CO & EXTRA-curricular
activities
CODE CAMP - Coding IN our STEM
CUrriculum (within Class Time)
Lead by LPPS teachers, students may participate in a learning how to code utilising the Code Camp platform tools.
We are proud to partner with Code Camp and utilise DET STEM resources to support and integrate computational thinking and ICT into the class programming.
All students have access to the Code Camp platform and our teachers are well trained to deliver STEM programs and value the importance of 21st century learning as a way of preparing our students for their future, it's also as a highly engaging aspect of school.
School Choir - JUNIOR SCHOOL
Lead by ACMF we have a school choir for all students K-2. Students love to explore their musicality and choir opportunity.
MUSIC Supported by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and lead by Miss Rachel from the Australian Children’s Music Foundation.
Miss Rachel from The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) will be leading the Music program for Years 3-6.
We are also supported by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. All of these initiatives will help our teachers to deliver a wide ranging music program and allow us to view performances of the highest standard.
Contemporary Art
All students at La Perouse Public School are inspired by our local Aboriginal cultural practice and have the opportunity to participate in lunch time, co-curricular and extra-curricular contemporary Art practice, lead by our school’s Aboriginal Education Officer Vicky Doyle.
3BRIDGES - OSHC
3Bridges is our OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) provider. Their service is available for both before and after school.
They offer the students an engaging curriculum and thoughtful care for each of our students.
CLICK HERE to read more about 3Bridges.
DANCE - JAZZ, LYRICAL & ACROBATICS
Years 3 - 6 have the opportunity to audition for and participate in our dance group, run by class teacher Miss Rogers on Wednesdays after school.
Our students also have the opportunity to join Miss Rachael from C5 Dance Studio in the school hall, on Wednesday mornings from 8 - 8:45am.
CLICK HERE to sign up!
DidG club
La Perouse Public School Students are happy and proud to be able to learn and practice our culture and have our ‘Didg Club’, thank you Aunty Vicky for coordinating.
Our students love to participate in our Didg Club, where they are taught how to play and care for the Didgeridoo. We have been honoured to have the mentorship of Uncle Matthew Doyle and tutelage of Brock Tutt.
DANCE - KOOL KIDS & GAMAY DANCERS
Our students engage with the Gamay Dancers group and regularly perform in our community and with our school.
SPORTS At LA Perouse Public ScHool
La Perouse Public School has a huge playground in which our students love to run and explore. We have the facilities to host our athletics carnival, walkathons and cross country events, right within our school grounds.
We have a netball/basketball court as well as plenty of handball courts which are popular as our school is where the ABC Me children's TV show Hardball is filmed.
Our school has partnerships with AFL Swans/GO Foundation, South Cares - Souths Juniors NRL, Sydney FC soccer/football, Cricket Australia, Next Gen and Gymnastics.
As a result, our students benefit from workshops, gala days and programs that are coached by teachers and sportspeople.
Our school has an approach to PSSA sport (years 3 to 6), that is based on participation of all students and the fostering of team spirit that the whole school supports.
Students proudly represent La Perouse Public School each week in a variety of school sports including OzTag & Soccer at a PSSA level.
La Perouse Public School has three sporting houses, Manuka, Tarlinga and Yulinga, with Student House Leaders elected each year by our students.
It’s a wonderful leadership opportunity for our students who co-lead sporting events with staff and play an important role of encouraging physical activity and participation.
We are also lucky to have incredibly talented Alumni/Graduates of La Perouse Public School, many of whom have represented NSW and Australia professionally at their chosen and sometimes multiple sports.
We are grateful to have our former students return to our school regularly to inspire our kids with talks, coaching clinics and award ceremonies.
IndigiGrow
La Perouse Public School is proud to be the home of IndigiGrow who are amazing!
The inspiring Peter Cooley and his IndigiGrow team call La Perouse Public School home for their wonderful nursery of native plants. Our students are lucky to have insights and education from Peter and his team, right within our school grounds.
Read more at www.indigigrow.com.au
Veggie Garden, School Gate Stall & Caring for our ChickenS
Students and families have lots of fun learning in the garden and tending to our school’s veggie patch. Teaching and Learning programs, where appropriate utilise the school garden as a wonderful opportunity, which also embed our school's approach to teaching sustainability.
Students and community members harvest produce and sell at our Veggie Garden School Gate Stall.
We encourage families to also bring in produce to be swapped.
Our school chickens are laying eggs! We update our webpage each Friday with availability of our eggs. Please use this link to check if there are free range eggs available for click and collect.