At Shellharbour Anglican College we offer a broad range of co-curricular opportunities to ensure your child’s learning adventure is well-rounded and exciting.
Co-curricular activities form a vital component of an authentic education. We seek to encourage students to explore their God-given gifts and talents through an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities. Our co-curricular program caters to a range of interests and passions and provides a holistic education experience.
There are many benefits to participation in co-curricular activities. A broad and varied learning experience is also known to have positive outcomes on academic performance. Young people can also:
- Develop a sense of connectedness with the College and their peers.
- Build self-confidence.
- Develop personal character.
- Experience improved mental wellbeing and physical health.
- Develop resilience.
- Participate in positive risk-taking behaviour within a safe environment.
- Explore and discover their passions and interests.
Junior School
Students can participate in a range of co-curricular activities, including:
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Da Vinci Decathlon
- Debating and Public Speaking
- Enrichment programs
- Music (Concert Band, String Ensemble, Junior School Choir)
- Service learning and fundraising initiatives
- Sport
In addition, a number of lunchtime after-school activities provide further fun and variety:
- Chess
- Coding
- Community Garden
- CRU
- Lego Lunch
- Library activities
- Science Club
Senior School
Students can participate in a range of co-curricular activities, including:
Creative and Performing Arts
- Art Club
- Drama Club
- Ensembles (String Ensemble, Stage Band, Pop Band, Concert Band, Senior Vocal Ensemble)Musical Production
- Sound and Lighting Crew
Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Debating and Public Speaking
- Debating
- Mock Trial
Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship coaching and activities
- The Zig Zag Hib competition
Environment
- Generation Earthshot
Other
- Astronomy Nights
- Chess
- Club de Français
- Crusaders (CRU)
- da Vinci Decathlon
Service
- Fundraising and community service initiatives
- Gilgandra Service Trip
Sport
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby Union
- Snowsports
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Volleyball
For more information, please download our Brochures.