Forest Lake State High
School offers the Rugby League Program of Excellence as part of its commitment
to excellence in sport. This program provides students with the opportunity to
develop their potential along the elite pathway of rugby league whilst
maintaining their performance in their academic studies.
Aim
We aim to provide
students with an opportunity to develop their skills and expose them to all
elements of rugby league by:
providing quality coaching and feedback;
developing discipline in all elements on and off
the field;
providing a realistic opportunity for students
to realise their potential through the development of their rugby league skills; and
competing in elite competitions in rugby league
across South East Queensland.
Selection Criteria
Students selected to
participate in the Rugby League Program of Excellence will have played rugby
league at representative level (or equivalent), maintained an academic standard
that reflects genuine effort and achieved a minimum academic report of
satisfactory for behaviour and attitude in all subjects.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the
Rugby League Program of Excellence, all applicants must possess and/or commit
to the following qualities:
a high standard of rugby league skills and
abilities;
the ability to work productively in a positive
team environment;
the aspiration and work ethic to attain a
satisfactory standard in all academic subjects at Forest Lake SHS;
an exemplary record of attitude, effort and
behaviour within the school community;
a desire to demonstrate cooperation, courtesy
and commitment at all times; and
the capacity to cover course costs.
Conditions of Enrolment
Students participating
in the Rugby League Program of Excellence must:
maintain all educational requirements;
show a genuine commitment to before and after
school training; and
consistently demonstrate our PRIDE expectations of
being Prepared, Respectful, Inclusive, Dedicated and Engaged both on and off
the field.
External Partnerships
Through community
partnerships, students will receive external specialised training. Our partnership with the South Logan Magpies
provides students with direct access to resources such as The Broncos’ Elite Development Program and the opportunity to
attend Intrust Cup games and meet
many of the up and coming players. Our
partnership with Allsports Physiotherapy, Forest Lake offers students
discounted rates on consultations.