In S4-6, your child will be timetabled for a games lesson each week on Tuesday afternoons.
Activities
Badminton (Competitive & Recreational), Boxing Fitness, Climbing, Cross-country, Curling, Dance, HIIT Fitness, Hockey, Lacrosse (girls), Pilates, Rugby (boys) and Rugby (girls) NB. 12 pupils minimum to run , Rowing,
Venues
Edinburgh Uni Pleasance Sports Centre (Recreational Badminton, Climbing), Goldenacre (Rugby, 3rd-5th XI Hockey, Lacrosse), Meadows (Cross-country), Meggetland (Rowing), Murrayfield Ice Rink (Curling), Peffermill (1st & 2nd XI Hockey), School Sports Centre (Competitive Badminton, Boxing Fitness, Fitness, Pilates), School Raeburn Gym (Dance),
Day/time
Tuesday 3-4.30pm (some activities have varying times)
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. Some of the 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.
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.
See the Cross-country section of SOCS for up to date information about extra-curricular cross-country events and practices.
Curling – this takes place at Murrayfield Ice Rink and provides coaching for beginners as well as those who have played before. Pupils also have the chance to compete for the school. The curlers will be transported to Murrayfield Ice rink by school minibus and dismissed from there after the session.
Dance – this takes place in the Raeburn Gym with our dance specialist and incorporates a number of different dance styles and fun routines for all.
HIIT Fitness will take place in the School Fitness Suite and adjoining area 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.
Lacrosse takes place on the grass at Goldenacre with the possibility of a small number of mid-week fixtures available.
Pilates is a method of strengthening the body through core and postural exercises to improve general fitness and well-being.
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.
There will be provision for regular Thursday evening and Saturday morning team practices. There is also be provision for regular indoor training most of which takes place 7:30-8:30am and after school from 3:30-5:30pm at school sports centre. There are opportunities to race at local and national events and some may have the opportunity to trial for international selection.
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.
Pupils will also be expected to pass a swimming test at the Royal Commonwealth Pool at the commencement of the session.
