Primary Rugby Program
Primary Rugby Program 2008
In 2008, the Primary Rugby Program (PRP) will offer primary schools a number of rugby experiences, ranging from the classroom to the field and beyond. Whether it is a once off rugby experience you are after, a five week Regular Rugby Program, or our Force Friendly School Program, RugbyWA offers a variety of program designed to fit in with your schools schedule and time table.
All of our programs are based around the non-tackle version of the game (Walla Rugby) to encourage the development of passing and catching, evasion and pursuit, and non-contested scrum and lineout.
The programs are aimed at two groups: Years 4/5 and Years 6/7. It is free of charge, with support from RugbyWA Smarter Than Smoking Development Officers.
A summary of all of the programs can be found below however if you would like any more information, contact RugbyWA Development via email at development@rugbywa.com.au or on phone at 9387 0716.
EdRugby for the Classroom
An initiative of the ARU, EdRugby ‘for the classroom lesson plans’ have been designed for use by Primary and Secondary school teachers and students, irrespective of their Rugby background, sporting interest, gender or geography.
The EdRugby lessons do, however, have an emphasis on upper Primary and lower Secondary levels, but the lesson topics, themes, activities and extension work ideas can be modified to suit most age groups.
The lessons:
- Are based on outcomes outlined in the National Curriculum Profiles for the learning areas of English, Studies of Society and Environment, and Health and Physical Education
- Are related to Mathematics, Science, Technology, Languages other than English, and the Arts
- Are organised into the Rugby themes - Rugby media, Rugby heritage, Rugby diversity, Rugby fans, Australian pride, Game of Rugby, Game Plan and Teamwork
- Meet educational goals such as values education, literacy and numeracy, information and communication technologies (ICT), healthy and active lifestyles and building partnerships with communities
- Reflect the Rugby values of pride, teamwork and tradition
- Can be downloaded in pdf format
For more information, or to register with EdRugby, click one of the links below. www.rugby.com.au/edrugby
Emirates Western Force Walla Challenge
After you have signed up to EdRugby for the free resources, you will be ready to take advantage of the Emirates Western Force Walla Challenge. The Challenge is a tournament designed to be run by students within the school. Based on the SEPEP model, the Emirates Western Force Walla Challenge encourages student to take control of their own learning and become actively involved in the coordination and planning of a Walla Rugby tournament.
Once signed up for a Emirates Western Force Walla Challenge you will receive the following: two sessions with a RugbyWA Smarter Than Smoking Development Officer, a resource pack with instructional CD Rom with ideas and instructions for running the event, balls, cones and a kit bag for the equipment. All of this is free of charge and can be added to the schools sport shed after completion of the Emirates Western Force Walla Challenge.
RugbyWA Smarter Than Smoking Gala Day
RugbyWA will be hosting four Smarter Than Smoking Gala Days in 2008, that will be held in Terms 1 and 4. Invitations will be sent to all of the Primary schools that have participated in our PRP throughout the year; however any school is welcome to register and attend. The details for the 2008 Gala Days are as follows:
- Term 1 North: Lake Joondalup Park, March 24, 9:00am – 12:30pm
- Term 1 East: Hartfield Park March 31, 9:00am – 12:30pm
- Term 4 Central: Britannia Road Reserve, December 1, 9:00am – 12:30pm
- Term 4 South: Thomas Oval, December 3, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Smarter Than Smoking Gala Days provide a great opportunity for students to test their Walla skills learnt with RugbyWA Development Staff and meet students from other schools in a fun and safe environment.
An expression of interest form is available at the link below and will allow you to register in advance of the Smarter Than Smoking Gala Day. RugbyWA Development Staff will be available for two sessions to get students match ready and will also be present at the Smarter Than Smoking Gala Days to run the events.
Three Week Regular Rugby Competition
It is a priority of RugbyWA to facilitate regular rugby and maximise the rugby experience for primary schools. If your school had a positive experience of rugby last year, RugbyWA would like to offer you the opportunity to play a three week tournament either interschool or within your school. With an emphasis on game play this also provides a great opportunity for new schools to experience rugby.
The aim of this three week program is to maximise Walla rugby game time. Students that have had a previous experience will be given a chance over two weeks to recap the basic skills and principles of Walla rugby and then get straight into Walla games.
An interschool format would see a cluster of two to four schools each host a week of Walla games for a two hour weekly time slot dependant on numbers. This format will allow interaction with students from other schools and promote values of team spirit, sportsmanship and pride in your school. Rugby has a long tradition of upholding these values and provides an avenue to bring these themes into the classroom through the EdRugby Program. http://www.rugby.com.au/edrugby
If cost or travel is an issue for your school, this same format of program will also be available to run within one school. The games would be played more regularly than experienced this year with an emphasis on the values of the game and maximising Walla playing opportunities.
How do I get my school involved in 2008?
Below you will find a link for a Primary Rugby Program registration which can be submitted either via fax or email. Preference for all programs will be given to the first received applications for each category of experience whether it be a three week competition or an Emirates Western Force Walla Challenge. So avoid disappointment by registering today!
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the mentioned programs, or would like to share your rugby experience, please feel free to forward these via email to colin.richardson@rugbywa.com.au.
