Co-curricular

Meeting Commitments and Expectations

There is no doubt the College’s Co-curricular program has not run in its entirety since the start of the pandemic in early 2020. That said, I feel it is necessary to remind all families of their son’s ‘Statement on Co-curricular Involvement’ and highlight the correct protocols for when students are absent from a Co-curricular activity.

When boys indicate they are going to participate in a Co-curricular activity, they are making a binding commitment. In essence, they are to attend all training sessions and all games.

Boys who are injured are expected to support their teammates at Saturday fixtures if the match is played in the Sydney Metropolitan area. Travelling a distance to games or training is a necessary part of this commitment. A part-time job or outside tuition sessions are not acceptable excuses for non-attendance.

Furthermore, it is the expectation that a boy will play for the College in a sport rather than play in an outside team should a clash of times occur.

It has recently come to my attention that a small number of boys have been absent from their training/rehearsal session or missed a Saturday fixture without having followed College procedure in terms of follow-up. To clarify the situation, I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents, staff and students of the following protocol should a boy be absent.

Boys intending to miss a training session or game due to a medical appointment should present a note from their parent to the MIC or Head of Sport prior to the training session. Under no circumstance should he ask a team mate to pass on a message.
Requests for leave from a Saturday fixture/Band Performance/Debate, etc. must be directed to the Director of Co-curricular, Head of Sport or Junior School Coordinator of Co-curricular. This must be done well in advance, particularly if it relates to a clash with a significant family event or celebration such as a wedding.
To ensure that there is a sense of equity in relation to students not attending Presentation Evenings, training sessions, weekend fixtures, etc, I would kindly ask parents to clearly outline the reasons behind their son’s absence. The term ‘Family Commitments’ covers a range of scenarios and as such, does not assist with the process. Your understanding and support in this matter is appreciated.
Boys who are absent from the training and/or fixture must present their coach or MIC with a satisfactory written explanation from home by the end of lunch time on their first day back at school after their absence.
Boys are to be dressed in proper and activity related College attire when representing the College in Co-curricular activities which includes wearing the correct socks and shorts.
Failure to comply with these expectations will result in consequences being issued ranging from infringement notices through to weekend detentions.

In closing, I would like to thank the vast majority of parents and boys who work with the College to ensure that we as a community enjoy the weekly events and in doing so create fond memories for the future.

Anthony Calavassy

Acting Director of Co-curricular