Sport @ Shorncliffe
As well as the Health and Physical Education Curriculum, students at Shorncliffe SS have opportunities to explore pursuits in a range of extra-sporting activities. These opportunities are a valuable way for students to:
- develop a lifelong enjoyment for physical activity
- develop social skills
- build confidence and self esteem
- connect with the community
- extend skills within competitions
School Carnivals
Shorncliffe SS holds a number of different sporting carnivals throughout the year. These include Cross Country (Term 1), Junior and Senior Athletics (Term 2/3), and Swimming (Term 4). Our school carnivals do have an element of competition, with students participating as representatives of their house teams. However, above all, our school carnivals are about personal development and enjoyment.
Representative School Sport
Shorncliffe SS resides in the sporting district referred to as Bay District Sport. The district offers a range of representative trials and competitions throughout the year.
These trials and competitions are for those students who are exceptionally good at their chosen sport and wish to challenge themselves in a competitive environment. These trials and competitions are the pathways to regional, state and national competitions held annually.
Interschool Sport
Students in Year 4 to 6 have the opportunity to participate in interschool sporting competitions including soccer, touch football, rugby league, newcombe (modified volleyball) and netball. Interschool sport allows students to represent the school against other school teams from our district.
Swimming Lessons
Students in Prep to Year 3 have the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. These lessons are designed to develop water familiarity, basic stroke development and water safety skills.
Surf Lifesaving
Students in Year 4 to 6 participate in a surf lifesaving program run by Surf Lifesaving Qld. This program is a combination of school presentations on beach safety and practical based activities held at the beach. The program is designed to develop water familiarisation, aquatic skills (wading, swimming, board paddling) as well as the knowledge of beach/water safety.
Sailing
Senior students at Shorncliffe SS are given the opportunity to participate in a sailing program run by Sailing Australia at the local Humpybong Sailing Club facilities. This program teaches participants not only the skills of sailing but also the skills of teamwork, problem solving, independence and resilience. At the end of the program students are able to apply their skills in a sailing regatta.
Physical Education @ Shorncliffe State School
At Shorncliffe State School, we recognise the importance of physical activity in fostering lifelong health, wellbeing, and personal growth. Under the expert guidance of our dedicated Health and Physical Education teacher, Mr Peter Donnelly, students engage in a dynamic program that encourages skill development, teamwork, and a love of sport.
Students in the lower school also participate in a Perceptual Motor Program (PMP). The aim of this program is to develop fundamental movements skills by enhancing the
connection between sensory input and motor output. For Prep to Year 2 students, the focus is on improving coordination, balance, spatial awareness and body control to support overall physical, cognitive, and social development.