should be replaced by clean clothing. HYDRATION GUIDELINES Coach/Manager should ensure that water is available at all venues at all times and if necessary, water carriers should be provided during events. Scheduled breaks should be used to actively promote the benefits of hydration to participants. Coach/Manager should encourage all students to bring individual water bottles for every training/competition. During events, these should be located immediately next to the competition area to enable competitors to help themselves. *Thirst is a poor indicator of fluid need* - *hydrate before, during and after play* SUN SMART POLICY Students in the School are encouraged to protect their skin against the sun's ultraviolet rays whenever possible during school time and school activities. Childhood and adolescent exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun is a major contributory factor in the later development of skin cancer. Levels of ultraviolet radiation are particularly high in Canberra owing to our altitude, clear air and long hours of daily sunshine. It is emphasised that students are responsible for their own protection against skin damage by wearing sunhats and sunscreen. The School will do its best to encourage students not to get sunburnt. When outside, students will be required to wear the regulation sun hat, and will be encouraged to keep in the shade. Whenever possible, activities will be held in the shade. The School will: require the purchase of the regulation sun hat by all students; whenever possible ensure that adequate shade is provided at sporting carnivals and outdoor events; incorporate programmes on skin cancer prevention into its Health Curriculum; and reinforce the Sun Smart Policy through newsletters, parent meetings, student and teacher activities. When enrolling a student, parents will be: informed of the Sun Smart Policy and required to purchase the regulation hat(s); and
encouraged to provide SPF 15+ broad spectrum water-resistant sun screen for their child’s use.
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UNIFORM: Students are expected to wear the School Sports Uniform including the School tracksuit as the outer garment – weather permitting. Most sports uniform items can be purchased from the School Shop. COACHING: The School endeavours to employ qualified coaches for all our co curricular sports. We are continually looking for more coaches so if you know of any suitable coaches please contact the Sports Coordinator at CGGS
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ATHLETICS SELECTION PROCESS: Students compete in the School House Athletic Carnival. ASC
representation will be based on results from the School House Athletic Carnival.
ELIGIBILITY: Yr 7 - 12 COMPETITION DATES: School House Athletics Carnival – Term 3
ASC Athletics Carnival –October ACTSSSA Athletics Carnival – November VENUE: AIS Track and Field Arena UNIFORM: Athletics singlet Red PE Shorts or Navy Blue Bike Shorts School Tracksuit School Cap (blue or white) TRAINING: Individuals are expected to conduct their own training. There will
be limited opportunity for athletes to practice for their event during lunchtimes and after school leading up to each carnival. We also have a coach available on a Monday after school during Term2 & 3.
APPROXIMATE COSTS: Nil (Coaching @ $40 per term) ASSOCIATIONS: ASC & ACTSSSA EXPECTATIONS: It is expected that all students who qualify for ASC or ACTSSSA be
available to compete. If not, they are to notify the School prior to the event so that a replacement athlete can be found. School rules apply at all events. Parental support is always encouraged.
CONTACT Jo Cubit EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6449
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BASKETBALL SELECTION PROCESS: Players will be selected on ability and age. Selection is
conducted by the TIC, the Sports Coordinator and a representative of the sport from outside the School. Trials are conducted after school and students will be notified of details via email, noticeboards, Assembly and the internal TV monitors. Once teams are selected students will be notified . Any questions about the selection process should be directed to the TIC prior to the trials. Teams are continually reviewed throughout the season.
ELIGIBILITY: U/12 till 31 Dec U/14 till 31 Dec U/16 till 31 Dec U/19 till 31 Dec COMPETITION DATES: Championship season Terms 2 & 3 Challenge season Terms 4 & 1 ASC - May Kate Patterson Cup - TBC VENUE: Southern Cross Basketball Stadium - Tuggeranong Belconnen Basketball Stadium UNIFORM: School Basketball Singlet & Shorts School Tracksuit TRAINING: Teams train at least once a week before or after school. This is
arranged once the team and coach have met APPROXIMATE COSTS: $180 registration and insurance fee $60 basketball shorts ASSOCIATIONS: One Basketball Canberra EXPECTATIONS: Teams are expected to perform duty either before during or
after their game. School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to watch and assist where necessary.
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Miss Lorraine Peck EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6449
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CROSS COUNTRY SELECTION PROCESS: Students participate in the House Fun Run, on the last day of
Term 1. Times are recorded and the top 10 placegetters in each age group will then represent the school at the ASC Cross Country Carnival. The top 20 place getters from the ASC Carnival are then selected to represent the school at the ACTSSSA Athletics Carnival.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 - 12 COMPETITION DATES: ASC Cross Country Carnival – May ACTSSSA Cross Country Carnival – June VENUE: Stromlo Forrest Park UNIFORM: Athletics singlet Red PE Shorts or Navy Blue Bike Shorts School Tracksuit School Cap (blue or white) TRAINING: Individuals are expected to conduct their own training. There
will be some opportunity for athletes to practice for their event during lunchtimes and after school leading up to each carnival.
