Sport at Loretto Junior School Handbook 2019/20

Sport
at Loretto

Junior School
Handbook

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Sport
at Loretto

Junior School
Handbook

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Contents page 4
pages 5 - 8
Mission Statement pages 9 - 10
Sport through the Junior School page 11
Procedures for Games and Fixtures page 12
Selection for Teams page 13
Match Day Procedures
Inter Colour House Competitions pages 14 - 17
Term by Term Info for Year 4 - 7 Games pages 18 - 22
Autumn Term pages 23 - 29
Spring Term
Summer Term pages 30 - 31
Appendices page 32
Selection Policy page 33
Dietary Information pages 34 - 35
Sport Safety Statement
Notes

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Mission Statement

Loretto is a School where all pupils are given the opportunity to choose, participate,
enjoy, succeed and excel in physical activity and Sport. Where effort is encouraged
and rewarded, talent is fostered and developed; teamwork, loyalty, endeavour and
personal responsibility are valued. Traditions are respected with team Sports at the
heart of the games programme. Individual pursuits are promoted as further
opportunities to enjoy physical activity, compete, achieve excellence and
encourage lifelong participation.

Whatever your ability, Loretto Sport is preparation for Life.

Aims of Loretto Sport:
 Every Loretto pupil participates in regular physical activity.

 Every Loretto pupil has the opportunity to represent the School at Sport.

 Every Loretto pupil leaves School equipped to lead a healthy, active life.

Objectives:
 Physical literacy through Sport and Physical Education (PE) contributing to a

healthy mind, body and spirit.

 Instil values of sportsmanship and fair play, respect, tolerance, teamship
(commitment, loyalty, co-operation and endeavour) within a competitive
environment. Develop the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.

 To develop skill levels and games understanding.

 For pupils to enjoy games sessions and matches, dealing with victory and defeat
appropriately.

 Develop qualities of leadership and leadership opportunities.

Guidance for Spectators:
 Pupils appreciate the presence of support. It is important that spectators always

set a good example of good sportsmanship and give enthusiastic (but not
excessive or inappropriate) support.

 Criticism or undermining of the umpire / referee from the touchline is never
acceptable.

 Spectators should not enter the field of play without the express permission of
the umpire / referee or medical staff.

 Non-team members should not enter changing room areas. The spectators code
of conduct that we follow can be found at www.sportscotland.org.uk

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Sport through the Junior School

Year 1 - 3 Sports Kit
House t-shirt:

Greenlees Langhorne Tristram Mackintosh
and

Optional Items

Girls to tie back long hair.
No watches, fit-bits or jewellery (place tape over earrings if they can’t be removed).
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Ball
Skills.

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Year 1 - 3 Sports Programme

Autumn Term - Year 3 / Spring Term - Year 2 / Summer Term - Year 1

Years 1 - 2 can come to School in their PE kit on days of Sport, but they need to bring
their red School polo shirt to change into afterwards.
Year 3 change into PE kit from their School uniform.

Year 1 Ball Skills (one 30 minute lesson per week)
Gym shoes / trainers, white socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Year 1 PE (one 30 minute lesson per week)
Gym shoes/trainers, white socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Year 1 Swimming (one hour per week for one term)
Term 3 (Summer)
Swimming kit: costume / trunks, towel, cap, goggles

Year 2 Ball Skills (one 30 minute lesson per week)
Gym shoes/trainers, white socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Year 2 PE (one 30 minute lesson per week)
Gym shoes / trainers, white socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Year 2 Swimming (one hour per week for one term)
Term 2 (Spring)
Swimming kit: costume / trunks, towel, cap, goggles

Year 3 Ball Skills (one 30 minute lesson per week)
Gym shoes / trainers, white socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Year 3 PE (one 30 minute lesson per week)
Gym shoes / trainers, white socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Year 3 Swimming (one hour per week for one term)
Term 1 (Autumn)
Swimming kit: costume / trunks, towel, cap, goggles

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Year 3 Games (one hour per week termly)

In addition to PE and Ball Skills, Year 3 also get one hour of Games per week.

