Student opportunities and activities

At Rockdale 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, athletics and inter-school competitions

Summer and Winter PSSA Competitions (Years 3-6)

Participation in summer and winter competitions across a range of sports including soccer, netball, basketball, cricket and tennis.

Botany Bay / Sydney East Representative Trials (Years 3-6)

Opportunities for students to trial for representative teams across a range of sports.

School Carnivals

Annual swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals for student participation and progression to zone levels.

Zone Carnivals

Athletics, swimming and cross-country events for students who qualify based on qualifying guidelines from school competition.

Intensive Swimming Program (Years 1-6)

Structured swimming lessons designed to build water confidence and strengthen swimming skills.

Gymnastics Program (Even Years)

A specialised program implemented every second year to support the development of coordination, balance and foundational movement skills.

Creative and performing arts groups and showcases
  • St George Performing Arts Festival
  • Dancesport
  • Choir
Cultural and language activities
  • Harmony Day
  • Community Language classes
  • Cultural Immersion Program
Excursions and incursions
  • Stage 3 camp - Canberra (odd years) / Great Aussie Bush camp (even years)
  • Stage 2 - Botanical gardens
  • Sporting Incursions and Excursions – Engagement in events such as Gala Days, Auskick and league tag that broaden students’ exposure to a variety of sports.
  • End of year fun days.
  • Stage 1 - Old School House Museum and 'Chicks r Us' incursion
Public speaking and debating
  • Annual Public Speaking competition
  • Spelling Bee
Interest-based clubs
  • Coding club
  • Games room
  • Gardening club
  • Library Monitors
Student leadership opportunities

Rocky Rangers (HPGE)

A program designed to extend HPGE students in the social-emotional domain.

Student Representative Council (SRC)

One representative from each class is elected to contribute to school decision-making and student voice initiatives.

Student Leadership Team

Comprising six students in the roles of School Captains, Vice-Captains and two Prefects who represent the school at formal events and support key initiatives. Annual participation in this national event, offering students access to leadership workshops and inspirational speakers.

Sport Captains

Two captains are appointed for each of the four houses, providing a total of eight leadership positions that promote teamwork, sportsmanship and house spirit.

Activities that support high potential and gifted learners.

Rocky Rangers

A visible student leadership initiative for students in Years 3-6 who have been identified as High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) learners within the social-emotional domain. Participants engage in a structured 30-minute weekly program that develops leadership development, collaboration and builds upon capabilities. Students support peers on the playground, fostering inclusion, student agency and visible leadership.

Student Leadership Opportunities
SRC Initiatives: Engagement in student-led fundraising projects that build organisational, communication and leadership skills.

National Young Leaders Day: Participation in a national leadership event that inspires and extends students through keynote speakers and leadership workshops.

Sport Pathways

PSSA competitions, zone carnivals and representative trials to extend students' advanced sporting ability.

St George Performing Arts Festival (SPAF)

A creative performance and arts initiative that fosters imaginative expression and artistic talent.

Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.

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