Students are encouraged to follow special interests outside of the mandated BOSTES program by participating in co-curricular activities.

Such participation helps students form a wider circle of friends and extend their own skills. Many of the activities are in some way team based, teaching valuable skills in working closely with others, while allowing students to experience the pleasure and power of good teamwork. The activities are an important part of the life of our school community.

Music

Students are encouraged to participate in choirs, bands, orchestras and peripatetic music lessons and enjoy visits from international musicians and inter-school performance opportunities.

Sport

Sport includes swimming, athletics and cross-country carnivals, giving students opportunities to represent the school at zone and state carnivals.

A wide variety of gala days, including lesser known opportunities like horse riding, surfing competitions, golf and tennis competitions, occur across the year.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Framework

The Duke of Ed framework gives students the opportunity to complete their Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, involving community service and field trips of an increasingly challenging nature.

Global Awareness Week

Year 10 students participate in Global Awareness Week at the end of Term 4, a meaningful program designed to expose them to cultural diversity and provide opportunities to serve people in need. The students embrace the week with enthusiasm and gain valuable insights into the lives of others while reflecting on their role as Christ’s ambassadors in the world. Three options are provided:

• Asia (Vietnam and Cambodia)
• Brewarrina (north-west NSW)
• Sydney (e.g. Jeremiah Project’s Christmas Hope Appeal, Our Big Kitchen, Operation Christmas Child etc.)

Snow Trip

Year 10 and 11 students have the opportunity to spend three days on the snow at Perisher, with four lessons available on the trip to help build skills and confidence.

Other Activities

Debating teams enjoy success and build not only public speaking but also increase the confidence of participants.

The library offers actives like Chess Club, Crochet Club and Write a Book in a Day, all designed to help students develop and find their niche.

CRU is the Crusader group meeting weekly for fellowship, to hear speakers and to discuss issues from a Biblical perspective.