School Sport
Student Wellbeing
Sporting Schools Program
Alawa Primary School is proud to be registered with
Sporting Schools, an Australian Government initiative that gives students access to a wide range of sports-based activities during and after school.
The program aims to:
- Engage students in structured physical activity
- Provide positive and fun experiences in sport
- Encourage children to join local sporting clubs
- Build a lifelong love of physical activity
Through Sporting Schools, our students enjoy a variety of activities such as athletics, table tennis, baseball, hockey, cricket, soccer and more.
When:
Each term, Weeks 3–9
Cost:
There is no additional cost to families
For more information on current programs, please contact the school.
Intra School Sport
As part of the
Casuarina Education Precinct, Alawa students participate in a combined sports program designed to give every child opportunities to get active, build skills and connect with peers from other schools.
Interschool Sport
- For
Years 4–6
- Two teams per sport are selected each week to take part in a
round robin competition against other schools in the hub
- Teams rotate weekly over four weeks, giving more students a chance to participate
- In Week 5 a group of students attend a
Gala Day, competing in one of the sports
Intraschool Sport
- For Years 3–6
- Held within the school to encourage participation, skill-building, and teamwork
- Aligned with
School Sport NT Pathways wherever possible, in collaboration with School Sports Coordinators
Our Aims
Through school sport, Alawa Primary School aims to:
Increase student participation in physical activity
Raise skill levels and physical competency
Promote fun, teamwork and positive experiences
Build strong foundations for a healthy, active life
For more information on pathways and opportunities, visit the School Sport NT website.