Bayady’u budyari First Nations yiyuragu ngurra bamalgu
WE PAY RESPECT TO THE FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE AND THEIR HOMELANDS como los guardianes fuertes, resilientes e ingeniosos AS THE STRONG, RESILIENT, AND RESOURCEFUL CUSTODIANS qui transmettent leurs cultures, leurs histoires et leurs chansons depuis des générations
WHO HAVE PASSED ON THEIR CULTURES, STORIES, AND SONGS FOR GENERATIONS, 一直和国家相连，养育着土地，水和天空
ALWAYS CONNECTED TO COUNTRY AND NURTURING THE LAND, WATERS, AND SKIES. わたしたちは、ガディガルにけいいをひょうします。
WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO THE GADIGAL auf wessen Land sich IGS befindet und wo wir uns bemühen, die Perspektiven zu würdigen ON WHOSE LANDS IGS STANDS AND WHERE WE STRIVE TO VALUE THE PERSPECTIVES delle culture più antiche ancor oggi esistenti nel mondo. OF THE OLDEST SURVIVING CULTURES IN THE WORLD.
Baranyin yagu barribu Aboriginal bimalgu. YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW, THIS IS ABORIGINAL LAND.
MESSAGE FROM DAVID
Welcome to the Semester 2 2024 Primary Cocurricular Program! I am so excited to share with you the range of activities we have on offer here at IGS.
The Primary Co-curricular Program aims to provide an holistic educational experience for our students, fostering their intellectual, physical, and creative development. From sports and arts to various skill-building activities, we seek to offer a diverse range of opportunities for our students to explore and excel beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Thank you to all families who spent time completing the recent survey about the Program. We have read your feedback and made some changes to better enhance our offerings and provide further opportunities for our Primary children. One change we are implementing next semester is the start of the Program being on the first day of the school term. This is to better accommodate our families' schedules.
Some additional changes include more physical activity clubs in the afternoon and the inclusion of additional days for our more popular clubs to increase the number of
participating children. We will also be making use of Wentworth Park on an afternoon with a multi-sports games club to provide a fun and engaging way for children to get moving.
All of our Clubs continue to be facilitated by a range of talented and inspiring coaches and teachers. Many are facilitated by external providers who are experts in their chosen field. Other activities are run by IGS teachers and educators who have a passion for a particular area of interest which they love to share with children.
I encourage you to sit down with your child and carefully peruse the range of activities on offer.
DAVID ENGELBERT Coordinator of Primary Co-curricular Programs
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC CLUBS
Our Academic Clubs focus on intellectual activities that stimulate personal growth, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
ACADEMIC CLUBS
CHESS
Facilitated by Sydney Academy of Chess, children will learn from the professionals and play games with fellow students with the opportunity to compete in competitions later in the semester!
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6
VENUE
Primary Classrooms
TIME & COST
Wednesday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $459
Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $459
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
In debating, children develop confidence in public speaking and argument construction.
Throughout the semester children will hone quick thinking skills through a series of fun games and practice debates. During these activities they will be challenged to answer difficult questions about the world and our place in it, allowing kids to form and test their beliefs and ethical systems. Ultimately, through engagement with this club, children will become familiar with debating etiquette, positions, structure and team work.
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6
VENUE
Primary Classroom TIME & COST Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $300
JOURNALISM
The journalism club is a student-driven club that aims to foster communication and creativity.
Our junior journalists will get to take on different roles and projects, whether that be writing a creative or investigative piece on a topic of interest, interviewing teachers or other students, creating artworks, cartoons, mini graphic novels, photography, and more. These endeavours will culminate in our first end of term student-made club paper! The students will think collaboratively about what they want in their paper, issues they wish to explore, personal stories they want to report on and more. AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6
TIME & COST
Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $340
Primary Classroom
SCIENCE
Each week in Science Club children will conduct a new and exciting experiment and investigate the science behind it. From exploding volcanoes to playing with slime, our future scientists will develop their STEM skills and have fun while doing so!
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6
VENUE
Primary Classroom TIME & COST
Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $375
Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $425
Science Club is one of the most popular clubs in the School where curiosity knows no bounds and our future scientists can have fun while developing their STEM skills.