Term 1 (Autumn) Swimming
Swimming kit: costume / trunks, towel, cap, goggles

Term 2 (Spring) Cross Country and Netball (half term)
Gym shoes / trainers, striped Games socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Term 2 (Spring) Hockey (half term)
Mouth guard and Shin pads are essential
Gym shoes / trainers, striped Games socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather,)

Term 3 (Summer) Rounders (half term)
Gym shoes / trainers, white ankle socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)
Term 3 (Summer) Cricket (half term)
Gym shoes / trainers, white ankle socks, red PE t-shirt, hoodie, School tracksuit
(School rain jacket for wet weather)

All kit must be named, preferably with sewn on labels.

The Nipper Uniform Exchange Shop at the Junior School is open during office hours
8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Please go to the office if you wish to access the
shop.

Please note the following items are being phased out from August 2018. Pupils can
continue to wear them until the end of the academic year (28th June 2019).

Boys can continue to wear the white shorts for Hockey practice until the end of the
Spring term (29th March 2019) but red shorts are to be worn for matches.

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Years 4 - 7 Sport

PE lessons
In addition to Games, every pupil in Years 4 - 7 has one PE lesson each week. PE can
include any of the following activities:

 Athletics  Basketball
 Fitness  Gymnastics
 Badminton  Cross country
 Football  Swimming
 Ball Skills  Dance
 Golf  Tennis

PE Kit
Girls and Boys

plus, if cold:

or and

and

No watches, fit-bits or accessories.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.

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Games

Major Sports at Loretto Girls
Boys Hockey
Netball
Autumn Term Rugby Rounders

Spring Term Hockey

Summer Term Cricket

All pupils at Loretto will participate in the major Sports for each term in preparation
for matches (fixtures) against other Schools. At the Nippers, fixtures usually take
place on Wednesdays, but occasionally on other days too. All fixtures can be found
on the School Sport calendar.

Additionally, the School Sport website offers the following functionality:

 Select ‘Sports & Teams Fixtures & Results’ from the main menu
 Select a particular Sport and your team to see past results and upcoming fixtures
 You can find the location by clicking on the map point button. This shows the

venue and, if we’re playing away, will have a link to the location map of our
opponent’s School.
 You can also see the team selected for the fixture wherever you see the blue
person icon. Normally we announce team selections at least the day before and in
some cases 48 hours before.
 Camera icon = photos of matches / Yellow sheet = match report / Blue person
icon = Team sheet

By selecting any team’s Fixtures & Results listings you can also download the entire
fixture list to your personal calendar.

Procedures for Games Lessons and Fixtures

Year 4 - 7 Games is timetabled during Monday, Wednesday (match days) and Friday
afternoons. Games afternoons typically run from 2.15pm-3.50pm. However, this
may change on match days.

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Pupils must:
 Check the notice boards for details of their games session.
 Attend games in the correct named Loretto kit, on time and with all relevant

equipment (e.g. mouth guards, shin pads, water bottles et c.).
 Pupils going to Newfield must be accompanied by staff, taking care crossing the

road and be wary of cyclists on the footbridge over the river Esk.
 Pupils going to the AstroTurf must use the tunnel and not cross the main road.
 Pupils missing games on medical grounds must have absence authorised by their

parents / guardian. The pupils will then attend ‘Off Games’ which is a supervised
classroom-based session.

Fixtures

Pupils receive coaching, principally on Mondays and Fridays and matches will be
played, mainly on Wednesday afternoons.

Cancellation information will be posted on the School calendar, with a final decision
on whether a match will go ahead being made by 12 noon at the latest on the day
of the match. Children should not be allowed to phone home.

Venues for Home matches

Hockey
HASS Home AstroTurf Senior School (between Pinkie House and Seton House)
HAJS Home AstroTurf Junior School
HPA Pinkie St Peters AstroTurf (playing fields adjacent to, and east of Seton
House)

Rugby and Cricket
HN Newfield Playing Ground
HPO Pinkie Cricket Oval

Netball
HHC Home Hope Courts (beside Hope House, Senior School)
HCJS Home Courts Junior School (Playground next to Junior AstroTurf)

Rounders
HN Newfield Playing Ground

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Selection for Teams

(see Appendix 1 for full selection policy)

Selection for sides is based on age and ability.

