CO CURRICULAR PROGRAMME · File: Co-curricular Handbook_2017_K-4.docx Last Update: 9 November 2016 Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Activities – 2017 Information Sheet You may

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 4

2017

File: Co-curricular Handbook_2017_K-4.docx Last Update: 9 November 2016

Co-curricular Programme and Additional Activities Overview - 2017

A holistic education is the basis for a successful and balanced life. Holistic education is of the mind, body and spirit. Over the years, the students of the School who have excelled have thoroughly embraced the Co-curricular Programme that Newcastle Grammar School has to offer, which incorporates:

• Sport • Performing Arts, and • Intellectual / Creative

The purpose of education, and a foundation stone of the Newcastle Grammar School ethos, is the development of the whole person. For these reasons an educational programme must embody, as an essential element, activities that involve students beyond the classroom and foster the values that result from interaction and united effort. Such activities form a logical extension of the required and general curriculum as well as the elective or special curriculum. The Co-curricular Programme at Newcastle Grammar School offers the opportunity for this to occur. Qualities such as team work, healthy lifestyle and leadership to name but a few can be gained by participation in the programme areas of Sport, Creative & Performing Arts and Intellectual pursuits. Years K to 4 co-curricular activities are optional. 1. The Co-curricular Programme offers students opportunities to expand their skills in areas; eg Seasonal Sport,

Performing Arts or Intellectual / Creative.

2. The School reserves the right to decline the running of an activity should there be an insufficient number of students who nominate for registration.

3. Students will nominate their chosen selection at the end of 2016 ready for the commencement of school in 2017.

4. Once a child has registered for their Co-curricular activity they should not withdraw as this can have a major impact on teams. Therefore, please select wisely. It is better to see the staff in charge later in the year and see if you can be added to activities as opposed to withdrawing and letting a team down. Note: Withdrawal post commencement of an activity may incur costs due to registration and pre-committed expenditure.

5. Please be aware where possible the School will be using outside expert coaches to endeavour to develop the skills of all students.

6. This information is accurate as of the 2 November 2016 and changes may occur before the commencement of these activities in 2017.


Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Activities – 2017 Information Sheet

You may select your Co-curricular activity from any of the below. But please remember you cannot do more than one activity on any one day.

Term 1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Aerobics Years 2-4 (Audition) Athletics Years 1-4 Drama Years K-4 Syntax @ NGS - Robotics Years K-4

Milo Cricket Years K-4 Netball Years 1-4 (Commences mid February) Rugby Years 2-4 Soccer Years K-4 (Commences early march)

Tae Kwon Do Years 1-4


Term 2


Aerobics Years 2-4 (Audition) Athletics Years 1-4 Chess Years K-4 Syntax @ NGS - Robotics Years K-4

Netball Years 1-4 Rugby Years 2-4 Soccer Years K-4

TOM Years 3 and 4 (Audition)


Term 3


Chess Years K-4 Dance Years K-4 Music (Drumming) Years K-4 Syntax @ NGS - Coding Years K-4

Futsal Years 1-4 (Commences late August) Netball Years 1-4 (Concludes early September Soccer Years K-4 (Concludes late August Summer Touch Football Years 2-4 (Commences mid September)

TOM Years 3 and 4 (Audition)



Term 4


Dance Years K-4 Syntax @ NGS - Coding Years K-4

Futsal Years 1-4 Summer Touch Football Years 2-4 Milo Cricket Years K-4


SPORT ATHLETICS: (Boys/Girls) Year 1-4 General Information: During Terms’ 1 and 2 in 2017, professional training will be provided for all Track and Field events. Eligibility: Year 1 - 4 Training: Terms 1 and 2 on Monday afternoons from 3.00pm to 4.30pm at the Newcastle Athletics Track. Transport: The students will be transported by bus to the Athletics track for training. Students may be picked up at the Athletics track by 4.20pm otherwise they will be transported back to Park Cmapus by 4.30pm. Cost: $240 for the two terms coaching. Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected]


