The co-curricular program is an integral part of The King’s School, Tudor House. Not only does it provide the girls and boys with skills and experiences, but it is also an important part of their character development.
Our educational philosophy at Tudor House is based on educating the whole child. An education that focuses purely on the intellectual does not assist in developing the character of an individual. It is through experience and opportunity that a child’s character is forged over time.
Our environment and community are unique in size, facilities and history. These elements, combined with our programs, align as a powerful force in shaping character. The School offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities, and the girls and boys of Tudor House are encouraged to involve themselves in as many of these as is feasible.
Sport
Sport for primary school students plays a crucial role in fostering a lifelong love of physical activity and fitness. Research shows that early participation in sport is linked to better physical, mental and emotional health outcomes, both during childhood and into adulthood. By introducing sport at a young age, schools lay the foundation for habits that can promote long-term health and wellbeing.
One of the primary benefits of engaging children in sports is the development of motor skills. During the primary years, children are still developing their coordination, balance and agility. Participation in sports helps to refine these skills, providing a strong foundation for future athletic ability. This early success can build confidence and self-esteem, making children more likely to continue participating in sports as they grow older.
Sports also teach children the importance of teamwork, discipline and goal setting. Through games and training, children learn to collaborate with others, face challenges, and handle both success and failure in a constructive way. These lessons, learned through sport, are valuable life skills that foster character development and inevitably carry over into academic pursuits, social interactions, and career development later in life.
Moreover, research has demonstrated that children who engage in regular physical activity are more likely to maintain an active lifestyle as adults. The habits formed during primary school years have a lasting impact on attitudes toward fitness and sports. Children who enjoy and feel competent in sports are more likely to view physical activity positively and continue engaging in it for health, recreation and social connection as they age.
Overall, sports and co-curricular activities provide a structured yet supportive environment for primaryaged children to develop character traits that will contribute to their success in and beyond school.
Sport is strongly encouraged for all students in Years 3 to 6 and takes priority over any club sport or representative sport. The School encourages participation in club and representative sport and will work with you in accommodating your
child’s desire to participate in both school and community sport. Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 are encouraged to participate in some form of community sport or physical activity. Years 1 and 2 have some options to participate in school sports. If Kindergarten students are interested in taking part in sports parents can be guided on how to get involved in local competitions by the School. If you require assistance in placing your child in a local competitive sport, please contact Mark Hitchiner at mhitchiner@kings.edu.au
Expectations
Sport involves one training session per week on a Thursday afternoon and a game day commitment. When choosing a sport, you are choosing to commit to the entire season (training and games), the competition and the players in the team. Please check the information below regarding our sports offerings and review each sport’s commitment before signing up.
Sport is in addition to Physical Education (PE). PE is part of the curriculum and takes place during the normal class timetable.
Sports Uniforms
All Tudor House sport uniform requirements are available from the Braeside Uniform Shop at The King’s School in Parramatta. You can make orders via the new Braeside Website or by phoning 02 9683 8463. If stock is available, these orders can be delivered to Tudor House within the week.
Please visit the Braeside Shop website at www.braesideshop.kings.edu.au
Selecting Sports for Years 1 to 6
Sports choices cannot be changed throughout the year as we are committed to competitions based on your child/ren’s initial selection. Parents need to note and understand that there are limited places in some sports. If your child is unsuccessful in being selected, they will be asked to nominate another sport for the season.
Tudor House Sport Offerings 2025
Summer Sport - Term 1 and 4
Sport Year Group Training Games
Cricket (IPSHA)
Cricket (Local)
Cricket Blast (Development)
OzTag
Years 4 - 6 Thursday 3.00 - 4.30pm
Years 3 and 4 (Term 4 and 1) Thursday 3.00 - 4.30pm
Years 1 and 2 (Term 4 and 1) Thursday 3.30 - 4.30pm
Basketball is a community-based competitive sport where teams are selected on ability and graded into balanced teams. Games are played locally on a Monday evening (U10 – Years 2 to 4), or Wednesday evening (U12 – Years 5 and 6). Parent transport to the game is required for day students. Boarding students will travel by bus to and from the game. Players will be provided with a Tudor House basketball singlet at the beginning of the season
which will be leased at $15 per season. This covers the cost of wear and tear and allows students to have consistency around the numbers allocated to shirts. Singlets need to be handed back after the final game of the season. There is a registration cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $150 for the season (approx. $ for NSW Basketball and $70 for Moss Vale Basketball).
