New co-curricular activities for Term 1 2023
On the Santa Sabina Primary campus we will offer a variety of co-curricular experiences for our students before, during and after school throughout 2023. External providers have been secured for Art on Canvas, Bricks 4 Kidz, Chess, Little Boomers Basketball, Motiv8Sports, Speech and Drama, Super Sports and Young Engineers. Below is the list of offerings for Term 1 for you to discuss with your child/ren.
Registration links will be emailed home soon. Please note that each activity has a maximum number of availability and bookings are on a first-in basis. If there is an activity not listed below that you would like to see in 2023, your suggestions for co-curricular experiences are always welcome.
Music
Grades: Year 3 to Year 4
The College offers private music tuition in most instruments and musicianship. A reminder that if your child is to be learning a string instrument as part of the Instrumental Program, they are required to have private music tuition on their instrument to support their learning from Year 3.
Many opportunities are offered to extend and develop students in the ensemble setting. While learning privately is an essential way of introducing specific skills and knowledge, the best learning occurs when the musician also has the opportunity to play and learn with others. There are many ensemble and performance opportunities.
Vocal Ensembles
Grades: Year 1 – Year 4
There are two choirs for our Primary Years students. Year 1 and 2 Singers and the Siena Singers (for Years 3 and 4 students).
Contact: Del Monte Office c.shone@ssc.nsw.edu.au
Primary Years Chamber String Ensemble
Grades: Year 3 – Year 4
Aimed at developing both ensemble and solo playing skills, this ensemble offers an opportunity to extend our advanced players.
Contact: Mrs Cecilia Pensini (Head of Strings P-4) c.pensini@ssc.nsw.edu.au
Taiko Ensembles (Japanese Drumming)
Grades: Year 3 – Year 4
There is one Taiko ensemble offered in the Primary Years. There is a cost, registrations are limited and done via Trybooking.
Contact: Mrs Suzanna Touma s.touma@ssc.nsw.edu.au
Art on Canvas for Kids
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
Art on Canvas for Kids aims to unleash children’s creativity and allow them to express themselves. Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 will have the opportunity to tap into their creativity while being guided by art-loving staff.
- Wednesday dates: 1 February – 5 April 2023
- Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Bricks 4 Kidz
Grades: Students from Kindergarten – Year 4
Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Bricks 4 Kidz in Term 1.
BRICKS 4 KIDZ after school workshops build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play. Each workshop is a fun, enriching experience for your child. Kids build a new project each week using the classic bricks loved by generations of children.
- Thursday Dates: 2 February – 30 March 2023
- Friday Dates: 3 February – 31 March 2023
- Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Chess
Chess club caters to players of all levels (beginners to advanced). Each week the Chess club runs a lesson to teach a new skill that is appropriate to the level of the children attending. Beginners will learn how to play and all of the rules of chess, progressing to learn some basic checkmates and strategies later on. Intermediate and Advanced players will learn about opening theories, tactics, strategies and endgames improving their game and expanding the calculation skills and foresight that they have already been developing. Children will also be given time to play friendly and competitive games against each other and to solve simulated chess puzzles.
- Monday dates: commencing Monday 6 February – 3 April 2023
- Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm
- Thursday dates: commencing Thursday 2 February – 30 March 2023
- Time: 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Little Boomers Basketball
Grades: Students Kindergarten – Year 4
The Little Boomers program was developed by Sports and Exercise Scientists from the University of Technology Sydney. The program is designed for complete beginners, as well as for children who already know how to play Basketball and will be offered to students from Kindergarten to Year 4.
The program helps develop more challenging gross-motor movements through shooting drills and other skills such as a lay-up. Every week, facilitators implement the program ‘CAPTAINS’ during a basketball game, for those who display good sportspersonship.
Please note that Little Boomers Basketball accepts Active Kids vouchers.
At the conclusion of the sessions, students can be collected from the Carrington Avenue Kiss and Ride gate at 4:30pm.
Motiv8sports
Grades: Students Prep – Year 4
Students from Prep to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Motiv8sports.
Our Sports and Activities Clinics are designed to motivate, encourage, build resilience and inspire children to be successful. We focus on effort and attitude, rather than ability. Over the course of the program, your child will experience many of our trademark hybrid (non-contact) sports, enjoy our creative challenges and games, along with many other awesome activities.
Every child new to Motiv8sports will receive a FREE Motiv8sports jersey and hat.
- Dates: Tuesdays commencing 31 January – 4 April 2023
- Time: 3:15pm – 5:00pm
Speech and Drama
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Speech and Drama. Speech and Drama classes provide the opportunity for students to grow, develop and become empowered with effective communication skills. This occurs in a variety of ways. Students learn about a variety of aspects of communication and therefore increase their ability to be more involved in class discussions. They learn techniques and skills to develop their communicative skills.
Their voices develop as they understand how to use their voice to convey meaning, mood and atmosphere of a variety of texts. These range from poems, to prose pieces, character monologues, speeches, reading aloud etc. Students learn to speak in a variety of different forums, e.g formally, informally and as leaders.
Speech and Drama offerings will include small group and individual lessons with Ms Charlotte Hazzard or Ms Emily Pollard, as well as afternoon group sessions with Sydney Performance Academy.
Private and Small Group Lessons
Private lessons and small group lessons are available for students from Kindergarten to Year 4. Please note that students will not be withdrawn from the morning Literacy block or Specialist lessons.
Monday and Thursday: Ms Charlotte Hazzard
Wednesday: Ms Emily Pollard
Monday and Thursday: Sydney Performance Academy
Super Sports
Grades: Students from Kindergarten – Year 2
Super Sports will be delivering the ‘Physio Play’ program during Term 4.
Physio Play’s functional movement program is designed and delivered by Physiotherapists. This program will assist children to develop the necessary strength, control, cognitive skill and coordination to achieve age-appropriate developmental milestones which prepare them for future life.
Students will participate in a range of activities in order to develop fundamental movement skills required in a variety of sports. Students will also have the opportunity to develop important teamwork skills through participation in a range of modified team games. Maximum Registration Numbers: 20 students (please note: a minimum of 10 students is required for the program to go ahead)
- Dates: Wednesdays 6 February – 3 April 2023
- Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Tennis
Students from Prep to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Tennis lessons.
Please contact Mr Jarrad Magee at tennis@ssc.nsw.edu.au or via phone: 0410 342 255.
Young Engineers
Grades: Students from Year 1 – Year 4
Students from Year 1 to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Young Engineers co-curricular. Young Engineers offers STEM programs where children can learn critical skills for the digital age as well as have fun. All equipment including tablets and electronics needed for the lesson are supplied.
Two programs will be available:
Bricks Challenge BASIC STEM and Build: Ideals for students of Grades 1 and 2 Bricks Challenge ADVANCE STEM & Build: Ideal for students of Grades 3 and 4.
- Dates: Wednesdays commencing 6 February – 3 April 2023
- Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Joanne Giannini
Head of Primary P-4