Extra Curricular Programs at St Joseph's

Basketball with Kelly Sports

Thursday afternoon 3.40pm until 4.40pm

Prep-Year 4

 

Karate with All Stars

Thursday morning 8am until 8.40am

All year levels

 

Martial Arts training can be a great way for kids to improve their physical and mental health, gain confidence and self-discipline, and develop important life skills that can benefit them in many areas of their lives.

  1. Improved physical health: Martial arts training involves a lot of physical activity, which can help children build strength, endurance, and flexibility.
  2. Increased confidence: As children learn new skills and techniques in martial arts, they gain confidence in their abilities and become more self-assured.
  3. Improved discipline and focus: Martial arts training requires children to pay attention, follow instructions, and stay focused on their goals, which can help them develop discipline and concentration skills.
  4. Enhanced social skills: Martial arts classes provide children with the opportunity to interact with other kids in a supportive and structured environment, helping them develop social skills such as teamwork, communication, and respect for others.
  5. Self-defence skills: Martial arts training can equip children with the knowledge and skills to defend themselves if they ever need to.
  6. Increased self-control: Martial arts teach children to control their impulses, emotions, and reactions, helping them to make better decisions and avoid impulsive behaviour.
  7. Better stress management: Martial arts training can help children learn to manage stress and anxiety by teaching them techniques such as meditation and controlled breathing.

 

Instrumental Music Lessons

Daily

All students

 

Stage Left Performing Arts School

One of Melbourne’s leading Performing Arts Schools, Stage Left, comes to St Joseph’s every Tuesday to run after-school ‘Act, Sing, Dance’ classes. These classes are only for St Joseph’s students from Grades 1-6 and run after school until 5pm.

 

Programming/ Coding with Digimaker

All year levels

Friday 11am until 11:45am - Term 3- Fridays 19 July to 13 Sept 2024

 

 

Strike Soccer School

Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm until 4:30pm

All year levels.