2004 School Magazine

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Faculties:Health, Physical Education & Sport HEALTH. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT >

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Year I I Core PE students honing their 901fing skills at the Victoria Park driving range

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I girls experience the use of the Victoria Park Golf course, thus exposing them to a facility to enhance their skill acquisition and their comfort in utilizing public facilities with confidence and competence Two years ago, a past Grammar student, Rachael Murray, sent the Faculty an email stating she had the privilege of representing her law firm at a charity golf day. Rachael played with another female solicitor and two female clients and "managed to place in the top ten spots as the only ladies team of the day. " Rachael commented, " I am amazed at the number of times I reflect on lessons/skills/ values that I have learnt only to find that the

>.- The principle of sport/ ivity for life to enhance health and e joyment ical is a so developed in the Education Core Programme rid the a subject of Phys cal Education in and 2. Year Golf is a clear example of choosing activities that will provide our students with skills and attitudes they can use as an opportunity to continue physical activity for life, as well as affording networking opportunities in their adult careers and lives Once again, the principles of Health Promoting Schools are engaged with the promotion of healthy practices and the involvement of the community. All Grammar

me!10rity of those came directly from the gym at Girls Grammar. " The aims of the programme are achieved when girls appreciate the importance of continued physical activity, see a way of incorporating it into their lifestyle, and are provided with an opportunity of it enhancing their professional life Mrs P Flaweij~Shor+ Director