In terms of age: Year 4
U9 sides are selected from Year 5
U10 — Year 5/ Year 6
U11 — Year 7
U12 — Year 7/ Form 2
U13 —

On occasion pupils may be selected to include younger or stronger players from
other year groups according to the other fixtures being played that day and to
ensure as many pupils as possible are given the opportunity to represent the
School.

The majority of our fixtures at U13 level are on Wednesdays and against Prep
Schools. We also arrange some U12 matches against Day Schools on Saturday
mornings to further increase playing opportunities. Prep Schools select their 1st
and 2nd teams from the top two year groups (Year 7 and 8) and so these teams are
a mixture of U12 and U13 pupils. Where possible, we have chosen to combine our
Year 7 and 2nd Form (Year 8) to provide a comparable pool of players and to field
more teams, enabling us to provide greater participation at the level that best suits
all our pupils.

In terms of ability, Loretto has an inclusive ‘Sport for All’ approach so sides will be
selected to be competitive, and also to ensure that all children have the
opportunity to represent the School. We want to win games and remain
competitive while at the same time allowing every pupil the chance to represent
the School. All children will be encouraged to show good sportsmanship,
commitment to preparation and a positive attitude in training and in matches.

Team sheets will list players in alphabetical order and, in the younger sides,
Captaincy will be rotated. Pupils not involved in fixtures on any given day will have a
games period.

Results

All results and match reports will be posted on the Sports website. Also individual
team Captains (and this responsibility will be shared) will be asked to email a brief
match report to Mr Jackman as soon as possible after the match and before the
end of that week. Mr Jackman will coordinate the website, reports and photos.

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Match Day Procedures

All pupils in Year 4 - Form 2 are considered eligible for selection for the appropriate
School team for all School matches.
Pupils and parents should check the School calendar for notification of fixtures and
updates to arrangements. Selection lists will be published at least 24 hours in
advance.
Calendared school matches are a compulsory part of Loretto and if selected to play,
every pupil is expected to honour that commitment.
For Home matches, pupils arrive in full school Sports kit with any additional
necessary playing kit.
For Away matches, pupils will travel in Red and Grey or Sports kit as directed by the
Head of Sport or the Coach in charge of their team. If a school informs us of limited
changing facilities at the Away venue, the pupils may travel in tracksuits. This
information will appear on the team sheet.
For Away Rugby matches only, pupils will travel in School uniform. If a School
informs us of limited changing facilities at the away venue, the pupils may travel in
School tracksuits. This information will appear on the team sheet. All pupils should
be immaculately dressed on match days whether in track suits or uniform.

Match Day Catering

Refreshments are available for parents and visiting staff after matches in the Library
or Senior Dining Room in the Autumn and Spring terms. In the Summer term, the
after match refreshments for parents and visiting staff are in the Newfield Tea
Room.

Refreshments are available for all players after matches in the Nipper or Senior
Dining rooms in the Autumn and Spring terms. In the Summer term, the after
match refreshments for all players are in the Newfield Tea Room.

Occasionally, the Year 7 teams accompany the U13 teams that have travelled large
distances to the main Senior School dining room for a hot meal after matches.
Parents and visitors are welcome. Pupils are expected to attend Match Tea.

Commitment to Fixtures

We strive to provide the opportunity for all pupils of all abilities to enjoy sport and

represent the school, as well as putting the values of commitment, teamwork,

loyalty and endeavour into practice. We are a small school and have to work

together to achieve success. Representing the school and honouring school

commitments is vital if we are to remain successful. We endeavour to create the

environment where playing sport and representing the school is a highly valued

and worthwhile experience for all pupils, and have clear systems of communication

to help with planning external events. We ask all parents and pupils to support the

school by adhering to the procedures regarding fixtures and games sessions

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Inter Colour House Competitions

Inter Colour competitions were introduced in 2003 to facilitate additional
opportunities for participation and competition in sports (and other activities) in a
fun, encouraging and inclusive environment.
The number of Inter Colour competitions have grown giving, pupils the opportunity
to participate and compete in over 20 events a year, concluding with Inter Colour
Athletics (Sports Day), which is designed to be inclusive, fun and colourful. The
winning Colour receives the Championship Trophy at the end of year Sports Prize
Giving.
Pupils are allocated a Colour on entry to the school (whether in Junior or Senior)
with siblings being allocated to the same Colour. Pupils develop a strong identity
and loyalty to their Colour and the competitions provide further opportunity to
develop the character and values that form part of the Loretto education.

