SPORT

Swimming

Year 4 - 2nd Year 5 - 6th Year 6 - 2nd

Winter Games

Year 5 Netball - 5th Soccer - 7th Year 6 Basketball - Div A = 2nd Div B = 2nd & 5th Hockey - 3rd Netball - Dive A = 8th Soccer - 2nd

Cross Country

Year 3 - 4th Year 4 - 2nd Year 5 - 6th Year 6 - 8th

Athletics

Year 5 - 5th Year 6 - 6th Sport helps in the overall development of students, teaching them the life skills of team work, commitment, responsibility, self-belief, humility, trust, conflict resolution and problem solving. These are the fundamentals of life. Sport builds connections, fosters old and new friendships, creates a sense of community and offers a place of belonging.

IGSSA/JIGSSA, Term fitness schedules and Clubs provide the structure for our girls to nurture their belonging through physical movement and activity, instilling mental and physical lifelong self-care habits and behaviours.

I am continually impressed by the motivation and energy of young students to participate, excel and achieve in the sporting arena. From volunteering at the local football club or coaching IGSSA teams, to training in the dark on frosty mornings or playing on a Saturday in the rain to being selected for a state team, our students continue to achieve great things.

St Hilda’s students are shining and having success across a range of disciplines. This year we won overall school in swimming, cross country, hockey and tennis and placed second in AFL, soccer and athletics. Surpassing this impressive tally, is that across all IGSSA School’s, we have the most number of willing participants across all sports. There is a sea of blue and gold around the streets of Mosman Park on any given morning or afternoon. These results come not only from skilful individual excellence but from the depth and contribution of students and staff across multiple programs. Our netball, swimming and rowing clubs are an extension of this. We have committed, vibrant students that create a community spirit that is contagious and one I am proud to be a part of.

As a Department, our priority is to Spark bright futures that start at St Hilda’s and continue beyond. We want to build a strong, healthy community that promotes belonging. Navigating the wide spectrum of needs for developing minds and bodies can be challenging. We aim to teach students the importance of exercise and the impact it can have on their ongoing mental and physical wellbeing.

Kobie McGurk Head of Sport

SPORT