Talent Enrichment Program

Selected by trial, this program suits dedicated players seeking structured coaching, clear goals and a pathway into school teams and beyond, building competitive athletes with the skills and game smarts needed for NSWCHSSA Statewide Competitions (Knockout) and Basketball NSW fixtures.

Content: You will work through targeted skill development and game sense: ball handling, footwork, finishing, shooting mechanics, passing under pressure, decision-making, positional play, and team systems at both ends of the court. Sessions will also build strength and conditioning appropriate for age, along with leadership, basic officiating, and video analysis to sharpen understanding of the game. Students in this course will be entered in NSWCHSSA Statewide Competitions (Knockout) and selected Basketball NSW competitions. Team formation will vary by competition and availability.

By nomination only from Learning Support and the Multi Cat Support Unit (MCS-Unit). This program supports students to build social skills and confidence in a structured, low-pressure setting while developing teamwork, communication and strategic thinking.

Content: Students explore a curated library of board and card games with clear rules, short rounds and lots of chances to practise turn-taking and communication. No digital games. Titles rotate by student interest

Selected by audition. This program is for committed dancers who want to lift their technique,

performance quality and choreography skills.

Content: Classes cover technique, conditioning and flexibility, choreography and repertoire across styles such as contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and ballet foundations. You’ll work on performance skills, musicality and ensemble craft, with opportunities for mentoring and industry exposure through masterclasses, rehearsals and excursions.

Selected by audition. This program is for creative, energetic students who want to develop as performers under the guidance of specialist teachers with industry experience.

Content: You’ll build skills in improvisation, play building and script work, exploring a range of acting and performance styles. Sessions focus on voice and movement, characterisation, ensemble collaboration, stagecraft basics and rehearsal discipline. You will devise and refine short works, give and receive feedback and prepare polished pieces for school events and selected drama opportunities in the wider community.

Selected by trial, this program suits dedicated players seeking structured coaching, clear goals and a pathway into school teams and beyond, building competitive athletes with the skills and game smarts needed for NSWCHSSA Statewide Competitions (Knockout), inter-school fixtures and selected Australian Futsal Association events.

Content: You will develop targeted futsal skills and game sense: first touch under pressure, close control, quick passing and combinations, 1v1 attacking and defending, finishing in tight spaces, movement and rotations (fixo/ala/pivot), pressing and transition, set plays and restarts. Sessions will also build age-appropriate strength and conditioning, plus leadership, basic officiating (Futsal Laws of the Game) and video analysis to sharpen decision-making. Students in this course will be entered in NSWCHSSA Statewide Competitions (Knockout), inter-school competitions and selected Australian Futsal Association tournaments. Team formation will vary by competition and availability.

Selected by audition. This program is for committed students who want to develop as performers, with opportunities to play in ensembles or as soloists at school events.

Content: Build performance skills through regular rehearsals and guided practice. You’ll work on technique, ensemble skills, stagecraft, rehearsal routines, repertoire and set planning. Depending on interest, sessions may include basic theory and ear training, songwriting/arranging, microphone technique and simple live sound setup. The music room has a range of instruments to explore if you’d like to try something new, and you’ll receive practical feedback from our music teachers to lift your musicianship.

Open entry. Sport incorporates a wide range of lifelong physical activities, including recreational, leisure and adventure pursuits, competitive and non-competitive games, individual and group physical fitness activities. For children and young people, being active every day has many social, emotional, intellectual and health benefits. Students in Sport Development will select a sport for the summer season (Terms 1 & 4) and choose again for the winter season (Terms 2 & 3). Options are subject to change but may include hockey, tennis, disc golf/ultimate frisbee, badminton, soccer, netball, touch football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, athletics & conditioning and softball.

Content: Build fundamental skills, game sense and teamwork across your chosen sport. Sessions focus on technique, decision-making, rules and safe play, with opportunities for fitness, leadership and basic officiating. Where available, students may participate in interschool gala days or friendly fixtures appropriate to their sport. There may be opportunities to engage with offsite sport, depending on availability and cost to students. Depending on student choice, there may also be opportunities for targeted skill development in Cross Country, Athletics and Swimming.

Selected by trial. This program is for dedicated players seeking structured coaching, clear goals and a pathway into school teams and beyond, building competitive athletes with the skills and game smarts needed for inter-school fixtures, NSWCHSSA Statewide Competitions (Knockout) in Touch Football, and selected OzTag association events.

Content: Targeted skill development and game sense: accurate passing and catching under pressure, rucking/roll-ball and scooping, lines and footwork, attacking shapes (switch, cut, wrap) and strike plays, defensive systems (slide, mirror, link-corner), touch-count management, subbing patterns, and decision-making in transition. Sessions also build age-appropriate strength and conditioning (speed, agility, repeat effort), injury prevention, leadership, basic officiating (Touch/OzTag laws), and video analysis to sharpen reading of the play. Students in this course may be entered in inter-school gala days, NSWCHSSA Knockout and selected OzTag competitions. Team formation will vary by competition and availability.

Selected by audition. This program is for dedicated young artists who want to extend their skills, work collaboratively and contribute to creative projects at school and in the community.

Content: Studies may include community arts projects, mixed media, and a blend of digital and traditional practice. You will develop skills across painting and design, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photography and hybrid digital work. Activities can include collaborative murals or installations, experimental mixed media pieces, drawing with graphite, ink and charcoal, tablet and vector graphics, digital compositing, and using high-quality reference photography to support your process. You will also study related artists to inform your practice and keep a visual diary to track ideas, techniques and feedback.