Term 4 Co-curricular Activities
Kindergarten – Year 12
&MIND Heart
CREATIVE & Performing Arts
Term 4 Co-curricular Activities
Kindergarten – Year 12
Our diverse Co-curricular Activities offers all students the opportunity to participate in various activities. We encourage our students to participate as it enriches classroom learning, fosters positive relationships, and strengthens their belonging and engagement in our community.
The Co-curricular Activities are categorised into: Physical Activities, Heart and Mind Activities and Creative and Performing Arts Activities.
Co-curricular Activity Registration
Registration for Term 4 Co-curricular Activities, will be made available via Sentral. Activities that have a maximum number of students, registration will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Cost
Activity costs are per term and will be charged to school accounts.
All Co-curricular activities will commence in week 2 and conclude in week 5.
Physical
These activities promote physical well-being, health, and fitness, aiming to develop exercise, sports, and physical challenges, aiming to develop students’ physical skills, teamwork, coordination, and overall fitness.
Heart and Mind
Heart and Mind Activities focus on the holistic development of students by engaging their emotional and intellectual selves. These activities encourage awareness of self and others incorporating emotional intelligence, critical thinking, mindfulness and service learning.
Performing and Creative Arts
These activities involve artistic expression and performance, nurturing creativity in various disciplines such as music, dance, drama, visual arts, and more. They provide opportunities for students to explore and showcase their artistic abilities.
Term 4, 2025 Co-curricular Calendar
JUNIOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Writing Rulz
8:10 – 8:35 am (Years 3 - 4)
Writing Rulz
8:10 – 8:35 am (Years 3 - 4)
Robotics Club
1:10 – 1:40 pm (Years 5 - 6)
Run Club
3:30 – 4:30 pm (Years K - 6)
Netball
4:15 - 8:30 pm (Years 3 - 6)
Art Club
3:30 – 4:15 pm (Years K – 6)
STEM Design and Make Club
3:30 – 4:45 pm (Years K – 6)
Robotics Club
1:10 – 1:40 pm (Years 5 - 6)
Cooking Club
3:45 - 4:45 pm (Years K - 6)
Technology Club
3:20 – 4:30 pm (Years K - 4)
Devo Band
3:45 – 4:45 pm (Years 5 - 6)
Junior MTB Rider’s Club
3:40 – 4:30pm (Years 1 – 4)
Term 4, 2025 Co-curricular Calendar
MIDDLE SCHOOL and SENIOR SCHOOL
Drama Club
1:10 - 1:40 pm (Years 7 - 9)
Night Soccer
5:00 – 7:00 pm (Years 10 - 12)
Robotics Club 1:10 – 1:40 pm (Years 7 - 10)
German Club
1:10 - 1:40 pm (Years 7 - 10)
Bright Sparks 3:45 – 5:00 pm (Years 7 - 12)
Warhammer Club
4:00 – 5:00 pm (Years 7 - 12)
Netball
4:15 - 8:30 pm (Years 7 - 12)
Astronomy Club
Each month at the New Moon (Years 7 - 12)
Robotics Club 1:10 – 1:40 pm (Years 7 - 10)
SRC
1:10 – 1:40 pm
Thursday A Week (Student Reps) Years 7 - 10
Debating 1:10pm - 1:40 pm (Years 7 - 12)
Bright Sparks 3:45 – 5:00 pm (Years 7 - 12)
Devo Band 3:45 – 4:45 pm (Years 7 - 12)
Run Club 7:00 – 7:45 am (Years 7 - 12)
Senior Band
7.50am - 8:40 am (Years 7 - 12)
DOE (Admin) 1:05 - 1:40 pm (Years 9 - 12)
JUNIOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ROBOTICS CLUB
Available to Years 5 – 6
When Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:10 – 1:40 pm
Location Snowy River 2 (Robotics Lab)
Limited to 16 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mr Jacob Dowdy Jacob.dowdy@smgs.nsw.edu.au
WRITING RULZ
Available to Years 3 – 4
When Tues and Thurs 8:10 – 8:35 am
Location P3
Limited to Unlimited
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Jennifer Thompson jennifer.thompson@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Miss Britt Gianoli britt.gianoli@smgs.nsw.edu.au
RUN CLUB
Available to Years K - 6
When Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location Meet on the Junior School Oval steps
Limited to Unlimited
Cost No cost
Contact Mr Luke Wharton luke.wharton@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Robotics Club is for student in Years 5 – 6 to dive into the exciting world of robotics and engineering. Students work together in teams to build, program, and compete with their own robots starting from basic construction and coding, all the way to testing, troubleshooting, and rebuilding for competitions. It’s hands-on, creative, and a great way to develop problem-solving and teamwork skills while having fun!
