Athletics
Program Overview
At GPS, we recognize the importance of daily movement and its correlation to academics. Sports, games and physical activities are an important part of our school-wide goal to develop the skills of cooperation, teamwork, empathy, perseverance and resilience. All students take Physical Education classes during which fitness, health and a variety of different sports and related skills are taught.
Organized Team Sports
Lower School students can engage in a variety of after-school sports teams. Boys and girls in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to be on the school's volleyball, basketball, and soccer teams against other local schools. The Middle School participates in a league with other local independent schools and fields teams for a variety of different sports. Popular team sports have been volleyball, basketball and soccer.