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SECTION THREE | Sports
SPORTS
Sport at the College is an integral part of our boys’ and girls’ education. Our traditional sports are hockey, rugby and athletics but we o er a diverse, broad and exciting co-curricular programme, designed to suit all. Junior School pupils participate in major regional and national tournaments in many sports, including rugby, hockey, and athletics, as well as basketball, cross country, swimming, and golf. Sport at the College is designed to inspire and excite our young people and allow them to achieve their full potential individually and within teams
HOCKEY
Throughout the hockey programme the girls will work through passing, travelling and tackling skills. These will be developed further into conditioned exercises, competitive situations, and drills. The girls will progress to full games which, in P7, are half pitch.
Along with the health benefits of sport, pupils encounter experiences that help them develop, learn and grow. These include focus and concentration, as well as how to work hard and deal with pressure. Through working together, the girls learn the importance of encouragement and e ective communication. Team work promotes determination, persistence, and togetherness. Everyone in a team has a vital part to play.
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P6 HOCKEY
Primary 6 girls take part in a weekly Games session and afterschool Hockey training in Terms 1 and 2 at Glasgow Green.
In Primary 7, pupils selected for teams will play 8-a-side, half pitch matches in their fixtures. Most of these take place on Saturday mornings. The girls compete in several tournaments and festivals towards the end of the year, and all A team players gain competitive experience from these events. In terms 1 and 2, P7 Girls take part in a weekly Games session and afterschool Hockey training at Glasgow Green with our experienced coaches, many of whom have played at National or International Level.
Primary 6 and 7 compete in their Interhouse Hockey Competition at the end of the season, giving all girls the opportunity to play competitively. This is a fun and entertaining annual event. Pupils from S4-S6 coach the teams and help run the Interhouse event.
P7 HOCKEY
RUGBY
There are many positive values that pupils get from playing rugby. These include improving their fitness and health. However, it is the unseen benefits that have the greatest e ect over time. These include the ability to function as a team, or the lifelong friendships that are forged on the field.
Rugby is a fantastic sport as it teaches the boys many skills that they can use in other aspects of life. In a rugby team everyone has their own role to perform and in order to do that they require discipline, dedication and have to embrace teamwork.
P6 RUGBY
At Primary 6 we introduce basic physical competency using body weight exercises. During all sessions we use these body weight exercises and agility games to improve balance, coordination, speed and endurance, all in a fun and non-threatening environment. Our afterschool sessions take place at the College Playing Fields in Millerston.
We start to play competitive fixtures at P6 generally against other HMC schools. Matches are 10-a-side, on a reduced pitch. We try to field two squads per week.
At Primary 7, as the boys develop physically, we introduce some slightly more advanced bodyweight exercises to try and enhance their speed and strength. However, fun is still the focus If appropriate we try to incorporate stock moves that remain constant through to 1st XV.
The competitive fixtures continue against other HMC schools and the P7 boys compete in one 7s tournament at St Columba’s school. As in P6 Rugby, we try and run two squads at P7 if numbers allow.
P7 RUGBY
ATHLETICS P4-P7
Athletics is a core part of our curriculum and as such an essential co–curricular activity. We participate in all major competitions from District League Matches to Glasgow Schools and Scottish Schools events. In Term 3, from March to June, our main curricular and co-curricular focus is Athletics. Each year group from Primary 4-7 works on their discipline on their games day. Primary 6-7 can sign up for an optional afterschool session in Term 3 and also train on a Saturday morning from 9-11am at our school playing fields..
BASKETBALL P7
Basketball is a global sport that is fast-paced and combines the need for individual skill and excellent teamwork. The boys have the chance to train each week, learning the sport and developing the basic skills. It is great for fitness and great for developing coordination and ball handling skills. The boys also have the opportunity to play in fixtures in order to challenge themselves in competitive matches.
CROSS COUNTRY P4-P7
Cross Country is a core part of our curriculum and as such an essential co–curricular activity. We participate in all major competitions from District Matches to Glasgow Schools and Scottish Schools events. From August to March we focus on Cross Country events and host our own invitational match.
GOLF P4-P7
Golf is an excellent sport that requires focus and concentration and demands exemplary sportsmanship. Pupils have the opportunity for weekly tuition at a variety of excellent venues. We participate in all major competitions from St Andrew’s to Glasgow.
Swimming is a sport that demands commitment, both physically and mentally, in order to compete. We participate in all regional and national competitions from Glasgow Schools Swimming finals to Scottish Schools Finals. Pupils in Primary 4-6 participate in a swimming block as part of Games in Dec/Jan each year.
