Sport

Samuel Gilbert is well known in the District for its sporting prowess. Staff willingly commit their own time to training teams for participation in Primary School Sports Association (P.S.S.A.), held each Friday and for Knock Out Competitions.

PSSA Sport is for Yr 4-6 and involves children travelling to sporting venues to play other schools. All sports are open to both boys and girls and are picked on ability.
Juniors are boys and girls who are 8, 9,and 10 years old this year
Seniors are boys and girls who are11, 12 and 13 years old this year.

SUMMER PSSA Sports
T-ball, Softball, Basketball, Cricket and Touch Football

WINTER PSSA Sports
Netball, Newcombe Ball,. Rugby League, Soccer and AFL

Major School Sports Carnivals

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The Swimming Carnival held at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Term 1 each year for Years 3- 6 with Year 2 students who are Turning 8 years old in that year and are able to swim 50 metres.

Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Mileham Avenue (between Mileham & Roxborough)
BAULKHAM HILLS

CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVALS

The Kinder and Year 1 Carnival held at SGPS oval
Kindergarten and Year1 students plus the 7 year olds in Year 2 compete on a modified course.

The Yr 3-6 Cross Country Carnival held at SGPS oval and Castle Glen
Years 3- 6 plus the Year 2 students, who are turning 8 years old students in that year compete in the cross country track at school and around Castle Glen.
Juniors 8, 9 and 10 Year olds run 2.5km course
Seniors 11, 12 and 13 Run a 3.5 km course

ATHLETICS CARNIVALS

The Kinder and Year 1 Carnival held at SGPS oval on Wednesday 25th June 2008
Kindergarten and Year 1 students plus the 7 year olds in Year 2 compete in a modified 100m and modified 200m races and participate in a mixture of obstacle races and tabloids

The Yr 3-6 Athletics Carnival Held at Roxborough Park Rd Baulkham Hills on Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Years 3- 6 plus the Year 2 students, who are turning 8 years old students in that year compete in this Athletics Carnival
Juniors 8, 9 and 10 Year olds
Seniors 11, 12 and 13 years

ZONE COMPETITIONS

We have been frequent first place holders of the Zone Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country Competitions and many students go on to represent in Sydney West Area teams.

School Sport

Skills are developed in the junior grades through Gross Motor Programs, class P.E. lessons and intra school games. We are continuing the Fundamental Skills Program
Each class also participates in 40 minute Gymnastics lesson each week for one term a year. From these lessons a small group have been invited back for enrichment sessions where skills are further developed.

Premier's Sporting Challenge

This year SGPS is taking part in the Premier's Sporting Challenge. (PSC)
The Challenge includes a range of initiatives with one common purpose - to have more students, more active, more of the time! The Premier's Sporting Challenge aims to engage young people in sport and physical activity and encourages them to lead healthy, active lifestyles.

Sport plays an important role in developing regular physical activity, provides positive health outcomes and is a fun and healthy way to connect with your local community. We at SGPS are taking up the Challenge - and taking the path to a healthier life.

To see more visit the Premier's Sporting Challenge website https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/psc/home.html