Student opportunities and activities

Training and concert band

Training and concert bands offer students the chance to develop their musical skills, teamwork, and confidence through group performances. Students learn to play a variety of instruments, participate in rehearsals, and perform at school events and concerts for parents and the school community. These bands provide a supportive environment where students can grow as musicians, showcase their talents, and enjoy the joy of making music together. Our students are also provided with the opportunity to perform with other schools in a combined band performance throughout the year.

Debating and public speaking

Students can develop their thinking, communication, and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participate in class and grade-level public speaking competitions, providing a structured opportunity to practice and refine their skills. Those who demonstrate strong potential may have the chance to represent the school in local and state-level events, further developing their confidence and leadership abilities. These experiences also encourage critical thinking, persuasive reasoning, and active listening. Additionally, debating and public speaking enable students to engage with diverse audiences and contribute meaningfully to discussions within the wider community, fostering a sense of civic awareness and responsibility.

Choir

Our school choir offers students a wonderful opportunity to develop their singing skills, build confidence, and enjoy performing as part of a team. Students participate in rehearsals and perform at school events and community gatherings, fostering a love of music and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Creative and performing arts

Our Creative and Performing Arts programs encourage students to develop their talents and express themselves confidently through dance and choir. Offering opportunities like concerts and exhibitions for our local community and combined school events. Students of all levels are welcomed to grow their skills and enjoy the arts both inside and outside the classroom.

Primary schools sports association (PSSA)

PSSA gives students the chance to participate in various team and individual sports like soccer, oztag, netball, basketball, rugby league, and athletics. Students try out for school teams and compete against other schools in a fun, supportive environment that promotes fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our school is part of the Wiley Park PSSA zone. More information such as draws and grounds locations can be found on their website.

Top performers may be selected for zone and regional competitions, helping them develop skills, confidence, and friendships while staying active.

Puzzle club

Our puzzle club provides students with a fun and engaging opportunity to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Through a variety of puzzles and challenges, students enhance their creativity and concentration in a supportive and collaborative environment. The club also offers opportunities to represent the school in competitions, allowing students to challenge themselves and showcase their skills.

Photography club

The photography club lets students explore creativity and learn photography skills. They study composition, lighting, and editing while taking photos. The club offers a friendly space to work together and display photos, helping students gain confidence and express themselves through pictures.

Coding  club

Coding club offers students an exciting opportunity to develop problem-solving and logical thinking skills through learning programming and coding. Students can choose from a variety of coding platforms, allowing them to explore coding languages that match their interests and skill levels. The club provides a supportive environment where students can build confidence, tackle challenges, work with peers to problem solve and share completed projects with peers.

Digital art club

Digital art club gives students the opportunity to develop their creativity through drawing and painting using computer technology. Students learn to create digital artworks while building skills in design, colour, and composition through the use of layers. This program encourages artistic expression, technical confidence, and innovation, helping students explore new ways to bring their ideas to life.

Dancesport

The Dancesport program offers Year 5 students an exciting opportunity to develop dance skills, coordination, and confidence through training and an inter-school competition.  This ballroom dance event showcases the top dancing couples from each school to dance the Jive, Salsa, Cha Cha and Tango. The program promotes respectful relationships, encouraging fitness, discipline, creativity, and a supportive, inclusive environment for all skill levels.

Create Kids

Incursions, excursions and camp

Our students engage in hands-on learning activities beyond the classroom that foster personal growth, confidence, and meaningful real-world connections. These experiences include Kindergarten farm visits, excursions for Stage 1 students to the Sydney Living Museum at Rouse Hill to explore historical home and school life, and Stage 2 students studying the history of the Gweagal people and their first contact with James Cook at Botany Bay. Year 5 and 6 students also participate in camps in Bathurst and Canberra. Throughout the year, students take part in a range of incursions such as NAIDOC Week cultural workshops and performances featuring traditional dance and song, Book Week  author visits or play performances, drama skits supporting Camp Quality, STEM projects, hands-on science experiments, and interactive musical performances with various bands, among many other enriching opportunities.

Student leadership

Students can demonstrate leadership in many ways, whether in the classroom, on the playground, by helping others, library monitors or through participation in school, sports, cultural, or community activities.

Year 6 students are elected by their peers to take on leadership roles within our school.   At the end of Year 5, students can campaign for Year 6 leadership positions such as captain, vice-captain, and prefect. Year 6 students may also be elected as house captains and vice-captains, leading teams at carnivals and supporting K–2 students during sports days.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Students are selected from each class to represent all students to make decisions for the school. Over the course of the year, they also plan and run fundraising activities to benefit different charities and the school.

Environmental  Team

Our Environmental Team is a group of passionate students dedicated to making our school more sustainable and eco-friendly. They work together to promote recycling, reduce waste, and raise awareness about environmental issues. Through projects, events, and initiatives, the team strives to create a greener, healthier community for everyone.

Buddies

The Buddies program helps younger and older students connect and support each other, making sure every student’s voice is heard. Through this program, students build friendships, share ideas, and work together to create a positive and caring school community.