These programs are dependent upon staff and student interest and parent support.  All students have the opportunity of participating in the following:

Kiama Public School provides a Band Program for students from Years 4 to 6.  Some talented Year 3 students may participate. There are requirements that need to be met if your child would like to be a member and this information is available on request.  Our school does have instruments that families can hire and there are costs associated with supplying music etc.  Students are also required to attend both weekly tutorials and a full band practice.  These are held before school, at lunchtime, during school time and after school, depending on the focus.  Students in the Band will have many opportunities to perform at school and local community functions, both in school and out of school time.

A separate brochure is available for interested students.

Students in Years 3 to 6 may participate in the Chess competitions.  Lunchtime training occurs and students compete against other schools, after school hours, in chess competitions.  Parent help is required.

Kiama Public School has two choirs, Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6).  All students have the opportunity to participate in the choir.  Rehearsals are held in school time. Performance opportunities are numerous including Music Festivals and School functions.

Students in Year 6 may audition for the Dance Troupe that participates in the Dance Festival and at other school functions.  A separate brochure is available for interested students.

Productions involve a whole stage of the school on a biannual basis, i.e. even years, Stage 1 (Kinder, Years 1 & 2) or odd years Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6).  Performances are held during the day and in the evening.

Talent Quests are run by the Student Representative Council during lunch times over a number of weeks. All students K-6 have the opportunity to share their talents in categories such as singing, instrumental, drama and comedy. The whole school attends the grand final, where winners are chosen by members of the SRC.

Each year, Kiama Public School holds competitions which are run by the University of New South Wales. These competitions are by students from all over the Australasian region with over 400 000 students sitting for the exams on average. At Kiama, we run the English, Maths, Science, Computers, Spelling and Writing competitions. Students receive awards based on their rank with other students in the competition ie. High Distinction, Distinction, Credit or Participation.

Students in Years 3 - 6 may participate in Public Speaking.  They prepare topics from a prescribed list and compete in competitions held in and out of school hours.

Students in Years 5 & 6 may compete in Tournament of Minds.  Students solve a set problem via a dramatic presentation.  Planning and rehearsals occur in and out of school hours.

Year 6 students attend Berry Sport and Recreation Centre. This residential camp offers activities such as canoeing, giant cable glide, ropes course and archery.

Various excursions are undertaken throughout the year to support the curriculum. These include stage 2 visiting historical sites in Sydney when studying British colonisation of Australia.

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