sport at scs

Building Character
Through Sport

Competing with Heart and Purpose

We consistently achieve strong results in our core sports: hockey, cricket, athletics, and swimming. We also offer competitive programmes in netball, soccer, tennis, and cross-country across all age groups. Our dedicated coaching staff provide expert guidance while emphasising fun, fair play and personal growth at every level of ability.

While we embrace the competitive side of sport, we also believe that sport is about far more than winning and losing. It provides children with opportunities to develop the skills and qualities that will serve them throughout life, both on and off the field. Through sport, children learn grit and perseverance, discover the joy of practise and achievement, and experience the value of teamwork and lasting friendships. They develop motivation, discipline and resilience while gaining valuable opportunities to take responsibility and grow as leaders.

OUR schools’ programmes

Our Sports Programmes

Preschool

Physical education, age-appropriate sport and learn-to-swim lessons are an integral part of our Preschool programme, helping children develop confidence, coordination and fundamental movement skills from an early age.

Preparatory School

All children in the Preparatory School participate in physical education. In the Junior Preparatory, our children learn the fundamentals of sport and match play. In the Senior Preparatory, the intensity increases to a more competitive level. The Preparatory School takes part in competitive swimming and athletics, friendly soccer and netball, and league cricket and hockey. Trail running, cross country and mountain biking are optional extras dependent on interest.

College

All children in our College participate in sport two mornings a week. Our College offers a broad and varied sporting programme throughout the year, with opportunities to participate and compete at league-level in swimming, athletics, cross country, netball, hockey and cricket. Soccer matches are played on a competitive basis, while golf and padel are offered as additional non-competitive sporting opportunities. Our trail runners compete in the annual Wildlife Estate Series and consistently achieve outstanding results.

sports on offer

Competitive Sports

Cricket

Inter-school and Provincial

Cricket is introduced from the Junior Prep years, laying strong foundations in both skills and sportsmanship in our Preparatory School. Our College cricket team competes in league matches, giving our children the opportunity to test their skills and represent Southern Cross Schools with pride at a high level of the game. Our well-maintained turf pitch and practice nets provide an outstanding training environment for both boys' and girls' cricket.

Athletics

Inter-school and Provincial

Athletics takes centre stage in both our Preparatory School and College during the first term, culminating in exciting inter-schools competitions that showcase our children's incredible talent in both track and field events. Our combined Interhouse Athletics Day is an annual sporting highlight, as is the Hoedspruit Interhigh Athletics Meeting.

Swimming

Inter-school and Provincial

Swimming is both an essential life skill and a thriving competitive sport at Southern Cross Schools. From Learn-to-Swim programmes to competitive swimming throughout the Preparatory School and College, children are encouraged to develop confidence, technique, and a lifelong love of the water. We participate in numerous inter-school galas during our swimming season.

Hockey

Inter-school and Provincial

Our hockey programme continues to produce strong performances in league competitions across the Preparatory School and College. Hockey season is jam-packed with inter-school matches. Several of our College hockey players have earned provincial recognition for their achievements.

Netball

Inter-school and Provincial

Netball continues to grow in strength across the Preparatory School and College, with increasing participation and competitive success reflecting the enthusiasm and commitment of our players.

Soccer

Competitive Programme

Soccer is a popular sport in both the Preparatory School and College. Our junior teams have enjoyed considerable success in local soccer tournaments, while our senior teams compete against strong opposition from local schools with great passion and skill.

Cross Country

Inter-school and Provincial

Our unique bushveld setting provides spectacular trails that create the perfect setting for fitness training and cross-country competition, allowing our children to develop endurance while enjoying the natural surroundings. A number of our College children have achieved outstanding results in cross-country.