SPANISH
Facilitated by In Spanish, students will participate and be immersed in the Spanish language learning through song, movement, pretend play and games. Small class sizes ensure children are provided with one-on-one support in every activity. The lessons cater for beginners.
JUNIOR GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Kindergarten & Year 1
VENUE
Primary Classroom
TIME & COST
Wednesday
2.40pm - 3.25pm
Fee: $595
MATHS TUTORING
Polymath Tutoring is a specialised maths tutoring service for Grades 1 - 6, helping with all aspects of mathematics and ensuring that maths foundations are in place from primary school.
It is an individual service within a small group environment. Classes are of mixed grade levels as students are working at their own pace, on their own program, textbooks and material.
We provide student support at any level. We work to build solid fundamentals, cover the curriculum extensively, clear up confusion, as well as extend children if needed. Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills Support (OC and Selective) are also available, as well as NAPLAN support. Run by Elly, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Mathematics) with High Distinction 1st Class Honours in Statistics, UNSW. Make up lessons are available through Polymath Tutoring.
Facilitated by the local Sydney Visual Arts Academy, students will be taught fundamental art skills from international award-winning animation film makers and be guided through the process of imaginative storytelling through pictures.
Sydney Visual Arts Academy teachers will use their original illustrations, cartoons, portraits, anime and landscape to teach foundational drawing and painting skills including; line, shape, perspective, proportion, composition, lighting and shading. Students’ creativity will be ignited and artistic skills developed in these fun art classes, while receiving individualised instruction each week.
MIXED AGE GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6
VENUE
Senior Art Room / Primary
TIME & COST
Wednesday
3.15pm - 4.45pm (1.5 hours)
Fee: $663
JUNIOR GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 3
VENUE
Senior Art Room / Primary
TIME & COST
Thursday
3.15pm - 4.45pm (1.5 hours)
Fee: $663
SENIOR GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6
VENUE
Senior Art Room / Primary
TIME & COST
Friday
3.15pm - 4.45pm (1.5 hours)
Fee: $663
DANCE
Dance sessions are designed and facilitated by performer Sheba Williams. The sessions introduce children to the magic of dancing while teaching them about music.
Children will create their own choreographed dances and develop fundamental dance movement skills through games. Not only will the program foster a love for dance, but it will also promote physical fitness, coordination, and selfexpression. With each session, children will gain confidence, improve their flexibility, and build lasting friendships with their fellow dancers.
JUNIOR DANCE GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 and 2
VENUE
Renaissance Centre
TIME & COST
Tuesday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $510
INTERMEDIATE DANCE GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 and 4
TIME & COST
Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $510
VENUE Hall
DANCE MUSIC BAND & DJ CLUB
Facilitated by external providers, children will take part in DJ lessons and be part of an electric music dance band.
In DJ lessons they will learn how to use different kinds of DJ technology, mix music for an audience, plan a set and perform it, record DJ sets and learn about dance music history.
In the band, children will learn how to play 4 kinds of synthesizers, change sounds with synth controls, understand different dance music styles and structures, create riffs, melodies and basslines for different styles, play dance music live as a group to the beat of drum machines and learn about dance music production and recording.
Check out a performance from past students in the program.
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6 VENUE
Primary Classrooms
TIME & COST
Tuesday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $595
The newly introduced DJ club at IGS has quickly become a favourite among students.
Sometimes students are spoiled with special guests, like DJ D, Australia’s premiere female turntablist, who visited IGS and gave students a taste of how to DJ.
Read more about the DJ Club here.
DRAMA
Come and learn the foundations of Drama in this supportive and fun club which will explore storytelling, acting and creative movement. Learn acting skills to devise and create theatre collaboratively and individually. Learn how to improvise using the skills and techniques. Facilitated by the Drama Department.
LITTLE DRAMA
MUSICAL CLUB
Primary Musical club is for students who have an interest in musicals with a strong desire to create and perform in a musical.
The group will look at the history of musicals, how musicals are created, the reading of musical scripts, the audition process, learning lines and creating characters. The group will be working towards performing a presentation to parents at the end of the Semester. Facilitated by IGS Primary staff.
