Co-Curricular & Creative Arts - St Augustine's College
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Co-Curricular & Creative Arts - St Augustine's College
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Co-curricular Program
Cultural pursuits are a vital part of College life at St Augustine’s and provide opportunities for your son to pursue his creative talents and add to community experiences within the school.
We offer an extensive suite of specialty spaces throughout our campus for the boys to perform and enhance their skills in Music and Drama.
We are proud of our graduates who attend renowned Australian Tertiary Creative Arts establishments such as the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and the Conservatorium of Music, and those who pursued careers as artists, designers and authors.
Art Club
Art Club, available to Years 5 to 12, runs a series of dynamic workshops, providing an opportunity for fun, whilst exploring a variety of forms, materials and techniques to create mini masterpieces. Some projects will be made over a series of weeks and others completed in a single session. Student abilities and interests are considered in planning as the season progresses.
Season -
Terms 1 and 2 or Terms 3 and 4
Points -
10
Competition -
N/A
Chess
Chess is the best sport to exercise the most important organ in our bodies: the brain. As well as training both sides of the brain, chess can also have a positive impact on increasing a student’s creativity and problem-solving skills. Our students in Years 5 to 12 are fortunate to have a Grandmaster chess coach teaching them the best strategies to improve their game, whilst sharing a passion for the sport they love.
Season -
Terms 1 and 2 (Finals Term 3)
Points -
10
Competition -
Teams play in the NSW Junior Chess League, in the Metropolitan Region Zone competition.
Games are held at various venues around Sydney on a Friday afternoon.
Computer Coding
Coding Club is for Years 5 to 12, providing opportunities for the students to learn and create animations, drones, computer games, and moving m-bots. They build their programming skills as they move through the projects and challenges, demonstrating and applying skills. Projects cover Scratch, M-bots and Python.
Season -
Terms 2 and 3
Points -
10
Competition -
N/A
Debating and Public Speaking
The College offers Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to participate in Debating and Public Speaking. Led by passionate and experienced teachers, the boys receive training and expert advice. Through our program, students will refine their skills, increase their confidence and self-esteem by helping them to enhance their oral communication and by promoting research skills. Students develop the ability to communicate their ideas to an audience in an informative, entertaining, or persuasive manner.
Season -
Terms 1, 2 and 3
Points -
10
Competition -
Teams play in the Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) Competition, held at various venues around Sydney on Friday afternoons.
Drama and Theatresports
Our Drama program offers opportunities for boys to audition for roles in major theatrical and musical productions. Most years the College produces two major productions: one for Senior students in Years 9 to 12 and one for Middle School, Years 5 to 8. The College collaborates in theatre production with surrounding schools, including Stella Maris College. Students may also be involved in stage crew and tech crew for each production where they develop skills in stage management, direction, costume and sound, and lighting operation.
Theatresports is a popular co-curricular offering that challenges the boys with improvisation skill development and teamwork. Our ‘Interschools Theatresports’ teams from Years 5 to 12 regularly feature in state and regional finals.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Sydney Eisteddfod Speech and Drama divisions. This is an extension opportunity for students with ambitions to compete at a State level in dramatic monologue, Shakespearean drama, verse and prose speaking.
Students can also join the production crew, where they are trained in the technical aspects of live performance and technical support, including stage lighting and sound production. Supported by a qualified staff member, the production crew set up and run several key College events throughout the year.
Season -
Determined each year (Theatre Production); Terms 2 and 3 (Theatresports)
Points -
15 (Theatre Production); 10 (Theatresports)
Performances and Competition -
Theatre Production performance dates are set each year; Theatresports competitions are held at various venues around Sydney.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
St Augustine’s College is proud to offer The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award as part of our co-curricular program. As a recognised Duke of Ed Centre, we see the Award as a meaningful way to nurture independence, resilience and a sense of purpose in our students.
Open to young people aged 13 years and 9 months to 25 years, the Award encourages students to set personal goals and challenge themselves across four key areas: Skill, Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service, and Adventurous Journey. Our Framework Users begin their journey with the Bronze Award in Year 9, and may continue through Silver and Gold levels in Years 10 to 12, each stage offering deeper opportunities for growth, leadership and self-discovery.
Season:
The Award runs year-round, with fortnightly meetings held by the Award Leader to support progress and reflection.
Points:
Students earn 15 points for their involvement.
Award Levels:
At each level, students attend Pre-Expedition Training (6 hours), Practice Expedition (Bronze: not required; Silver: 3 days; Gold: 4 days), Qualifying Expedition (Bronze: 2 days; Silver: 3 days; Gold: 4 days).
