Sport

Sport is an integral and highly valued part of life at James Ruse Agricultural High School. Research shows that sport and physical activity improves academic outcomes, cognitive function, self-esteem and social skills and is likely to provide young people with the optimum physiological and psychological conditions for maximising learning.

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We are committed to promoting a holistic approach to lifelong physical activity and wellbeing, providing a range of opportunities for students to take part in both recreational and competitive environments.

Whole school carnivals are held for Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming where students are encouraged to participate in as many events as possible, competing for their House and fostering a sense of community and connectedness.

Students in Years 7 and 8 have timetabled Integrated Sport lessons to assist in the development of their fitness, fundamental and specialised movement skills, and to prepare them for grade competitions in subsequent years.

Those in Years 9 to 11 take part in weekly recreational or grade sport on Wednesday afternoons. Year 12 students still have the opportunity to participate and are strongly encouraged to do so.

Hills Zone Sports

Term 1

Boys Girls
Baseball (Opens) Netballs (15's and Opens)
Cricket (Opens) Oz Tag (15's and Opens)
Basketball (15's and Opens) Volleyball (15's and Opens)
Touch (15's and Opens)

Term 2 and 3

Boys Girls
Oz Tag (15's and Opens) Basketball (15's and Opens)
Football (15's and Opens) Football (15's and Opens)
Volleyball (15's and Opens) Touch (15's and Opens)
Mixed Ultimate Frisbee (Opens) Mixed Ultimate Frisbee (Opens)
Mixed Netball (Opens) Mixed Netball (Opens)

Term 4

Boys Girls
Baseball (Opens) Netball (15's and Opens)
Cricket (Opens) Oz Tag (15's and Opens)
Basketball (15's and Opens) Vollyball (15's and Opens)
Touch (15's and Opens)
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Recreational Sports

  • Badminton
  • Gym
  • Ice Skating
  • Running Club
  • Self Defence
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Walking
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Secondary State School Knockout Competition

James Ruse Agricultural High School competes in the secondary school state knockout competition in the following sports:

  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Boys and Girls Cricket
  • Boys and Girls Football
  • Girls Netball
  • Table Tennis
  • Boys and Girls Tennis
  • Boys and Girls Touch
  • Boys and Girls Volleyball

Students who wish to compete in these teams are selected through a trial process conducted by the staff member in charge of the sport.

NSW Schools Representative Sport Pathway

School Level

Carnivals – students participate in the School Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country carnivals

Grade Sport – students nominate preferences through the Sports Organiser and attend trials for selection (those who do not make a grade sport team participate in a recreational sport)

Knockout Sport – students nominate through staff member in charge of sport and attend trials for selection

Zone Level

Carnivals – at school carnivals, students place 1st or 2nd in an athletic or swimming event or in the top 10 for their age group in cross country

Zone Team – Hills Zone Combined High Schools Sports Association (HZCHSSA) – students nominate through the Sports Organiser and attend zone trials for selection

Association Level

Carnivals – at zone championships, students place 1st or 2nd in an athletic or swimming event or in the top 10 for their age group in cross country

Regional Team – Sydney West School Sport Association (SWSSA) – students are selected to represent Sydney West at the zone championships

State Level

Carnivals – at regional championships, students place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a swimming event, 1st or 2nd in an athletic event or in the top 10 for their age group in cross country

State Team – NSW Combined High Schools Sport Association (NSWCHSSA) – students are selected to represent NSWCHSSA at the regional championships

NSW All Schools

Carnivals – at state championships, students place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a swimming event, 1st or 2nd in an athletic event or in the top 10 for their age group in cross country

All Schools Team – students are selected to represent NSW All Schools at the state championships which is traditionally a tri-series between all 3 educational sectors (NSWCHSSA, NSWCIS and NSWCCC)

National

Carnivals – at All Schools championships, students place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a swimming event, 1st or 2nd in an athletic event or in the top 10 for their age group in the cross country

National Team – School Sport Australia (SSA) – students are selected to represent Australian Schools at the School Sport Australia championships

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