Student opportunities and activities

At Abbotsford 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 include:

• school sport, inter-school gala days (summer and winter), swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals

  • see our PSSA Sports Selection Policy

• creative and performing arts groups and showcases, including:

  • 3-6 Choir

  • K-2 and 3-6 Drama Groups

  • K-2 and 3-6 Dance Ensembles

  • P&C Music Program

    • Percussion Ensemble
    • String Ensemble
    • Beginner Strings
    • Concert Recorders
    • Rock Band
    • Ukulele Club

• a dedicated Koori Club (for students from First Nations backgrounds)

• excursions (K-6), incursions (K-6) and school camps (Stage 2 and 3)

• co-curricular activities that support high-potential and gifted learners, including:

  • Australasian Problem Solving Maths Olympiad, Maths Games and Maths Explorer competitions
  • Premier's Debating Challenge
  • Premier's Spelling Bee
  • Premier's Reading Challenge
  • Premier's Sporting Challenge
  • Metropolitan South and Metropolitan South and West Public Speaking Competition
  • Pulse Alive (performing arts)
  • Operation Art
  • National History Challenge
  • Write-On Competiton

• interest-based (extra-curricular) before, during and after-school activities, including:

  • Earthlings
  • Breakfast Reading Club
  • Chess Club
  • Art Club
  • Run Club
  • Jiu Jitsu Club
  • Tennis Club

• student leadership committees

  • Community
  • Environment
  • Resources
  • Wellbeing
  • Sports

Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.

Our co-curricular highlights

Earthlings

Students come together each week to build environmental responsibility, teamwork and leadership skills through the Earthlings program. Led by our Stage 3 student leaders, Earthlings take part in hands-on sustainability activities such as collecting classroom compost, gardening and caring for the school chickens. The program encourages collaboration across year groups while nurturing a shared commitment to caring for our school environment.

P&C Music program

Students have the opportunity to participate in Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble, Beginner Strings, Concert Recorders, Rock Band and Ukulele Club. These extra-curricular groups are open to students of all ages and experience levels. Ensembles perform regularly at school events, with selected groups also representing the school at local community and state-level events. Instrument hire and private tuition are also offered, with qualified teachers providing lessons after school hours.

Student leadership teams

Year 6 students are elected annually to serve on one of five leadership committees – Community, Environment, Resources, Wellbeing and Sports. Student leaders demonstrate respect, uphold school values and model positive behaviour while supporting staff and peers. With the guidance of a staff mentor, each team meets weekly to implement programs, raise funds and gather feedback from students and teachers, building strong leadership, communication and responsibility skills.

School Camps

Students in Stage 2 (Years 3–4) and Stage 3 (Years 5–6) take part in overnight camps each year, providing valuable opportunities for personal growth, independence and hands-on learning beyond the classroom.

Stage 2 Camps
Stage 2 students attend a two-night, three-day camp each year. In odd years, they visit the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen. In even years, they attend The Tops Conference Centre in Stanwell Tops. These camps focus on teamwork, confidence-building and trying new activities in a safe, supportive environment.

Stage 3 Camps
Stage 3 students also attend an annual camp. In odd years, students travel to Canberra for a two-night, three-day educational program exploring the nation’s capital and key civics and heritage sites. In even years, they attend Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre in Milsons Passage for four nights and five days of outdoor challenges, skill-building and leadership activities.

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