We value opportunities to enrich the learning experiences for our students through engagement with external competitions and activities. Some of the initiatives we participate in include:
- First Lego League
- Science IQ
- Science Talent Search
- Numero Competition
- Maths Talent Quest
- Have Sum Fun Maths
- Future Problem Solving
- Ethics Olympiad
- Primary Philosothon
- Shaun Tan Awards (Visual Arts)
- Schools Make Music
Children's University
Our school partners with the University of WA in Children’s University. The program helps to inspire a passion for learning from an early age for children and celebrates this learning journey outside of the classroom. It provides a framework to nurture aspirations, encourage children to discover new passions, visit new places, develop new skills and, above all, have fun! Children’s University embraces local learning opportunities offered by places such as public libraries, zoos, parks, museums, art galleries, theatres, sporting clubs, school clubs as well as businesses. The year culminates in a Graduation Ceremony in November at Winthrop Hall at UWA.
Student Newspaper
Students in Year 5 work with Mr Elstermann to create a student newspaper "The North Star News". You can read the first two editions here:
Student Clubs
Staff with an interest or talent in a particular area are invited to provide before or after school clubs or activities for students to participate in. These may include AFL Academy, Netball Development, basketball, cricket, Woodwork (provided by the Harrisdale Men's Shed), craft, crochet, board games, philosophy, Numero, cooking, gardening, etc.