Swimming
Swimming program is provided as a part of the Prep to 6 Physical Education curriculum and is compulsory for all students. This program takes place at SwimWorld Glen Waverley during Term 1.
Bike Education
The Bike Ed is delivered by the PE Specialist teacher. The program helps students in Year 5 and 6 to develop the skills they need to ride safely and independently on roads and paths. The program involves a mix of practical activities conducted off-road (in the school grounds) and on-road (on local roads) together with classroom activities.
School Camps
St Christopher’s students in Years 5 and 6 attend an annual Outdoor Adventure Camp at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. The purpose of the Outdoor Camps is to use adventure to build confidence, a sense of achievement and build stronger relationships.
Instrumental Music
St Christopher’s offers students the opportunity to learn a musical instrument during school hours or after school. Creative Music for Schools conducts the instrumental music lessons in the safe and familiar environment of the school. The programs offer hands-on tuition in either keyboard, guitar or violin.
Chess Lessons
Learning chess helps students build confidence, learn to overcome challenges, and develop valuable life skills. Along the way, they also strengthen their focus, problem-solving abilities, and social skills—all while having fun. Our chess lessons take place on Mondays after school and are facilitated by Chess Mates.
Coding/Robotics
The Coding and Robotics program gives students the opportunity to develop new ways of thinking. Learning to code helps students strengthen their problem-solving, lateral and logical thinking, creativity, cognitive flexibility, technology management, and computational thinking skills. The program is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school.
Space Biology for Kids
Inspired by the latest research from NASA, this exciting program introduces students to the wonders of space and biology through fun, hands-on learning. The program will help students discover fascinating biology concepts, develop problem-solving skills through real space challenges, build confidence in explaining and writing their ideas, and learn to work collaboratively as part of a team. The program is held every Tuesday after school.
Tennis Lessons
St Christopher’s has well maintained tennis courts. Tennis coaching is run by an experience tennis teacher for students from Prep to Year 6. The program is held during lunch time and it teaches hand-eye coordination, total motor control, ball tracking and striking skills, all the while building balance, foot speed, strength, fitness, agility and flexibility. Please click the link below for more details:
Soccer
Associated Performing Arts – K & C Performing Arts
K & C Performing Arts offer dance, drama and singing for children of all ages. We have qualified teachers who make this an enjoyable experience for your child. Students participate in concerts held in a theatre and Wakakirri Performing Arts Festivals. This program takes place outside of school hours.
Student Leaders
St Christopher’s Year 6 students are elected to a number of Leadership positions at the beginning of each year. All students in Year 6 are eligible to write and present speeches for positions and are then elected by their peers.
School Representative Council
The SRC is a group of students in our school that are elected by their fellow students. Two SRC members are elected from each year level and regular meetings are held. Students have the opportunity to participate and contribute to their school community. This enables students of all ages to have leadership training and deal with relevant issues.
Whole School Assemblies
St Christopher’s students have the opportunity to participate in Public Speaking during whole school assemblies. Each Friday a class is given the opportunity to showcase their learning to the whole school community. The assemblies are conducted by Senior students and parents are warmly welcomed.
Buddy Program
St Christopher’s Year 6 and Prep students are involved in a buddy system whereby each prep child is allocated a senior student to be their special friend for the duration of the year. The students will be involved in a variety of learning experiences in order to foster friendships and a supportive community.
Prep Transition Program
Incoming Prep students have opportunities to participate in a transition program that involves coming to school and experiencing life in school. St Christopher’s prep students are matched with Year 6 buddies to help them happily settle into school life. The Prep and Year 6 students are involved in fun literacy and numeracy activities to do together.
Secondary Transition Program
St Christopher’s secondary transition program focuses on good communication between our local Catholic and public secondary schools, and our senior teachers. Our Year 6 students are involved in an orientation day at their prospective secondary school