Contents & Overview
Welcome to The Friends’ School Co-Curricular Program
At The Friends’ School, we are proud to offer a rich and diverse co-curricular program that complements our formal curriculum and enhances students' educational experiences from Kindergarten to Year 12.
With activities spanning Sport, Music, Service, and Enrichment, we encourage every student to explore their interests and talents. Participation fosters skills, values, and connections that support holistic development.
We encourage students to maintain a balanced approach, with the support of their families, to ensure both academic and co-curricular commitments are manageable and rewarding.
We look forward to seeing students thrive through active and meaningful involvement!
Shaun O'Rourke
Deputy Principal and Co-curricular Committee Convenor
Our Ethos and Approach to Co-Curricular Activities
At The Friends’ School, we believe co-curricular activities are essential to fostering a well-rounded education and nurturing students’ growth beyond the classroom. Our program offers diverse opportunities that promote physical, creative, and social development while aligning with the School’s Purpose and Concerns.
Participation in co-curricular activities is open to all students, regardless of gender, ability, or experience, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and personal growth. Through these experiences, students develop skills that support physical fitness, self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning. We aim to inspire values such as integrity, commitment, and responsibility, empowering students to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
We encourage students to explore activities that resonate with their interests and abilities, striving for personal and collective excellence. Whether through sports, creative arts, service projects, or academic challenges, our co-curricular offerings provide students with opportunities to embrace new experiences, deepen their passions, and build meaningful connections.
While participation is voluntary, we expect students to engage with dedication and a spirit of collaboration. The Friends’ School co-curricular program fosters a culture of enthusiasm, respect, and achievement, preparing students to thrive as confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.
Key Contacts
Primary School Co-curricular Activities: Debbie Taylor
Service: Karina Churchill
Sport: John White
Music: TBA
Enrichment: Adam Blackburn
Policies & Guidelines
Policy and Guidelines documents of relevance and interest to the School community and our co-curricular activities are provided here. These relate to Code of Conduct, child safeguarding, and compliants and conflict policies, for example.
Timelines for Information
This handbook is updated on a term-by-term basis. Details about co-curricular activities and sign-up information for the upcoming Term are shared with families four weeks before the current Term ends.
How to Use this Handbook
Information on The Friends' School co-curricular offerings are structured in this online handbook per Term. Primary School co-curricular clubs and sport and music opportunities are on one page. Middle and Senior School co-curricular activities are structured per Term and broadly grouped into the four areas of the Program; Enrichment, Sport, Service and Music. Each activity provides an overview and contact or sign up information as well as additional details regarding training schedules, uniform requirements, any additional costs, etc. To navigate to each section, use the dropdown menu or arrows in the top right corner.
If you have any feedback or issues using this handbook, please email Holly Chilman - Marketing and Communications, The Friends' School