Sports

Halifax Independent School recognizes the importance of play and physical activity for well being and health. In all aspects of our physical education programme we emphasize participation, co-operation, fun and a willingness to meet new challenges. Daily outdoor play is a must – our spacious playground invites activity with its facilities for playing soccer, basketball, four-square, hopscotch and tetherball. Children discover the exhilaration of individual physical challenges as well as the joys of being part of a team.

All children in the pre-primary and elementary schools travel weekly to a local swimming pool where they receive swimming lessons (the Red Cross Swim Kids programme). In addition, all children have a weekly physical education class under the guidance of our Phys Ed teacher in which they explore ball skills, movement activities and co-operative games. A wide variety of sports are included in the gym class, and during weekly intramurals. The emphasis is on respectful, playful participation with gradually increasing competition at the upper grades. Older children participate in inter-school meets such as cross-country, badminton, swim and track and field. A Valentine’s Day Skating party, an annual ski trip for the upper grades and a whole school Field Day provide opportunities for children at all levels to enjoy physical activity together. Several after school clubs such as Skating, Running, Dance and a general Sports Club offer additional opportunities for children to keep active. In the Middle School, the Enrichment Programme supplements Phys Ed by providing opportunities to expand the students’ experiences through short courses. To date, these have included Aikido, Dance, horseriding, volleyball and swimming.