Student opportunities and activities

At Stanmore 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 co-curricular programs

school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
creative and performing arts groups and showcases
public speaking and debating
cultural and language activities
excursions and incursions
interest-based clubs
student leadership opportunities
activities that support high potential and gifted learners.

Visit our Programs page to learn more about what's on offer at our school.

Programs

Our extracurricular highlights

The activities listed below take place on the school campus before and after hours.

Contact the service provider directly to make arrangements for your child to participate.
Payments should be made directly to the provider.

Drama

Are your kids interested in acting? Could they be the next Margot Robbie or Chris Hemsworth? Our after school drama classes are the perfect place for them to explore their creativity and build confidence on stage.

Led by our talented drama teacher, Natalie Lopes, the classes take place in the school hall and are open to all students who love performing or want to try something new.

Why choose drama

Drama is more than just acting. It helps children develop important life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and self-expression. It’s also a wonderful way for students to build confidence, make new friends and have fun in a supportive environment.

For more information and enrolments, please email Natalie Lopes.

Year 3
Tuesdays 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
(Places still available)

Year 5
Thursdays 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
(Waitlist only)

Year 4
Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
(Waitlist only)

Year 6
Thursdays 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
(Waitlist only)

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Instrumental Music Program

At Stanmore Public School we offer all our students an Instrumental Music Program.

Students in K-3 in 2025 can join the Junior string ensemble run by Darius Kaperonis.
Students in 4-6 in 2025 can join the Intermediate and Senior string ensembles run by Freya Schack-Arnott.

Students in 2-6 in 2025 can join the School Band run by The Music Partnership.

Visit our Instrumental Music Program page for full details.

Please contact Freya Schack-Arnott (Strings) or The Music Partnership (Band) directly for any enquiries including information about private tuition.

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CodeCamp

Years 2 - 6

After-School Code Camp allows kids to hone their coding skills and keep practising through weekly sessions over the term!

Students will produce multiple games and apps using Code Camp‘s exciting online platform Code Camp World!

Code Camp have made Code Camp World as accessible as possible so students can truly focus on the fun aspects of coding and carry on their journey at home.

Each week students will choose the features they want to build, and advance their problem-solving skills to build these features using code. They will take ownership over their projects and collaborate with their peers to make awesome apps!

Day: Monday
Time: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

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Chess

Learn to be a chess champion! Coaching for students at Stanmore Public School is held on:

Tuesdays from 3:10 pm to 4:10 pm

Beginners to intermediate all welcome.

Activities include group lessons on a demonstration chess board or interactive whiteboard, puzzle solving and fun practice games.

Students earn merit awards by making checkmates, or by displaying skills and positive qualities, which all good chess players strive to develop.

Each student in the Chess program will also receive access to Chess Squad (chesssquad.com) which is an online teaching/playing platform.

Benefits of learning and playing chess at a young age

Learning and playing chess helps primary school children develop critical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills while improving focus, memory, and patience.

It can also foster emotional resilience by teaching young children to handle wins and losses gracefully and encourages planning and logical reasoning, making it a valuable activity for cognitive and personal growth.

Enhances problem-solving skills

Chess teaches children to think critically and evaluate potential outcomes, helping them develop strong problem-solving abilities.

Improves focus and patience

Playing chess requires sustained attention and concentration, fostering patience and the ability to stay focused on long-term goals.

Boosts memory and cognitive skills

Remembering chess moves and strategies strengthens memory, while analysing the board improves spatial awareness and logical thinking.

Encourages strategic thinking and planning

Chess challenges kids to plan several moves ahead, teaching them to anticipate consequences and think strategically.

Promotes emotional resilience

Chess helps children learn to handle both victories and defeats gracefully, building confidence, perseverance, and emotional maturity.

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Tennis

Group Lessons, 5 years and over

Monday to Friday, before and after School

Contact: Fatima at Red Sport 0414 670 789

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Facilities and resources

Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.

Events

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