School Sports
Aligning with the Australian Curriculum, in term 1 students attend swimming lessons. Our school bus transports the children to and from the pool, at no cost to families.
Training commences in first term for Cross Country and later for our Inter-House Athletics Carnival. A School Representative Team competes in the district sports zone comprised of other Catholic schools and Independent schools.
Inter-House Athletics sports days will be advertised early in the year on the finalisation of Regional Sports and State Title requirements. Athletic carnivals are usually held in Term 2 or 3, depending on dates for other specific sports events throughout Australia. Parent helpers are always welcome and encouraged to assist.
School Camp
Students in Years 5 and 6 participate in a camp each year. This experience provides an opportunity to develop personal and interpersonal skills such as community living, independence and self-confidence. Camp costs are included in school fees and levies.
Excursions
Excursions are an important part of the school programme. Your child’s class teacher will advise you when an excursion is being planned and a permission slip will be emailed explaining the nature of the activity, the time and venue, transport arrangements, what students wear and what to bring. Excursion costs are included in school fees and levies.
Visiting Performances
Each class has the opportunity to attend performances from various organisations throughout the year. These provide experiences for the children, which enhance the school’s curriculum and are usually advertised in the school calendar.
Extra-curricula Activities
In addition to the set curriculum, St Michael’s provides children with the opportunity to be involved in extra activities. These are advertised in our school newsletter, and include, but are not limited to:
- Robotics / Optiminds Challenge
- Art Club
- Netball
- Rugby League
- Chess Club
- Garden Club
Instrumental Programme
Instrumental lessons are held during school time, usually using a rotational timetable for students. These lessons are delivered by Mr Ron Muir from St Mary’s Catholic College. Tuition is available for strings, woodwind, brass and percussion, piano, drums and some orchestral instruments. Fees for tuition are paid directly to St Mary’s Catholic College. Application forms are available from our school office. All instruments are provided free of charge.
Academic Challenges
Students are invited to nominate to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year. These may include:
- Reader’s Cup Challenge
- Mt Sheridan Spelling Bee
- Calanna Public Speaking Competition
- Optiminds
Trinity Coast South District (TCS) and Peninsula School Sports
Throughout the year, selected athletes from a variety of sporting codes may be selected to represent St Michael’s at a district level. Students are required to nominate for these trials.
If successful at District level, students may then be chosen for Peninsula representation. If successful at Peninsula, students may then represent at the State level. For further information visit: https://peninsulaschoolsport.eq.edu.au/.
Mary Mills Cup
Students in the upper school are invited to participate in the Mary Mills Netball Championship, competing against opposing Teams from Catholic Primary Schools within the Diocese. The sports teachers and classroom teachers will be organising training sessions during Term 3.
Jim Graham Cup
Students in the upper school are invited to participate in the Jim Graham Rugby Championship, competing against opposing Teams from Catholic Primary Schools within the Diocese. The sports teachers and classroom teachers will be organising training sessions during Term 3.
