Extra-Curricular Activities
There are many extra-curricular activities at Hornby South that provide students with a rich, positive experience.
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
At Hornsby South we have dance groups for students in 2-6. Participating in dance provides students with confidence, creativity, social skills and coordination in a safe and positive environment. They perform in front of an audience at various school events throughout the year as well as an opportunity perform on a professional stage at Wakakirri.
2023 Achievements
Show Awards
Storytelling Award for Story Theme and Concept
Ensemble Award for Overall Performance
Lead cast award for Performance in Dancing and Acting
Production award for Sets, Props and Costumes
Production award for Projection
Best Public Speaking Award
Ambassador feedback
Wakakirri Ambassador Scott Irwin said "Fantastic fun Hornsby South! So energetic, with tightly rehearsed dance elements and some very cute storytelling also. A strong effort from your leads and ensemble. Such a large group and inclusive of all skill levels! Great costumes and makeup. Props & projections also. Things this size only come together with tonnes of hard work and you are to be congratulated!"
Choir
At Hornsby South, there are currently three choirs across K-6. We believe that singing in a choir is a wonderful creative outlet for children and a great social activity.
The infants choir enables students to enjoy a positive environment and the opportunity to sing in front of an audience.
The Stage 2 Choir is for students in Years 3 and 4. They perform at Primary Proms each year at Town Hall. They also have many opportunities to perform at the various school events throughout the year.
The Stage 3 Choir is for students in Year 5 and 6. They perform throughout the year and at community events such as Hornsby South Twilight concert.
