ROOFTOP BASKETBALL IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Some might think that without dedicated school ovals, teaching Physical Education in the heart of the city at St George’s Anglican Grammar School might be a little restrictive. By thinking innovatively and leveraging the many excellent facilities in close proximity, the St George’s Physical Education Team deliver an exciting and varied program.

The School has introduced a new ‘Active for Wellbeing’ Curriculum for students across Years 10-12 and have grown the team to help deliver the inspiring curriculum. The program of classes are designed to build desire within the students to create an active life for themselves beyond school. And with locations, facilities and activities like these, who wouldn’t want to get active!

Swim training is conducted at Trinity College with great success! The St George’s Swim Squad has progressed from the ACC Division I in 2017 to Division D or 2024.

The path around Swan River makes for an excellent running (and biking) track and is used for cross-country training and our Inter House Carnival.

A dedicated roof top basketball court has multiple uses and is accessed regularly, especially when teaching initial skills for a wide range of sports.

The Interschool Swimming Carnival, the acclaimed Synch Swim Interhouse Competition, takes place at Claremont Pools.

The University of Western Australia ‘Sports Park’ is used for the Athletics Programme and InterHouse Carnival, where students run, jump, and throw alongside Western Australian Institute of Sport athletes.

A fitness centre has circuits set up with classes split into small gym clusters, coupled with stair climbs through the building or running loops through the city.

Skateboarding is taught as a curriculum block to Year 8 students, with instructors holding classes at the skate park at Wellington Square

Langley Park, Supreme Court Gardens, South Perth foreshore and Wellington Square are used frequently for grass and evasion sports and are easily accessible by walking the students in and around the city or jumping on the free CAT and Transperth buses or using the South Perth Ferry from Elizabeth Quay.

Kings Park provides multiple opportunities for activities

Lords and Loftus Recreation Centres, and Revolution Sports in Shenton Park, are host to floorball and European handball.

Outdoor education sustainability classes take place at the Perth City Farm.

And finally, Stand-up Paddle Board lessons are held at Matilda Bay and rock climbing takes place at The Hangout in Bayswater.