Student opportunities and activities

Public Speaking

The Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition was introduced in 1995. It aims to heighten the awareness of multicultural issues among NSW primary school students while developing their interest in public speaking and improving their confidence and speech-writing skills.

Each year all Collaroy Plateau Public School students in Years 3-6, present a prepared speech for the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. After listening to all the speeches, in class two or three representatives from each class will be selected finalists to compete at the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking finals, held in Term 2.

For 26 years this competition has been encouraging primary school students to explore ideas of multiculturalism in Australia, as well as giving them a place to practise their public speaking skills and improve their confidence. Every year close to 2,000 students are chosen to represent their schools in the finals.

Debating

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. CPPS is proud to have two debating teams – the Express and Classic teams, who practice weekly at lunchtimes.

At Debating Club students will have the opportunity to learn skills and practise a range of strategies to assist them in their debates with other schools. There is also an annual training day camp organised by the Arts Unit for students to receive advice from the experts in the field of debating.

Creative and Performing Arts Band

At Collaroy Plateau Pubic School we strongly believe that learning a musical instrument offers significant cognitive benefits, including enhanced memory, improved attention, and strengthened thinking skills, as well as prompting mental health.

Collaroy Plateau Public School has a very successful Band program. Currently there are four bands. Children in Year 3 have the opportunity to join the Training Band and graduate to the Concert, Performance Band and Jazz Band. Year 2 children have the opportunity to join the New Recruits in Term 4 as an introduction to the band program.

Practices and tutorials are held each week, one before and/or one after school and one/or at lunchtime. The bands perform at school events, festivals and competitions throughout the year.

Special events include Band Workshops and Showcase Night. The Band Conductor is actively supported by the teaching staff and the P&C Band Committee.

Parents can complete their child’s permission form and associated excursion costs electronically via the School Bytes app.

Creative and Performing Arts Drama

Our Drama Club is a weekly before school club that offers places to approximately 30 students each year, following auditions held in Term 1. Throughout the year our budding actors prepare for two productions, one being the State Drama festival held at Chatswood Concourse Theatre and one being a musical theatre production that is performed over 2 evenings in Term 4 at school.

Parents can complete their child’s permission form and associated excursion costs electronically via the School Bytes app.

Creative and Performing Arts Performance Dance

At our school there are opportunities for children to participate in Performance Dance groups. These groups perform at eisteddfods and school events.

A P&C sub-committee manages the Performance Dance program for students in Years 3-6. These dance lessons take place outside of class time and are conducted by a specialist teacher.

Parents can complete their child’s permission form and associated Performance Dance costs electronically via the School Bytes app.

Creative and Performing Arts Dance Sport

During Years 5 and 6,students participate in a Dance Sport Challenge Program taught by a professional dance coach. The dance sport students learn ballroom style dance routines and compete in partners against other schools at the end of the program. Recent venues for Performance have included Dee Why RSL Ballroom and Homebush Arena. The programme aims to not only produce beautiful ballroom dancers, but also more resilient, confident and empathetic students.

Sport

In the area of sport, Collaroy Plateau has a proud history of achievement. All children participate in sporting activities and skill development programs as part of the K-6 curriculum.

Additional opportunities are available for students in Years 3-6 to compete against other schools in weekly competitions (PSSA competitions and Gala Days). Nominated students also compete on a Regional and State level each year in athletics, cross country and swimming. Opportunities exist for students to represent the school in a range of other individual and team sports.

Special programs include:

• Fundamental Movement Skills - K-2 classes (days will be advised at beginning of the year)
• Class Dance
• Gymnastics
• DanceSport Year 5 and 6
• Friday afternoon School Sport for 3-6 classes and PSSA games for Summer and Winter sports codes.
• Carnivals- all students in Years 3-6 attend and are encouraged to participate in events in carnivals. Carnivals are part of the PDHPE curriculum and all students are expected to attend.
• Term 1 Swimming for Years 3–6
• End of Term 1 or Early term 2- Cross Country for Years 1-6
• Term 3 Athletics for 3-6 and Athletics K–2

Maths Olympiad

The Maths Olympiad is an international Maths competition involving 4 tests. Each test has 5 problems to solve in 30 mins. These are extremely challenging problems that are designed to stimulate and motivate students

Special Interest Clubs

There are a number of extra curricular clubs run by teachers, where students with specific skills and interest can find the ideal lunchtime or after school activity to suit their preference and potential.

These clubs include;

Art Club

Drama Club

Chess Club

Games Club

Glee Club

Choir

Signing Choir

Robotics Club

Craft Club

Photography Club

Student Representative Council (SRC)

The SRC is comprised of two representatives from each Year 1 - Year 5 class and Yr 6 elected SRC leaders. The group meets once a fortnight and focuses on school improvement issues and a fundraising initiative to help other children in need or crisis.

It is a great example of student leadership and democracy in action.

Premier's Spelling Bee

Collaroy Plateau Public School proudly competes in the annual Premier's Spelling Bee. Students in years 3-6 prepare for class, Year Group and Stage finals based at school. Through this process our winning students then progress to regional finals, with possibility of participating in Statewide finals.

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.

Throughout the year excursions are organised by class teachers to enrich and support an area of learning or unit of study. Parents can complete their child’s permission form and associated excursion costs electronically via the School Bytes app.

All excursions require parental permission for your child to participate.