Extra Curriculum

At Chevalier College, we want our students to feel they are activated in all their abilities whether academic, creative, sporting, spiritual or emotional; we are committed to educating the whole person.

Extracurricular activities are not compulsory but we have a large uptake with around 70% of students taking part. With our whole-person philosophy in mind, we encourage our students to get involved and find something which sparks their interest among the huge array of opportunities available to them.

Choices include summer and winter sports, performing arts, visual arts, agriculture, social justice, cultural tours, and more academically-oriented activities such as debating, mock trial and public speaking.

Extracurricular choices include:

Sports And Isa Representation

As a larger school we usually have enough students to field strong teams. We are members of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) and have teams competing in: athletics, basketball, cricket, cross country, hockey, mountain biking, netball, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and touch football.

Music

Extracurricular music offers students an opportunity to extend their musical abilities through various bands, choirs and orchestral ensembles, including: the Chev Boys Vocal Group, the Chev Girls Vocal Group, Stage Band, Chamber Ensemble, Drumline, Reeds Ensemble, Jazz/Rock Band, Classic Rock Band, String Ensemble, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Orchestra and Junior Band. Students have many opportunities to perform including: music concerts each term, attending extension music festivals, playing in the musical orchestra, and playing at Anzac parades and local events.

Show Team

Our onsite working farm is home to cattle, sheep, alpaca and chickens, as well as a bountiful vegetable garden. Our popular Show Team is responsible for caring for and presenting the animals at agricultural shows, frequently bringing home multiple awards from local events and further afield such as the Royal Easter Show.

Dance Ensemble

The dance troupe meet weekly allowing dance students to put their skills to good use. They perform group routines, self-choreographed duets and solo dance routines. The troupe performs at numerous community and college events through the year.

Drama

Chevalier is well-known for our annual productions which alternate between a musical and a drama or comedy play. All students have the opportunity to get involved, whether it’s for fun, personal development or to develop skills. There are roles for actors, singers and dancers, opportunities for musicians in the orchestra, or behind the scenes in the technical team including hair and makeup, costumes, set design, sound and lighting, and stage crew. Our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre provides a professional environment for our students to perform in and over the years, Chevalier has won numerous awards at the Canberra Area Theatre Awards.

Tours

Over recent years Chevalier has participated in cultural, mission, social justice and sporting tours, offering enriching educational and cultural experiences for students. The number of tours and the destinations vary from year to year.

Mock Trial

Mock Trial introduces students to the judicial system by providing practical experience in the running of a court case in a true-to-life adversarial setting. Students can take part in numerous roles including: barrister, solicitor, witness, magistrate’s clerk, court officer, or assisting with preparations. Students work as a team towards a common goal, and learn skills including advocacy, debating, problem-solving and professionalism. The Chevalier Mock Trial teams have been very successful, being state champions in 2013 and 2015!

Debating And Public Speaking

Debating and Public Speaking give students the opportunity to develop invaluable skills including: researching, preparing and delivering speeches; debating; and negotiation. Chevalier students are very successful participants in both the Catholic Schools Debating Competition and the Southern Highlands Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA). We had so much interest in MUNA in 2019 that we sought special permission to enter three teams, where most other schools entered one.

Visual Arts Enrichment

Our Visual Arts Enrichment program mentors our most talented young artists and provides them with a range of extension and enrichment experiences beyond normal classes. Students participate in exhibitions within the college and also in the wider community, such as the outdoor art exhibit next to our local Empire Cinema in Bowral. Chevalier’s young artists are frequently selected to take part in the acclaimed ArtExpress exhibition, and we are extremely proud to provide the foundations for many creative careers.