Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
At Orange Public School, students are encouraged to explore their passions, extend their talents, and develop new skills through a wide range of extracurricular programs:
Creative and Performing Arts
- Choirs: Stage 1, 2, 3 and Primary Choir
- Music: Beginner Band, Transition Band, Concert Band, Orchestra
- Ensembles: Guitar Groups, Drum Corps, Specialist Ensembles
- Dance: Stage 1, 2, 3 Dance Groups, OPS Western Dance Group, School Spectacular Group
- Theatre and performance excursions, incursions, and cultural experiences
- NAIROC performance group
Academic Extension and Enrichment
- Tournament of Minds
- Debating, Public Speaking, Peer Support
- Chess Club, Spelling Bee, Premier’s Spelling Competition
- Poetry on the Pavers, Sydney Writers’ Festival
- Aurora Opportunity classes
Sport and Physical Activity
- Annual Athletics, Swimming, and Cross-Country Carnivals
- School and representative teams: Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cricket, Rugby Union, Netball, Rugby League, Touch Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
- Jump Rope for Heart
Aboriginal Education
- NAIROC performance groups
- Sorry Day and Reconciliation Day
- Junior AECG
Cultural and Educational Experiences
- Excursions: Year 3 (Cowra Japanese Gardens)
- Year 4 (Taronga Zoo)
- Year 5 Canberra
- Year 6 (Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Rec Centre)
Our extra-curricular highlights
Academic extension and enrichment
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.
Sports and physical activity
Our students are given many opportunities to cultivate and strengthen their physical skills. A number of programs, including representative teams, school teams, class fitness/sport and whole school events are offered to students throughout the year.
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.
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.