Extracurricular Policy

  
Participation
All students from Grade 8 - 12 are expected to take part in at least two extracurricular activity. Students are expected to commit themselves to a sport/activity at the beginning of each term and are expected to continue with their chosen sport/activity for the duration of that particular term.

Programme
The extracurricular programme runs from Monday to Thursday, and consists of a number of sporting and cultural activities from which students can choose. The duration of each activity will be determined by the staff member in charge.

Fixtures
Students take part in inter-house matches and interschool matches are arranged against local schools on an ad hoc basis.

Absence from practice/matches
If a student is unable to attend a practice or a match due to ill health or injury, or for any other valid reason, a note from the doctor or parent/guardian must be handed to the staff member in charge of that sport/activity the day prior to the sport/activity.

Rain procedure
In the event of rain, matches will only be cancelled by 12h00 on the day of the match. Students will be permitted to phone their parents informing them of the decision to cancel a sporting event.

Should a practice be rained out, coaches will supervise the students for the duration of the sport session, should this be required.

Dress code
The sport uniform for all sports is as follows, unless otherwise specified by the coach.

Navy blue shorts
College golf shirt or plain T-shirt
Socks
Sport shoes

Students are expected to adhere to the College sport dress code, failure of which could result in a yellow card being issued.

Students are to bring sport clothes on designated days, irrespective of the weather.

Transport to sporting events
Depending on the number of players to be transported, the following options are available for transport.
  • Parents to assist with transport
  • Hiring of bus/taxi from local bus company
Communication
The sport programme for the term will be communicated as early as possible at the beginning of each term. Students will be notified timeously of any fixtures which affect them.

General
It is expected of all students to display sportsmanlike behaviour both whilst playing in a match as well as as spectators. No unacceptable behaviour will be tolerated. To this end the following applies:
  • Players are to be neatly and correctly dressed
  • Players are to arrive at practices and matches timeously
  • Good manners are expected after a match, ie thank the opposing team and referee/umpire
  • No abusive or foul language will be tolerated
  • No booing or jeering is allowed
  • Behaviour off the field is as important as on the field
  • The referees decision is final and is to be respected at all times
  • It is expected of all players to support and assist team mates in all situations on the field.
  • Criticising, moaning at or belittling a team mate will not be tolerated.
Activities offered
Activities include

Netball
Volleyball
Weight training
Arts & Crafts
Cricket
Boys Soccer
Chess
IT Club
Drama
Basketball
Tennis
Athletics
Choir
Eco Club

Facilities
  • Netball/Basketball Court
  • Two volleyball courts
  • Well-equipped gym
  • Tennis/Basketball Court
  • Multi-purpose field