2.1. Sport Policy

Purpose

To ensure that sport activities align with the school’s values and provide opportunities for the development of high-quality relationships and experiences that enhance the character of our fine young men as they aspire towards outstanding achievement.

Policy Statement

1. This policy covers all sport activities.

2. The school will be equitable and inclusive in its offering of sporting opportunities. Because of the value of sport to the development of students at CBHS, retention in sport is a key focus.

3. The purpose of sport activities at CBHS is to:

   • Promote and enhance the school’s values, mission and vision

   • Develop character, courage and care

   • Support academic achievement

   • Build relationships and community.

4. The school values striving to win rather than winning itself.

5. The school will be equitable and inclusive in its offering of sporting opportunities.

6. All students are encouraged to take up sporting opportunities regardless of ability and all participants (students and adults) are expected to adhere to the school’s values. The Headmaster (or his/her delegate) may prevent participation by any student or adult from involvement in sport activities if the Headmaster believes they have not or do not reflect(ed) the values of the school. This may include poor attendance or academic effort.

7. The behaviours and actions listed below are not permitted under this policy

   • The recruitment of students to the school based on their ability in sport activity.

   • Behaviour that reflects a “win at all costs” attitude.

   • Offensive or discriminatory behaviour.

8. Whilst seeking to provide a range of sport activities the school will not provide activities that risk the school’s values or that are not sustainable.

9. The Board of Trustees recognises that there is an administrative cost to the provision of sport activities and permits the charging of a fee to all participants in sport activities to contribute to this cost.

10. Sport activities are carried out on a “no pay no play” basis. Students must have paid or made an arrangement to pay before they participate in sport activities.

11. Those students and staff involved in sport activities are deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the school and therefore all policies and procedures relating to the expectations of the school apply in relation to conduct, brand use and uniform.

12. Participants and spectators of sport activities/trips/functions/events that take place at the school, irrespective of the venue, are considered to be under the jurisdiction of the school.

13. Students participating in sporting activities must adhere to the school’s Code of Conduct.

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Approving Authority: Board of Trustees

Date Approved: 14 March 2023

Next review date: March 2026