APPROXIMATE COSTS: Nil ASSOCIATIONS: ASC & ACTSSSA EXPECTATIONS: It is expected that all students who qualify for ASC or ACTSSSA
are available to compete. If not, they are to notify the School prior to the event so that a replacement athlete can be found. School rules apply at all events. Parental support is always encouraged.
CONTACT Jo Cubit EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6496
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DRAGON BOATS SELECTION PROCESS: Any student interested in participating in Dragon Boats is
encouraged to join the team. Crews will then be selected based on ability and previous experience.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 9 - 11 COMPETITION DATES: Teams will compete in local regattas on Lake Burley Griffin as well
as travelling to Sydney overnight to compete at Darling Harbour for the Chinese New Year Regatta and the NSW State titles. We may also attend the National Championships at the end of the season. We compete in Terms 1 and 4 of the School year.
UNIFORM: School sports short and Dragon Boat singlet, an optional rugby
jumper is also available. School Tracksuit School Cap (blue or white) TRAINING: Monday & Thursday 4-5.30pm. APPROXIMATE COSTS: $200 Membership to the Canberra Dragon Boat Association Cost of trips to Sydney/Jindabyne TBA ASSOCIATIONS: Canberra Dragon Boat Association EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to
watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Miss Lorraine Peck EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6496
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EQUESTRIAN SELECTION PROCESS: Any student who is a competent rider is able to compete. It is
advisable that students have their own horse. However, competent riders have hired a horse for the day from their respective riding school.
ELIGIBILITY: High School Years 7 – 10 College Years 11 & 12 COMPETITION DATES: There are various school competitions held throughout the year.
Students will be notified of events via email from the Teacher in Charge. It is up to the individual student to decide how many events they may wish to enter.
UNIFORM: White long sleeve winter shirt Tartan tie and bow Green School Jumper Beige jodhpurs Brown boots CGGS Saddlecloth TRAINING: Individuals are expected to conduct their own training. APPROXIMATE COSTS: Varies, depending on the competition. Riders must purchase their
own saddlecloth (approx. $65) and a School tie ($15) ASSOCIATIONS: ACTSSSA EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. It is the responsibility of the
student to arrange transport for themselves and their horse. Parents are expected to remain at the event to help their daughter with their horse.
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Ms Jenny Vuillemot EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6441
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FOOTBALL (SOCCER) SELECTION PROCESS: Players will be selected on ability and age. Selection is
conducted by the TIC, and a representative of the sport from outside the School. Trials are conducted after school and students will be notified via email, Assembly and internal TV monitors. Once teams are selected students will be advised. Any questions about the selection process should be directed to the TIC prior to the trials. Teams are continually reviewed throughout the season.
ELIGIBILITY: U/19 till December Open COMPETITION DATES: Terms 2 and 3
Saturdays U/13 – U/17yrs U/19 TBA
VENUE: Various fields around Canberra UNIFORM: Red/White Soccer Top (supplied by School) Red PE Shorts (no pockets) Red long socks with white turnover School Tracksuit
School Cap (blue or white) TRAINING: One training per week after school 3.30pm – 5pm APPROXIMATE COSTS: $160 ASSOCIATIONS: Capital Football – Women’s & Junior League EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome
to watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Jo Cubit EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6449
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FUTSAL SELECTION PROCESS: All students are encouraged to form their own team of
approximately 7 players of similar age. If students do not have a team, efforts will be made to place them in a suitable team.
ELIGIBILITY: U14 Girls U15 Girls Youth Girls COMPETITION DATES: Tuesdays Term 4 & 1 VENUE: Mpowerdome Fadden UNIFORM: Red/White Soccer Top (supplied by School) Bottle green soccer shorts or Red PE Shorts (Team dependant) Red long socks with white turnover School Tracksuit TRAINING: Nil – may be organised by team coach or manager APPROXIMATE COSTS: $200 ASSOCIATIONS: South Canberra Futsal EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to
watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Steven McIntrye EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6447
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HOCKEY SELECTION PROCESS: Players will be selected on ability and age. Selection is conducted
by the TIC, the Sports Coordinator and a representative of the sport from outside the School. Trials are conducted after school and students will be notified. Any questions about the selection process should be directed to the TIC prior to the trials. Teams are continually reviewed throughout the season.
ELIGIBILITY: U/13 till 31 Dec U/15 till 31 Dec U/18 (enrolled at school) COMPETITION TIMES: U13s Friday evenings U15 & U18s Saturday mornings CARNIVAL: ASC Carnival - August VENUE: Lyneham Hockey Centre Tuggeranong Hockey Centre UNIFORM: White Sports Top Red Hockey skirt Blue bike shorts Red Hockey socks School Tracksuit School Cap (blue or white) EQUIPMENT: Students need to supply their own Hockey stick, shin guards and
mouth guard for both training and games. TRAINING: Teams train after school on Thursdays 4 – 6pm at Lyneham
Hockey Centre. Students are transported by School mini-bus to Lyneham. Parents are expected to collect their daughter after training from Lyneham Hockey Centre.
