In 2018, it was with great excitement that we announced another positive change to the Co-curricular Program. The Program now has a weekly scheduled period in the school day. That is, every Thursday there is an in-school Co-curricular period.
Students are given a range of Co-curricular activities to choose from. Students will participate in two Co-curricular activities each year, one each semester. This is in addition to the myriad of Co-curricular Activities available both before and after school.
Within the context of the School’s ethos, the Co-curricular Program is uniquely placed to offer a wide range of activities catering for a vast array of student interests, talents and needs. The central aim of the Program is to broaden the development and interests of each student through the provision of a wide range of purposeful activities in; SPORT, LEADERSHIP and SERVICE, MUSIC, CREATIVE SPOKEN and PERFORMING ARTS, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and OUTDOOR EDUCATION.
- To foster and develop student leadership
- To develop a sense of belonging and school spirit
- To encourage and develop co-operation, responsibility and ‘team’ work
- To establish links with the wider community and develop relations with various groups
- To provide opportunities for parents, ex-parents and ex-students to contribute to the School
- To provide opportunities for students to achieve success in a wide range of areas
- To inspire students to strive for excellence in all areas of endeavour
- Pride and a sense of belonging to their school community
- To provide opportunities for excellence in all areas of endeavour
- Appreciation of democratic processes and an ability to contribute to the development of society.
The Co-curricular Program continues to go from strength to strength with improvements being made across all areas. Involvement greatly enhances student learning and development and is a key component of the holistic approach to education at Hills Grammar, enhancing academic and wellbeing outcomes.