Sport In support of the 2022 theme developed by our Year 13
Reaching your full potential requires you to try new
students to “Take Flight”, finding your wings and using
things, listen to yourself, learn your limits and
them to reach your potential has never been more of
overcome your limitations. Don’t go looking for other
a challenge than at this time!
people’s opinion as they can limit you, and don’t allow
In an environment dominated by uncertainty, adversity, disappointment and loss, our sporting cohort at St
your place. It’s your time, it’s your life, it’s your decision.
Margaret’s College has worked hard to adapt and adjust,
People play sport for a variety of reasons. Some simply
using the loss of something to create opportunities
play for the love of competition. Many play to find
somewhere else. We continue to strive to inspire and motivate our students to find their wings. This is something of which we are considerably proud.
How can you find your wings through Sport? We all have wings but sometimes they are so hidden they are hard to find. Though some people are aware they have wings, they hide them for fear of having them clipped. Some people are convinced that their
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yourself to get carried away by what others would do in
a purpose in life. Others play to release stress, improve their general health, to make friends, or to enjoy social recreation and entertainment. Whatever the reason, this median is a positive vehicle for finding yourself and working towards your potential. With over 30 sports to choose from at SMC, there is much to inspire our students to take part. The values selected by the Year 13 students to accompany the 2022 theme – Perseverance; Courage; Integrity; Diversity; Empowerment – are all learned and
wings have already been clipped… But we all have
modelled through participation in Sport.
potential. We just have to learn to release it!
Helen Belcher, Director of Sport