APPROXIMATE COSTS: $160 ASSOCIATIONS: ACT Hockey EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to
watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Jenny Hunter EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6482
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INDOOR HOCKEY SELECTION PROCESS: Players will be selected on ability and age. Selection is conducted
by the TIC, the Sports Coordinator and a representative of the sport from outside the School. Trials are conducted after school and students will be notified of details via email, noticeboards, Assembly and the internal TV monitors. Once teams are selected they will be students will be advised. Any questions about the selection process should be directed to the TIC prior to the trials. Teams are continually reviewed throughout the season.
ELIGIBILITY: U16, U18 Divisions 1 & 2 COMPETITION DATES: Term 4 and Term 1 Friday evenings or Sundays VENUE: Lyneham Hockey Centre Woden Basketball stadium Melrose High School UNIFORM: Indoor Hockey Singlet Red Hockey Skirt Red long socks with white turnover EQUIPMENT: Students need to supply their own Hockey stick, shin guards and
mouth guard for both training and games. TRAINING: Teams train once a week at school, either before or after school
depending on coach availability APPROXIMATE COSTS: $110 ASSOCIATIONS: ACT Hockey Association EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to
watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Gillian Dixon EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6449
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NETBALL (WINTER) SELECTION PROCESS: All students are required to attend a trial session. Selection criteria
will be published to students prior to the trial sessions. Selection is conducted by the TIC, the Sports Coordinator and a panel representative of the sport from outside the School. Trials are conducted after school and on weekends. Students will be notified of trial details. Once the first round of team lists have been drafted they will be advertised to students. The trial process continues during rounds 1-3. Teams and player combinations are continually reviewed throughout the season. Any questions about the selection process should be directed to the TIC prior to or during the trial process
ELIGIBILITY: Intermediates Years 7 - 9 Seniors Years 10 - 12 COMPETITION DATES: Winter end Term 1, Term 2 and 3 ASC Carnival – August VENUE: South Canberra Netball Courts Makin Place Deakin Years 7-9 UNIFORM: White Sports Top, Red Netball Skirt (INTERMEDIATE) Blue bike shorts, School tracksuit School Cap (blue or white) Years 10-12 SENIOR UNIFORM: NEW in 2013 – Navy dress and under-garment will replace the red
netball skirt. White sports top/polo becomes the warm-up top with School tracksuit and rugby top. School cap (blue or white)
TRAINING: Teams train before or after school and this is arranged once the
team and coach have met. APPROXIMATE COSTS: $180-$210 ASSOCIATIONS: South Canberra Netball Association EXPECTATIONS: Normal School rules apply to all sporting activities, including
fulfilment of the co-curricular sport commitment contract. We value parental support where ever possible, which could include coaching, managing, umpiring or scoring.
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Miss Jenny Hall EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6422
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NETBALL (SUMMER) SELECTION PROCESS: Students are asked to arrange a team of players in liaison with the
TIC. Individuals will also be placed if they wish to play. ELIGIBILITY: Intermediates Years 7 – 9 COMPETITION DATES: Term 4, 8 Wednesday evenings 6 – 7.30pm VENUE: South Canberra Netball Courts Makin Place Deakin UNIFORM: White Sports Top Red Netball skirt Blue bike shorts School Tracksuit
School Cap (blue or white) TRAINING: This is optional for teams during this very short season APPROXIMATE COSTS: $90 or $60 registration and insurance fee (If played winter) ASSOCIATIONS: South Canberra Netball Association EXPECTATIONS: Normal School rules apply to all sporting activities, including
fulfilment of the co-curricular sport commitment contract. We value parental support where ever possible, which could include managing, umpiring or scoring.
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Miss Jenny Hall EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6442
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ORIENTEERING SELECTION PROCESS: Any student interested in participating in Orienteering is
encouraged to come along and participate. All levels of ability are catered for on the courses. Courses are graded with shorter courses for beginners and more challenging courses for those more experienced.
ELIGIBILITY: All ages EVENT TIMES: Weekend events 10.00am -12.30pm (Saturday or Sundays) Mid-week events 5.00pm – 6.30pm (Mondays or Wednesdays) Students can choose which event suits them best; they do not
have to compete every weekend. VENUE: Various locations around Canberra – all accessible by two wheel
drive. Map locations given for each event. UNIFORM: Comfortable ‘running’ clothes. Lightweight long pants are
recommended for very bushy areas. EQUIPMENT: Compass for more difficult courses. The School has compasses
for students to use. TRAINING: Training is optional – offered once a week by the school. Students
are transported to and from training venues when using locations off campus.
APPROXIMATE COSTS: $15.00 School adminstration fee, charged to student account.
