leaders - Elisabeth Murdoch College

LEADERS
IN SPORT
2016 Information Booklet
LEADERS IN SPORT
A specialist program at Elisabeth Murdoch College
Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin 3910
www.emc.vic.edu.au © 2015
LIS – Names to watch in future years
LEADERS
IN SPORT
There have been many recent success stories of students at EMC within the
Leaders in Sport program:
Liam Jefferies
National Champion – Mountain Biking
At Elisabeth Murdoch College we encourage
and promote a healthy attitude to life and
learning. We care about providing leadership
opportunities for all young people in the
Langwarrin community.
James Longley
State/National Running and Cross Country
Elisabeth Murdoch College offers a
specialised Leaders in Sport program
in Middle School, catering for students
with a passion for sport and leadership,
as well as a central focus on academic
achievement.
Luke Black
AFL Stingrays and V-Line
team member
Leaders in Sport is a full-time, integrated,
academic program which allows students
to develop their athletic ability while
concurrently receiving a high quality
secondary education. The College has
outstanding sporting facilities and a history
of excellence in sport. We aspire to engage
our students and teach skills for life.
Designed and led by dedicated teachers, we
work closely with select groups of
like-minded students who plan and
work together as a team. Personal
development, including
teamwork, organisation and
reflection are core components
of the Leaders in Sport (LIS) program.
Mitch Gaze
State level Basketball
Zach Andrewatha
AFL Stingrays and V-Line
team member
Jake O’Donnell
State National Wake
Boarding and AFL Stingrays
Kane Jones
AFL Stingrays
Tyson Pyper
AFL Stingrays
Jayde Morris
State Level Hockey
Todd Rogers
State Level Soccer
Caden Cleary
AFL Stingrays
Jesse Jewiss
State Level Cricket
Amongst many more budding, talented sporting superstars
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Specialist Program Application Timeline
Tuesday 25th March
College open night
Wednesday 29th April
Friday 8th May
By the start of Week commencing Monday 1st June
From Monday 1st June
Interviews commence
Thursday 25th June
Interviews conclude
Primary Schools.
Semester Challenges
The Year 7 and 8 LIS
This subject is designed to prepare students for semester challenges. Three
separate challenges will all lead to an overnight camp and mini triathlon
held towards the end of Year 8. In Year 9 the program concludes with an
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YEAR 7
YEAR 8
YEAR 9
CHALLENGE ONE
Bike Riding Challenge
CHALLENGE ONE
Swim Challenge
CHALLENGE ONE
CHALLENGE TWO
Arthurs Seat Challenge
CHALLENGE TWO
Mini Triathlon (camp)
of Sport (camp)
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Timetables
LIS students will follow a five-day timetable with 4 x 72 minute sessions
daily – a total of 20 sessions a week. Thursday’s timetable is slightly
different as students have a pastoral care session.
YEAR 7 LIS
YEAR 8 LIS
Semester 1
Semester 2
Humanities
Humanities
MathsMaths
ScienceScience
Health & PE
Health & PE
LOTE
Textiles
Cooking
The Arts
FitnessFitness
Semester 1
Semester 2
Humanities
Humanities
MathsMaths
ScienceScience
Health & PE
Health & PE
CivicsLOTE
Team Sports
Elective
FitnessFitness
YEAR 9 LIS
Semester 1
Semester 2
EnglishEnglish
SOSESOSE
MathsMaths
ScienceScience
Outdoor Ed
Self Defence
Coaching/PEFitness/PE
Excursions and Incursions
Selection Process and Important Dates
Are you a Leader? Do you have a passion for sports and related pathways?
Do you aim to achieve academic and sporting success? The selection
criteria for students will include evidence of:
• An understanding of the program’s aims and commitment to the Program;
• Teamwork and demonstrated social behaviours;
• Capacity to negotiate curriculum and develop a personalised program in consultation with the program staff and peers;
Students in LIS are given opportunities to attend and participate in
numerous excursions, incursions and workshops. These activities include
surifing, rock climbing, ice skating and golf.
• Willingness to work and volunteer in the community; and
Students also visit world class sporting facilities such as the Melbourne
Cricket Ground, Victorian Institute of Sport and the St Kilda Football Club
training facilities.
Students will submit an application with a portfolio including their sporting,
academic and leadership achievements and references. If short listed, they
will have an interview.
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• Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentoring and coaching.
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Costs
LIS Responsibilities
Students enrolled in the LIS will be expected to pay a special program
levy. This levy includes the cost of incursions and excursions, including an
overnight camp in Year 8 and a five-day camp to the Australian Institute of
Sport in Canberra during Year 9.
Year 7 – $200
Year 8 – $350
Year 9 – $800
ACADEMIC
Uniform
Students enrolled in the LIS will be required to wear full EMC uniform.
When students have sport related subjects they will be required to wear
full EMC sports uniforms. LIS students have the option of purchasing a
special uniform that can be worn to sport, on incursions and at special
events.
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I commit to achieve the best results in all subject areas.
LEADERSHIP
I understand the responsibilities of being a leader in a select entry program
and I am committed to acting as a positive role model within all areas of
the LIS and Elisabeth Murdoch College community.
SPORTING
I am 100% committed to the EMC Sports program and will coach others,
compete and represent EMC with pride.
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Assessment
Pathways
LIS students will be assessed using a variety of formal and informal
methods – both practical and theoretical. These may include participation,
theory, written work, folios, peer and self evaluation and teamwork.
Leaders in Sport is a specialised program with a seamless pathway taking
students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Year 10
VCE/VCAL
Career Pathway
Performance and Electronic Folio
Specialist PE
Physical Education
Sports Psychology
Students in LIS will be asked to develop both performance and electronic
folios throughout the year. The folios will include work samples, photos
and a weekly online blog linked to the official LIS website.
Fit and Healthy
Health and Human Development
Sports Medicine
Outdoor Education
VET Sport and Recreation
Physiotherapy
Adolescent Health
VET Helath and Community Care
Dietician/Nutrionist
Mind Games
Psychology
Sports Administration Marketing
Community Partnerships
Dietician/Nutritionist
Biology
Coaching
LIS students work with community partners and learn about values
in sport, teamwork and mentoring. Students are involved in coaching
inter-school sport and running PMP programs within primary schools.
LIS students participate in local community events such as Clean Up
Australia Day as well as the Red Shield Appeal. The College has a career
and pathways partnership with Monash University and St Kilda Football
Club and is developing partnerships with other organisations in the sports
industry.
Sports Administration Marketing
School Based Apprenticeships and
Sports Journalism
Traineeships
Elite Athlete
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PE Teacher
Personal Trainer
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