Tuesday Afternoon Sport Update

Dear Parents/Carers,

Tuesday afternoon is the designated sport afternoon for Years 8-10 (Yrs 11 and 12 have the option of playing grade sport). Sport is a compulsory part of the school curriculum for all students in Years 8-10.The Sports Organiser – Ms Mirabito, is responsible for the weekly organisation of sport and all inquiries should be directed to the Sports Organiser.

Students participate in a range of sports throughout the year which may include travel off-site or activities on-site. Sport is categorised as Grade (playing other schools in the Northern Suburbs Zone) or Social (non-competitive). Costs are associated with most sports and are charged on a seasonal basis. These details are outlined in School Bytes online. Some sports are free of charge and are conducted on the school premises or local community venues. All students return to Marsden High School at the conclusion of sport. Students will be dismissed from school from 2.30pm. Supervision will be provided for students remaining at school to catch school buses.

Below is some information regarding Tuesday Sport Afternoon procedures:

Sickness / Injury

• Students who are unwell or injured (short term or long term) must bring a note or a Medical Certificate detailing the problem to request temporary exemption from sport. These students are supervised in the library from 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
• STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING SPORT ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GO HOME.

Wet Weather

• All students are required to arrive at school prepared for sport.
• The Sports Organiser will decide whether wet / extreme weather conditions apply.
• All students are supervised by sport staff at school until 2:30pm.

Uniform / Equipment

• Students are permitted to wear the full sports uniform to and from school on Tuesday. The uniform consists of the White MHS Polo shirt, MHS black shorts, black socks and sports shoes. The school tracksuit pants may be worn over the top of this in the colder months. A combination of school and sports uniform is not permitted. Alternative sportswear is not permitted.
• All Social sport students are required to wear the sports uniform when at sport.
• Safety gear/equipment is required in certain sports e.g. soccer – shin pads, squash -
• goggles and students cannot participate unless they are prepared to wear the appropriate gear for that sport.

Sport Withdrawal

Sport Withdrawal is conducted in the library on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Sport Detention exists for students who:

• Misbehave at venues or while travelling to and from sport
• Miss their bus to sport
• Wear incorrect uniform
• Forget required gear / equipment

Please do not hesitate to contact Ms Mirabito on 9874 6544 if you have any concerns regarding this letter.

Ms Mirabito Sport Organiser