Students are required to bring their own laptop.
Writing Rulz @ SMGS is a dynamic and engaging cocurricular activity designed to inspire and motivate Stage 2 students to develop their writing skills and reach their full potential. This program focuses on teaching the structure and techniques of narrative and persuasive writing, equipping students with the tools they need to express their ideas effectively and creatively.
Publishing Days
At the end of each term, parents, carers, and friends are invited to celebrate the students’ progress during a special Publishing Afternoon event. Held on the second last Friday of each term, after school, these events showcase the students’ hard work as their written pieces are shared and celebrated with the school community.
Students will
• Gain confidence in writing for different purposes and audiences.
• Learn to plan, draft, edit, and publish their work.
• Receive encouragement and support to explore their creativity and refine their skills.
• Take pride in their accomplishments as their writing is shared with a real audience.
Please bring your favourite writing pencil or pen!
Collaborating with local run coach, Pablo Urena from Jindy Runners/Chase Running Co., our students will utilise the oval for running drills, challenges and games, focussing on fun and fitness under the warm Jindy sun!
Appropriate running attire is required (i.e. running shoes, weather appropriate clothing, sun hat, water bottle).
Note: Junior School students are welcome to attend the Senior Run Club (Fridays 7:00 – 7:45 am) if they can prove a Sub 27min - 5km time. If they wish to join, evidence of a sub 27min 5km time must be submitted to Mr Bland for approval.
STEM DESIGN AND MAKE CLUB
Available to Years K - 6
When Wednesday 3:30 – 4:45
Location P7
Limited to 20 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Christine Philpott christine.philpott@smgs.nsw.edu.au
NETBALL
Available to Years 3 - 6
When Tuesdays 4:15 - 8:30 pm (younger students play the earlier games)
Location Sport and Recreation Netball Courts
Limited to Unlimited
Cost Approximately $80.00 payable to JNA
Contact Mrs Sarah Degnan sarah.degnan@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Angela Moore angela.moore@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Miss Britt Gianoli britt.gianoli@smgs.nsw.edu.au
COOKING CLUB
Available to Years K - 6
When Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location Snowy Shed Kitchen
Limited to 15 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Kimberley Whitehead kimberley.whitehead@smgs.nsw.edu.au
In STEM Design and Make Club, K–6 student will explore creativity and problem-solving by designing, building, and testing projects. They will develop teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation through engaging hands-on challenges.
Netball season runs from 21 October 2025 - 31 March 2026, with a break over Christmas. Teams will be required to practice at school in the lead up to the competition.
Teams will be finalised then and stay together for the whole season. Teams are expected to do a couple of duties every season where they score, help on the BBQ and referee if they feel confident to do this. It’s great if parents/carers can get involved when there is duty, mainly to help on the BBQ.
Teams play in their school sports uniform. No jewellery is permitted. JNA will not let you tape earrings (even if they are new piercings) so please ensure you take earrings out. Bibs will be provided for team captains to take care of and wash after each game.
Students in Years K-6 are invited to prepare healthy lunchbox favourites and learn skills for independent preparation of lunchbox meals. Students walk away with fresh food samples each week.
Aprons will be supplied.