$40.00 membership fee for ACT Orienteering; small weekly participation fee (approximately $7.00 per event)
ASSOCIATIONS: Orienteering ACT EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to
watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Nanette Bragg EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6432
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ROWING
SELECTION PROCESS: During Term 3, students can nominate to join the rowing program. Some initial testing is carried out before the end of Term 3. During Term 4, the Junior Shed train in semi-graded crews and some of the Senior Shed is taught how to sweep row. All final crew selection takes place during January Boat Camp. Selection consists of a combination of ergometer tests, rowing ability, some seat racing, general fitness, demonstrated commitment and subjective assessment by coaches. Crews are graded and compete in these grades.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 – 12 (Year 7 in Term 4 only) COMPETITION DATES: There are local regattas during Terms 1 & 4 held on Lake Burley Griffin.
We compete at the Sydney International Regatta Centre once in Term 4 and up to 4 times during Term 1 at SIRC, Sydney. National Rowing Championships – for selected seniors Head of the River – SIRC (late in Term 1)
UNIFORM: CGGS Rowing Zoot Suits (Training & Racing), Long Sleeve rowing sunshirt Navy Bike shorts & Red Top (Development Squad & Yr 9 Term 4) Regatta Polo shirt with red shorts, School Cap (White)
TRAINING: Seniors – Year 11 & 12: Mon / Wed / Fri mornings 5:30am – 7:45am Year 10: Tues / Thurs mornings 6:00am – 7:45am Year 9: Tues / Thurs afternoons 3:45pm – 5:30pm Year 8: Mon & Wed afternoons 3:45pm – 5:30pm Saturdays: All Year 9 to senior rowers train or compete in regattas
Development Squad (Yr 8): Mon afternoons 3.45pm-5.30pm
BOAT CAMP There is a compulsory training camp held during the final two weeks of
the January holidays, in Canberra. For Juniors, it is a 6 day camp training mornings only. For the Senior Shed the camp runs for 11 days training 3 times a day. Development Squad do not attend boat camp.
APPROXIMATE COSTS: $312 for development squad, $755 for Year 8 rowers $730 for all other Rowers, $560 for coxswains Additional cost for Sydney Regattas – approx $185 per trip
ASSOCIATIONS: Rowing ACT, RNSW . ISRA, IGSSA, & CIS EXPECTATIONS: Students are expected to compete at all Regattas, attend all training sessions.
Students are only allowed to compete for 1 club
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Dafydd Gwynn-Jones EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6456
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SAILING
SELECTION PROCESS: Any student is eligible to participate, regardless of previous
experience. Students will complete the Yachting Australia Get Into Small Boat Sailing (GISBS) training course.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 -12 COMPETITION DATES: The activity will run during Terms 1 and 4 VENUE: Canberra Yacht Club UNIFORM: CGGS PE Uniform Swimmers underneath uniform Towel TRAINING: Students will attend two sailing sessions per week APPROXIMATE COSTS: $330 approximately, which includes log books, course notes,
certificate, PFD’s, certified coaches, all boat hire. ASSOCIATIONS: ACT Sailing, Yachting Australia EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all sessions. Parents are very welcome to
watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Graeme Wilkinson
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6431
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SNOWSPORTS
SELECTION PROCESS: Any student who is a competent skier is able to compete. It is
advisable that student have their own skis. Teams will be selected upon previous performances.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 - 12 COMPETITION DATES: ACT Southern NSW –July/August Nationals – September VENUE: ACT – Perisher Blue Ski Resort NSW Nationals – NSW or VIC UNIFORM: School Ski Jacket (hired through the school)
Red ski vest TRAINING: Individuals are expected to conduct their own training. APPROXIMATE COSTS: Dependant on accommodation, transport and lift ticket requirements ASSOCIATIONS: ACT Ski Association EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome to watch
and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Miss Lorraine Peck
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6449
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SWIMMING SELECTION PROCESS: Students compete in the School House Swimming Carnival. The
top 2 place getters in each event and the top 4 place getters in the 50m will then represent the school at the ASC Swimming Carnival. The top 5 place getters from the ASC carnival are then selected to represent the school at the ACTSSSA Swimming Carnival.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 - 12 SELECTION DATES: School House Swimming Carnival ASC Swimming Carnival ACTSSSA Swimming Carnival VENUE: AIS Swimming Pool UNIFORM: School Swimming Costume
School Tracksuit School Representative Swimming Cap (Red)
TRAINING: Individuals are expected to conduct their own training. There will
be limited opportunity for athletes to practice for their event during lunchtimes and after school leading up to each carnival. There is a SwimFit group that train in the CGGS pool on Monday and Thursday mornings. Girls are encouraged to attend these sessions.
APPROXIMATE COSTS: Nil ASSOCIATIONS: ASC & ACTSSSA EXPECTATIONS: It is expected that all students who qualify for ASC or ACTSSSA
will be available to compete. If not, they are to notify the School prior to the event so that a replacement swimmer can be found. School rules apply at all events. Parental support is always encouraged.
