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In addition to the core primary curriculum, Canterbury offers an impressive array of extracurricular clubs and programs. These programs cater for all ages and interests and are designed to foster students’ abilities and love of music, the arts, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment and more. There is something for everyone because we want every single child to be happily engaged at school, find like-minded friends, explore interests, hone their talents, reach their potential and thrive.
Select from the list below to find out more about a specific program, or just scroll to browse everything on offer. Red asterisks (*) indicate the activity is operated on site by an external provider and requires registration and payment via the provider’s own website. Please follow the link in the description where applicable.
For Strings, use the Application Form on this site to register your child’s interest in extracurricular programs.
For everything else, families were emailed an Expression of Interest form on Sunday 16th March 2025 to complete on behalf of their child. The due date for EOIs is Friday 28th March 2025.
Actors Studio
Monologue and scene study workshop. Perfect for those students preparing to audition for a performing arts high school or further their acting experience! Stage 3 (Year 5 and 6) only.
Times:
Wednesdays 11:20-12:10pm with Mr Searle in his classroom
Auslan Sign Song
Open to students in Years 3 to 6 who would like to learn how to sign the lyrics while singing along.
Times:
Mondays 3:20-4:20pm with Ms Matar in her classroom
Band Program
All students are eligible to join the Training Band from Year 3 and are not required to read music or play an instrument.
However they do have to demonstrate their commitment by attending weekly rehearsals and tutorials, and practising music at home. School Bands Australia runs the band program at CPS.
Register here:
https://www.schoolbands.com.au/sign-up/
Ensembles & Rehearsal Times:
Training Band (Wednesdays, 3:20pm)
Concert Band (Thursdays, 3:20pm)
All rehearsals are conducted in the school hall
Band Coordinator:
Mr Martin Davison
School Coordinator:
Mrs Meghan Ryan
Basketball
Bankstown Basketball Association is providing a before school basketball program aimed to increase children’s participation in sport and in turn build a lifelong love of sport and a healthy lifestyle. It is our aim to be present within our community and provide a strong link between your child and the game of basketball.
Bruins Basketball will provide Basketball Australia qualified coaches with valid Working with Children Checks who are cleared to run clinics for all ages. Our sessions are normally 40 minutes, they are skills based, fun focused and build up to playing a game. Stage 2 and 3 only.
Basketball Times:
TBC
Chess
All students are eligible to join the Chess and Games Club with no experience necessary. A commitment to attending weekly sessions is required.
Times:
Fridays 8:50-9:20am with Ms Talati in her classroom
Choirs
Open to students K-6 who love to sing and perform. Opportunities for senior choir students (3-6) to be part of the Festival of Choral Music at the Sydney Opera House.
Rehearsal Times:
Junior Choir (Thursdays 8:30-9:00am with Ms Grimes in her classroom)
Senior Choir (Wednesdays 8:50-9:20am with Ms Ryan in the Creative Arts room)
Coding
For lovers of computer programming, mathematics and engineering in years 4-6. BRING HEADPHONES.
Times:
Tuesdays 3:20-4:20pm with Ms Aiello in her classroom
Dance
Get your groove on! Open to non-PSSA students in Years 3 to 6 during sport.
Rehearsal Times:
Fridays during sport with Ms Considine in the hall
Drama
All students in Years 3 to 6 are eligible to audition for the Drama Club with no experience necessary. A commitment to attending weekly rehearsals is required. There will be a fee to cover costumes and festival registration as the drama group will be performing at regional and state festivals.
Rehearsal Times:
Tuesdays 11:20-12:00pm with Ms Sevenoaks in the hall
French Language
All students are eligible to join this club and learn basic French language.
Times:
Thursday 2:10-2:35pm with Ms Nadia and Ms Koursaris in her classroom
Green Thumbs Garden Club
Green Thumbs is a great way to learn all about growing food and sustainable living practices. It is open to students K-6.
Times:
Thursdays 8:20-8:50am with Ms Murray and Mr Wallin in the Green Thumbs garden
Japanese Language
All students from Years 4 to 6 are eligible to join this club and learn basic Japanese language.
Times:
Wednesdays 11:20-12:00pm with Ms Midori and Ms Blumer in her classroom
Knitting
Open to knitting lovers in Years 3 to 6. No experience necessary.
Times:
Wednesdays 11:30-12:00pm with Ms Valastro in her classroom
Korean Dance
Learn traditional Korean dance with Ms Lee. This dance ensemble is open to Years 3 to 6.
Rehearsal Times:
Fridays 11:30-12:00pm with Ms Lee and Ms Koursaris in the school hall
LEGO Club
Open to K-2 students who love creating with LEGO.
Times:
Thursdays 2:10-2:35pm with Ms Acevski & Ms Askin in her classroom
Mongolian Club
Open to students K-6 who wish to learn about or teach our community more about Mongolian culture, language and history.
Times:
Wednesdays 2:10-2:35pm with Ms Considine in 5/6A’s classroom
Public Speaking
Open to students in Years 3 to 6. Students should be prepared to enter Public Speaking competitions.
Times:
Wednesdays 11:30-12:10pm with Ms Aitken in 3/4M’s classroom
StoryChasers (Student Newspaper)
Open to all students K-6 who love to write about…anything! We aim to publish at least one edition each term.
Times:
Mondays 11:20-12:10pm with Ms Considine in the visual art studio
String Program
All students wishing to participate must be enrolled in weekly lessons during school term, either with a tutor at school or an external tutor of your choice (please pass external tutor’s contact details on to Hugo so that he can inform them of the music we are covering). Students must also commit to weekly ensemble rehearsals as per below.
Watch this video to learn more about the String Program from some of our former students and founding Strings Coordinator, Rhea Sullivan.
Ensembles & Rehearsal Times:
Junior Strings (Thursday, arrive at 7:50am 8:00am to 8:45am)
Senior Strings (Tuesday, arrive at 7:50am for 8:00am to 9:00am)
All rehearsals are conducted in the school hall
Ensemble Director:
Hugo Ceran-Jerusalemy
School Coordinator:
Mrs Meghan Ryan
Yoga
Good for mind, body and spirit, yoga is a wonderful way to start the day. Open to students K-2.
Times:
Wednesdays 8:20-8:50am with Ms Midori and Ms Tzodouris in the hall