Evergreen Autumn 2017 online

Sports
Carpe Dìem
• To 'seize the day' and/or capture a certain moment in time.
• To put aside all differences, all fears, all worries, and just go for it.
• To make the most out of that part of time.
'Capture the Moment' more often, or you will miss out on life and never truly be happy.
St Margaret’s College sport offers a magnitude of opportunities at all year levels and
for all abilities.
We encourage all girls to ask why they play sport and to consider what they want from
sport at SMC. Do they want to participate with their friends in a team environment?
Do they want to pursue sport to the highest level?
At the heart of it all, is learning. We encourage our girls to take ownership of their
learning with a growth mindset. Effort is the key to success. We need to embrace
our mistakes and confront our shortcomings.
Athletes need to consider whether they are prepared to strive towards reaching their
goals. They must make a conscious decision about how determined and dedicated they
are, how hard they are willing to work and what help they need. They must decide what
success means to them and remember that this is different for each individual.
We encourage our students to:
• Answer these questions for themselves. Whatever the answers – and there
is no right or wrong – they should seize the day and make the most of what there
is on offer.
• Be inspired by the staff who all so willingly give their time, knowledge and enthusiasm
to ensure everyone has the best experience possible.
• Make lots and lots of friends, but only let a select few influence your decisions.
• Ask questions, train hard and have fun.
“I’d rather regret
the things
I’ve done than
regret the things
I haven’t done.”
– Lucille Ball
Helen Belcher – Director of Sport
100 Fendalton Road
Christchurch
(03) 351 7980
jennyburtt.florist@xtra.co.nz
www.jennyburtt.co.nz
18. EVERGREEN