AGE GROUPS
Years 5 and 6
VENUE
Renaissance Centre
TIME & COST
Tuesday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $510
RUGGING CLUB
Braided rugs are an early American form of rug. Strips of cloth are braided together and then the braids are wound to produce a circular or oval rug.
In this group, the braids will be made using waste or used fabric and stitched together. Students will need to bring to the club some old clothes that would otherwise end up in landfill to turn into a rug or blanket.
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6
SEWING
Fashion Designer Gary Bigeni will be running weekly sewing classes. The workshops will provide students with skills and social experiences.
Each week they will create ideas using upcycled and recycled fabrics. Each student will create ideas that allow them to use in their everyday life. They will learn how to use the sewing machine and how to deconstruct and reconstruct clothing into new ideas. They will be making tote bags, hats, pencil cases, laptop bags, heat packs and tie dye.
AGE GROUPS
Years 5 & 6
Design & Textiles Centre TIME & COST Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $646
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES CLUBS
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES CLUBS
ATHLETICS
Open to all students in Years 2 to 6 who are interested in improving in athletics, sprints, 800m and field events. Facilitated by the IGS PDHPE Department.
For information about the program please contact Primary PDHPE Department
AGE GROUPS
Years 2 - 6
VENUE
Wentworth Park
Meet at main gates to walk to the park for a 7.40am start
TIME & COST
Friday 7.30am - 8.15am
Fee: $170
BASKETBALL
JUNIOR GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 2
VENUE Hall/East Roof
TIME & COST
Wednesday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $459
Facilitated by Sydney Basketball Academy, learn with qualified & experienced coaches who not only played at the highest levels but also currently coach across all levels from beginners to collegiate and professional players. For beginners to advanced players.
INTERMEDIATE GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 4
VENUE Hall
TIME & COST
Monday
3.30pm - 4.30pm Fee: $405
SENIOR GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6
VENUE Hall
TIME & COST
Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Fee: $459
FUTSAL
Facilitated by IGS coaches, we invite all children who are football enthusiasts. A perfect opportunity to fine-tune individual skills and develop team skills. All students in Years 5 and 6 interested in representing IGS at NSW Futsal Gala Days or attending ASISSA trials are encouraged to join.
For information about the program please contact Primary PDHPE Department
BOYS PROGRAM
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6 boys
VENUE
Thursday 7:15am - 8:15am
Fee: $340
GIRLS PROGRAM
VENUE Roof / Hall TIME & COST
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6 girls
& COST Thursday 7:15am - 8:15am Fee: $340
Roof / Hall
KARATE
Learn and practise the discipline of martial arts, keep fit and have fun with Jin Sei Ryu Karate. For beginners and above.
Jin Sei Ryu have been running karate classes at IGS for more than 20 years. They have coached hundreds of IGS children and seen many progress into high level competition. Since 2004, Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do has been offering Karate classes to IGS students from Year 1 to Year 12. Through the years, they’ve taught over 1,100 IGS students.
Find out more about karate club here.
IMPRESSIVE STUDENT MILESTONES
2004 — Mollie Beehan & Jack Beehan
First IGS Primary Karate students, Black Belts (2009, 2013 respectively) and International Champions
2015 — Oliver Howden & Maddy de Wilde Barr Black Belts
2021 — Donovan LeCours
First IGS High School Program
Student (2015) and current Senior 2nd Degree Black Belt (2023)
2023 — Niamh Elliott & Cailin Elliott
Current IGS High School Karate
Students, Senior Black Belts and Australian Champions
2023 — Hanu Tyagi, Issi Langlands & William Robertson
Current IGS High School Karate Students, Junior Black Belts
KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
AGE GROUPS
Kindergarten children
VENUE
Kindergarten Classrooms
TIME & COST
Monday
2.40pm - 3.25pm Fee: $375
Thursday 2.40pm - 3.25pm Fee: $425
YEARS 1-6 PROGRAM
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6 children
VENUE
Fitness Facility / Hall
TIME & COST
Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Fee: $375
Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Fee: $425
Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Fee: $425
KILOMETRE CLUB
One of our most popular sessions, the Kilometre Club training program is available for all our lovers of running and cross country! Facilitated by the PDHPE Department. For information about the program please contact Primary PDHPE Department
AGE GROUPS
Years 2 - 6
VENUE
Wentworth Park
Meet at main gates to walk to the park for a 7.40am start
TIME & COST
Wednesday
7.30am - 8.10am
Fee: $170
Thursday 7.30am - 8.10am
Fee: $170
MULTI-SPORT GAMES
Students will engage in an array of activities that alternate each week, keeping the sessions dynamic and engaging. Students will have the freedom to explore a wide range of physical activities, fostering new interests and enjoyment for different sports and modified games. Examples of some activities include soccer, netball, volleyball, tag football, athletics (running and relay races), frisbee, capture the flag and sprouts. AGE GROUPS Years 3 - 6
NETBALL
A great way for upper primary students to practise their netball skills and learn the game. Come along and enjoy a fun and fast paced session, available for beginners and more experienced players. All Year 5 and 6 students are encouraged to attend to enhance the Interschool sport competition on Thursdays. For information about the program please contact Primary PDHPE Department
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6
TIME & COST
Friday
7.30am - 8.10am
Fee: $170
SOCCER CLUB
Students will be coached by an ex-professional soccer player, Mr Howell. They will be involved in fun drills to improve soccer technique. There will be team games with plenty of action and goals!
