Phillip Street
Molong NSW 2866
Telephone 02 6366 8224 Fax No: 02 6366 8220
Education District: Molong
School Sport Area: Western
School Sport Zone: Orange

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Molong Central School is located in the central west area of New South Wales. With a total student population of 425, the school and its community are committed to "providing opportunities for personal achievement" for all students Kindergarten to Year 12. This is achieved through a provision of: a broad and balanced curriculum and co-curricular program which caters for the needs of individual students; nurturing and motivating the "whole child" through extensive student welfare structures, educational programs and networks; fostering of partnerships between the school and its community and effective communication linking all sections of the school community. The year 2000 saw major achievements by students in the sporting arena. Two students represented Western Area in Athletics whilst one student represented the Area in U15 Rugby League. Three students visited China as part of the Western Institute of Sport Softball team and another student was a member of the NSW U18 Hockey Team which won the Australian Championships in Melbourne. One student was selected to carry the Olympic Torch in Cowra whilst a second student acted as a torch escort runner in Molong. The school competed in the annual Rural Cup against Oberon and Canowindra High Schools with Canowindra narrowly winning the competition held in Molong.

SPORTS ORGANISATION

Sports Program

Contact Doug Chrystall Sport Coordinator or Murray Paterson, Principal.

Secondary students are involved in a traditional sports program conducted on a Wednesday afternoon each week. Traditional sports are offered to students as follows:

Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Netball, Rugby League, Tennis, Touch, Volleyball and Walking.

The following sports are offered if there is a need to implement the Wet Weather Sports Program: Aerobics, Carpet Bowls, Chess, Indoor Hockey and Volleyball.

Students

Students are given a list of sports available and make their own choice in a preferential manner. Most students get their first preference. Students are actively encouraged to choose different sports to attain a range of experiences. At least one team sport must be chosen each year.

As all venues are in the school or town there is no cost for sport.

Staff

Negotiation takes place between the Sport Coordinator and members of staff when allocating staff to sports for which they are most qualified or which they desire to take.

Staff is actively encouraged to gain qualifications. Three staff members have attended Accreditation Courses in Athletics and actively support athletics as officials at Combined High Schools. These staff members also acted as officials at the 2000 Pacific School Games with one member being appointed as an official at the Olympic Athletic Trials.

OTHER SPORT INVOLVEMENT

Knockouts and Gala Days

Molong Central School enters Combined High School knockouts in the following sports: Cricket, Hockey (G&B), Netball (G), Softball (G&B), Squash (G), Rugby League (B), Tennis (G) and Touch.

The school also enters the Combined High Schools Central Schools Knockout in Cricket, Netball and Touch.

Approximately 25% of secondary students are involved with knockout competitions. This is often the same students competing in a wide range of sports. Staff members elect to coach teams with approximately 30% of staff involved in coaching or managing teams. Teams train at lunchtime as bus provisions make after school training difficult.

A two day interschool visit is conducted between Molong, Oberon and Canowindra High Schools. Each year involves a home and away visit. Approximately 110 students are involved in teams for the visits, which represents 50% of the secondary school. This competition is known as the Rural Cup. The program has been in place for 25 years and is a very successful component of the school sports program. Students are billeted during the visit, which gives students an opportunity to mix socially.

The following sports are contested during the visits. In addition contests are conducted in Public Speaking (Junior & Open), Debating (Junior & Open).

Badminton, Basketball (Junior G&B, Open G&B), Chess, Golf, Hockey (Open Mixed, Junior G), Netball (Open B&G, Junior G), Rugby League (+ 7’s), Softball (Open Mixed, Junior G, Year 7 Mixed), Soccer (Year 7 Mixed, Open Mixed, Junior (B&G), Tennis, Touch (Junior G&B, Open G&B, Year 7 Mixed), Volleyball (Open B&G, Junior G&B).

Other Student Participation

The school supports students who are selected in Regional Teams by means of financial donations from the Parents and Citizens. Assistance with coaching is also provided on a need basis.

Students are involved in running carnivals and are given training in their responsibilities by qualified officials prior to commencing their duties. This is particularly evident at both the school swimming and school athletics carnivals.

Community Involvement

Community members train teams together with staff members. They also referee school teams that compete in knockout competitions and the Rural Cup.

SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM

Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of sports. Students choose their own sports leading to greater commitment in the program. Staff is actively involved with students in both coaching and training individuals and teams. All students are involved in the traditional sports afternoon. Students have the opportunity to participate in statewide Combined High Schools knockouts and Carnivals. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in the two day integrated sports visits with Oberon and Canowindra for the Rural Cup further adding to there opportunities of representing the school in a competitive but fun environment.