WINTER SPORTS

During the winter terms (Terms 2 and 3), we offer the following sports to our learners:

• Cross Country
• Chess
• Hockey (Boys’ and Girls’)
• Netball
• Rugby
• Tennis (Private Coaching)
• Swimming (Private Coaching)

Cross Country

Head: Mrs N Wright
Cross country is a winter sport at Kirstenhof Primary School. We compete in the Wynberg Zone and participate in league races every Friday at a variety of venues throughout the season.

Our athletes train consistently and represent the school with commitment, determination, and pride. Several runners have progressed to represent Metro South, with some going on to achieve Western Province colours.

Cross country continues to grow at Kirstenhof, promoting physical fitness, perseverance, and a strong sense of team spirit among our learners.

Chess

Head: Miss D Croome
Chess is one of our strongest performing sports. We regularly take part in the Western Cape Top Schools competition. Students attend practises twice a week, and in Terms 2 and 3 they participate in matches on Friday afternoons.

Hockey

Head : Mr D Klazinga
Winter Hockey is available to all students from U/7. From U/8 the learners participate in weekly matches against other schools or clubs where possible, as well as zonal festivals held throughout the winter terms. In 2020 the school installed a full sized astro turf, which is available for practices and matches, and has provided an additional level of competency to our learners’ skills.

One of the highlights of our hockey calendar is our U/9 boys’ festival, which takes place in Term 2, while another exciting event is the U/13 boys’ and girls’ hockey festival in Term 3.

Netball

Head: Mrs L Chilindi
Winter Netball is available to all girl students from U/7. From U/8 the learners participate in weekly matches against other schools, as well as zonal festivals held throughout the winter terms. One of the highlights of our netball calendar is our Term 2 U/9 festival, which hosts approximately 11 schools, and gives the learners the opportunity to play under lights.

Rugby

Head: Mr F van Vuuren
We offer TAG rugby for our Grade R and U/7 learners, to develop their ball skills. From U/8 we begin more formal training, and our teams play weekly matches against other schools and clubs. Home matches are played on Friday nights (under our flood lights), and away matches are played on Saturday mornings. One of the highlights of our rugby calendar is our Term 2 U/9 festival and Future Stars Festival, which hosts some of the top Co-Ed and Boys Schools in the Southern Suburbs.