ART CLUB
Available to Years K – 6
When Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Location P1
Limited to 20 students (12 students: K – 3, 8 students: 4 – 6)
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Sam Rigg samantha.rigg@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Ms Charmaine Sweeney charmaine.sweeney@smgs.nsw.edu.au
TECHNOLOGY CLUB
Available to Years K - 4
When Thursdays 3:20 – 4:30 pm
Location P4
Limited to 15 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Chrissy Filtness christine.filtness@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Calling all young artists! Art Club is the perfect place for students from Kindergarten to 6 to explore their imagination, experiment with different materials, and bring their ideas to life. Each week, children will dive into fun and engaging art activities, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. Whether your child loves to sketch, splash colour, or craft something totally unique, Art Club is a space to create, express, and have a blast! Come and discover the joy of making art in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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Step into the future of learning! Students in Years K–4 unleash their creativity by designing amazing 3D objects in Tinkercad and watching them come to life on our school’s 3D printers. They’ll dive into coding with Scratch Jnr, experiment with Artificial Intelligence, and discover just how fun and powerful technology can be
Students are required to bring their own device or iPad from their classroom.
DEVO BAND
Available to Years 5 - 6
When Thursdays 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Location S5
Limited to All music students welcome
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Sue Sell sue.sell@smgs.nsw.edu.au
JUNIOR MTB RIDER’S CLUB
Available to Years 1 – 4
When Thursdays 3:40 – 4:30pm
Meet: Eat street (Outside the Year 6 classroom)
Location
Pickup: Outside The Snowy Shed, 4:30 pm
Students will cross the road safely with staff and walk to and from the Claypits together.
Limited to 20 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mr Nathan Booth nathan.booth@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Students develop ensemble skills in Band on Thursday afternoons. The band works together to produce performances for school-based events – eg Assembly.
Students are required to supply their own instruments. (Can be negotiated with Mrs Sell)
Junior MTB (Beginner) Rider’s Club will be facilitated by MTB Academy staff and support staff to cater for students with varying ability and fitness levels. During the sessions, the primary focus is enhancing students’ bike handling skills, developing confidence, riding safety, and fostering a love of riding bikes through a games- based approach. But, most importantly, we are going to just ride bikes and have FUN!
Pre-requisite skills: No bikes with training wheels. Students must be able to take off and stop on their own.
Students are asked to bring: Mountain Bike in good working order, helmet and covered elbows (either jersey or elbow pads), fullfingered gloves are compulsory. It is also recommended that students wear a small (with 1L water) hydration bladder bag, a spare snack/muesli bar and a spare tube. SMGS MTB jersey is not mandatory, but is available from our uniform shop.
MIDDLE SCHOOL and SENIOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ROBOTICS CLUB
Available to Years 7 - 10
When Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:10 – 1:40 pm
Location Snowy River 2 (Robotics Lab)
Limited to 16 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mr Jacob Dowdy Jacob.dowdy@smgs.nsw.edu.au
NIGHT SOCCER
Available to Years 10 - 12
When Monday evenings 5:00 – 7:00pm
Location JJ Connors Oval
Limited to 12 students
Cost $25.00
Contact Mr Dylan Hughes dylan.hughes@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Robotics Club is for student in Years 7 – 10 to dive into the exciting world of robotics and engineering. Students work together in teams to build, program, and compete with their own robots starting from basic construction and coding, all the way to testing, troubleshooting, and rebuilding for competitions. It’s hands-on, creative, and a great way to develop problem-solving and teamwork skills while having fun!
Students are required to bring their own laptop.
Students will compete in the local community Soccer competition on Monday nights.
Students MUST have soccer boots and shin pads. A playing top will be provided.
Available to Years 7 - 10
When Tuesdays 1:10 – 1:40 pm
Location Library
Limited to Unlimited
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Madonna Siegenthaler madonna.siegenthaler@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Let’s have fun and look at all things German from music, movies, games, craft, celebrations and customs, food, cooking and of course language. Have you got more ideas – bring them with you and let’s talk about it.
