As an unusual term draws to a close I would like to take this opportunity to immensely thank both staff and students for their continued flexibility and adaptability throughout Term 3. This term bought many disappointments and challenges within the sporting scene with the cancellation of many events and restrictions making it very challenging to resume our intended sport schedule. 

For the first time in many months, this week we received some positive developments on the school sport and physical activity front which will certainly add scope to the local delivery of sport and physical activity moving forward into Term 4. The eased restrictions include: 

• Contact sports are permitted in Term 4 
• Inter-school sports are permitted, with no restrictions on schools travelling outside their local community, however CEDoW-organised sport events remain cancelled in weeks 1 and 2
• The number of participants in attendance at inter-school sport events must be limited to external venue restrictions (on person per 4sqm to a maximum of 500 people, including staff)
• Students must remain within their relevant cohort (class, year group or stage) to limit the mixing of students between cohort groups 
• External providers essential to the delivery of the sport and physical activity are permitted 
• The use of external venues and facilities (including sporting groups, pools, recreational facilities and community facilities) where the school has exclusive use are permitted in line with venue protocols and COVID safety plans. 
• Bus travel to venues is permitted with COVID and hygiene protocols 

 It is important to note that with eased restrictions we will still be seeking COVID safety and risk plans from venues and providers, cleaning equipment before and after activities and encouraging students to utilise the hand-sanitiser stations found around the College both before and after activity.  Students are to continue respecting social distancing between themselves and adults (teachers / instructors that support the College’s sport program). 

Term 4 MISA Sport Cancelled 

Term 4 MISA Sport remains cancelled. 

Physical Activity Guidelines 

Sport is an opportunity for students to participate in physical activities through a range of contexts. Participation in physical activity is fundamental to the acquisition of movement skills. Having the opportunity to move and be active is an absolute privilege along with providing an opportunity for students to accumulate physical activity minutes daily. Please see the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People (5 to 17 years) below and consider strategies that could be implement to meet and/or exceed the guidelines.