FUTSAL: (Boys/Girls) – 2017/2018 Season Years 1-4 Season: Commences August 2017 and concludes with Finals in February 2018. Competition: Games are held on week-nights and are dependent upon age groups. Futsal games are usually scheduled between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. A draw will be available at the commencement of the season. Eligibility: Years 1-4 Game Venues: The venues are Genesis, Cooks Hill or the International Hockey Centre, Broadmeadow. Training Venues: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday at Genesis, Cooks Hill. Transport: Students will be transported to training by Port Stephens buses and be returned to Park Campus by 5.00pm. Students can be collected from training by 4.45pm. Cost: Approximately $260 – this includes registration, uniform, game fees and officials’ fees. Contact for further information: Mr P Juchniewicz - [email protected] MILO CRICKET: (Boys/Girls) Years K-4 General Information: ‘Milo in 2 Cricket’ is Cricket Australia's entry level program for girls and boys. The program is a fun introduction to the game for girls and boys aged 6-10 years. It provides children with an enjoyable and safe learning environment where they can build their confidence, develop new skills and play games. All students participating will receive a structured 12 week program which provides them with the opportunity to develop cricket skills, physical fitness, social skills and sportsmanship. Participants also receive a giveaway pack which includes a backpack, lightweight cricket bat, cricket ball, a t-shirt, a hat, an activity book, and a certificate of participation

Season: Commences in Week 2 of Term 4 (running for Weeks 2 - 7 Term 4, 2016 and Weeks 2 - 7 Term 1, 2017).

Eligibility: Years K-4

Training: Wednesdays at 3.15pm to 4:30pm.

Games: No competitive games in Milo Cricket


Registration: Costs for registration is approximately $75

Contact for further information: Mr R Potter – [email protected] NETBALL: (Girls) Years 1-4 Games: Games are played every Saturday commencing early March and concluding early September. Students will be required to play netball on some Saturdays during both Easter and July School holiday breaks. Age: Girls wishing to play competition netball must turn 7 years of age in 2017. Younger girls are encouraged to enrol in Net-Set-Go programme, a skill-based programme, which operates on Saturday mornings during the season from 9.30am - 10.30am. If enough girls enrol in this programme, an extra training session will also be organised for this team on Wednesday afternoons together with the competition based teams. Game Times: 7 Years teams 8.30am 8 Years team 8.30am 9 Years teams 9.30am 10 Years teams 9.30am Venue: All games and training are conducted at the National Park Netball Courts, Union Street, Newcastle. Wet weather training sessions will be at Genesis, when available. Training: Years 1-4: Wednesday afternoon from 3.00pm - 5.00pm Training commences mid February and concludes early September. Transport: Students will be transported to training by Port Stephens buses and be returned to Park Campus by 5.00pm. Students can be collected by 4.45pm. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Canteen duties are a compulsory element of Netball and all teams will be required to undertake a one hour time slot, at least once during the season. Cost: Cost for registration and coaching is approximately $260. Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected]


RUGBY: (Boys only) Years 2-4 Games: Teams are entered in local gala days, as well as ‘friendlies’ played against other schools where numbers permit. Many boys at NGS currently play Rugby for local clubs and the NGS programme is not planned to conflict with that situation at this stage, although it is hoped that NGS will field junior teams in the Hunter Junior Rugby Union either in 2017 or 2018 if interest and numbers allow. Training: Occurs at National Park each Wednesday from 3.15pm - 4.30pm starting late Term 1 and runs through until mid Term 3 and is dependent upon competitions/galas/friendlies which are available. Training finishes at 4.30pm to give those boys who play for clubs the chance to move to their club sessions. Transport: Students will be transported to training by Port Stephens buses and be returned to Park Campus by 5.00pm. Students can be collected from the oval by 4.30pm. Competitions: NGS enters as many competitions, usually one-day tournaments in 7, 10 and 15 a-side, as possible, but relies on the numbers who opt to participate in this sport. These tournaments are organised by clubs, schools and the HJRU. Age: Rugby will be open to all boys from Years 2-4. Boys must turn 7 in 2017 to participate in Rugby. Cost: Approximate costs is $75 plus additional competition costs. Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected] SOCCER- MiniRoos: (Boys/Girls) Years K-4 Season: First round is normally around the second weekend of School holidays (April). Competition concludes mid-August. Dates to be confirmed close to start of season.

Eligibilty: 6 years to 10 Years.

Competition: Conducted by the Combined Associations of Newcastle/Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley Junior Associations.

Training: Training commences Mid-Term 1. Training is on: Under 6’s Wednesdays at 3:00pm to 4.15pm at Park Campus and Under 7’s - Under 10’s Wednesdays at 3.00pm to 4.30pm at National Park.

Transport: Students will be transported to training by Port Stephens buses and be returned to Park Campus by 5.00pm. Students can be collected from the oval by 4.30pm.


Games: Saturdays – Game times can vary and all games played on a home/away basis. NGS home ground is Smith Park, Hamilton North. Generally the season comprises 14 rounds.

Cost: Registration is approximately $215.