Available to Years 7 - 9
When Mondays 1:10 – 1:40 pm
Location Drama Room S1
Limited to Unlimited
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Catherine Batson catherine.batson@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Students can hone their drama skills in collaboration with others. Students work on individual and group performances as well as look at other elements of drama production.
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Tuesdays, Thursdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Location Library
Limited to Unlimited
Cost No cost
Students in Year 7-12 can voluntarily seek assistance from teaching staff for their homework, receive guidance on assessments, or simply utilise the library as a quiet study space.
Students are required to bring homework or assessments.
GERMAN CLUB
BRIGHT SPARKS
DRAMA CLUB
WARHAMMER CLUB
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location Art Room
Limited to 10 students
Cost No cost
Contact Dr Juliet Dymond juliet.dymond@smgs.nsw.edu.au
NETBALL
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Tuesdays 4:15 - 8:30 pm (younger students play the earlier games)
Location Sport and Recreation Netball Courts
Limited to Unlimited
Cost Approximately $80.00 payable to JNA
Contact Mrs Sarah Degnan sarah.degnan@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Angela Moore angela.moore@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Miss Britt Gianoli britt.gianoli@smgs.nsw.edu.au
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
Available to SRC Members (Years 7 - 10)
When Thursdays A Week 1:10 – 1:40 pm
Location Thredbo Room 2
Limited to SRC members (selected by their year group at the start of each year)
Cost No cost
Contact Ms Emma Smith emma.smith@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Mr Jack Murphy jack.murphy@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Students go to Warhammer Club to engage in model building, painting and table-top gaming activities. Participants have the option to bring their own models or work on club-provided models. These models are then assembled into armies, and exciting battles are staged, allowing students to test their strategies and enjoy friendly competition.
Students may bring their own Warhammer models, rules, dice and ruler. Models, paints and other equipment are available for new members.
Netball season runs from 21 October 2025 - 31 March 2026, with a break over Christmas. Teams will be required to practice at school in the lead up to the competition.
Teams will be finalised then and stay together for the whole season. Teams are expected to do a couple of duties every season where they score, help on the BBQ and referee if they feel confident to do this. It’s great if parents/carers can get involved when there is duty, mainly to help on the BBQ.
Teams play in their school sports uniform. No jewellery is permitted. JNA will not let you tape earrings (even if they are new piercings) so please ensure you take earrings out. Bibs will be provided for team captains to take care of and wash after each game.
Students will represent their respective cohorts to advocate for the needs of the student body and plan and implement events to create a sense of student community to the school.
Students are expected to commit to being an SRC member for the year.
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Thursdays 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Location S5
Limited to All music students welcome
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Sue Sell sue.sell@smgs.nsw.edu.au
RUN CLUB
Years 7 – 12
Available to
(Junior School students welcome to attend if they can prove a Sub 27min5km time)
When Fridays 7:00 – 7:45 am
Location Meet at The Snowy Shed
Limited to 45 students
Cost No cost
Contact Mr Tim Bland tim.bland@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Mr Scott Frize scott.frize@smgs.nsw.edu.au
SENIOR BAND
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Fridays 7.50 - 8:40 am
Location S5
Limited to Experienced music students
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Sue Sell sue.sell@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Students develop ensemble skills in Band on Thursday afternoons. The band works together to produce performances for school-based events – eg Assembly.
Students are required to supply their own instruments. (Can be negotiated with Mrs Sell)
Students meet at the school to run for 30-45 minutes, typically covering distances ranging from 3 to 5 kilometres. Students may run in small groups according to personal pace and preference. At times we may transport students on a school bus to run a local trail.
A light breakfast is provided after the run at the school.
Permission to transport students on a bus as required.
Appropriate running attire is required (i.e. running shoes, weather appropriate clothing, sun hat, water bottle).
