Extra Curricular Activities
A range of extra-curricular activities are available at Coogee Public School. Some of these are arranged by the P&C, while some are arranged directly by the school. See below for information on just some of the available activites, and keep an eye out for notices in the official School Buzz newsletter for more information about these activities and more.
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Chess Classes with the Sydney Academy of Chess
The Sydney Academy of Chess runs a chess club at Coogee Public School on Wednesdays at lunchtime.
From time to time they offer a free trial class for new students. They also offer holiday clinics and weekend tournaments at local venues.
Children are kept engaged and regularly rewarded for their progress through the Chess Star awards program.
Contact the Sydney Academy of Chess directly to find out how to enrol in the classes at Coogee Public School, or check for details in the School edition of Buzz.
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Coogee Public School Band with Directions in Music
Learn an Instrument with our music program provider Directions in Music!
Weekly Instrumental lessons, together with ensemble rehearsals, offer students the opportunity to learn a musical instrument in a supportive and collaborative setting.
The Junior Band program is specifically designed for students in years 3–6. No experience required!
Instruments available include: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone and Percussion.
Contact them directly to find out more info and how to enrol.
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Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
LOTE is a P&C initiative of Coogee Public School.
Language classes are run before or after school on the school grounds.
Languages offered are typically French, Greek and Spanish, but depending on the number of interested students, other languages such as Italian, German, Portuguese may become available.
Classes are open to students in years 1 - 6.