Extra Curricular Opportunities

JuExtra-curricular programs at Viewbank College include interschool sports, College production, instrumental music and Student Leadership.

Inter School Sport

Junior (Years 7 and 8) Interschool Sport is run throughout the school year. The majority of the sports offered are played on a Round Robin basis against other local schools.  The round robin for district competition (first round) is all played on one day.  Winning teams/individuals then progress on to Zone and, ultimately, VSSSA (State) Finals. 

Often the sports are played on the same day.  Students may try out for different sports but may only be selected for one sport each term.  Sign-ups and tryouts are notified on their House Microsoft Teams Page which is expected to be checked and read before Period 1 each morning by the students. 

All students are encouraged to actively participate in a positive and enthusiastic manner in the school sporting program, which will help them to develop confidence, social skills and discipline in team-oriented situations. Successful students/teams may also become recipients of medals/trophies during the year for achieving excellence in their sporting area.

Instrumental Music

At Viewbank College, all students have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and participate in the wide variety of ensembles that the College has to offer. Tuition is offered in the following: 

There are 12 instrumental music teachers on staff who provide weekly lessons during the school day. Music lessons are undertaken during class time, on a rotating timetable.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in one or more of our many ensembles including 3 jazz bands, 4 concert bands, 3 choirs, 3 string orchestras, 2 guitar ensembles and a number of smaller ensembles. Ensembles rehearse either before school, at lunchtime or after school. 

Participation in the Instrumental Music Program is subject to a materials charge. This payment includes weekly group tuition and participation in one or more of the ensembles listed above. Students who learn an instrument/voice outside of school are also welcome to enrol in our ensembles.   

College and Junior Production

Each year a theatrical production is staged which is open to all students in the school.  All year levels are represented, both in performance and with technical assistance.  Students in Years 9 and 10 are encouraged to audition for a role or assist in a technical capacity.  

Year Level Drama Productions in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 are held throughout the year, and the College newsletter provides further details. 

The Middle School Production is open to all students in Years 7 to 10 and is student-run by the Viewbank College Drama Captain. The Junior Production is performed during Term 4.

Student Leadership

Our Leadership Team for Years 7 - 10 consists of House Captains at each year level for each House, elected at the start of Term 1. These teams of students are increasing student voice, expressing their opinions and raising issues relating to our school, with the common goal of improving Viewbank College for all students.