We encourage families to explore more about the Award via the
Australian National Duke of Ed website
and the
NSW Office of Sport Duke of Ed pages
.
Literary League
Literary League is open to Years 5 to 12. Students will undertake a variety of composition projects to improve and develop their personal style. Budding writers benefit from one-on-one time with our experienced and passionate staff members.
Season -
Terms 1 and 2
Points -
10
Competition -
Will be advertised to the group when they come up.
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a card game that has been hugely popular for nearly 30 years. It encourages strategic thinking, collaboration and healthy competition between peers. The club will meet two afternoons a week and give students a chance to play both casually and in-house and interschool tournaments for prizes. This club focuses on the Commander format of the game which is a 100-card deck focused around a singular ‘Commander’. Students will be expected to provide their own decks for the club.
Season -
Terms 2 and 3
Points -
10
Competition -
N/A
Music
Co-curricular Music at St Augustine’s College provides Years 5 to 12 a rich program built around a strong Concert Band and Choir core. Students can extend their playing through Stage Bands, Jazz Ensembles and Liturgy Choirs. We also provide smaller ensembles for several instrument groups.
Individual Private Music Tuition is available for students who wish to study an instrument privately through the private tuition program. Highly qualified specialist tutors provide tuition in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, guitar, voice and bass.
Season -
All Year
Points -
10 per ensemble
Performances -
A range of College and community-based performances occur throughout the year.
AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Mountain Biking, Rowing, Rugby Union, Tennis, Touch Football, Water Polo...
Sports Program
Find out what's happening around the grounds, and recent results.
Fixtures and Results
Articles providing our community with a library of relevant topics and information to help support your son’s journey through all aspects of college life.
Saints Support
CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) on socials
@staugCAPA
@staugCAPA
#AUGGIESonfire
Start
your
son's
journey
Apply Now
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Our
Worldwide
Connection
St Augustine's College is part of a
Worldwide Augustinian Community
In the spirit of reconciliation St Augustine’s College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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St Augustine's College - Sydney
Alfred Road Brookvale, Sydney
NSW Australia 2100
PO Box 612 Manly NSW Australia 1655
+612 9938 8200
Email us
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Skip to Main Content
Co-curricular Program
Cultural pursuits are a vital part of College life at St Augustine’s and provide opportunities for your son to pursue his creative talents and add to community experiences within the school.
We offer an extensive suite of specialty spaces throughout our campus for the boys to perform and enhance their skills in Music and Drama.
We are proud of our graduates who attend renowned Australian Tertiary Creative Arts establishments such as the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and the Conservatorium of Music, and those who pursued careers as artists, designers and authors.
Art Club
Art Club, available to Years 5 to 12, runs a series of dynamic workshops, providing an opportunity for fun, whilst exploring a variety of forms, materials and techniques to create mini masterpieces. Some projects will be made over a series of weeks and others completed in a single session. Student abilities and interests are considered in planning as the season progresses.
Season -
Terms 1 and 2 or Terms 3 and 4
Points -
10
Competition -
N/A
Chess
Chess is the best sport to exercise the most important organ in our bodies: the brain. As well as training both sides of the brain, chess can also have a positive impact on increasing a student’s creativity and problem-solving skills. Our students in Years 5 to 12 are fortunate to have a Grandmaster chess coach teaching them the best strategies to improve their game, whilst sharing a passion for the sport they love.
Season -
Terms 1 and 2 (Finals Term 3)
Points -
10
Competition -
Teams play in the NSW Junior Chess League, in the Metropolitan Region Zone competition.
Games are held at various venues around Sydney on a Friday afternoon.
Computer Coding
Coding Club is for Years 5 to 12, providing opportunities for the students to learn and create animations, drones, computer games, and moving m-bots. They build their programming skills as they move through the projects and challenges, demonstrating and applying skills. Projects cover Scratch, M-bots and Python.
Season -
Terms 2 and 3
Points -
10
Competition -
N/A
Debating and Public Speaking
The College offers Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to participate in Debating and Public Speaking. Led by passionate and experienced teachers, the boys receive training and expert advice. Through our program, students will refine their skills, increase their confidence and self-esteem by helping them to enhance their oral communication and by promoting research skills. Students develop the ability to communicate their ideas to an audience in an informative, entertaining, or persuasive manner.
Season -
Terms 1, 2 and 3
Points -
10
Competition -
Teams play in the Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) Competition, held at various venues around Sydney on Friday afternoons.
