Curriculum Support and Enrichment Program

The Arts

• Biennial School Concert

• Recorder groups – grades 3-6.

• Participation in music festivals.

• School Choir

• Performances of choir and recorder groups.

• Visiting performers to school

Physical Education and Health

• Life Education Van

• Swimming Program – all grades can participate.

• Inter-school sport – grade 6 eg. Netball, Newcombe, Football, Soccer, Cricket, Softball, Rounders.

• Grade 5 intra-school sports program.

• All grades have physical education lessons.

• Family Life Grade 5 & 6.

Language

• English as a Second language on a needs basis.

• Reading support, as identified by class teachers.

• Reading Recovery and early intervention programs.

Parent Education

• Classroom helpers program.

• Parent year level programs – in service programs.

• Parent participation in classroom projects eg. Club activities, sport activities, reading.

Social Service

• Ongoing fundraising for specific causes eg. Royal Children’s Hospital, MS Read a thon, State Schools Relief, RSL.

Personal Developement

• Junior School Council – Hobson’s Bay – Grade 6 only.

• Student Representative Council (SRC) – Prep – 6.

• Excursions, camps and tours.

• Community competitions.

• Community festivals.

General

• Secondary and Prep Transition

• Community speakers

• Care for Kids Programs.