Sport is compulsory for just about every student in New South Wales. I think once you get into Year 11 or 12, you can choose, but I guess that depends on the School you attend. For me, it is compulsory. But I'm not complaining: I miss out on two periods every Thursday, not too mention leaving School a lot earlier than usual, meaning I am able to meet up with mates whom I would not be able to on a normal day.
While I'm not the best sports player, admittedly, I'm only really exceptional at Gymnastics, and fairly good at Squash, I still think they are valuable in teaching life-skills. So, in answer to this thread's question, I'm for the current system of intertwining School and Sport.
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