Co-Curricular

A holistic education requires skills and challenges outside of the classroom

There is more in us than we know if we could be made to see it; perhaps, for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.
Kurt Hahn

Discovering talent, developing strengths, inspiring passion.

At �鶹ֱ��, our Co-Curricular programme is a vital component in an education that seeks to enhance our students’ development beyond academic achievement.

Academically, these activities can enhance learning by applying classroom concepts in real-world contexts. Success in these endeavours can then circle back to improved self-confidence that supports academic efforts in the classroom.

We provide a very wide range of opportunities that includes sport, music, drama, cadets, debating and various clubs, all of which help to foster a well-rounded skill set that is crucial for personal growth and future success.

These activities improve social skills by providing opportunities for teamwork, communication and leadership. Through group projects or team sports, students learn to collaborate, resolve conflicts and lead others.

Engaging in pursuits outside of the classroom helps students manage stress, build resilience and develop a positive self-image. The sense of achievement from mastering a new skill or contributing to a team can boost confidence while providing a healthy outlet for self-expression. Furthermore, these activities often spark interests and passions that might not be explored within the standard curriculum. This exploration can lead to discovering new hobbies and career interests, giving the boys a broader perspective on their future possibilities.

Overall, Co-Curricular activities are essential for creating a more engaging and supportive educational experience. They help students succeed academically and prepare them for life's challenges, empowering them to be valuable community members.

Sport

From rowing to rugby, and tennis to taekwondo, our students enjoy a vast array of sporting opportunities and first-class training facilities at our North Sydney campus, the Northbridge Memorial Playing Fields and the Eric Russell Sinclair Memorial Boatshed.

Music

We nurture musical talent, at all levels, through an extensive programme that offers individual instrument tuition and an array of Bands, Choirs, Orchestras and smaller group ensembles. Throughout the year we create many opportunities for performance and appreciation.

Drama

Theatre Sports for fun and quick thinking, a theatre group that visits and studies professional productions, a drama club to stimulate creativity and imagination, and the opportunity to be involved in full-scale dramatic productions in a state-of-the-art performance space.

Cadets

Established in 1908, there are now over 700 students and staff in our Cadet Unit drawn from �鶹ֱ�� and Wenona School. Service within the unit supports character development, leadership and teamwork and has a strong emphasis on servant leadership within the community.

Camps

We have a structured camp programme for all boys from Years 7 to 11. Camps typically take place in the final week of the School year and offer a wide range of activities including canoeing, orienteering, abseiling, bushwalking, outdoor games, cadet training, visits to First Nations communities and more.

Take the first step into �鶹ֱ�� for your child

As the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu said, ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’. Enrolling at �鶹ֱ�� will set your child on a path they’ll follow in life.