Student opportunities and activities
At Vardys Road Public School, we offer a range of programs both in the classroom and across the school to help students develop new skills, make friends, and explore new interests.
Some programs are reintroduced periodically, as appropriate, to provide ongoing opportunities for learning and engagement are:
- Acceleration
- Blacktown Learning Community STEAM Expo
- BLC Public Speaking
- Buddy Program
- Chess Club
- Debating
- Drumbeat Program
- GAT Art Group
- GAT Maths Group
- GAT Writers Workshop and mentoring
- Girls and Boys Dance Group
- Handball Competition
- ICAS
- Interschool Sport, school sport competitions, Premier’s Sporting Challenge, Representative School Sport Pathway
- Library Monitors
- Performing Arts (school musicals, choir, dance groups, school bands, debating)
- Premier’s Reading Challenge
- Operation Art
- Student Representative Council (SRC)
- Showcase of Talent
- Spelling Bee
- Girls and Boys Dance Group
- Tournament of the Minds
- Verve
Our extra-curricular highlights
Debating and public speaking
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Creative and performing arts
Our drama, music and art programs help students be creative and express themselves. They can join in concerts, art shows and drama activities.
Trips and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
Year 6 Games Day
A fun and memorable end-of-year celebration for Stage 3 students, filled with games, activities, and shared experiences.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.