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Ms Rene Wilson EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6496
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SWIMFIT GROUP PROCESS: Sessions start at 7.15am and are finished by 8.00am. Students must be
able to swim 50m. SwimFit is a swimming fitness program which focuses on participation, physical fitness and well-being using a variety of swimming and stroke activities. Students should bring a water bottle, cap, goggles and a towel. There is no charge for this activity, simply sign in with pool staff upon arrival.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Years 7-12 DATES: Monday & Thursday mornings 7.15am-7.45am
All year VENUE: CGGS Swimming Pool UNIFORM: One piece swimming costume School Tracksuit/PE gear House or personal swimming cap TRAINING: The SwimFit sessions are also used leading up to the House Swimming
Carnival and in preparation for the ASC and ACTSSSA Carnivals. APPROXIMATE COSTS: Nil ASSOCIATIONS: Nil EXPECTATIONS: Breakfast club also operates on Mondays and Thursdays 7.45am to
8.15am each day aftern SwimFit. Cereal, milk, toast, juice and water will be available for students. Students should bring their own bowl, plate, cup and cutlery. Local presenters will also be popping in to speak with students about breakfast nutrition and hydration. For regular uses of the Breakfast Club a $5 levy will apply per student per semester and will be charged to the student account.
TEACHER-IN- CHARGE: Ben & Carol Gathercole (Pool managers and qualified swimming
coaches) EMAIL: [email protected] CONTACT: 6202 6461
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TOUCH FOOTBALL ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 – 12 COMPETITION DATES: Touch Football is currently offered during Term 2 & 3 only at
CGGS. Teams currently compete in the ACT Touch Football Association winter competition which is held on a weekday evening at the Deakin at the Deakin touch football field.
UNIFORM: CGGS PE uniform, touch football boots. TRAINING: Training sessions conducted after school, one afternoon per
week, on the School oval, or before the games. APPROXIMATE COSTS: $135 ASSOCIATIONS: ACT SSSA ACTTA TEACHER IN CHARGE: Ms Raelene Ernst EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6460
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WATER POLO SELECTION PROCESS: Players will be selected on ability and age. Selection is
conducted by the Teacher in Charge, the Sports Coordinator and a representative of the sport from outside the School. Trials are conducted after school and students will be notified of details via email, noticeboards, Assembly and the Green Bulletin. Once teams are selected they will be advertised. Any questions about the selection process should be directed to the T.I.C prior to the trials. Teams are continually reviewed throughout the season.
ELIGIBILITY: Years 7 - 10 COMPETITION DATES: Friday nights, late Term 2/3 VENUE: AIS swimming pool UNIFORM: School Swimming Costume Mouth guard Caps supplied by School School Tracksuit TRAINING: Teams train before school 7.15- 8.15am in the School pool in
the PE Centre APPROXIMATE COSTS: $185 ASSOCIATIONS: ACT Water Polo Association EXPECTATIONS: School rules apply at all events. Parents are very welcome
to watch and assist where necessary. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Renee Macdonald EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6462
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INTRAMURAL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES RATIONALE: In line with the philosophy for Co-curricular activities at CGGS, a range of non-competitive physical activities are also offered for students who prefer not to be involved in competitive sports but yet enjoy the opportunity to be involved in a range of different physical activities. There is no weekend commitment with Intramural Co-curricular activities. Students are provided with a range of active pursuits in a supportive and non-competitive environment. The focus is on the health and fitness benefit derived from doing the activity in a safe social setting. While the emphasis is on participation, there is also an opportunity for creating pathways to better integrate girls into the Co-curricular Sports Program. This would also help to alleviate barriers that preclude girls’ participation in regular physical activity and sport. The aim is to provide a wide range of activities to encourage as many students as possible to participate. The Intramural program is a flexible program with activities being offered on a term by term basis or a short course option. The School is open to suggestions of different activities to offer, depending on demand, logistics, cost and staffing resources.
ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN 2013:
Mountain Biking Skills Course
Belly Dancing
Zumba
Fitness Classes
Badminton
Students could be involved in activities during lunchtime, before or after school. TEACHER IN CHARGE: Miss Renee Wilson
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 6202 6496
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REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN OTHER SPORTING
COMPETITIONS ASC: ASC stands for Associated Southern Colleges. The schools that come under this zone are:
Burgmann Anglican School
Canberra Girls' Grammar School
Canberra Grammar School
Daramalan College
MacKillop College
Marist College
Merici College
Radford College
St Clare’s College
St Edmunds College
Trinity Catholic College
We represent this zone in Swimming, Athletics, and Cross Country. The zone also offers one day carnivals in Basketball, Hockey and Netball. ACTSSSA: This is the governing body of School Sport in the ACT. They hold carnivals in Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country. They also select teams to represent the Territory at National School competitions. Each sport has its own trial and selection criteria. IGSSA: This is the Independent Girls Schools Sport Association. It is Sydney based and currently we only compete in Rowing regattas with this association ACT REPRESENTATION: All Students are eligible to try out for ACT selection regardless of whether CGGS offers the sport at School. Students will be notified of trial dates as soon as the School is informed. ACTPSSA: Primary School Sport Association. Students aged 12 throughout the current school year are eligible to be selected to represent the ACTPSSA. Students will be notified of trials as the School is informed. WEEKLY UPDATE: This is used to announce achievements that students have made in all sporting endeavours. We would encourage parents to notify the School of their daughter’s results we love to hear about all of the student’s achievements. STUDENTS REQUIRING LEAVE FOR SPORT: Parents of students participating in sporting activities that are not on the School calender must write a letter to the Principal to request leave for the required time.
