Extra-Curricular

Extra-Curricular Activities

At Hornsby South Public school we are very lucky to offer a variety of extra-curricular activities in the school. Most of our activities are run by our talented staff members who are just as passionate as the students. We believe extra-curricular activities serve as more than just a means for students to explore their interests and talents, they also play a vital role in promoting psychological well-being and social development

This year we have the following extra-curricular activities:    

Chess

Chess is offered to students as part of our enrichment programs at Hornsby South.

Beginners and Intermediate

Children may elect to be involved in a beginners group where they start to learn the fundamentals of the game. Students are coached by a professional Chess coach from the Academy of Chess. They discuss chess moves and practise these in games with other students.

Advanced

Once students are proficient at the rudimentary elements of chess, they progress to the Advanced Chess group on a Thursday morning before school. They are coached in many aspects of chess to allow them to play highly developed games.

Currently, the times for 2024 are:

Wednesday 12:55-1:40

Thursday 8-9 and 12:55-1:40

Band

The school has a Training and Concert Band. Students from Year 3 onwards are welcome to join the band. Year 6 Band members also perform as an Ensemble. The school has some of the instruments for hire.

Training Band practice

Wednesday morning 7.40-8.45am

Concert Band practice

Monday morning 7.40-8.45am

Performance Band practice

Friday morning 7.40-8.45am

Contact us at: hornsbysouthband@gmail.com

Debating

We offer a school debating program for students in Stage 3 who want to enhance their public speaking skills in the area of debating. Our teaching staff support the teams to compete with their peers through competitions within the school. Teams also have the opportunity to participate in the Premier’s Debating Challenge where they compete against other schools in the area.

Earth Club

Hornsby South have an active environment club where students who are interested in the environment can learn about ways to look after our school and community.

Dance

Among our staff we have very talented and dedicated staff members who run dance groups from years 3-6. It is fun, vibrant and everyone can join. The students have multiple opportunities to perform at school events throughout the year, as well as performing on a professional stage at Wakakirri.

Rehearsal times:

Group 1 (Year 3) - Wednesday lunch

Group 2 (Year 4 + Year 5) - Tuesday recess

Group 3 (Year 5 + Year 6) - Friday lunch

2024 Achievements at Wakakirri Story -Dance Festival State Finals!

Show Awards

Environmental Justice Story State Award,

Storytelling Award for a Great Story,

Storytelling Award for Story Construction and Clarity,

Lead cast award for Performance in Dancing and Acting,

Ensemble Award for Dancing and Acting,

Production award for Overall Staging,

and the prestigious Spirit of Wakakirri Award for the exemplary conduct and encouragement shown within the school group as well as to the cast, crew, officials and participants from all other schools.