Pupils require a Colour t-shirt to wear when competing in the Inter Colour
Competitions. These are available from Clan House or the School Shop:

Greenlees Langhorne Tristram Mackintosh

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Year 4 - 7 Games Girls Hockey
Mr Callum Milne
Autumn Term Miss Jenny Anderson
Mrs Evie Buchanan
Team Coaches: Mrs Elaine Burgess
Boys Rugby Mr Blake Elliott
Mr Andrew Binikos Mrs Emma Hood
Mr Philip James Mrs Katherine Mackinnon
Mr Robert MacDonald Mrs Natalie McCarl
Mr Max Outram
Mr David Pearce
Mr Peter Steindl
Mr Jason White

Mr Andrew Binikos, the Head of Rugby, is in overall charge of Rugby at Loretto and
he will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons during our
Games sessions providing input into coaching of all boys at all levels of ability.

Mr Callum Milne, the Head of Hockey, is in overall charge of Hockey at Loretto. He
will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons during our Games
sessions providing input into coaching of all girls at all levels of ability.

Other Sports: Swimming and Skiing Squash
Golf Miss Jenny Anderson Mr Peter Darbyshire
Mr Scott Grieve Mr David Howie
Mr Scott Smith
Mr Rick Valentine

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Rugby Games Kit Boys Years 4 - 7

(smock: Y7 boys only)

Rugby Essentials - mouth guard
No watches, fit-bits or accessories. Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially.
in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers and Rugby Head gear

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Boys Rugby PE Years 4 - 7

Games Years 4 - 7 Practice and matches  Loretto tracksuit bottoms
 Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Loretto boys red PE t-shirt
 Loretto tracksuit top  Loretto red shorts
 Reversible Rugby shirt  White ankle socks
 Loretto red Rugby shorts  Trainers
 Loretto striped red / white Games socks
 Loretto midlayer pro top
 Year 7 Boys only: Smock
 Loretto base layers
 Optional protective head gear
 Rugby / Football boots
 Mouthguard

Girls Hockey PE Years 4 - 7

Games Years 4 - 7 Practice and matches  Loretto tracksuit bottoms
 Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Loretto girls red PE t-shirt
 Loretto tracksuit top  Loretto red skirt
 Loretto red Games polo shirt  White ankle socks
 Loretto red skirt  Trainers
 Loretto striped red / white Games socks
 Loretto midlayer pro top
 Mouthguard
 Shin pads
 Hockey stick
 Optional Loretto base layers
 Trainers

Required for all Autumn Sports: water bottle and towel

Pupils require sufficient quantities of kit to keep a set immaculate for match days.
All kit must be named. Kit left behind will be placed in the lost property box on the
first floor landing by the surgery for collection. If uncollected it will be sent to the
Loretto Uniform Exchange, termly.

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Hockey Games Kit Girls Years 4 - 7

Hockey Essentials- mouth guard, shin pads, Hockey stick
No watches, fit-bits or jewellery. Tie back long hair.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Spring Term

Team Coaches: Girls Netball Year 7 Girls Lacrosse
Boys Hockey Miss Jenny Anderson Mrs Mel Paton
Mr Callum Milne Mrs Evie Buchanan Miss Susanna Burn
Mr Blake Elliott Mrs Emma Hood
Mr Philip James Mrs Katherine Mackinnon
Mr Robert MacDonald Mrs Natalie McCarl
Mr Max Outram Mr Jason White
Mr David Pearce

Mr Callum Milne, the Head of Hockey, is in overall charge of Hockey at Loretto and
he will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons during our
Games sessions providing input into coaching of all boys at all levels of ability.

