Student opportunities and activities
At Barkers Vale 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 may 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
Creative and performing arts
Our drama, music and art programs help students be creative and express themselves. They can join in concerts, art shows and drama activities.
Trips and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
Debating and public speaking
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Sports programs and carnivals
- PSSA sports carnivals including Zone and District: Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics
- Premier Sport Challenge
- Access to variety of Sporting Schools programs: Golf, Tenpin Bowling, NRL, Gymnastics and more.
- Sports Ability program.
Far North Coast Dance Festival
Students develop rhythm and movement through choreographed dance and have the opportunity to showcase their dance technique at the FNC Dance Festival and end of year school performance.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.