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Participation in Grade R & 1 Sport Activities
Children in Grade R and Grade 1 can participate in foundational sports activities such as class swimming, mini tennis, mini cricket, mini rugby, mini netball, mini hockey, and Saturday sport. These activities are designed to build fundamental skills and include both parental coaching and after-school extra murals.
- Who it is for
- students in Grade R and Grade 1 at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Attend scheduled Saturday sport sessions or after-school extra murals; no application required.
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In Grade R and Grade 1, sport is strongly centered on building fundamental skills. This emphasis on the basics lays a solid foundation for their continuous growth and development in sport throughout their time at Umhlali. Our approach to sports is comprehensive, ranging from Saturday activities that involve parental coaching to after-school Extra Murals.
Participation in Interhouse Athletics Day
Students in Grades R to 7 can participate in the Interhouse Athletics Day, an internal school event that promotes team spirit and physical activity through athletic competitions.
- Who it is for
- students in Grades R to 7 at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Attend the event as part of the school’s sports calendar; no formal application needed.
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Term 3: Mini Hockey, Mini Soccer, Interhouse Athletics Day, Saturday Sport
Participation in Interhouse Gala
Students in Grades R to 7 can take part in the Interhouse Gala, a celebratory event held at the end of the year that includes sports and cultural activities.
- Who it is for
- students in Grades R to 7 at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Attend the event as part of the school’s sports calendar; no formal application needed.
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Term 4: Mini Cricket, Mini Tennis, Touch Rugby, Mini Soccer, Interhouse Gala, JP Fun Gala, Saturday Sport
Participation in Grade 2 Competitive Sports
Grade 2 students can compete in inter-school events such as Swimming Galas, Mini Cricket Games, Mini Netball Games, Mini Rugby Games, and Mini Hockey Games. They also have the opportunity to participate in the DPHS Rugby Festival fixture.
- Who it is for
- students in Grade 2 at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Be selected by the school for participation; attend scheduled games and events.
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The Grade 2 children are selected for Swimming Galas, Mini Cricket Games, Mini Netball Games, Mini Rugby Games, Mini Netball Games and Mini Hockey Games. The rugby players have also recently been invited to participate in a fixture in the annual DPHS Rugby Festival.
Participation in Grade 3 Sporting Events
Grade 3 students take part in sporting events against other schools, including festivals and structured fixtures in mini tennis, galas, soccer, netball, hockey, and hardball cricket. These events help develop well-rounded athletes.
- Who it is for
- students in Grade 3 at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Be selected by the school to participate in festivals and fixtures; attend scheduled events.
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Grade 3 marks the beginning of the Senior Preparatory sports-oriented approach, where children participate in sporting events against other schools, including Grade 3 festivals. This includes a combination of festivals, which have shorter game durations, and structured fixtures against other schools with longer game durations.
Participation in DPHS Rugby Festival
Selected rugby players from Grade 2 and above can participate in the annual DPHS Rugby Festival, a competitive event involving multiple schools.
- Who it is for
- selected rugby players from Grade 2 and above at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Be selected by the school to represent the school in the tournament; attend the event as part of the festival.
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The rugby players have also recently been invited to participate in a fixture in the annual DPHS Rugby Festival.
Participation in JP Fun Gala
Students in Grades R to 7 can join the JP Fun Gala, a fun-filled event combining sports, games, and entertainment for all participants.
- Who it is for
- students in Grades R to 7 at Umhlali Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Attend the event as part of the school’s sports calendar; no formal application needed.
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Term 4: Mini Cricket, Mini Tennis, Touch Rugby, Mini Soccer, Interhouse Gala, JP Fun Gala, Saturday Sport
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Reference
http://umhlaliprep.co.za/gr-r-3-sport/
Key Takeaways
- Grade R & 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4 - 7
- Swimming Galas
- Mini Cricket
- Mini Rugby
- Mini Netball
- Mini Hockey
- Chess
- Interhouse Athletics Day
- Interhouse Gala
- JP Fun Gala
- DPHS Rugby Festival
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- Umhlali Preparatory School
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