Drama and Theatresports
Our Drama program offers opportunities for boys to audition for roles in major theatrical and musical productions. Most years the College produces two major productions: one for Senior students in Years 9 to 12 and one for Middle School, Years 5 to 8. The College collaborates in theatre production with surrounding schools, including Stella Maris College. Students may also be involved in stage crew and tech crew for each production where they develop skills in stage management, direction, costume and sound, and lighting operation.
Theatresports is a popular co-curricular offering that challenges the boys with improvisation skill development and teamwork. Our ‘Interschools Theatresports’ teams from Years 5 to 12 regularly feature in state and regional finals.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Sydney Eisteddfod Speech and Drama divisions. This is an extension opportunity for students with ambitions to compete at a State level in dramatic monologue, Shakespearean drama, verse and prose speaking.
Students can also join the production crew, where they are trained in the technical aspects of live performance and technical support, including stage lighting and sound production. Supported by a qualified staff member, the production crew set up and run several key College events throughout the year.
Season -
Determined each year (Theatre Production); Terms 2 and 3 (Theatresports)
Points -
15 (Theatre Production); 10 (Theatresports)
Performances and Competition -
Theatre Production performance dates are set each year; Theatresports competitions are held at various venues around Sydney.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
St Augustine’s College is proud to offer The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award as part of our co-curricular program. As a recognised Duke of Ed Centre, we see the Award as a meaningful way to nurture independence, resilience and a sense of purpose in our students.
Open to young people aged 13 years and 9 months to 25 years, the Award encourages students to set personal goals and challenge themselves across four key areas: Skill, Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service, and Adventurous Journey. Our Framework Users begin their journey with the Bronze Award in Year 9, and may continue through Silver and Gold levels in Years 10 to 12, each stage offering deeper opportunities for growth, leadership and self-discovery.
Season:
The Award runs year-round, with fortnightly meetings held by the Award Leader to support progress and reflection.
Points:
Students earn 15 points for their involvement.
Award Levels:
At each level, students attend Pre-Expedition Training (6 hours), Practice Expedition (Bronze: not required; Silver: 3 days; Gold: 4 days), Qualifying Expedition (Bronze: 2 days; Silver: 3 days; Gold: 4 days).
We encourage families to explore more about the Award via the
Australian National Duke of Ed website
and the
NSW Office of Sport Duke of Ed pages
.
Literary League
Literary League is open to Years 5 to 12. Students will undertake a variety of composition projects to improve and develop their personal style. Budding writers benefit from one-on-one time with our experienced and passionate staff members.
Season -
Terms 1 and 2
Points -
10
Competition -
Will be advertised to the group when they come up.
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a card game that has been hugely popular for nearly 30 years. It encourages strategic thinking, collaboration and healthy competition between peers. The club will meet two afternoons a week and give students a chance to play both casually and in-house and interschool tournaments for prizes. This club focuses on the Commander format of the game which is a 100-card deck focused around a singular ‘Commander’. Students will be expected to provide their own decks for the club.
Season -
Terms 2 and 3
Points -
10
Competition -
N/A
Music
Co-curricular Music at St Augustine’s College provides Years 5 to 12 a rich program built around a strong Concert Band and Choir core. Students can extend their playing through Stage Bands, Jazz Ensembles and Liturgy Choirs. We also provide smaller ensembles for several instrument groups.
Individual Private Music Tuition is available for students who wish to study an instrument privately through the private tuition program. Highly qualified specialist tutors provide tuition in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, guitar, voice and bass.
Season -
All Year
Points -
10 per ensemble
Performances -
A range of College and community-based performances occur throughout the year.
AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Mountain Biking, Rowing, Rugby Union, Tennis, Touch Football, Water Polo...
Sports Program
Find out what's happening around the grounds, and recent results.
Fixtures and Results
Articles providing our community with a library of relevant topics and information to help support your son’s journey through all aspects of college life.
Saints Support
CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) on socials
@staugCAPA
@staugCAPA
#AUGGIESonfire
Start
your
son's
journey
Apply Now
Return to top
Our
Worldwide
Connection
St Augustine's College is part of a
Worldwide Augustinian Community
In the spirit of reconciliation St Augustine’s College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Quicklinks
Visit us
Apply now
Fees
Calendar
FAQ's
Saints Online
Parent Portal
Contact Us
Get in touch
St Augustine's College - Sydney
Alfred Road Brookvale, Sydney
NSW Australia 2100
PO Box 612 Manly NSW Australia 1655
+612 9938 8200
Email us
Follow us on socials
© St Augustine's College
CRICOS No.03300G
Policies
Type on the line above then press the Enter/Return key to submit a new search query