Student opportunities and activities

At Ku-ring-gai High School, students extend their strengths in a close-knit, bushland setting. Beyond the classroom, they build skills, friendships and confidence through programs shaped by our community and our values.

At Ku-ring-gai High School, some of the opportunities available to students include:

Band and Ensembles

Students can join weekly rehearsals for Concert Band and Jazz Band. Both groups perform at school events and in the community.

Basketball Trainings & BNSW Schools Tournaments

Students train weekly and may be selected to compete in the BNSW Schools Tournament, playing against teams from across Sydney.

Blowfly Cricket Club Program

An inclusive cricket program that builds teamwork, confidence and game skills.

Chess Club

Students meet to learn, practise and compete in local and state chess competitions.

Academic Competitions

Students can enter a range of academic competitions, including Mathematics, Writing, History and Geography.

Environment Club

Students work on a different environmental project each term, such as ocean awareness, recycling programs and sustainability leadership activities.

Family History Club

Students explore and research their own family histories, learning how to investigate the past in meaningful ways.

Futsal Competitions

Students can compete in school futsal teams at state and national competitions.

Student Leadership

Our Student Representative Council is a student-led group elected by peers. Members from Years 7–12, including captains and prefects, lead school initiatives and represent student voice. Students in Year 7 to Year 12 can nominate and be elected as part of our Student Representative Council.

Year 10 and 11 students can take on leadership roles by organising school and house sport competitions as House Captains.

Japanese Club

A lunchtime club where students enjoy Japanese cultural activities once a week.

Knockout Sport Competitions

Students trial for school teams in sports like basketball, soccer, tennis and touch football and compete in statewide knockout competitions.

Market Day (Commerce)

Year 9 and 10 Commerce students plan, create and run lunchtime market stalls, applying their business skills and raising money for charity.

Mentoring Programs

RISE UP for Unity – Workshops that build confidence, inclusivity and healthy relationship skills.

Raise Mentoring – Weekly mentoring with trained volunteers to support students in Years 7–10.

Northern Academy of The Arts (NATA)

Students can apply for the Northern Academy of The Arts (NATA), a creative scholarship program that offers advanced learning in dance, drama, music and visual arts.

Peer Support

Year 10 students are trained to lead and mentor Year 7 students, helping them settle into high school and supporting them throughout the year.

Peter Marwick Poetry Competition

An annual poetry competition run by the English faculty, named after a former KHS student.

Rural Fire Service Secondary School Cadet Program

Year 10 students train weekly with the Rural Fire Service during Term 3, gaining hands-on skills and community experience.

Run Club

Students meet before school, after school or at lunchtime to train, stay active and improve their fitness.

Showcase Concert

An annual concert and art display featuring performances from dance, drama, music and visual arts students.

Textiles Studio Sessions

A weekly lunchtime session where students sew, design and create textile projects such as soft toys and aprons.

“The Guild” Board Game Club

Students play strategy and storytelling games, from Catan to Dungeons & Dragons, to build problem-solving, teamwork and creativity in a fun, relaxed space.

Yarn Artisans

A weekly lunchtime club where students learn crochet, knitting and yarn projects, or continue working on their own creations.

Our other extra-curricular highlights include:

Talent Enrichment Program (TEP)

The Talent Enrichment Program (TEP) at Ku-ring-gai High School gives every student in Years 7 to 10 two extra hours each week to extend their learning in areas of interest. In 2026, our focus sharpens on High Potential and Gifted Education in Sport and the Creative Arts, with clear pathways for students who are ready to train, rehearse and perform at a higher level.

Sport

Weekly Talent Enrichment Program sport, carnivals and inter-school fixtures give everyone a chance to play, improve and aim for personal bests. Representative pathways are available.

"Sport at Ku-ring-gai is about being part of a team and giving it a go. Win or lose, we learn, improve and back each other. There are so many opportunities, from the Talent Enrichment Program and knockout competitions to school carnivals and representative teams.” — Xander, Year 10

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Our girls Futsal team winning the Coffs Coast Titles as part of the Australian Futsal Association's Champion of Champion series.

Our annual carnivals allow students to advance to zone, regional and state levels of competition and complement our increasing sporting culture.

Creative and Performing Arts

Students create, perform and exhibit through music, drama, dance and visual arts. Ensembles, showcases and Schools Spectacular involvement build skills and stage craft.

"The dance program at Ku-ring-gai is an exceptional opportunity at not only discovering your potential as a dancer but also to discover the work ethic of a mentor. The program has allowed me to unlock creative pathways within my own choreography and learn to teach others.” — Jazmyn, Year 10

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