Uniform: Tudor House basketball singlet, blue Tudor House sports shorts, Tudor House white socks, trainers
Cricket – Years 1 to 6
Cricket is an IPSHA competitive sport in Years 4 to 6, a locally based sport for Year 3 and Cricket Blasters mini-games for Years 1 and 2. The game consists of seven players per side in Years 3 and 4 and nine per side in Years 5 and 6 (as per Cricket Australia Guidelines). Players are required to have the following individual equipment: helmet, gloves and protector. Seven a-side games run for one and a half hours, and nine a-side games run for two and a half hours. Parents are required to transport students to Sydney games, and the School may ask parents to assist with the travel of boarding students if possible. There is a registration cost for the local cricket and blasters competitions to be paid for by parents, which is around $150 for the season.
Uniform: Tudor House white polo, Tudor House white broad brimmed hat, long white cricket trousers, Tudor House white socks, trainers
Tennis – Years 3 to 6
Tennis is a competitive sport played locally. The competitive matches take place in the ‘EPC – Every Point Counts’ competition format Participants are required to have a tennis racquet. There is a registration cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $100 for the season.
Uniform: Tudor House white polo, blue Tudor House sports shorts; Tudor House white socks, trainers
OzTag – Years 2 to 6
OzTag is a competitive sport played locally on a weekday afternoon. The main competition runs throughout Term 4. Participants are required to wear rugby or soccer boots. Players will be provided with a Tudor House OzTag singlet at the beginning of the season, which will be leased at $15 per season. There is a registration cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $100 for the season.
Uniform: official OzTag shorts, soccer or rugby boots, white Tudor House socks, Tudor House OzTag singlet
For Boarders Only
Water Polo – Years 4 to 6
Water Polo is played in a local competition at Mittagong Aquabliss (Frensham School) on a Tuesday evening. Students will be graded and then placed into teams for the competition. Boarding students will travel by bus to and from the game. Participants are required to have Tudor House swimmers and swimming cap. There is a registration cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $200 for the season. (In Term 4, students from Year 4 are invited to join Water Polo)
Uniform: Tudor House tracksuit (to and from games), Tudor House swimming costume, swim cap
Summer Netball – Years 3 to 6
Summer Netball is played in a local competition at Eridge Park, Burradoo on a Thursday evening. Summer Netball is a mixed (boys and girls) competition. Boarding students will travel by bus to and from the game. Participants are required to wear the Tudor House netball dress or Tudor House athletics singlet and Tudor House sports shorts. Parents will need to pay a registration fee, which is around $150 for the season.
Uniform: Tudor House netball dress, white Tudor House socks, trainers or Tudor House athletics singlet, blue Tudor House shorts, white Tudor House socks, trainers
Winter Sport - Term 2 and 3 Sport
WINTER SPORTS
Football/Soccer – Years 1 to 6
Football is played in the IPSHA competition and students compete in year groups where possible. From Years 1 to 2, students can play for Tudor House in the local soccer competition. U7 play four a-side; U8 play six-a-side; Years 3 and 4 play seven-a-side; and Years 5 and 6 play nine-a-side. Participants are required to wear football boots and shin pads. Games run for 40 minutes. For games played in Sydney, day students need to be transported by parents, and the School may ask day parents to transport boarders to the games if possible. There is a registration cost with the U7 and U8 local soccer paid for by parents, which is around $130 for the season.
Uniform: Tudor House soccer shirt, soccer boots,blue Tudor House sports shorts, Tudor House soccer socks
Rugby – Years 3 to 6
Rugby is an IPSHA competitive sport and is played in year groups where possible. The competition involves both a full-size field (12/15 a-side) and seven-a-side format. The selection of these
formats is based on the student’s age and ability. Participants are required to wear rugby boots and a mouthguard, with headgear and shoulder pads not mandatory but recommended. The game duration is 40 minutes. For games played in Sydney, day students must be transported by parents, and day parents may be asked to transport boarders to the games if possible.
Uniform: Tudor House rugby jersey, rugby boots, blue Tudor House rugby shorts, Tudor House rugby socks
Hockey – Years 3 to 6
Hockey is a community-based competitive sport where teams are selected on ability and graded into teams. Games are played locally on a Saturday morning at Welby Hockey Fields. Parent transport is required for day students and parents may be asked to transport boarders to the games if possible. Students are to wear the Moss Vale Hockey uniform to games (Red Socks, white shorts/skort, Moss Vale hockey shirt). Socks and shorts can be purchased through the Moss Vale Hockey Club. The shirt will be loaned to players by the club. Participants are required to have the following individual equipment: hockey stick; shin pads and a mouthguard. There is a registration
cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $150 for the season.
Uniform: Moss Vale hockey shirt (supplied), Moss Vale hockey shorts/skort, Moss Vale Hockey socks, trainers
Netball
– Years 1 to 6
Netball is a community-based competitive sport where teams are selected on ability and graded into teams. Games are played locally on a Saturday morning at Eridge Park Netball Courts, Burradoo for U8 - U12 teams. Years 1 and 2 students will take part in a ‘Netters’ competition, which incorporates skills training and some games. Parent transport is required for day students, and boarding students will require assistance from parents to drive them to games. Participants are required to have the following individual equipment: Tudor House netball dress (for boys wishing to play, a modified dress can be purchased that is to be worn with Tudor House PE shorts). There is a registration cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $150 for the season.
