Student opportunities and activities

At Coogee Public School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.

Our programs include:

• school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
• creative and performing arts groups and showcases
• cultural and language activities
• excursions and incursions
• public speaking and debating
• lunchtime and interest-based clubs
• student leadership opportunities.

Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.

Our extra-curricular highlights

Debating and public speaking

Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. At Coogee PS, all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participate in public speaking, building confidence, clarity, and the ability to engage an audience. In Years 5 and 6, students also have the opportunity to take part in debating, where they develop teamwork, critical thinking, and respectful argument.

These experiences celebrate student voice and equip our students with lifelong communication skills.

Creative and performing arts

All students take part in weekly specialist art lessons in our dedicated art room, guided by a specialist teacher. Instrument tuition is also available on site outside school hours, with opportunities to join our school bands. In addition, students enjoy rich classroom programs in drama, dance, and music, highlighted by a whole-school production every two years. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in choir and a range of dance groups, including lyrical, jazz, and hip hop.

Together, these programs foster creativity, self-expression, and a love of the arts.

Trips and excursions

Our students enjoy a wide range of excursions and incursions that bring learning to life through real-world experiences. Year 4 attend a one-night Sport and Recreation camp, Year 5 spend two nights at the Great Aussie Bush Camp, and Year 6 take part in a three-night excursion to Canberra.

These opportunities, along with other excursions and incursions across the year, allow students to explore, learn, and try new things. They also help students develop resilience, independence, and collaboration, building confidence and showing how their learning connects to the wider world.

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