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CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS Introduction This section provides a brief outline of the clubs and activities available through the co-curricular program. Students are able to join in to these activities to pursue personal interests by contacting the Teacher in Charge. Most of these activities have minimal or no associated cost.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION Amnesty International is an organisation that seeks to inform
public opinion about violations of human rights. Students who become involved with Amnesty International heighten their awareness of human rights violations throughout the world and write letters of protest to offending governments. The Canberra Office of Amnesty International sends details of letters required every two weeks or so.
The group meets one lunchtime each week and is run by a group of Year 12 students. As well as the regular meetings, the students look to conduct “awareness raising” activities for the wider school community.
ELIGIBILITY Years 9 – 12 CONTACT: Mrs S Lashko Human and Social Sciences Faculty PHONE 6202 6447
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BURRAWI - SCHOOL MAGAZINE INFORMATION Burrawi, the annual school magazine, is largely a student-driven
publication. Under the direction of a nominated staff member a committee of about 25 students is formed through a process of selection. The committee is responsible for producing and editing Burrawi. Students work in groups to collate content about the various aspects of the life of the school over the course of the year. They liaise with Captains of activities, Teachers in Charge and participants in activities to collect articles, photographs, examples of creative work, original writing, artwork etc. The range of skills developed, or improved, include journalism, photography, layout, editing and computing, including word processing and publishing.
WHEN The committee meets regularly during the year. Some weekend
and holiday time is required, particularly near the end of the year when the compilation is being completed.
ELIGIBILITY Years 8 - 12 CONTACT: Ms Barbara Devlin EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 6202 6455
CERAMICS INFORMATION: Ceramics is run as a short course during Semester 1. Students
are introduced to the fundamental concepts of hand building, wheel throwing and mould making by a professional ceramist. Students will complete several ceramic pieces, which will be fired and glazed by the conclusion of the course.
COST $100 to cover the instructor (10sessions) and materials. ELIGIBILITY Years 7 - 12 CONTACT Ms Elizabeth Chase PHONE 6202 6450
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CHESS CLUB INFORMATION The Chess Club meets each week during a lunch break. Students
have the opportunity to compete in competitions or simply enjoy improving their game.
There are several competitions during the year organised through
the ACT Chess Association. These competitions are usually held over the course of a school day, and individuals or teams are able to enter.
CONTACT Mrs Sally Ogilvie PHONE 6202 6432
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP
INFORMATION The Creative Writing Group meets each week during a lunch
break. Students have the opportunity to share their creative pieces and to explore new techniques and genres for writing.
There may be the opportunity to submit creative pieces in to the
school magazine, Burrawi or to enter other writing competitions. CONTACT Mrs Amy Lomas PHONE 6202 6455
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DANCE INFORMATION Students may participate in the Ausdance Youth Dance Fest at
the Canberra Theatre in September. It is not a requirement that students study Dance as a subject at CGGS.
Dance opportunities also exist in School plays and musicals ELIGIBILITY Years 7-12 (by audition for Ausdance) TIMES Rehearsals are held between 3.30pm and 5.00pm after school
twice weekly during Terms 2 and 3. CONTACT Ms Jessica Mercer PHONE 6202 6435
DRAMA PRODUCTIONS INFORMATION Co-curricular Drama productions are available to all students,
whether or not they study Drama as a subject at CGGS. Each year CGGS presents several productions in conjunction with
the Drama Department. Every 2 years we begin the year with Summer Shorts, a season of short plays performed by students in Years 7 and 8.
Every year we follow with at least two major productions. Where possible a Year 10 Drama student production is added to the season, and every second year one of the major productions is a musical.
ELIGIBILITY Years 7 to 12 (usually by audition) SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL The Shakespeare Festival is a nation wide competition that begins
with an in-school festival in Semester 1. Students are given the opportunity to either; act, compose, choreograph or design for a Shakespearean play.
CABARET NIGHT The program for Cabaret Night is usually a compilation of drama,
dance and music items. Students are given the opportunity to audition to be included in the program.
CONTACT Head of Creative Arts – Ms Glenda Spiker PHONE 6202 6450
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DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
INFORMATION The ability of students to express themselves clearly is
encouraged through debating and public speaking both inside the School in the Isobel Masters inter-House Debating and public speaking competitions and in competition with other schools. Participation in debating equips students with skills useful in their studies as well as day-to-day communication.
