At Canterbury Boys, we believe in providing our boys with an all-rounded curriculum. That is why we provide a large assortment of extra-curricular activities for students across Years 7 to 12 to enjoy and better themselves through.
Faculty based extra-curricular activities
Our school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including ones directly involved with school faculties.
Examples of programs and activities connected to faculty areas includes:
English
- public speaking
- debating
- poetry slams
- Opportunities with the Sydney Story Factory: 30,000 word Novella writing project as an example (new in 2017)
- Theatre Group/Drama program.
Mathematics
- Accelerated HSC program - gifted Year 10 students participate in HSC Mathematics early commencement
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Money Smart program.
Science
- i-Science: Year 9 extension program with the University of Sydney compass program
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Scientist in Schools program
- primary school enrichment Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Scientist in Schools program
- opportunities as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academy school.
HSIE
- geographical fieldwork
- excursions
- work placement
- guest speakers
- workshops.
Technology and applied sciences (TAS)
- computer acceleration courses
- hospitality program.
Creative and performing arts (CAPA)
- music enrichment (Band and vocal) program
- art extension programs: Sydney Story Factory/Museum of Contemporary Art program (new in 2017)
- Western Sydney University links
- Student participation with the DoE Arts Unit - String Sinfonia, School Spectacular as examples
- Cooks River Arts & Culture Alliance (CRACA)
- in-class, assemblies and other school events
- Canterbury-Hurlstone Park Creative Arts and Music program
- NSW Education Week at Ashfield Mall
- local primary schools as part of multicultural events
- local Council festivals (such as. Lakemba Haldon St Festival)
- Cantervale.
Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)
- Sport Extension programs - Australian foootball league (AFL), national rugby league (NRL), soccer clinics; student representation at region and state levels
- National Diversity Sports Championship program
- University of Sydney WISE Teens - Mindfulness and Resilience program.