Sport

Jindalee State School has a comprehensive sports and skills program. The specialist physical education teacher conducts each class every week. The P. E. program aims at developing coordination and physical skills used in sports and leisure activities.

The school has two tennis courts, two multipurpose courts for tennis, basketball and netball. Volleyball and basketball are played in the school hall. The school also boasts one of the best sporting ovals in the district.

Swimming lessons are provided to all year levels in either term one or term four. Lessons are held at the Jindalee Swimming Pool. Children are transported to and from the pool by bus. There is a fee charged fro transport and pool hire. Lessons are conducted by school staff.

Inter – School Sport

Year 6 and 7 children are given the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of inter-school sports. These may include:

Netball, Softball, Baseball, Cricket, Tennis, Soccer, Australian Rules, Swimming, Basketball, Touch, Cross-Country Running and Athletics.

Our school has a number of staff who assist in coaching and sports offered at particular times may depend on student interest and program options. Selection processes operate for interschool sports participation.

Teams travel to various venues to take part in matches. In most sports, the school provides equipment and any specialised uniforms that are required. Team members are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Behaviour and school dress code at all times. Students particpating in the Interschool Sports program pay a levy to help defray costs of this program.