Uniform: Tudor House netball dress, white Tudor House socks, trainers or Tudor House athletics singlet, blue Tudor House shorts, white Tudor
House socks, trainers
For Boarders Only
Basketball – Years 2 to 6
Basketball is a community-based competitive sport where teams are selected on ability and graded into balanced teams. Games are played locally on a Monday evening (U10 – Years 2 and 4), Wednesday evening (U12 – Years 5 and 6) and Friday evening (U14 – Year 6 in Term 4 only). Parent transport to the game is required for day students, and boarding students will be transported by bus to and from the game. Players will be provided with a Tudor House basketball singlet at the beginning of the season which will be leased at $15 per season. This covers the cost of wear and tear and allows for students to have consistency around numbers allocated to shirts. Singlets need to be handed back after their final game of the season. There is a registration cost with this sport paid for by parents, which is around $150 for the season (approx. $80 for NSW Basketball and $70 for Moss Vale Basketball).
Uniform: Tudor House basketball singlet, blue Tudor House sports shorts, Tudor House white socks, trainers
Representative Competitions
IPSHA
Independent Primary Schools Heads Association
• IPSHA is the association that Tudor House School competes in at the Primary School level and is bound by their rules and regulations.
• Tudor House requires students to meet their School’s sporting commitments first, before club and/or representative sporting commitments.
• To represent IPSHA, students will be selected by Tudor House staff; coaching staff and executive. The selected students will take part in a trial organised by IPSHA.
NSWCIS
Combined Independent Schools
• Tudor House students compete in NSWCIS competitions incorporating Independent Schools across New South Wales. Students are nominated to trial for the NSWCIS teams either by being successful at the IPSHA selections or by the Tudor House staff putting names forward for trials.
Representative pathway
Tudor House > IPSHA > NSWCIS > NSWPSSA > SSA
• Swimming, Diving, Track and Field and Cross Country compete at IPSHA Carnivals, with boys and girls selected to represent IPSHA at the NSWCIS competitions.
• From here, boys and girls can be selected to represent NSWCIS and compete at the State Primary Schools competition (NSWPSSA). This competition incorporates boys and girls from Independent, Catholic and Public Schools.
• A NSWPSSA team is selected to compete at the SSA (School Sports Australia) competitions. Similar pathways are also offered for AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Rugby, Snow Sports, Tennis and Touch Football.
Major Tudor House Sports Events
Swimming Carnival
The annual Tudor House Upper School Swimming Carnival for Years 3 to 6, and the Lower School Swimming Carnival for Kindergarten to Year 2, are key events in the School calendar. In the lead-up to these exciting carnivals, students participate in swimming lessons during PE, where they develop essential skills and water confidence. The carnivals offer an opportunity for all students to showcase their progress in a fun and competitive environment. By encouraging participation, teamwork, and perseverance, these events foster a sense of achievement and camaraderie, while helping students build a lifelong appreciation for swimming and fitness.
Cross Country Carnival
The Tudor House Cross Country Carnival is an exciting event where all students from PreKindergarten to Year 6 participate. The Lower School enjoys a fun, obstacle course-style event while the Upper School students take part in a more traditional cross country run. Year 3 and 4 students tackle a 2km track, while Year 5 and 6 challenge themselves with a 3km course, both weaving through the School’s stunning 169-acre grounds. This event promotes endurance, resilience, and school spirit, encouraging all students to embrace physical fitness in a supportive and engaging environment.
Athletics Carnival
The annual Tudor House Athletics Carnival is a vibrant community event where all students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 compete in both track and field events. The carnival showcases students’ athletic abilities, from sprints and relays to long jump and shot put, combining courage and house spirit in healthy competition. Adding to the excitement, parents and Old Tudorians are invited to participate, strengthening the bond between current and past students and their families. This inclusive event not only celebrates athleticism but also promotes camaraderie and a sense of tradition, making it a highlight in the Tudor House calendar.
Tudor Triathlon
The annual Tudor House Triathlon is a challenging and exciting event open to all willing participants from Years 3 to 6. Students can choose to compete in teams, with each of the three members tackling one leg of the race— swimming, cycling, or running—or take on the full challenge individually by completing all three legs themselves. This gruelling yet rewarding event encourages teamwork, perseverance, and personal growth. Whether in teams or as individuals, the Tudor House Triathlon provides an opportunity for students to push their limits and enjoy a memorable experience filled with school spirit and friendly competition.
