BENJAMIN PINE PRIMARY SCHOOL other
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School Colours or School Honours for high-level achievement
Students who achieve at Zonal, Inter-Zonal, or Provincial levels in sports may be awarded School Colours or School Honours as recognition of their excellence.
- Who it is for
- students who represent the school at Zonal, Inter-Zonal, or Provincial levels
- How to act on it
- Perform at a high level in a school sport competition at Zonal, Inter-Zonal, or Provincial level to qualify for the award.
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Those who do achieve the above, are awarded School Colours or School Honours.
Annual Inter-House Swimming Gala
This event is held annually for Foundation Phase and Senior Primary Phase learners. For Foundation Phase, the focus is on fun and participation. Senior Phase learners compete in individual races and relay races.
- Who it is for
- Foundation Phase and Senior Primary Phase pupils
- How to act on it
- Attend as a participant in the annual event; no application needed — all enrolled pupils are eligible.
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An Annual Inter House Swimming Gala is held, for the Foundation and Junior Phase pupils the focus is on fun and participation. The Senior Phase learners are a bit more competitive and participation is individual races an relay races.
Annual Inter-House Athletics Day
This event is held annually and encourages every pupil to take part in running and field events. It is a key inter-house competition where students represent their house.
- Who it is for
- all pupils in the school
- How to act on it
- Participate as a student in the annual event; no formal application required — all enrolled pupils are eligible.
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We have an Annual Inter House Athletics day where every pupil is encouraged to participate.
Swimming lessons during PE in Terms 1 and 4
All pupils are taught to swim during Physical Education lessons in Terms 1 and 4. This is a core part of the curriculum and provides a lifesaving skill for those who have not learned elsewhere.
- Who it is for
- all pupils in the school
- How to act on it
- Attend regular PE classes during Terms 1 and 4 to receive swimming instruction.
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Every pupil is taught to swim during their PE lessons in Terms 1 and 4.
Participation in extra-curricular sports activities
All pupils from Grade 2 to Grade 7 can join a sports activity offered by the school each term. Activities include athletics, cricket, hockey, netball, mini-cricket, swimming, soccer, and cross country running. Pupils must enrol when the programme is sent home at the start of each term and commit to attending practices.
- Who it is for
- pupils in grades 2 to 7
- How to act on it
- Enrol when the Extra Curricular programme is sent home during the first week of each new term; parents must confirm participation for their child.
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An Extra Curricular programme is sent home during the first week of each new term. The programme offered for that term is explained and pupils then ‘enrol’.
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https://www.benjaminpine.co.za/sports/
Key Takeaways
- Document is a “Sports” page for Benjamin Pine Primary School
- Extra-curricular activities for pupils from Grade 2 to Grade 7
- Encourages mass participation; talented pupils may progress to Zonal, Inter Zonal or Provincial level
- Awards: School Colours or School Honours for those who achieve higher levels
- Annual Inter-House Swimming Gala and Sports Day (separately for Foundation Phase and Senior Primary Phase)
- Extra Curricular programme sent home during the first week of each new term; pupils enrol and must persevere
- Excuse note required if a pupil cannot attend organised practice (addressed to the teacher in charge)
- Extra Curricular programme not offered in the first or last week of school term
- Athletics: Annual Inter House Athletics day; athletics team competes in inter-schools competitions
- Cricket played in 1st and 4th terms
- Hockey: girls in 2nd term; boys in 3rd term
- Netball: team sport specifically for girls
- Mini-Cricket: Foundation and Junior Phase; introduction to cricket with a soft ball
- Swimming: taught in PE in Terms 1 and 4; Annual Inter House Swimming Gala
- Soccer: played by both boys and girls; matches against other schools
- Contact: (031) 701-6161; reception@benjaminpine.co.za
- Office hours: Mon–Thu 07:00–15:00; Fri 07:00–14:00
- School address: 11 Blenheim Road, Farningham Ridge, Pinetown
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