A fully implemented Physical Education program applies from Kindergarten to Year 6. 

K-2 students participate in a Gross Motor program each week, while students in Years 3-6 participate in school sport or competitive inter-school sport every Friday.  

Special Swimming Scheme
In keeping with Australian tradition this school aims for every child to learn to swim.  Annual intensive swimming classes are conducted for Years 2 - 4 in particular and also for students in the Support Unit.

PSSA SPORT
Children in Years Three to Six are selected on ability to participate in inter-school competitions conducted by the Eastern Suburbs Primary School Sporting Association (PSSA). The competition is run during school hours and all games are played outside the school grounds.

Summer Competition (Terms One and Four) includes Softball for girls and Cricket for boys.

Winter Competition (Terms Two and Three) includes Netball for girls and Soccer for boys.

Students who participate in the PSSA programs are expected to follow the PSSA Code of Conduct (published below) and sign the agreement each year.

GARDENERS ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

CODE OF CONDUCT For PSSA SPORTS

I understand that it is a great privilege to be selected to represent my school in sport.

I am willing to:

?         Attend training and preparation for the game (or event).

?         Wear my sports uniform proudly to all games / events.

?         Compete by the rules and always abide by the referee’s/ umpire’s / judge’s decision.

?         ‘Keep my cool’ (i.e. that is not lose my temper) and make no criticism by word or gesture.

?         Co-operate with my coach, team mates, opposition and their coach.

?         Work equally hard for myself and my team as I understand this will benefit my own and my team’s performance.

?         Be a good sport and encourage team members. Be modest in success and generous in defeat.

?         Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun and improve my skills.

?         Treat all players as I would like to be treated.

I understand that:

If I breach this code I may be excluded from the team.

If I am asked to leave the game due to misconduct, I will be excluded from the team for the next competition game/ event.

If I am not able to attend training, I must report this to my coach.

If I breach the school code of conduct while out of the school as a representative, I will be excluded for a minimum of one competition game / event.

However, if in the opinion of the Executive Staff at Gardeners Road Public School, any breach is serious and/or may bring the school into dispute, I will be withdrawn from the team/competition.

This AGREEMENT holds for the current year and may be renegotiated I successive years as appropriate.

Student Signature ………………………………....          Date ………………………

 Parent Signature  ……………………………….....          Date ………………………