Tennis

Tennis is offered from Grade 1 to Grade 7. The emphasis is on basic ball skills in Grade 1, progressing to the basic technique on all the strokes in Grades 2 and 3. Mini nets and softer balls are used to encourage match play.

Some players progress to a Grade 4 and 5 Squad, which practices once a week. Friendly matches are arranged during the first and third terms. Other players are encouraged to attend social tennis which is offered in the first and third term.

St Mary’s is one of a few schools that has four teams playing in the junior league. This gives many players a chance to play matches. Apart from the league matches, the players participate in the Junior School Singles and Doubles Championships which is held in the third term.