Miss Anderson will oversee the Netball programme. The year 7 girls will also get an
introduction to Lacrosse this term to prepare them for the senior School.

Other Sports: Swimming and Skiing Cricket
Golf Miss Jenny Anderson Mr David Pearce
Mr Scott Grieve Mr David Howie Mr Peter Steindl
Mr Scott Smith
Mr Rick Valentine

Tennis and Squash Lacrosse
Mr Peter Darbyshire Miss Susanna Burn
Mr Blake Elliott Mrs Mel Paton

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Hockey Games Kit Boys Years 4 - 7

Hockey Essentials: mouth guard, shin pads, Hockey stick
No watches, fit-bits or accessories.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Boys Hockey PE Years 4 - 7

Games Years 4 - 7 Practice and matches  Loretto tracksuit bottoms
 Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Loretto boys red PE t-shirt
 Loretto tracksuit top  Loretto red shorts
 Loretto red Games polo shirt  White ankle socks
 Loretto red Hockey shorts  Trainers
 Loretto striped red / white Games socks
 Loretto midlayer pro top
 Mouthguard
 Shinpads
 Hockey stick
 Loretto base layers
 Trainers

Girls Netball PE Years 4 - 7

Games Years 4 - 7 Practice and matches  Loretto tracksuit bottoms
 Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Loretto girls red PE t-shirt
 Loretto tracksuit top  Loretto red skirt
 Loretto red Games polo shirt  White ankle socks
 Loretto red skirt  Trainers
 Loretto striped red / white Games socks
 Loretto midlayer pro top
 Optional Loretto base layers
 Trainers

Girls Lacrosse

Games Years 4 - 7 Practice and matches

 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Mouthguard and goggles
 Lacrosse stick
 Loretto tracksuit top

 Loretto red Games polo shirt

 Loretto red skirt

 Loretto striped red / white Games socks

 Loretto midlayer pro top

 Optional Loretto base layers

 Studded Boots 20

Netball Games Kit Girls Years 4 - 7

No watches, fit-bits or jewellery. Tie back long hair.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Lacrosse Games Kit Girls Year 7 only

Lacrosse Essentials: mouth guard, goggles, Lacrosse stick
No watches, fit-bits or jewellery. Tie back long hair.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Summer Term

Team Coaches: Girls Rounders
Boys Cricket Miss Jenny Anderson
Mr Peter Steindl Mrs Evie Buchanan
Mr Philip James Mrs Emma Hood
Mr Robert MacDonald Mrs Katherine Mackinnon
Mr David Pearce Mrs Natalie McCarl
Mr Jason White Mr Max Outram

Mr Peter Steindl, the Head of Cricket, is in overall charge of Cricket at Loretto and
he will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons during our
Games sessions providing input into coaching of boys and girls at all levels of ability.

Miss Anderson will oversee the Rounders programme.

Other Sports: Athletics Tennis
Golf Miss Jenny Anderson Miss Jenny Anderson
Mr Scott Grieve Mr Callum Milne Mr Peter Derbyshire
Mr Scott Smith Mr Blake Elliott
Mr Rick Valentine

Swimming Girls Cricket
Miss Jenny Anderson Mr David Pearce

Athletics:
There are some athletics meetings in the calendar. Participants in these events will
be prepared as part of the PE programme. Our annual Sports Days take place
during the last few weeks of the summer term at Newfield Playing Ground.

Swimming:
Our annual swimming galas take place during the Summer term at Musselburgh
Leisure Centre.

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Cricket Games Kit Boys Year 4 - 5 only

No watches or fit-bits.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.

Optional Extras: Base Layers and Cricket Whites

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Cricket Games Kit Boys Year 6 - 7 only

Practices Matches

No watches or fit-bit.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.

