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School Sport Unit

About us
About us
About us

The School Sport Unit provides carefully planned, adaptable and enjoyable physical activity experiences for all students in NSW public schools.
Rep.Representative sport
Representative sport
Representative sport

Parents, teachers, and students can browse Schools Sports Associations to find representative sport events and results for students aged 8 to 19 years old.

Association level
- Hunter
- North Coast
- North West
- Riverina
- South Coast
- Sydney East
- Sydney North
- Sydney South West
- Sydney West
- Western
- Barrier
- West Darling
State and National level
School sport history
Swimming and water safety
Swimming and water safety
Swimming and water safety

NSW public schools can access programs and resources to help students develop swimming, water safety and survival skills.
PSCNSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge
NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge
NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge

To promote increased participation in sport and physical activity, leading to healthier, more active lifestyles, the Premier's Sporting Challenge (PSC) is a multi-faceted program offering a range of initiatives to Department of Education students and teachers across the state. The PSC aims to get more students and staff 'more active, more often'.
Disability and inclusion
Disability and inclusion
Disability and inclusion

Opportunities for students with disabilities to get involved in sports are available at various levels throughout the school sport structure, from participation to elite. The participatory (or provisional) level does not require classification, however, if an athlete wishes to compete at a regional, state, national or international level, they will need to gain classification through the appropriate sporting organisation.
Procedures and guidelines
Procedures and guidelines
Procedures and guidelines

Teachers and school leaders can find advice, support and compliance resources for implementing high quality and safe sport and physical activities for students.
Teacher resource hub
Teacher resource hub
Teacher resource hub

Teachers can find professional learning workshops, eLearning courses as well as teaching and learning resources to support the implementation of quality sport and physical activity programs.

Teachers Mutual Bank Award

Sarah Young - Edward Public School

Sarah Young has had a two decade long involvement as a school sport and community representative in Deniliquin for athletics and other community sports. She has provided hundreds of local young people with coaching support, and encourages her students to participate with enthusiasm and to perform at their personal best.

At Edward PS, Sarah recognises students who display commitment to their sports and those who apply themselves with a positive attitude and good sportsmanship. She consistently ensures their achievements are celebrated and shared with the school and local communities.

Sarah has been the main organiser of a wide variety of sporting activities and challenges for the students of Edward PS during her time there. With activities ranging from innovative fitness programs to endurance running challenges, technical athletics coaching sessions to aquatic life saving programs, as well as managing Jump Rope for Heart for her school and organising regular weekly sport sessions. Sarah ensures that all students are introduced to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Sarah is a passionate advocate of the NSW Primary School Sports Association and has devoted many years of amazing service as both an administrator and an organiser at local, regional, and state levels. She works to make sure that children from isolated areas of the state have every opportunity to participate and achieve their personal bests in their chosen sports. Her enduring commitment to athletics and cross country coaching, for one sport among many, has seen her inspire many students to outstanding success at zone, state, and national levels.

Sarah Young embodies all that sport stands for: individuals and teams enjoying sport and fitness in both school and community environments. Her service to school sport has been exemplary and at all times she goes above and beyond what would be expected from a teacher in a similar position. Her passion and commitment to sporting education make her a most deserving recipient, worthy of recognition.