Micklefield School News

The 2023 sport and extra-mural programme is available on the Edana App, under Documentation.  Please check both the Term 1 and 4 (Summer) and the Term 2 and 3 (Winter) schedules when doing your planning. All information with regards to the private extra-murals on offer are available on the Edana App under Documentation, Sport/Extra-murals.  Please liaise directly with the extra-mural providers.

SPORT FOCUS

4 WAYS TO BE A MODEL SPORTS PARENT TO YOUR CHILD

1. SHOW SUPPORT – nothing means more to a child than mom and dad being there to support them emotionally, financially, and logistically. Attend as many of their games as you can, this shows them that you care. When you are there, be present, pay attention to their game rather than being on your phone.
2. PROVIDE POSITIVE FEEDBACK – being part of a team can increase a child’s self-worth. Showing empathy after a tough loss is a great way to teach your child how to deal with adversity. Winning and losing graciously is most important. When your child shows excitement about a sport, encourage them in their sporting journey.
3. BE REALISTIC – not every child will become a professional athlete. Regardless of a child’s sporting success, there are many life lessons to be learnt from participating in sport – learning to win and lose, building relationships with your team mates, learning from coaches and showing respect to them. Always encourage your child to give of their best, be the best version of themselves that they can be. Some children develop later in life while others peek earlier, but skills can always be improved.
4.  LEAVE COACHING TO THE COACHES– Cheer for the team, not just your child. We are the Micklefield team, the coaches are the ones to call the players’ names individually, so that the player hears the clear instruction from the coach, not the parent! Applaud for both teams, the opposition as well as our own team, whether it is a win or a loss! Always be courteous and polite when talking about umpires and other officials.  They are giving up their time and sharing their expertise.  Always approach the Head of Sport if you have any issues, not the coach directly.

NETBALL

Monday, 31 July

• U9s practice at Micklefield from 14.30 – 15.30
• U10s practice at Micklefield from 14.30 – 15.30
• U11s practice at RGHS from 14.30 – 16.00
• U12s practice at RGHS from 14.30 – 16.00
• U13s practice at RGHS from 14.30 – 16.00

Wednesday, 2 August – Festivals at various venues

• U9 A and B at Grove Primary – leave school at 14.15
• U10 A and B at Fish Hoek primary – leave school at 13.45
• U11 A and B at Wynberg Girls’ Junior – leave school at 14.15
• U12 A and B at Rustenburg Grotto Road courts (next to the pool) – leave school at 14.15
• U13 A and B at Springfield Junior – leave school at 14.15

Each of the venue schools are hosting a festival for each of the age groups so each team will play 3 matches over the course of the afternoon.  The matches start at 15.00 and will finish at 17.00.  The games are 12 minutes each, one way only and rolling substitution is allowed.  Directions and any further info will be sent out with the team sheets after practice on Monday.

HOCKEY

Tuesday, 1 August

• U9s practice at Micklefield from 13.30 – 14.30
• U10s practice at WPCC from 13.30 – 14.45 – parents collect at WPCC
• U11s practice at WPCC from 13.30 – 14.45 – parents collect at WPCC
• Open teams (U12 and U13) practice at WPCC from 13.15 – 14.45 – parents collect at WPCC

Thursday, 3 August: Matches vs Springfield

• U9 A, B and C at Micklefield
• U10 A, B and C at Hartleyvale A astro
• U11 A and B at Hartleyvale A astro
• Open A and B at Springfield

U9 AND U10 HOCKEY FESTIVAL AND U11 TOURNAMENT

As per the fixtures, there is an U9 hockey festival taking place on Friday, 4 August at Herschel from approximately 12.30 – 16.00.  Our U10A squad has also been included in the U10 section.

Following on from this will be the U11 Twilight Tournament also at the Herschel Astro from 16.00 – approximately 21.30.  Exact teams and details will be sent out nearer the time.

CROSS COUNTRY GRADE 1 – 7

There are no more official cross country races on Fridays, but nearer the Inter-Schools Competition, there will be some practice runs for the Grade 4- 7 fast group girls who are in the Inter-Schools team.  The Inter-Schools Competition will be held at RGHS on Friday, 25 August. Details to follow.

FUN RUN/WALK AT THE PINELANDS ATHLETIC CLUB

We are challenging all our girls and Micklefield families to join the staff in a fun run/walk on Sunday, 30 July 2023 starting at the Pinelands Athletic Club, lower oval, off Forest Drive. Please see the flyer and enter your families online. House points are up for grabs for all those who participate!

Entry fees: 10km: Adults : licensed: R90, unlicensed R135. Children:  licensed: R55, unlicensed: R80.   5km: R40 per person

Please note that no cash will be taken for on-the-day entries, only snapscan and a limited card payment facility will be available. The 10km starts at 07.30 and the 5km at 07.45

NETBALL WORLD CUP: FRI, 28 JULY – SUN, 6 AUGUST

South Africa is hosting the World Cup Netball at the CTICC from Friday, 28 July – Sunday, 6 August.  The matches will be televised by Super Sport (DSTV) and  also on SABC (you can download the SABC app on any device and register with your phone number for free). It will be great if lots of girls watch it!so please encourage your girls to watch as many matches as possible.  The matches take place at 9am, 11am, 4pm 6pm and 8pm.  South Africa’s first match is after the Opening Ceremony on Friday, 28 July at 4pm against Wales.  They play again on Saturday, 29 July at 4pm vs Sri Lanka and their last pool match is against Jamaica at 6pm on Sunday, 30 July. For those who are lucky enough to go and watch any matches live, please send us a picture or two!