Optional Extras: Base Layers and Cricket Jumper

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Boys Cricket

Games Years 6 - 7 Practice and matches PE Years 4 - 7

 Loretto Cricket shirt  Loretto tracksuit bottoms

 Loretto Cricket trousers and tracksuit bottoms  Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto boys red PE t-shirt
 White ankle socks
 Loretto red shorts
 Red sun cap
 White ankle socks
 Abdominal protector
 Trainers
 Loretto Cricket jumper *

 Cricket boots * / Trainers

Games Years 4 - 5 Practice and matches

 Loretto Cricket shirt  Loretto Cricket jumper *

 Long white Cricket trousers * / tracksuit bottoms  Cricket boots */ Trainers

 White ankle socks

 Red sun cap

Girls Rounders PE Years 4 - 7

Games Years 4 - 7 Practice and matches  Loretto tracksuit bottoms
 Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Loretto boys red PE t-shirt
 Loretto rain jacket  Loretto red shorts
 Loretto red Games polo shirt  White ankle socks
 Loretto red skirt  Trainers
 Loretto striped red/white Games socks
 Loretto midlayer pro top
 Loretto base layers
 Trainers
 Rounders bat

Girls Cricket Tennis

Practice and matches Practice and matches

 Loretto tracksuit bottoms  Loretto tracksuit bottoms
 Loretto tracksuit top  Loretto tracksuit top
 Loretto white Games polo shirt  Loretto white Games polo shirt
 Loretto white skort  Loretto white skort
 White ankle socks  White ankle socks
 Trainers  Trainers

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Rounders Games Kit Girls Years 4 - 7

No watches, fit-bits or jewellery. Tie back long hair.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Girls Cricket Team only

No watches, fit-bits or jewellery. Tie back long hair.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Tennis Team only

or
No watches, fit-bits or jewellery. Tie back long hair.
Pupils to bring named water bottles, especially in summer term, to PE and Games.
Optional Extras: Base Layers

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Appendix 1

Loretto School Sport Selection Policy

Our aim is to ensure that all pupils at Loretto School get a fair and equal chance to
represent the School, at a level appropriate to their ability, whilst enabling
individuals to improve and develop their ability in Sport.

Rationale

 All ‘A’ teams are selected to be the most competitive teams possible with an
emphasis on performance and winning matches.

 ‘B’ and ‘C’ teams are selected with participation as the main objective and the
opportunity to be involved in competitive matches at an appropriate level.
Where there is no B team (due to numbers) then playing opportunities for pupils
of all levels will be provided within the fixture calendar but not all pupils should
expect to play in all matches.

Responsibilities

1) It is the coaches’ responsibility to:

 Provide the team with training sessions appropriate to the age and stage of the
pupils involved.

 Select pupils based on criteria set out in this document.
 Inform pupils of their selection by placing a teamsheet on the Loretto Sport

website and the appropriate games board in the Red Hall (School House) or VIP
notice area at the Junior School.
 Inform of selection at least 24 hours in advance of any match.

2) It is the pupils’ responsibility to:

 Observe notices on the Loretto Sport website, in the VIP notice area at the Junior
School, pertaining to selection of matches (including any other information about
venue, timings, attire et c.) or to find out when / where their games session is
taking place.

 Attend all games sessions and matches unless they are “off games” (medcentre /
parental permission) or been given “special leave” (Head of Junior School or
Director of Sport) not to attend.

 Attend games sessions wearing the appropriate games kit (as outlined by the
School) – including items of safety gear e.g. mouth guard and shin pads.

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Selection for Loretto School Teams

To represent the School in Sport pupils must fulfil the following criteria. Criteria for
selection have been split into four sections – Technical, Non-Technical, Desirable
Qualities and Special Circumstances. Every pupil that plays Sport at Loretto School is
assessed according to this criterion for the purposes of fairness and parity.

Selection Criteria

1) Technical – In order to represent the School a pupil should:

 Demonstrate a skill level that contributes positively to the performance of a team
in his / her year group

 Be able to carry out tactics set by the coach effectively
or
 Show potential which can be developed throughout his / her School career

2) Non-Technical – In order to represent the School a pupil should:

 Demonstrate a positive attitude towards training at all times
 Attend all training sessions – unless “off games” or given “special leave”
 Be able to communicate positively with both team mates and coaching staff

3) Desirable Qualities – Pupils at Loretto School should be striving to:

 Demonstrate leadership skills – relaying messages to teammates, leading warm-
ups, and demonstrating – during games sessions and matches

