Sports Class Application Process 2018 - "Attitude is Everything." - Northcross Intermediate School
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Sports Class
Application Process 2018
“Attitude is Everything.”
“Individual commitment to a group effort; that’s
what makes a team work, a company work, a
society work and a civilisation work.”
Vincent T. Lombardi
The Sports Class-What is it?
In 2018 Northcross Intermediate will again be offering the Sports Class as
an option for Y8 students. This will be the 14th year that the class has
been in operation. The Sports Class is a different style of learning aimed at
the interests of our many enthusiastic sporting students. The Sports Class
basically works like any other class in the school, except the curriculum is
delivered using sport, physical education, sports science, fitness, health
and other related areas as the learning contexts. One fact that must be
emphasised is:
All curriculum subjects are still taught and the classroom
programme follows the concept based Integrated Curriculum
using the NZ Curriculum Framework, National Standards and its
learning outcomes and objectives. The only difference is that the
learning contexts are related to sport, physical education and
other related areas where possible.
The class started on a two year trial basis and feedback from both students and parents for the past thirteen years has been extremely
positive and encouraging. The most encouraging aspect from my point of view is the improvement in student achievement. The class is
usually (not always) an even split of girls and boys. For example, 16 boys and 16 girls.
One of the undoubted highlights of the year is attending Sports Camp. This is the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Winter Olympics at Totara
Springs in Matamata. In the past eight years we have competed successfully, winning the Overall Title in 2008, Runner Up in 2009, 2011,
2012, 2013 and 3rd in 2010 and 2014. The kids always look forward to this week on the calendar!
2006/7 saw the introduction of a new major event on our sporting calendar. Our students now have the opportunity to represent our
school in the NZCT NZ AIMS National Sports Championships in Term 3 at Tauranga. Many students from the Sports Class have been
involved in this event and we have had unanimous feedback that it is an extremely challenging and exciting experience.
Selection of Students
The students need to be entering Y8 and are selected by myself with input from Senior Management. I do a lot of observation of
Y7 sport during the year and my coaching all year round gives me good insight into which students are standing out or showing
potential. I am also involved and help organise and run a lot of our major sports events at NX (Lunchtime Sport, Cross Country
and Athletics) so that also helps in the identification of students. Along with the testing days and communication with coaches and
teachers, I feel that every step possible is taken to ensure a fair selection process.
It is important to realise that while great care and consideration is taken when deciding final selections, if they are at a premium and we
are having difficulty choosing final places, then it will be at the discretion of the school when making these decisions. This means that,
unfortunately, some students will miss out and that is something that is inevitable. I believe this is something that should be discussed
with your child. The selection process is an on-going one. It starts the day the Y7 students enter Northcross and stops when we make
final selections late in Term 4. This ongoing selection process gives both students and parents an idea of the time and effort that goes
into the selection process.
Programme Content
The programme content includes:
Learning ‘how’ to learn
Taking responsibility for your own learning
Developing Independence
Nutrition/Hydration
The Energy Systems
Elements of Fitness
Correct Warm Up/Cool Down
Dynamic/Static Stretching
Recovery
Term and Weekly Goal Setting
Training Methods
Biomechanics
Anatomy/Physiology
Leadership
Pre/During and Post Training/Competition
Routines
Mental Strength Training
Values
‘Real’ Teamwork
Prior to Applying
To assist in ensuring this type of class is the right place for you and is going to be beneficial, I ask that you have a look at the following
criteria and guidelines before applying. However, in saying that, do not have the attitude that ‘Oh, I won’t get in’. Have a go! You’ll never
know unless you try. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you; otherwise you will never try out for anything and you’ll be forever wondering
‘what if’. The disappointment in not being selected will be short-lived and there are plenty of other opportunities at Northcross you can
become involved in, regardless of whether or not you are in the Sports Class!
1. Students should have ability in a wide range of sports, although it will be at the school’s discretion as to whether we select
students who are at a high level in individual sports.
2. Any Y7 student may apply (except Independent Learning Class-ILC.)
3. Students will have to pay for additional costs for Sports Camp at the end of Term 2 in 2018. Last year’s cost was $400. There are
also other costs involved, but I try to keep these to a minimum without detracting from the trips, visitors and so forth that make
the Sports Class Programme what it is.
4. Students must fill out the attached sheets that list what sports they were involved in for their Y7 year only at Northcross. The
same goes for what sports are done outside of school hours-Y7 only and whether you have achieved Representative
honours in any sports in Y7 also. Other positions of leadership and responsibility should also be included. The more information
you give me the easier it is for me. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL IN THE GOOGLE FORM CORRECTLY, WITH THE
RELEVANT INFORMATION. SOME STUDENTS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THESE IN THE PAST AND IT HAS HINDERED
THEIR APPLICATION.
5. Students must be able to attend one of the Fitness Testing Days also in Term 4. (See dates below.)
6. Students will be notified of their selection into the Sports Class via letter on the last day of Term 4.
7. On the Google Form it is vital that all personal details are current, up to date and accurate. Cellphone numbers and Email
addresses all need to be current, up to date and accurate.
8. CV/Resume to be included with Application Forms. Please follow instructions on the information sheet that is attached. Timelines
and Dates are below.
9. A DESIRE TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT LEARNER AND RAISE YOUR OWN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IS A MUST!
Your attitude should be reflecting this in your current classroom!
Timelines/Deadlines/Important Dates
Sports Class 2018 Google Registration Form-Due: FRIDAY 27th October
Sports Class CV/Resume’s Due: FRIDAY 3rd November
Sports Class Testing Days: MONDAY 13th (BOYS) and TUESDAY 14th November (Girls). Catch up days if necessary TBC.
Sports Class 2018 Students Notified: TUESDAY 12th December
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries, concerns, questions or something clarified. Thanks and I look forward to
meeting you all!
Scott Washer
Sports Class Teacher
2005-17
021 945700
(09) 477 0167-Work
scottw@northcross.school.nz (Parents)
scottw@nxschool.kiwi (Students)
Diploma of Sport and Recreation
Unitech Certificate in Sport and Leisure Studies
Bachelor of Education-Majoring in Physical Education, Sport and
Leisure Studies
Diploma of Teaching
CHECKLIST!
‘WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT!’
Your 1 Page CV/Resume
Have you registered? (Filled out the Google Form)
Sports Class 2018-CV/Resume Contents
Here are the guidelines to help you complete your CV/Resume for the Sports Class. Hopefully this will help you
with adding to the content so I get sufficient information in order to make sure I make the right decisions.
Please follow the directions and instructions provided and use headings to help you.
Please note: Only information from your Y7 year at Northcross is needed. Numbers 1-3 need only
be one page.
1. Photo: Recent and up to date. On the front cover. This is compulsory. Can use your creativity here!
2. Personal Interests: Hobbies, Recreational and Leisure pursuits. What you like to do in your time off!
3. Personal Statement: (Paragraphed. Typed. Font-size 10.)
Tell me a bit about yourself. Your goals. Your dreams. Your ambitions and aspirations.
Why do you want to be in the Sports Class?
What do you think is required of someone in the Sports Class? What is the role of someone in the Sports
Class and what are the expectations of being in such a class?
What are you going to bring to the Sports Class in 2018? Attributes, Skills, Attitudes and so forth. Why
should I select you to be a member of the Sports Class in 2018?
Any questions, please feel free to pop into my room and see me. More than happy to answer any questions you
may have. Hopefully I’ll be around or email me!
Scott Washer
scottw@northcross.school.nz
(Parents)
scottw@nxschool.kiwi
(Students)
021945700
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