Extra-curricular Activity Program

What activities can my child do in Term 2, 2024?

This term there are On-line registrations only for the Extra-Curricular Activity program. 

Registration Procedures are:

• Online: go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and type in the code qd4he and enter your information. You will only need to put in your No. 1 preference. When the student limit for the activity is reached you will have to select a second preference. Bookings are open now.                    

Notes and Conditions for activities will be sent via email with the activity confirmation. 

Soccer

Transition - Year 6

Cost: $295 Sports Vouchers can be used for this activity.

The program will provide students with a positive approach to soccer at introductory or extensive levels. The students will be introduced to the grassroots soccer program, focusing on foot/eye, hand/eye coordination and control, basic soccer skills learning through fun activities while learning the rules of the games and how to work as a team.

10 spaces

Instructor: Top End Multi Sport Centre Coaches

Supervisor:TBA

Tennis

Transition - Year 6

Cost: $295 - Sports Vouchers can be used for this activity

The program will provide students with a positive approach to Tennis at introductory or extension levels. The students will be introduced to the grassroots Tennis program, focusing on foot/eye, hand/eye coordination and control, basic Tennis skills learning through fun activities while learning the rules of the game

10 spaces 

Instructor: Top End Multi Sport Centre Coaches

Supervisor: TBA

Ice Skating

Transition - Year 6

Cost: $295 Sports Vouchers can be used for this activity.

Have you ever wanted to skate? Want to try it out? Or do you wish to develop your skating skills further? Ice Skating is skilful, fun, great for fitness and building friendships. This activity is for beginner and intermediate skaters and they will be coached the Aussie Skate Learn to Skate program elements, with the rink divided into two sections for the separate groups of students. To be held at the Darwin Skating Centre, Marrara. Ice skating Coaches to be provided for tuition. Students need to be able to independently put on warm clothes on top of their uniforms for ice skating.

30 spaces

 Instructor: Darwin Ice Skating Centre Coaches.

Supervisor:TBA

Cricket

Year 2 - Year 5

Cost: $120.00

This Cricket ECA introduces students to the fundamentals of the game of Cricket, through a games approach. The ECA provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate in modified games of cricket. This ECA is run by staff from the NT Cricket Academy who have coaching experience. They will bring along all the equipment needed for the cricket sessions. 

15 spaces

Instructor: NT Cricket Academy

Sailing

Year 2 - Year 6

Cost: $259

Come and try the Primary School Sailing Program called "SUP & SAIL". This is a specifically designed program for Primary Schools to come and do a 8 sessions of activities on and around the water with the Darwin Sailing Club Training Academy and their qualified instructors at Lake Alexander. 

12 spaces

Instructor: Sailing Club Training Academy

Supervisor: TBA

Connections- Now and Then

Year 4 - Year 6

Cost $120

In collaboration with Pearl Retirement Residents students will connect with older generations and learn about life generations ago with a focus on school. Students and residents will work to build a connection between each other and to understand the changes that have occurred in schooling over time. Students will connect with and interview residents and provide their own answers with the ultimate goal of creating a book.

Please note– The location of this ECA will switch between being at school and being at Pearl Retirement Recreation room.

12 spaces

Supervisor: LPS Staff

Supervisor: Pearl Retirement Residents 

Visual Art and Design

Transition to Year 2

Costs: $135

Creating art is a great way to help kids strengthen their fine motor skills and visual-spatial skills. In this ECA, students will explore different mediums, different colours and different textures.

15 spaces 

Instructor: Caroline Gangotena

Drama

Year 3 to Year 6

Cost: $120

Drama is a powerful tool not just for entertainment but also as method of building confidence and developing skills that support working in groups and larger ensembles. In this ECA, students will explore both short and long term improvisational activities through theatre sports, as well as work together with other students to create and perform short devised pieces.

15 Spaces

Instructor: Matthew Rowe

Beads and Beyond- Craft Creators

Year 3 to Year 6

Cost $150

Students will have an opportunity to use their creativity and fine motor skills to create their own beaded jewellery. Students will look at a variety of ways they can use beads to make jewellery, this includes creating their own polymer clay beads and using beads like seed beads and gem beads.

15 spaces

Instructor: Elissa Dorrian 

STEAM Challenges

Year 2 to Year 6

Cost: $140

Students will participate in a STEAM challenge each week using different everyday materials. Some example activities may include tall towers, ziplines, catapults, marble mazes and strong bridges.

15 spaces 

Instructor: Jena Carswell

Mini MasterChef

Year 3 to Year 6

Cost: $150

Mini MasterChef is all about students fulfilling their inner chef! This ECA will allow students to learn how to use utensils, create new recipes and work together with other students. There will be a variety of savoury and sweet foods for all students to try! 

15 spaces

Instructor: Stevie Brown

Lego Engineering

Transition to Year 6

Cost:$120

Getting started with LEGO materials in the classroom with young children can be exciting and challenging. LEGO materials are a great platform for introducing young children to science and engineering concepts rather than just playing. In LEGO Engineering, students will try and accomplish specific tasks and solve problems. LEGO lets kids exercise creativity and learn some fundamentals of engineering.

15 spaces

Instructor: Riley France

Chess Club

Year 2 to Year 6

Cost:$120

Chess club is a world of strategic fun! Develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and make new friends. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, all are welcome to learn and compete in a supportive environment. Unlock the power of your mind with chess!

15 spaces

Instructor: George Mamouzellos

Pilates and Mindful Art

Year 4 to Year 6

Cost:$130

Pilates is a wonderful way to introduce activity into your children's lives that is healthy for both their body and mind. Students will spend the beginning of this ECA practising Pilates and end with a mindful art activity with relaxing music. 

15 spaces  

Instructor: Angeline Vrettis

Mindful Art Club

Transition to Year 2

Cost: $140

Mindfulness Art Club is a creative and fun ECA where we blend mindfulness practices with art. Explore your imagination, express yourself, and find calmness through colors and creativity. 

15 spaces

Instructor- Sarah Stenhouse

Gardening Buddies

Transition to Year 6

Cost: $140

Gardening can be a great way to unwind after a busy day at school. In this ECA, students will disconnect from technology, get their hands dirty, breath in the fresh air and reconnect with nature by propagating and caring for plants.

15 Spaces

Instructor: Erin Mettam