All children are encouraged to participate in many sports, on a social and on an inter-school basis. Inter-house competitions are conducted throughout the sporting calendar year. An interhouse cross country, athletics and swimming carnival is conducted each year between the two school sporting houses. Children are then selected to compete at regional levels from these events.
HOUSES
Thangool SS is divided into two houses. Your child will be assigned a sporting house upon enrolment. If you (or other family member, eg. Grandparent) have previously attended Thangool SS, you are able to request a specific sporting house. The sporting houses are:
KROOMBIT – RED
KARIBOE – YELLOW
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
Our school also participates in district sports activities. Students are provided with the opportunity to attend sporting trials for a variety of sports that can eventually lead to
District, regional or state representation.
Ten to twelve-year old children may be invited to participate in higher-level selection trials, beyond the normal school standard. We encourage parents to allow their children to accept these invitations, as this allows them to experience a higher standard, and may motivate them to strive towards reaching their true potential. In some instances, levies are set to cover the costs involved in transporting all participants to the trial venue.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Our interschool athletics carnival is held during Term 2. It is held over two days. On the first day, students from Prep – Year 3 complete their field events, while on the second day, all students participate in track events and after lunch the students in Year 4 – 6 complete their field events.
Points are allocated for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with age champions chosen for the highest number of points. Students aged 10 years and above who receive 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event are eligible to compete at the next level of competition at the Callide Valley Athletics Carnival. This carnival is usually held at Redeemer State School.
CROSS COUNTRY
Our cross country takes place during Term 1. Depending on their age, students compete a 1km, 2km or 3km course. Our course is situated up at the Thangool Rec Reserve and once rolls are marked, students walk to and from the Rec Reserve under the supervision of teachers and teacher aides. Students who are placed first in each age group receive age champion and place ribbons are awarded. Students aged 10 years and over who receive 1st, 2nd or 3rd are eligible to compete at the Port Curtis trails held at Benaraby State School.
Our Project Club uses the cross country as one of their major fundraisers for the year. Students are asked to gain sponsorship and depending on the amount of money raised, they are then able to pick a prize from the sponsorship booklet. (Participation in the fundraising is completely voluntary.)
SWIMMING
During Week 10 of Term 4, we hold our annual water safety week. Students engage in practical water safety lessons at the pool from Mon-Thurs, while back at school they focus on the theory of water safety in their classrooms. Swimming is part of our school's HPE curriculum and children can only be excused if they are absent from school or have health issues which may prevent them from swimming. Our Aqua Code is:
• Go Together
• Float & Wave
• Reach to Rescue
A Department of Education grant towards swimming instruction is used to offset the cost for each student. Swimming costs cover:
• Admission fees to the local swimming pool;
• Bus transport to/from Biloela.