Note: Junior School students are welcome to attend the Senior Run Club if they can prove a Sub 27min - 5km time. If they wish to join, evidence of a sub 27min 5km time must be submitted to Mr Bland for approval.
Students with greater experience in band/ensemble setting meet Friday mornings before school to improve and perform together for school-based events as well as external events in the community.
Students are required to bring their own instrument.
DEVO BAND
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Thursdays 1:10 - 1:40 pm for general weekly sessions
Location C9 or C10
Limited to
Unlimited for weekly sessions (Three teams of up to 5 students will be selected for the National Virtual Debating Competition)
Cost No cost
Contact Ms Anne Jones anne.jones@smgs.nsw.edu.au
APERTURE (ASTRONOMY CLUB)
Available to Years 7 - 12
When Each month at the New Moon
Location Oval
Limited to 15 students
Cost No cost
Contact Dr Darryl Nelson darryl.nelson@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Mr Jock Rogers jock.rogers@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Students will work to develop and refine speaking and debating skills. Those who show reliability, sustained interest, involvement and skills in debating may be selected to represent the School in the National Virtual Debating competition which commences usually by the start of Term 2.
Students are required to bring laptops, pens and paper.
Aperture (the SMGS Astronomy Club) is for students who have an interest in Astronomy. The club is called Aperture because it is the opening through which we view the cosmos. We aim to foster a shared passion for astronomy, exploring the night sky through guided observations, discussions and general astronomical events.
Aperture meets every month on school grounds around the New Moon when the sky is dark and better for observations.
Please register your interest with Dr Nelson and keep an eye out for upcoming dates.
Be there AND be square!
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD (Administration)
Available to
Years 9 - 12
(Year 8 students in Term 4, 2025)
When Fridays 1:05 - 1:40 pm
Location Library
Limited to
Students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Cost No cost
Contact Mrs Melissa Bell melissa.bell@smgs.nsw.edu.au
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD (Adventurous Journeys)
Available to Years 9 – 12
(Year 8 students in Term 4, 2025)
When Gungarlin AJ: 27/09/25 - 30/09/25
Murramarang AJ: 22/11/25 - 25/11/25
Location Various
Limited to
Students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Cost TBA
Contact Mrs Melissa Bell melissa.bell@smgs.nsw.edu.au
EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY
Contact Mrs Sally Bourke sally.bourke@smgs.nsw.edu.au
MTB ACADEMY
Contact Mr Nathan Booth nathan.booth@smgs.nsw.edu.au
Students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are encouraged to come to the library at lunchtime on Fridays to access assistance with the administrative component of the Award Program. This includes assistance with finding activities to be involved in, logging hours on the ORB, completing Adventurous Journey reports and general questions regarding participation in the program. Students only need to attend this session as required rather than on a regular basis.
Students participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will attend a number of expeditions in wilderness environments to fulfill the Adventurous Journey component of the Award. These journeys are generally held at the end of each school term in different local, regional and international locations. Students participating in the Award program will be sent an invitation to attend a journey six weeks prior to the journey. A compulsory after school training session will be held a few weeks prior to the journey where students will receive navigation and campcraft training.
The SMGS Equestrian Academy (EA) is a specialised program catering for beginner to advanced riders, boarding and day students, the program will provide increased opportunities for all riders to work towards their personal best and beyond in a number of equestrian disciplines. As part of the AE program, we are also pleased to offer boarding and day students the provision of agistment, located adjacent to the Jindabyne Pony Club.
The SMGS MTB Program runs for a full day on Wednesdays during Term 1, 2 and 4 as a specialist downhill and enduro development program, with qualified and experienced coaches from Thredbo and Jindy Riders.
Music Tutors
SMGS offers access to various visiting music instructors. Should you desire to enroll your child for private music lessons, kindly reach out to the designated tutor provided below.
kanyinikelesi@gmail.com
Lessons for the following instruments can be obtained in the studios at Cooma: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Vocal, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin
Proprietor Phone
and Leslie Spencer 6452 6067