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Athletics & Physical Education

The mission of the St. Anne's Physical Education program is to involve students in developmentally appropriate experiences that focus on learning to move and learning through movement. Engaging children in a comprehensive program of fundamental movement, sports skills, physical fitness, and rhythmic experiences is an integral part of a total education program. Daily physical education enhances movement skills, fitness levels, reasoning abilities, and social-emotional growth. 

The value of exercise and motor development is taught in an atmosphere that promotes student understanding and appreciation. Physical Education contributes to self-esteem, responsible behavior, creative expression, and group cooperation. The intent of the curriculum is to provide students of all abilities and interests with a foundation of movement experiences that will eventually lead to active and healthy lifestyles. 

Middle School Sports

The Athletics Department is dedicated to the development of the total student-athlete. The varied athletic opportunities encourage all participants to reach their maximum potentials physically, socially, and mentally.  The program is designed to work as an important cooperative part of the school community, rather than as a separate entity.

The philosophy of the program centers on developing physical fitness, athletic skills, self-confidence, pride in effort, self-esteem, and a lifelong sense of fun in physical activity. Players will gain a sense of sportsmanship, commitment, teamwork, and self-sacrifice, while working toward individual and common goals. The athletic program is intended to promote a high level of participation for all middle school students. It is understood that the choice to participate may be at the expense of other non-school activities.

The school recognizes that winning is important, but believes the ultimate value of athletics is the joy of having completed a regimen of athletic training to the best of one’s abilities. At St. Anne’s, athletics foster this value.