Competitions

Students are given the opportunity to enter state and national competitions in Maths, English, Science and Writing. Teachers promote these and many students participate with enthusiasm. We regularly have students achieve High Distinctions across all subjects.
 

Music

APPS has two choirs, a senior and junior, and they both meet weekly for rehearsals and perform at major events on the school calendar as well as at school assemblies and of course at the famous Antonio Park Community Carols in December.

The APPS rock band also rehearse regularly and play events throughout the year. It's always a blast at assembly when the rock band unleash their own renditions of popular songs - everyone gets up for a dance!

Sessional teachers offer individual tuition to students in singing and a variety of instruments that are held in half hour blocks during the school day.

For more information contact:

Wonnies (all instruments)  www.wonnies.com.au or Ph 0404 139 123

Camps & Excursions

A sequential camping program is in operation. The program provides children with the following opportunities:

• A breakfast at school in Foundation
• Afternoon tea and games at school in Grade 1
• A one-night camp in Grade 2
• A two-night camp in Grade 3 & 4
• A two-night camp for Grades 5 & 6

The program aims to provide children with a range of experiences in different environments and activities that aid social and physical development encouraging responsibility and independence.

Excursions are arranged for all children and are carefully planned so that they enhance and enrich the learning programs provided by the teacher. 

Running Club

On Tuesday mornings, at 8am, a dedicated group of 5-10 staff and approximiately 100 students from years 3-6 participate in the now legendary APPS Running Club. In all kinds of weather, students run on our back oval, in Antonio Park, through the bushland adjacent to Antonio Park and in the hall. Students keep track of their fitness and running capacity, and work on running style and speed.