Northern Beaches Term 2 Gala Days
Dear Parents,
As part of the school’s PDHPE Program in Term 2 the children in Years 3 to 6 will participate in a Gala Day. This year they are required to select a sport they wish to participate in. They all have the choice of Netball, AFL or Rugby League.
Please read the information below and discuss with your child, the sport he or she would like to choose and fill in the permission note by Thursday 14 June.
DATES:
Years 3 and 4 -Tuesday 3 July 2018
Years 5 and 6 - Thursday 5th July 2018
NETBALL:
This is open to all boys and girls and is held at John Fisher Park, Curl Curl.
AFL:
This is open to all boys and girls. In Years 3 and 4 all students from the 12 schools will participate in a series of skills sessions and mini games mixed with other schools. Please note students will not be playing as an St Josephs team as it is a skill development day. Years 5 and 6 will play games of AFL for the day. This is to be held at North Narrabeen Reserve, North Narrabeen.
RUGBY LEAGUE:
Students who choose Rugby League must have a current rugby registration and are required to supply their own protective head gear, mouthguards and boots with non- metal studs. Please be aware they will be involved in tackling. This is to be held at North Narrabeen Reserve, North Narrabeen.
TRANSPORT:
Netball: Students will be travelling to and from the venue by bus.
AFL and Rugby League: Students will walk to and from the venue.
UNIFORM:
Students playing netball and AFL are to wear their sports uniform including a hat. Students playing Rugby League will be given a jersey to wear on the day.
FOOD AND DRINK:
Please bring recess and lunch, you may wish to include some extra healthy snacks. Plenty of water to drink is essential. There is no canteen.
SUNSCREEN:
Parents, sunscreen must be applied at home for the day. It is advised that sunscreen is brought on the day for your child to re-apply throughout the day.
PARENT HELPERS:
We need parents to help with team supervision for the day. If you can offer your time to help supervise your child's team on the day please indicate below. This would be greatly appreciated.
Please complete the permission slip below by Thursday 14 June 2018
Thank you for your continued support and assistance,
Stage 2 and Stage 3 teachers