Find full information on the Winter Games options available from P5 to S6 below.
Activities
Aug-Christmas
Half year group Hockey
Half year group Rugby
Jan- Easter
Choice: Hockey (boys), Hockey (girls), Rugby (boys), Rugby (girls)
Venue
Goldenacre
Day/time
Monday 2-3pm
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. The times of these will vary.
Rugby (girls) would introduce the activity to a female only group. The focus will be on skill development and introducing them to the different aspects of the game. The amount of contact involved will depend on the experience and nature of the group. For this activity to run we need a minimum of 12 pupils to make it a worthwhile experience for all. If there are not enough pupils for this to run, the girls will have the option to participate with the boys throughout Upper Primary, should they wish.
Activities
Cross-country, Hockey (boys), Hockey (girls), Rugby (boys), Rugby (girls)
Venue
Goldenacre (Hockey, Rugby & Touch Rugby) Meadows (Cross-country)
Day/time
Tuesday 2-3pm
Optional extra practice for Hockey and Rugby will be introduced after the start of the session, running until 3.30pm.
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. The times of these will vary.
Rugby (girls) would introduce the activity to a female only group. The focus will be on skill development and introducing them to the different aspects of the game. The amount of contact involved will depend on the experience and nature of the group. For this activity to run we need a minimum of 12 pupils to make it a worthwhile experience for all. If there are not enough pupils for this to run, the girls will have the option to participate with the boys throughout Upper Primary, should they wish.
Cross-country takes place in the Meadows and caters for all running abilities. Pupils will be dismissed from the main school campus on Lauriston place. Please check SOCS for up to date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
Activities
Cross-country, Hockey (boys), Hockey (girls), Rugby (boys), Rugby (girls)
Venue
Goldenacre (Hockey, Rugby & Touch Rugby) Meadows (Cross-country)
Day/time
Wednesday 2-3pm
Optional extra practice for both activities will be introduced after the start of the session, running until 3.30pm.
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. The times of these will vary.
Rugby (girls) would introduce the activity to a female only group. The focus will be on skill development and introducing them to the different aspects of the game. The amount of contact involved will depend on the experience and nature of the group. For this activity to run we need a minimum of 12 pupils to make it a worthwhile experience for all. If there are not enough pupils for this to run, the girls will have the option to participate with the boys throughout Upper Primary, should they wish.
Cross-country takes place in the Meadows and caters for all running abilities. Pupils will be dismissed from the main school campus on Lauriston place. Please check SOCS for up-to-date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
Activities
Badminton, Cross-country, Hockey (boys), Hockey (girls) , Rugby (boys) , Rugby (girls)
Venues
Goldenacre (Hockey, Rugby) Heriot’s Sports Centre (Badminton) Meadows (Cross-country)
Day/time
Thursday 3-4.30pm
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. The times of these will vary. There is also provision for an extra practice on a Tuesday after school from 4-5pm at Goldenacre.
Badminton runs in the Sports Hall. There is also provision for an additional practice on a Thursday after school from 4-5pm.
Cross-country takes place in the Meadows and caters for all running abilities. Pupils will be dismissed from the main school campus on Lauriston place. Please check SOCS for up-to-date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
Activities
Badminton, Cross-country, Hockey (boys), Hockey (girls), Rugby (boys), Rugby (girls)
Venue
Goldenacre (Hockey, Rugby) Heriot’s Sports Centre (Badminton) Meadows (Cross-country)
Day/time
Wednesday 3-4.30pm
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. There is also be provision for an extra practice on a Monday after school from 4-5pm at Goldenacre. There might be some slight changes to the hockey practices and locations.
Badminton runs in the Sports Hall. There is also provision for an additional practice on a Thursday after school from 4-5pm.
Cross-country takes place in the Meadows and caters for all running abilities. Pupils will be dismissed from the main school campus on Lauriston place. Please check SOCS for up-to-date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
In S3, your child will be timetabled for a games lesson each week on Monday afternoons.