SENIOR BOYS
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6 boys
VENUE Hall
TIME & COST
Monday
7.15am - 8.15am
Fee: $375
SENIOR GIRLS
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6 girls
VENUE Hall
TIME & COST
Tuesday
7.15am - 8.15am Fee: $425
JUNIOR MIXED
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 and 2 boys and girls
VENUE Hall
TIME & COST
Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $375
TECH CLUBS
2D ANIMATION COURSE
Facilitated by PIEX Education, students will learn to create 2D animation through script writing, storyboarding, character and background design, and turn their ideas into reality using PowerPoint to learn the foundations of animations and cartoons. Students will be exploring and creating projects based on different themes such as Space, Sustainable Environment, Agriculture technologies and more.
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6 VENUE
Primary Classrooms
CODING
Facilitated by PIEX Education, students will be exploring and creating projects based on different themes such as archeology, automation biomimicry, using Scratch coding platform. This course will provide students the platform to build on their creative and design skills through coding. AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6
Primary Classrooms TIME & COST
Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $620.50
Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $620.50
MINECRAFT
JUNIOR GROUP MIXED AGE GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 6
VENUE
Primary Classrooms
TIME & COST
Friday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $425
AGE GROUPS
Years 1 - 3
VENUE
Primary Classrooms
TIME & COST
Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Fee: $425
Children will work on a project in teams that will culminate week to week. Children will build and work in both creative and survival modes with the latest Minecraft technology.
SENIOR GROUP
AGE GROUPS
Years 4 - 6
VENUE
Primary Classrooms
TIME & COST
Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $425
PODCASTING
Welcome to Kaleidoscope Kids, our IGS podcast. This club provides an exciting platform for students to unleash their creativity and develop essential communication skills. During each session, our young podcasters will write scripts, conduct interviews, and record all their own content.
In this interactive and fun environment, students will not only learn the art of crafting compelling stories but also gain hands-on experience in the world of podcast production. From brainstorming ideas to conducting interviews, our club encourages a blend of curiosity, creativity, and technology. We’ll release their finished episodes on Fridays, during term time, for your listening pleasure. Facilitated by IGS IT team.
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6
VENUE
Classroom
TIME & COST
Thursday
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $255
STENCYL WEB GAME DEVELOPMENT
Facilitated by PIEX Education, Stencyl is a web game development program perfect for kids with a background in advanced Scratch coding, intuitive drag-and-drop interface and block-based coding system that make it easy for young developers to create more sophisticated games while nurturing their creativity.
AGE GROUPS
Years 3 - 6
VENUE
Primary Classrooms
TIME & COST
Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Fee: $620.50
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
Facilitated by PIEX Education, Website Development focuses on teaching students to design, customise, and manage their own websites using WordPress, mastering both the fundamentals of web design and practical, hands-on experience. Perfect for aspiring young developers, this program provides the tools and knowledge to build engaging, fully functional websites. Advanced Scratch coding experience is required, and we offer assessments to determine if your child is suitable for the program.
