Philosophy IGSSA Philosophy Updated 31 August 2010 - To encourage girls to develop an interest in physical activity, participation, teamwork and the setting of personal goals that will continue in the post school years.
- To provide an opportunity for every girl, regardless of her ability, to develop her physical potential through participation in graded sport.
- To provide a pathway, through CIS, to more elite levels for those girls who are capable.
- To assist girls to develop skills across a range of sports, to understand the rules of sport and to grow into positions of leadership within and beyond sport.
- To bring girls from member schools together so that they may be enriched by exposure to different regions and cultures, and by developing friendships which cross school boundaries.
- To help girls develop a sense of their own worth as individuals and an appreciation and respect for the values and attitudes of others.
- To help girls appreciate the benefits of learning to work as a member of a team and to develop the self-discipline and responsibility required by team membership.
- To establish habits of healthy living, fair play, good sporting conduct, generosity in recognizing the talents of others, the gracious acceptance of defeat and respect for the ruling of the umpire.
- To provide enjoyment, fun, relaxation and leisure as part of a balanced and fulfilled life.
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