Activities
Cross-country, Curling, Dance, Hockey, Rowing, Rugby (boys)
Venue
Goldenacre (Rugby, Hockey), Meadows (Cross-country), Meggetland (Rowing), School Dance Studio (Dance)
Day/time
Monday 3-4.30pm (some activities have varying times, see below)
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. There is also provision for an extra practice on a Wednesday after school from 4-5pm at Goldenacre.
Badminton runs in the Sports Hall. There is also provision for an additional practice on a Thursday after school from 4-5pm
Cross-country takes place in the Meadows and caters for all running abilities. Pupils will be dismissed from the main school campus on Lauriston place at 4.15pm. Please check SOCS for up-to-date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
Dance – this takes place in the Dance Studio with a specialist and incorporates several different dance styles and fun routines for all and finishes at 4pm
Rowing takes place on the Union Canal and finishes at 5pm. The GHSBC boathouse is located off Colinton Road near Meggetland Sports Pavilion. S3 pupils get an introduction to rowing and rowing training, both on and off the water.
Numbers in Rowing are capped to maintain a safe environment. Pupils who miss out will also have the option to attend extra-curricular recreational rowing to try, learn or row recreationally.
Activities
Badminton (Competitive & Recreational), Boxing Fitness, Fitness, Climbing, Cross-country, Dance, Hockey, Lacrosse (girls), Pilates, Rugby (boys/girls), Rowing, Yoga.
Venues
Edinburgh Uni Pleasance Sports Centre (Recreational Badminton and Climbing), Goldenacre (Rugby, 3rd-5th XI Hockey, Lacrosse), Meadows (Cross-country), Meggetland (Rowing), Peffermill (1st & 2nd XI Hockey), School Sports Centre (Competitive Badminton, Boxing Fitness, Fitness, Pilates, Yoga), School Raeburn Gym (Dance),
Day/time
Tuesday 3-4.30pm (some activities have varying times, see below)
Notes
There will be provision for regular Saturday morning Rugby and Hockey matches and practices. There is also be provision for an extra practice on a Thursday after school from 4-5pm at Goldenacre. 1st/2nd XI Hockey training is based at Peffermill.
We run Badminton over two sites. Pupils who wish to play competitive Badminton for the school will practice at the School Sports Hall. Pupils who play recreational Badminton will be based at the Edinburgh University Pleasance Sports Centre. Pupils will be dismissed at 4pm.
Boxing Fitness will take place at the School Sports Centre and adjoining area and caters for all levels of ability. Pupils will learn boxing technique through bag and mitt work as well are box fit exercises. Pupils will not engage in sparing or need a mouth guard.
Climbing - this games option is open to any pupil in S4-6 who wishes to develop their rock-climbing skills. The aim is to improve climbing technique as well as learn the technical skill to be a safe and competent climber. Beginners and experienced climbers welcome. This will take place at the Edinburgh University Centre for Sport and Exercise. Pupils will change at the GHS Sports Centre and walk to the Pleasance through the Cowgate. This is capped at 12 pupils.
Cross-country takes place in the Meadows and caters for all running abilities. Pupils will be dismissed from the main school campus on Lauriston place at 4.15pm. Please check SOCS for up-to-date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
Dance – this takes place in the Dance studio with our dance specialist and incorporates a number of different dance styles and fun routines for all. This activity finishes at 4pm.
Fitness will take place in the School Fitness Suite and caters for all fitness interests and abilities. This will be a teacher lead workout that involves intervals of cardiovascular work followed by intervals of body weight/resistance training. This activity finishes at 4pm.
Lacrosse takes place on the grass at Goldenacre with the possibility of a small number of mid-week fixtures available. This activity finishes at 4pm.
Pilates is a method of strengthening the body through core and postural exercises to improve general fitness and well-being. This activity this takes place in the Raeburn Gym and is run by a specialist teacher, finishing at 4pm.
Rowing takes place on the Union Canal. The GHSBC boathouse is located off of Colinton Road near Meggetland Sports Pavilion. During these years there are more opportunities to train. This activity finishes at 5pm.
Numbers in Rowing are capped to maintain a safe environment. Pupils who miss out will also have the option to attend extra-curricular recreational rowing to try, learn or row recreationally.
Yoga takes place in the drama classroom with a specialist teacher and finishes at 4pm.
