STRONG BODIES, STRONG MINDS

Setting Girls Sport up for success with the inaugural Girls Health in Sport Information Evening.

NIC GIVEN Communications Officer

In Term 1 an expert panel of health professionals gathered in the PAC to educate our female students and their parents on managing their physical and mental health to achieve their sporting potential.

The group of experts comprised Dr Tiarna Ernst, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Rachel Jones, a Sport and Exercise Psychologist; Rebecca Disher, an Advanced Sports Dietitian; and Mollie Shevill, a Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Girls Sport Leader Remaya Brown attended the event and found the discussion about mindset highly beneficial.

Remaya said, "I learned that your mindset can affect your sporting potential. It's important to have a positive mindset to perform to the best of your ability.

"These information sessions are crucial for all female students, as they focus on our physical and mental health," she continued.

Girls Sport Spirit Leader Annabel Woods was also in attendance and had many takeaways.

"I learned the importance of diet as a young athlete and the importance of fuelling our bodies to train and compete at our best,” said Annabel.

“I highly recommend students attend information evenings like this as you receive professional insight from people who are experienced in their field. Much of the information I received on the night I would never have known if I didn’t attend.”

This information session was brought to the St Peters community by the Netball Parent Support Group and their sponsors. It was one of the highest attended free events hosted by the College and we’ve had wonderful feedback from parents and students alike.

Master of Ceremony, Rebecca Sparrow, an Old Scholar and current St Peters parent, did a fantastic job ensuring the discussion flowed throughout the evening. Thank you again to everyone involved in organising this event, especially Girls Sport Coordinator Anne-Marie Champion.

Anne-Marie said, “I was proud to be involved in this inaugural event. Many hours were spent with the Netball PSG committee members, but the result was so worthwhile. Being a Mum of two daughters who previously played a lot of sports for St Peters and continue to enjoy their sport today, education in women’s health is so important.”

We urge students and families to embrace these opportunities to learn from experts and develop a sound bank of knowledge. Prioritising physical and mental wellbeing is vital to all students and allows athletes to perform at their peak and avoid injuries and burnout.