Contact for further information: Mr B Lloyd – [email protected]

TAE KWON DO: Boys/Girls Years 1-4 (must be 7 years of age to commence) General Information: Many students have progressed through the grading system and the discipline and tuition the students receive is first class. This sport gives the opportunity for participants to train as individuals in a group setting. All levels train together and work on their technique and patterns to achieve belts at grading times. Although all participants train together, the programme is designed for students to work at their own level to achieve their own personal goals. The definition of RHEE TAEKWONDO involves dynamic techniques of unarmed combat for self-defensive purposes, combining the skilled application of powerful punches, flying kicks, blocks, dodges and interceptions. The Rhee Taekwondo practitioner uses well-trained hands, arms and feet to effect the rapid destruction of any attacker. The discipline, mental training and varied techniques of Rhee Taekwondo also provide the grounds for engendering in the practitioner a strong sense of humility and resolve. It is this vital mental conditioning that separates the true practitioner from one who has mastered only the physical aspects of the art. Expertly taught by qualified instructors, regular practice of Rhee Taekwondo ensures limitless benefits for a fulfilling Way of Life, including: • Fitness and total

health • Effective self-defence • Honour and loyalty

• Self-control • Self-discipline • Self-knowledge • Self-confidence

• Perseverance • Integrity • Courtesy • Indomitable spirit

Training: Friday afternoons from 3.15pm – 5.00pm Venue: Park Campus- Sandi Warren Performance Centre. Competition: There are no competitions except for grading sessions. Eligibility: Taekwondo is open to all boys and girls from age 7-10. Cost: approximately $105 per term depending on numbers


TOUCH FOOTBALL: (Girls/Boys/Mixed) Years 2-4 (8 years up to 10 years) December 2017. The start and finish dates are based on previous year. Exact dates not available until 2017. Training: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesdays at National Park, Union Street, Newcastle. Training commences mid-September 2016 and concludes last week of school year. Transport: Students walk to training at National Park and be returned to Park Campus by 5.00pm. Students can be collected from National Park by 4.45pm. Eligibility: Years 2-4 Games: Tuesday evenings (U/8, U/10) 3.45pm, 4.15pm, 4.45pm, 5.15pm at Gibbs Brothers Oval – Rowan Crescent, Merewether. Competitions: Conducted by the Merewether Carlton Junior Rugby Union Club (Gibbs Bros) Cost: approximately $110 for registration and coaching. Contact for further information: Ms C Byrnes - [email protected] Season (Summer Only): First round commences October 2017. Competition concludes at the end of the 2017 school year.


CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS AEROBICS: (Boys/Girls) Year 2-4 audition only General Information: This will be an audition group where the teams or individuals may compete in the FISAF State and National Championships if they qualify. Eligibility: Students in Year 2 to 4 are eligible to audition for these groups. State Competitions (FISAF): Exact dates in May to be confirmed when available. National Competitions: Venue and dates for July to be confirmed when available. Training Times: Every Monday afternoon from 3.00pm - 4.30pm for students Year 2 through to 4 for Terms 1 2, and 3 or until State/National competitions are completed. Commencement for the 2018 season commences in Term 4 of 2017. Please note that the teams may be required to train twice weekly in the eight (8) week period leading up to major competitions if required. Venue: Sandi Warren Performance Centre, Park Campus. Cost: Approximately $260 for registration and training. Competitions, Interstate travel and expenses will be additional. Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected] DANCE: (Boys/Girls) Years K-4 General Information: The students will be given the opportunity to try a variety of different dance styles over the year from jazz, contemporary lyrical and modern. Eligibility: Years K-4 Training Times: Times are as follows on Mondays for Term 3 and Term 4: 3.00pm – 3.45pm Venue: Sandi Warren Performance Centre, Park Campus. Cost: Approximately $210 per semester. Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]


DRAMA: (Boys/ Girls) Years K-4 General Information: This class will cover the rudiments of drama and acting. Through drama games students will learn the skills of performance in a group setting. This class will be good for those who wish to develop their performance skills, gain some self-confidence in a supportive environment or just have fun! Students of all experiences are encouraged to enrol, however, this class will be aimed at beginner/intermediate level. Eligibility: Years K-4 Duration: Term 1 Times: 3.00pm -4.30pm Venue: Park Campus Cost: Approximately $110 for a term. Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]


MUSIC - DRUMMING (Boys/Girls) Years K-4 General Information: During this programme the students will have the opportunity to become part of a drum circle and learn drumming techniques. This will reinforce rhythmic work done in the classroom and will be lots of fun. Duration: Term 3 Eligibility: Years K-4 Times: 3.00pm -4.30pm Venue: Park Campus Music Room Cost: Approximately $100 Contact for further information: Mr K Young - [email protected]


INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITIES CHESS: (Boys/Girls) Years K - 4 We are offering three opportunities for students to be involved with Chess in 2017. These include:

1. Chess Coaching after School, with a professional Coach 2. Our Park Campus School teams compete in various Inter-School Competitions through the year 3. Lunchtime “Fun Chess” at Park Campus

Co-Curricular Chess Coaching After School Duration: Terms 2 and 3 at Park Campus. Eligibilty: Park Campus (Years K - 4) Coaching Days, Times and Venues: Monday afternoons from 3.00pm - 4.30 pm in Park Campus Library. Cost: Approximately $75 per term. Contact for further information: Mrs S Muddle - [email protected] SYNTAX @ NGS - ROBOTICS (Girls/ Boys) Years K-4 General Information: This hands-on activity will introduce students to the concept of robotics. Students will use the child-friendly Dash robots. These robots start with the fundamentals of robotics and allows students to code before they can read! Students will use the iPad tablets using a picture based coding language to send Dash on journeys around the school. Through the program students will progress over the years to develop their skills in designing, engineering and programming robots. This programme will prepare the students well to progress to Syntax @ NGS (Robotics) at Hill Campus from Year 5. Commencement Date: Training is Monday afternoons Term 1 and 2 from 3.00pm -4.30pm Venue: Park Campus. Cost: Approximately $75 per term, excluding excursions. Contact for further information: Mr L O’Brien - [email protected]


SYNTAX @ NGS - CODING (Girls/Boys) Years K-4 General Information: This is a ‘learn to code’ course aimed at Park Campus students. Using Swift Playgrounds and Scratch students will learn how to write code for a given task and develop their own software applications. The first term of coding students will look at Swift Playgrounds in the second term they will take on further challenges using Scratch. Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary app for the iPad that makes learning Swift interactive and fun. Students solve puzzles to master the basics using Swift - a powerful programming language created by Apple and used by the pros to build many of today’s most popular apps. Swift Playgrounds requires no coding knowledge, so it’s perfect for Park students just starting out. Because it’s built to take full advantage of the iPad, it’s a first-of-its-kind learning experience. Scratch is a programming language where students can program interactive media such as stories, games, and animation. As students create with Scratch, they learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically. Scratch is designed and maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab. Commencement Date and Times: Training commences Terms 3 and 4 Monday afternoons from 3.00pm - 4.30pm. Eligibility: Years K-4 Venue: Park Campus Cost: Approximately $75 per term, excluding excursions. Contact for further information: Mr A Blackwell – [email protected]


EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE MUSIC TUITION General Information: Private music tuition is available with qualified Instrumental Staff on a weekly basis. Private lessons are important and assist students at all levels develop technical skills and confidence on their chosen instrument or voice. Tuition is available for voice, strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Please visit the School website for more information. Contact for further information: Mr K Young - [email protected] SPEECH AND DRAMA General Information: If your child requires help with their self-confidence, public speaking, speech clarity or reading aloud then Speech & Drama can assist. Private or shared lessons are available at Park and Hill Campus Lessons are designed to:

• Develop everyday communication skills • Enrich each student’s personality • Encourage social & intellectual growth • Encourage poise & confidence

Each course will also provide your child with Eisteddfod and exam opportunities. Ms Beadle and Mrs Jones are fully accredited Speech & Drama teachers. Contact for further information:

Mrs Ishbel Beadle - [email protected] or Ph 0411 465 917 Mrs Joanne Jones - [email protected] or Ph 0439 770 177

Enrolment forms are available on the School webpage in the Music section.


TOURNAMENT OF MINDS Years 3 and 4 (by audition) General Information: Tournament of Minds is a creative problem solving programme which incorporates higher order thinking, dramatic performance and team work. Students work in a team of seven to solve a long term challenge, as well as a spontaneous challenge. Final performances are presented to a panel of judges at a Regional Final. Training: Training commences on Thursday afternoons 5 weeks prior to the end of Term 2 and continues through the first 6 weeks of Term 3. Traingin times will go from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Should teams progress to State Finals, a further two weeks training will be required. Venue: Training occurs at Park Campus. Regional Finals are hosted by NGS, Hill Campus. Eligibility: Year 3 – 4 (audition) Cost: Approximately $45 to cover team registration and drama workshops. Contact for further information: Mrs S Muddle - [email protected]

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