ELIGIBILITY Years 7 to 12 (in different divisions and/or sections) DEBATING Inter-school debating competitions include the Ford COMPETITIONS Competition for Years 7-8, the Murray Competition for Years 9-
10 and the Douse Competition for Years 11 and 12. CGGS also competes in the Crime Prevention Debates. Participation of as many students as possible in the inter-House
Competition is welcomed. SELECTION As there is a limit on the number of teams we can enter in the
inter-school competition, students may be required to participate in selection trials.
TIMES Ford, Murray and Douse Competitions run from March to July.
The debates are held each fortnight in the evening: Ford – Tuesday; Murray – Monday; Douse – Thursday; (these days may change annually) Training for Years 7-10 is on Monday afternoon, Years 11-12 on
Tuesday. All teams arrange one other training per week. Crime Prevention debates run from July to October Junior division – Wednesday evening each fortnight Senior division – Thursday evening each fortnight PUBLIC SPEAKING CGGS has arranged a Public Speaking competition that runs
from March to July. This is held on Wednesday evenings fortnightly, on the alternate weeks to debating.
There are several “one-off” competitions for students to enter: o AHIGS “Festival of Speech”
o Rostrum “Voice of Youth”
o Royal Commonwealth Society competition
o United Nations Youth Association
o Plain English Speaking
CONTACT Mr Patrick Marman PHONE 6202 6442
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME INFORMATION The School is affiliated with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
This is a program of cultural, practical and adventurous activities embracing the four sections of Service, Expeditions, Skills and Physical Recreation. The Scheme provides for people between the ages of 14 and 25 years.
Each participant, in conjunction with adult helpers, is involved in and helps to devise a program which is flexible enough to meet her aptitude, background and available resources. The Scheme is voluntary and non-competitive. There is no uniform.
On completion of a program, participants qualify for an Award at the Bronze, Silver or Gold level. The Gold Award is presented to the awardees on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh at Government House.
ELIGIBILITY CGGS specifies students from Years 10-12 COSTS There is a subscription fee for each level of the award and a small
levee for equipment (approx $100 total) There may be costs associated with expeditions, such as transport
and hire of equipment. For some levels, there may also be a fee for external providers who are engaged to ensure that the necessary expertise is provided to meet all safety considerations for the students.
TIME Students complete the sections in their own time, but candidates
are expected to attend the regular lunchtime, after school and weekend meetings for their Award level.
EXPECTATIONS Students can only complete the Award by fulfilling the
requirements of the four elements. Part of the challenge of the program is for students to organise themselves to complete the requirements in their own time using their own initiative.
EXPEDITIONS/ EXPLORATIONS The School will assist students to organise and complete safe
expeditions or explorations, from the planning and training through to the completion of the assessment.
In order that this important requirement can be met, students MUST be prepared to commit to activities they have nominated and to plan them around other commitments.
CONTACT Ms Nancy Lee EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 62026431
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FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING INFORMATION “Future Problem Solving is an international educational program
which focuses on the development of creative thinking skills in students. The aim of Future Problem Solving is essentially to develop critical, creative and futuristic thinking skills. It challenges students to apply their imagination and thinking skills to some of the significant issues facing both the world of today, and the future, equipping them with the skills and vision needed to anticipate, comprehend and solve problems associated with these issues, helping them to have a positive impact in the society of the future”. from the FPS website: www.fpsp.org.au
ELIGIBILITY Selected students in Years 7 - 9 COMPETITIONS Girls work in teams of 4 to 6 students to solve major problems
set in the future. Each problem is associated with a set topic, which must be researched
COSTS There is a set fee to register a team (approximately $60 per
student). Additional costs may occur for successful teams that may be invited to the National Competition.
TIMES Training will be held once a week for each term (may be
lunchtime, before or after school, depending on team members’ preferences)
CONTACT Mrs Yvonne McGarry EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 6202 6431
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ICHTHUS INFORMATION ITCHTHUS is a voluntary group of students who affirm a personal
Christian commitment and wish to explore this in the company of their peers. Students meet together weekly to encourage each other in their experience and understanding of the love of Jesus. The group is led by senior students in consultation with a staff member. The emphasis is on positive relationships and a relaxed atmosphere.
ELIGIBILITY All students from Years 7–12 TIMES Meetings at lunchtime, and occasional activities out of school
hours CONTACT Mrs Rebecca Morris EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 6202 6432
INDIGENOUS FOCUS GROUP INFORMATION The Indigenous Focus Group is largely a student-led activity, in
which interested students meet weekly during lunchtime to examine indigenous issues. Students discuss issues raised in newspaper or magazine articles, radio or television news bulletins or from awareness in the community. The group also arranges some excursions to galleries that display indigenous art, promote the Central Australia tour, or research current information.
