Kristy Reed, Head of Sport and PDHPE Teacher

Girls Get Active Initiative

For the 2^nd consecutive year, Year 9 Emanuel students attended the Girls Get Active Day at the University of New South Wales. This event is hosted by Sport NSW and aims to promote sport and physical activity amongst females in the local area. The program is always a positive event providing students with the opportunity to take part in fun, safe and inclusive physical activities to highlight the importance of female participation in sport and recreation.

Students were invited to listen to a panel talk given by some of Australia’s leading female elite athletes, where issues involving sport and school balance were discussed as well as the highlights and challenges of elite sport.

The day provided opportunities for the girls to take part in Basketball, Gymnastics, Volleyball and Squash. These activities were led by elite athletes and were an excellent way for students to challenge themselves and also provided opportunity for them to speak with the athletes. The athletes were inspirational leaders and the day was very well received by the Emanuel students.