 Take ownership and responsibility for learning within games sessions i.e. develop
opinions about set plays and playing principles in order to increase knowledge
and understanding of the game

 Engage in technical and tactical conversation with both coaches and teammates

4) Special Circumstances – A pupil may be selected to play in teams above their age
group only if:

 He / she demonstrates a skill level that can contribute positively to the
performance of the more advanced team he / she is stepping into

 He / she can carry out tactics set by the coach of the more advanced team
effectively

 He / she can cope with the physical demands of competing against older
opponents

 There is no-one in the older year group that can contribute positively to the
performance of the team in the same way as the identified younger player

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Appendix 2

Dietary Information

In order for the pupils at Loretto to achieve a healthy lifestyle they should try and
achieve a balanced diet where whole foods form the basis of their diet. The food
provided by the Loretto Catering Department ensures a well-balanced diet is
provided throughout the week.

We promote the following principles for training:
 Always have a water bottle with you at training
 Get at least 8 hours sleep, more after hard sessions.
 Stretch at least 2 to 3 times a week.
 Always eat 3 main meals per day (2 small meals in-between).
 Eat plenty of white meat and fish.
 Eat plenty of colourful vegetables and salad.
 Eat plenty of pasta, potatoes and rice.
Ensure you time your meals around training sessions. Eat both before and
immediately after.

On occasion, an elite representative sportsperson may be advised they require a
dietary supplement by a coach from a National Governing Body (NGB). Loretto
works closely with NGBs where our pupils are involved in training programmes
issued by them. Whilst the school is happy to offer advice on the effects of
supplements, such as Whey Protein, we will not recommend or supply any form of
dietary supplement to our pupils. If parents choose, after taking advice, to allow
their child to take supplements as part of their training regime then the parents
must provide the supplement, assume full responsibility for its use and inform the
school Medical Centre and the pupil’s Housemaster / Housemistress what
supplement is being used. This enables an accurate list of pupils who are using
parentally approved supplements, with parental responsibility, to be held by the
school. Therefore, Loretto School’s position regarding supplements is as follows:

 If the pupils consistently follow the above principles, they will not need to take
any form of dietary supplement.

 Loretto staff may advise on the effects of dietary supplements to allow parents to
make an informed choice (additional advice from a General Practitioner is also
recommended).

 Loretto staff will not recommend the use of, or supply, any form of dietary
supplement.

 If any pupils that are not on the approved list described above are found with
supplements by House staff, pupils can expect them to be confiscated and
returned to their parents.

At Loretto we are dedicated to the safety of our pupils and we wish to highlight that
there is a risk to health if dietary supplements are taken without suitable guidance.
Any pupil or parent wishing to discuss this policy should contact the Head of
Games.

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Appendix 3

Sports Safety Statement
All sports, contact and non-contact carry the risk of accident and injury. We are
mindful of the dangers and take necessary precautions, based on professional
guidance from Governing Bodies.
 Coaches have necessary experience and training and safety guidelines (as laid

down by Governing Body) are followed as a rule.
 Compulsory wearing of mouth guards for rugby, hockey and lacrosse; helmets for

cricket; shin guards for hockey.
 Recommended wearing of protective body armour and head wear as stipulated

legal by World Rugby for rugby.
 Eye protection in Lacrosse is mandatory. The Sports Department can help advise

where to purchase eye protection.
 Wearing of facemasks for short corners in hockey is mandatory. These items are

provided by school for all teams.
 Matches refereed by personnel who have attended relevant courses or are

Referee Society affiliated.
 Many Staff are first aid trained and a rolling training programme exists.
 Fully qualified medical staff from Physis will be in attendance at pitch side for

home rugby matches.
 Training methods include safe techniques for contact elements of the game.
 Older pupils are trained to be physically prepared for increased intensity of the

sport at senior level.
 Injuries are reported and recorded centrally through the school medical centre.
 Risk Assessments for all sporting activities.
 Affiliation to National Governing Bodies.

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Loretto Sport Department

Loretto School Linkfield Road, Musselburgh,
East Lothian, Scotland, EH21 7RE
t 0131 653 4444
e [email protected]
w www.loretto.com
Loretto Sport website www.lorettosport.com

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