Our Primary students were involved in a cricket program this term in Health and Physical Education classes. The Government's Sporting Schools Program could not provide coaches this year due to Covid restrictions, however the College received funding for cricket equipment instead.

Most classes participated in two hand-eye coordination sessions plus a hitting and mini games session. Learning to drive the ball and hit long was a focus for many upper Primary classes this year. While the Lower and Middle primaries focussed on holding bat correctly, taking a step towards the ball when hitting a drive, watching the ball, hitting with the flat side of the bat and standing in a good hitting position. The highlight of our sessions for most students was a mini cricket game in small groups at the end of the term.

Cricket is a complex game with an array of skills, rules and strategies. We were unable to cover all the skills this time around, so our plan is to continue working on our skills in coming years. In the past the College has actively competed in local Woolworths Cricket Blast School's Competition held at Victoria Park and Pink Stumps day at school. We're all looking forward to the finer weather continuing so we can continue to be actively playing games outdoors.