Student opportunities and activities
At Padstow Park 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 may include:
- school sport, PSSA, representative sporting selection opportunities and inter-school competitions
- creative and performing arts groups and showcases
- cultural and language activities
- excursions and incursions
- public speaking
- lunchtime and interest-based clubs such as Chess and Coding
- student leadership opportunities.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Creative and performing arts
Our choir and instrumental music ensembles have the opportunity to perform in the NSW Public schools Festival of Choral Music and the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House each year. Individual students have also been successful in being selected to perform as part of the NSW Public Schools State Junior Singers performing at NSW Education Department events.
Students also have the opportunity to audition for our Junior and Senior dance ensembles and perform at the Bankstown District Dance Festival and school events
Trips and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
Sport
Our students have the opportunity to be selected to represent in a wide range of sports up to State level.
Cultural Deadly Jarjums
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are supported by strong connections with local elders and peers from neighbouring schools as part of the Belonging program to encourage understanding and connection to their culture and traditions.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.