Providing a range of co-curricular opportunities is important to us because we value each child’s individual skills and interests, and we want to give every opportunity for students to grow and further their potential.
Music
All students participate in a weekly music lesson led by our specialist music teacher. Students from Year 3-6 participate in the Sydney Catholic Schools Amadeus Program, which involves each student receiving weekly tuition, playing in an ensemble and performing within the community. Students with particular talent can enter the Sydney Catholic School Eisteddfod or audition for CaSPA (a dynamic performing arts program of Sydney Catholic Schools). Biannually, our school holds a school musical.
Choir
Students in Years 2–6 audition to be part of the school choir and are given opportunities to perform at a variety of school events. The award-winning choir enters eisteddfods and performs at school celebrations and local community events. The most significant of these events is our biannual school musical.
Sport
In addition to their two weekly physical education lessons, students also have many pathways to develop and showcase their sporting talents. These include:
- Sydney Catholic Schools representative opportunities at zone and archdiocesan levels across a broad range of sports,
- Inter-school competitions and gala days for students in Years 3-6,
- Our annual school athletics carnival and swimming carnival for all students.
- Lunchtime clubs facilitated by teachers and senior students.
Art
Students with a particular interest in art can engage in a variety of initiatives and competitions. They are supported to explore various mediums, develop their skills and effectively showcase their products.
Chess
Students in Years 1–6 are given opportunities to join the chess club run by the Sydney Chess Academy. These students participate in weekly lessons and apply their skills by competing with their peers.
Public Speaking
Our school participates in the Sydney Catholic Schools Botany-Randwick Network Inter-School Public Speaking and Debating Competitions. As part of these initiatives, students in Years 5–6 engage in a preparation program, learning from their older peers in feeder secondary schools and local members of parliament. Our students thrive through this program which builds confidence and allows them to interact with students from neighbouring schools.
Coding
The school employs an external provider to facilitate weekly lessons for students who wish to develop their coding skills beyond what they learn in the classroom.