


Hills Zone Sports


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.
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.
James Ruse Agricultural High School competes in the secondary school state knockout competition in the following sports:
Students who wish to compete in these teams are selected through a trial process conducted by the staff member in charge of the sport.
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
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
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
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
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)
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
address
17-31 Felton Road
Carlingford NSW 2118
telephone 02 9871-7126
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Dharug people, and pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.
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