ELIGIBILTY All students from Years 7 to 12. CONTACT TBA for 2013 EMAIL PHONE
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MOCK TRIALS AND MOOTING INFORMATION CGGS enters a team which participates in the NSW Law Society’s
Mock Trial Competition. Students who are interested in law as a career and developing confidence in public speaking find it a beneficial and enjoyable activity. Cases are prepared by the NSW Law Society. Two schools compete at each trial – one prosecution/plaintiff and one defence. Trials are held in the ACT Supreme Court after school about once a month. Students prepare their case using legal notes, witness statements etc provided by the Law Society. In addition, Bond University conducts a Mooting Competition. A team of 3 students from each school argues a legal case on appeal.
ELIGIBILITY Only selected students in Years 11 and 12 participate CONTACT Ms Lauren Rogers EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 6202 6447
NEXUS CLUB INFORMATION The NEXUS club is for students who have an interest in books,
movies or television shows in the genres of fantasy and/or science fiction. The students participate in regular meetings to compare readings or discuss new movie releases. Occasional sleepovers are held at school for movie marathons (eg Lord of the Rings trilogy or Doctor Who series). Some creative pursuits include writing original fantasy or sci-fi material, or even making short films.
ELIGIBILITY All students from Years 7 to 12 CONTACT Mrs Jenny Meibusch PHONE 62026431
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SAFE SCHOOL COMMITTEE INFORMATION The Safe School Committee comprises 5 staff members and 18
student volunteers. The Director of Pastoral Care, the Head of the Junior School, School Counsellor, and 2 other teachers meet with the students regularly to develop the Safe School Policy booklet where the message is to “Speak Up”. The approach used by this committee is one of creating connections in social relationships and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students across the whole school. Student focused activities using proactive strategies include poster and essay competitions, drama skits, Assembly presentations and Newsletter items.
An annual Father-daughter/son breakfast is held to promote the Safe School message
ELIGIBILITY Students from years 6 to 12 may apply to join the Committee each
year SELECTION Students are asked to submit a written application and these are
assessed by the incumbent committee and staff. CONTACT Mrs Jeanette Widmer EMAIL [email protected] .au PHONE 62026488
SCIENCE CLUB INFORMATION Students use the time to discuss Science topics of interest to them,
design and carry out experiments, build models and attend field excursions when possible. This provides enrichment in Science for interested students. The Helix magazine and other stimulus materials are used. The group decides upon the topics to be investigated at the beginning of the semester. Some of the activities revolve around explorations in forensic science, with a “CSI Competition” for small teams to participate
ELIGIBILITY There are no prerequisites for entry into the Science Club. Any
interested student can join. COSTS There may be a small cost for excursions or guest presenters. CONTACT Mr Ricardo Veloso EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 6202 6444
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TECHNICAL PRODUCTION GROUP
INFORMATION This activity is for students who have an interest in the technical
aspects of performances. The students are introduced to the use of sound and lighting boards, interfacing AV equipment, intercom systems, design and planning for performances and OH&S issues. The students have the opportunity to use their skills by working on the Technical Crew for concerts, plays, musicals and other public performances.
ELIGIBILTY Years 7 to 12 TIMES Training afternoons are held after school on one afternoon each
week. More regular afternoons and/or weekend time may be involved in preparing for performances. Technical Crew members assist at evening performances on a “roster” basis.
CONTACT Mr Murray McKay PHONE 6202 6439
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS INFORMATION This is a team-based problem solving activity. Students are
encouraged to think laterally and creatively, to be involved in hands-on construction and to work together harmoniously as a team. There are no prerequisites, but participants must agree to work in harmony with the rest of the team and must be able to commit themselves to 2 afternoons per week after school in the first 6 weeks of Term 3.
ELIGIBILITY This activity is open to students in Years 7-9 TIMES The Tournament of Minds competition is usually held early in
September at the ANU. CONTACT TBA for 2013 PHONE
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REPRESENTING THE SCHOOL IN OTHER COMPETITIONS Students are able to participate in a wide range of competitions such as: Australian Schools’ English Competition Alliance Française Competition ACER Competition Da Vinci Decathlon MLTA Language Competition Combined Grammar Schools’ Science Trivia Quiz Physics, Chemistry and Biology Olympiads Australian Schools’ Science Competition RACI Chemistry Quiz Titration Competition Australian Schools’ Mathematics Competition Australian Mathematics Challenge The participation in competitions may vary from year to year, depending on other events and opportunities for students. These competitions are usually arranged by the relevant faculty and students are notified through appropriate class groups.
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Contacts:
Director of Co-curriculum Mr David Blue
t: 02 6202 6418
Co-curricular Sports Coordinator Ms Renee Wilson t: 02 6202 6496
Telephone: 02 6202 6400 Facsimile: 02 6273 2554 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cggs.act.edu.au
Senior School and Boarding House: Melbourne Avenue, Deakin
Junior School and Early Learning Centre: Grey Street, Deakin
