Sports

At Somerville, we provide a wide range of sporting opportunities. We believe that physical education and sport are important to physical well-being and the development of healthy attitudes towards co-operation and competition. We offer students the opportunity to participate in a variety of physical activities.

Specialist & Classroom PE

A 50 minute period in our six-day timetable where a sports specialist teaches the skills students require to participate in sport, games and activities. This is supported by the classroom teacher who reinforces the skills in the following lesson, with further opportunities for practise.

Year Level and Whole Whānau Sport

A 90 minute period in our six-day timetable when the group of classes meet for co-operative games and competition. Students can put the skills they have learnt into practise.

Competitive Sport

Somerville competes in the South Eastern Zone (SEZ) and Auckland Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools (AAIMS) competitions. Selection is determined by the number of teams the school is allowed to enter.

All major codes are included, as well as many other sports such as equestrian, sailing, table tennis, golf etc. In order to offer more opportunities for the students, we are keen to involve parents (and others) coaching/managing teams. If you can help out at some time this year with your favourite sport, please contact the school office, phone 535 1070.

Trials for all South Eastern Zone competitions are advertised in the school's 'Daily Notices'. It is important that students check these notices each day for information.

Progress through to the AAIMS competition is determined by ranking in the South Eastern Zone competition.

Sports Excellence Cups

At the end of the year, cups are awarded to a Year 7/Year 8 Boy and Girl who have demonstrated:

• A high level of skill in several sporting codes.

• A wide range of involvement in sporting codes.

• A high level of competition, including representation at South Eastern Zone and

  AAIMS competitions.

• Excellent sportsmanship and commitment.