Our Netball Program of Excellence is designed to empower our female students with a nurturing learning environment where they can engage with like-minded individuals who share their passion for netball. Under the guidance of our dedicated staff, students will have the opportunity to elevate their game on the court while fostering positive values such as inclusion, personal development, and wellbeing.
Through timetabled classes and practical exercises, our students will gain valuable life skills that will serve them well beyond the netball court. They will learn how to work as a team, build a positive culture, and commit to achieving their goals to create success in all aspects of their lives.
Students within our Netball Program of Excellence will have access to the following:
Program Benefits
Curriculum
Students within our programs will have access to three curriculum lessons per week with qualified coaches studying pre-season fitness, Netball specific skills and strength and conditioning sessions as well as ACARA approved theory components aligned with curriculum band plans.
Our year 7-10 age groups will link with the Health and Physical Education subject within the Australian Curriculum, whilst our Year 11 and 12 senior group will study within the Sport and Recreation QCCA syllabus.
Partnership with Inspire Health Services
Physiotherapy Triage
The Wavell sporting excellence programs are now offering free physiotherapy triage three lunch times a week, courtesy of Inspire Health Services. This is open to all students enrolled within both Rugby League and Netball programs and take place in the schools HPE first aide room near the oval. Four appointments of 15-minute intervals are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes 1:00-2:00pm. This provides opportunity for students to be assessed on any injury concerns, to better inform further decisions around treatment required or altered training plans.
Notes will be given to your child during the session and are to be taken home for communicative purposes. Phone contact will also be made with parents directly from the physio if further treatment is required.
Triage is an assessment-based practice and serves the purpose of identifying key physical trauma that may require additional follow up and treatment. You may find that your child is issued with a request to attend the clinic for further analysis/ongoing treatment which will incur cost.
Nutrition Education
Our students participate in Nutrition Education sessions facilitated by Inspire Health Services to inform better decision making for our students and families which contribute towards better performance outcomes both on the field and in the classroom.
Inspire Health Services provide supportive resources for our students and families to access to assist in the transfer of information from our sessions, into positive selections in lunchbox and meal choices.
Strength and Conditioning
Inspire Health Services provide qualified and expert Strength and Conditioning coaches to facilitate strength and fitness training programs for our students across the year. Inspire Health Servi
ces and Rugby League staff sit down to ensure appropriate planning and programming is made to inform the best possible performance outcomes for our athletes.
Each year level has individualised training programs specific to Netball to ensure our students understand Fundamental Movement Patterns in the Foundation Years (7-8), to ensure that as our athletes progress through Development (9-10) and Specialist (11-12) years, they are building on strong foundations to achieve high levels of strength and performance required to compete at the elite level.
Top Tier Competitions
Our Netball Program of Excellence provides multiple opportunities for students to compete in competitions across the year. Each year we nominate and compete within the Vicki Wilson Shield (Year 7-9) and Cup (Years 10-12), an elite state-wide competition held each year. We compete at the Super 7s events held each term, and consistent nomination and high performance within district schools' competition and Metropolitan Finals.
Leadership Camps
Each year level will have the opportunity to engage within a leadership camp (1-day or overnight) through Sport and Recreation, Education Queensland. These camps provide the opportunity for our teams to work through challenging environments and activities to build communication, resilience and leadership skills. Our programs of excellence hold a strong holistic view on leadership and the collective contribution this provides to a high performing team.
Criteria to be considered for Enrolment at Wavell State High School:
Behaviour, effort and attendance standards of excellent and/or very good is expected.
Criteria to be considered for the Netball Program of Excellence:
- Keen interest in netball with a variety of playing experience and a drive to set and achieve personal and team goals of improvement.
- Resumé of activities and achievements over the past two years.
- Answers to Learning Reflection questions on the Programs of Excellence application form.
- Participation in Netball Trials for Year 7 will be held in September at Wavell State High School.