At Â鶹ÊÓƵ School, we have a proud tradition of offering high-quality co-curricular programs that cater to the needs and interests of the individual.

These programs support our girl’s academic, social, emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as fostering supportive, collaborative and creative communities across the Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 continuum.

Our co-curricular programs offer girls the opportunity to learn new skills as well as enhance their existing abilities. We encourage them to discover new interests, work with others in a range of environments, acquire their leadership style and broaden their relationships beyond their immediate peers.

Our aim is to deliver innovative programs that empower our students and prepare them for their life beyond Â鶹ÊÓƵ School.

The School has tailored the co-curricular program around The Round Square Discovery Framework to align the philosophical IDEALS to the students’ application of the character attributes.

The 12 character attributes of the Discovery Framework are: 

co-curricular-frameworks2-900x1000 Through the framework, girls are able to explore, demonstrate and use these attributes to critically reflect on their growth throughout their journey at Â鶹ÊÓƵ School. As a result, Â鶹ÊÓƵ School girls can articulate who they have become, based on the programs in which they have participated. 

The vast array of activities offered through the co-curricular program for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 aims to appeal widely, so every girl can find something of interest.

The full offering of activities can be found on the , as well as an overview of what each activity entails, when and where it takes place, who coordinates the programs, and expectations around commitment, and cost (if applicable).

Cadets

The Australian Army Cadets is a Youth Development Program focused on Defence customs, traditions and values. Cadets are involved in numerous outdoor experiences including abseiling, hiking, high ropes, rifle shooting, etc.

The Cadet Program provides skills and educational framework for the personal development of young people. It provides a pathway to varying promotions and leadership opportunities.

Clubs and Committees

In addition to our larger co-curricular programs and opportunities, students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ School are also able to be a part of any of the wide range of clubs and committees that take their interest.

Dance, Drama and Entertainment

Â鶹ÊÓƵ School is dedicated to creating rich artistic experiences that provide the opportunity to extend creative talents and skills in a variety of imaginative and challenging ways.

Learning through the Arts should not only be lively and enjoyable, but should also lead students to a better understanding of themselves and of the real world in which they live.

All students have the opportunity to participate in some form of Performing Arts activity whether through Â鶹ÊÓƵ School co-curricular dance programs, Theatresports competitions and drama productions or through our partnership with speech and drama provider, The Speech and Drama Studio.

Dance

Dance is an integral component of Â鶹ÊÓƵ School’s performing arts programs.With 20 programs catering for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, our co-curricular Dance program is fully inclusive, providing an opportunity for all students to develop their skills and engage with dance as an art form, regardless of ability and experience.

Drama

Our Drama co-curricular programs are dedicated to creating rich artistic experiences and aim to provide the opportunity to extend creative talents, intellectual abilities, and people skills in a fun and nurturing environment.
Programs are delivered by Â鶹ÊÓƵ School’s Dance, Drama and Entertainment department and by external specialist tutors from the Speech and Drama Studio.

Speech and Drama

Our Speech and Drama co-curricular programs create rich artistic experiences and aim to provide the opportunity to extend students in a fun and nurturing environment. Programs are delivered by Â鶹ÊÓƵ School's Dance, Drama and Entertainment department and by external specialist tutors from The Speech and Drama Studio.

Debating and Public Speaking

Debating and Public Speaking develops students’ confidence, respect for others and sense of timing and structure, as well as their ability to present a persuasive argument and their knowledge of current affairs topics.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ School competes in three debating competitions for students from Year 6 to Year 12; the Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) Competition, the Friday Evening Debating (FED) Competition and the Archdale Debating Shield Competition, and has had outstanding success.

Students in Year 5 also have the opportunity to take part in Gala Debating Days held by Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) in Term 4.

Both the Junior and Senior debating teams have won the Independent Girls' Schools Association (IGSA) Debating Grand Final in the Festival of Speech. Â鶹ÊÓƵ School has recorded many speakers selected for the Archdale Representative Teams for NSW State Shield competition and has produced twice a NSW State Debating Team and Australian Schools’ Debating Team member.

Duke of Edinburgh

Learning can take place anywhere and any time. Â鶹ÊÓƵ School facilitates the wonderful Duke of Edinburgh program to encourage leadership, independence, personal challenge and take students into the great outdoors of Australia.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary program of activities for anyone aged between 14 years and 25 years. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive and enjoyable activities in their free time.

Mind Challenges – Tournament of Minds and da Vinci

Young women have the ability and the need to think laterally and critically in many different situations. The basic premise of Mind Challenges at Â鶹ÊÓƵ School is to allow interested girls to explore and develop these thinking skills in fun and creative ways. 

 

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Round Square

Round Square is a worldwide association of over 150 schools in 40 countries – of which Â鶹ÊÓƵ School is an international member – who share unique and ambitious goals.

The Round Square approach does not focus on what is taught but rather how learning takes place. It recognises that learning is most effective when it is practical, cross-cultural and collaborative, and when it is infused through a broad spectrum of inter, extra and co-curricular activities.

In order to prepare for adult life, young people must be encouraged to discover and embrace the similarities and differences between cultures and nationalities in ways that promote meaningful and lasting understanding, acceptance and respect. This is done through exploration and application of the IDEALS:

I nternationalism
D emocracy
E nvironmentalism
A dventure
L eadership
S ervice

The IDEALS are the pillars of Round Square and are a key focus within the Â鶹ÊÓƵ School ethos.

Programs initiated by Round Square help institutionally and culturally different, but like-minded, schools to work together through service projects, annual conferences, exchanges and outdoor expeditions.

Contribute at School Level

Once a week, a Round Square “Baraza” (a Swahili word meaning public/community meeting), is held, led by a leadership team formed of girls from the Senior Years. At these meetings the students discuss and work on projects that address one or more of the six Round Square pillars, including Round Square Week, a student-led celebration of international diversity run in partnership with the Student Representative Council.

Actively Participate in a Round Square Conference

Each year, Round Square schools send delegations of representatives to an international conference held at a member school. Discussions, related to the theme of the conference, examine topics of importance to the member schools and the world. Friendships are made through activities, expeditions and events organised by the host school. Visitors are introduced, not only to the host school, but also to its country, culture and environment.

Get Involved

Every Â鶹ÊÓƵ School student is automatically a Round Square student.