Equestrian
The Tudor House Equestrian Program offers students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders, the opportunity to develop and refine their riding abilities. Whether learning to walk, trot, or jump, students receive tailored instruction that nurtures their love of horses. The program also fosters confidence and discipline through regular practice and participation in local equestrian competitions. Tudor House students proudly represent the School in these events, showcasing their riding skills and sportsmanship. This unique program allows students to pursue their passion for horses while developing key skills both in and out of the saddle.
Snow Sport
The Tudor House Snow Sports Program is a highlight of the School year, with the annual Tudor House Ski Week bringing over 100 students and their families together on the NSW ski fields. This exciting event fosters a strong sense of community while allowing students to develop their skiing and snowboarding skills. Beyond Ski Week, Tudor House students proudly compete in the Regional Championships in June/July and progress to the State Championships in August. The program offers an exceptional opportunity for students to enjoy snow sports, build friendships and represent their school at competitive levels.
Minibike Club
The Tudor House Minibike Club offers students an exciting opportunity to ride motorbikes on the School’s extensive grounds. With a dedicated skills area, students can safely develop their riding abilities while focusing on control and safety techniques. For those seeking more thrill, the minicross track winds through the scenic forests of Tudor House, allowing students to race against each other in a fun and challenging environment. This club combines the joy of motorbiking with important lessons in safety and responsible risk-taking, creating a unique and memorable experience for all participants.
Swimming Squads & Learn to Swim
The Tudor House Swimming Squads and Learn to Swim programs offer a fantastic opportunity for students and local community members to enhance their swimming skills in a supportive environment. Catering to all ages and abilities, participants can enjoy the benefits of swimming in our heated 25-metre pool. With expert instruction and tailored training, students will refine their techniques while building confidence in the water. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to compete, our programs provide the perfect setting for skill development and personal growth. Join us at Tudor House to make a splash and develop a lifelong love for swimming.
Co-Curricular Clubs
At Tudor House, the Co-Curricular Clubs Program is an integral part of our holistic approach to education. We believe that learning extends beyond the classroom and encompasses a wide range of experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking and personal growth. The Clubs program offers students the opportunity to explore diverse interests, build new skills and develop passions outside the core academic curriculum.
By participating in activities such as music, art, sports, and various special interest clubs, students build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. They are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and collaborate with peers in a supportive and fun environment. This balanced approach to education helps students discover new talents, enhance their problemsolving abilities and develop resilience.
Tudor House values the development of wellrounded individuals who are prepared for the complexities of life. Our Co-Curricular Clubs Program ensures that students are nurtured academically, socially and emotionally.
Clubs at Tudor House are run by our amazing staff, with some clubs being run by experienced external contractors who support our vast co-curricular offerings which provide yet more opportunities for our students to develop character and build their skills in various fields.
Most clubs have a small cost attached to them. This is in place to help pay for staffing, resources and materials during the club sessions. These costs will be charged to your account.
Students will be able to select multiple offerings; however, due to a cap on numbers for each offering (between 10 - 20 students depending on the club), we ask that you place your preferences from first to third. There is no guarantee you will be placed in your first choice and there is no guarantee you will be able to do more than one activity.
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Co-Curricular Offerings
Art Club – Lower School
Kindergarten to Year 2 offering. Students will use different mediums to refine their creative and artistic skills.
Art Club – Upper School
Years 3 to 6 offering. Students will use different mediums to refine their creative and artistic skills.
Biathlon Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. This club provides students opportunities to develop their skills in rifle shooting and cross country fitness. Please be aware the rifles used are laser rifles. Helmets are an essential item.
Chess Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. Supports students’ learning of chess and facilitate competitive games between students. In addition to this club, an interschool chess competition and the opportunity to be a part of the Tudor House Chess Team.
Choir Club – Kindergarten to Year 2
Kindergarten to Year 2 offering. Students take part in choral singing with each other and prepare for performances at major school functions and events.
Choir Club – Years 3 to 6
Years 3 to 6 offering. Students take part in choral singing with each other and prepare for performances at major school functions and events.
Choristers
The Choristers group has been running since the Tudor House conception. It holds great tradition and is a group that will perform for the community throughout the year.
Construction Club
Years 4 to 6 offering. Students work with tools and materials in an endeavour to build a tiny home. Carpentry and plumbing are two such trade skills that will be worked on throughout the project. This project will run for the duration of the year
Cross Country Ski Club –Years 3 to 6
Years 3 to 6 offering. Students work on their cross country skiing skills to either prepare for competition or to experience what the sport is all about. Helmets are an essential item.
CRU Club
Years 1 to 6 offering. This club does not require a booking; all are welcome. Students explore Christianity and messages from the Bible with fun and engaging activities.
Dance Club – Kindergarten to Year 2
Kindergarten to Year 2 offering. Run by Angus & Lucinda Dance Studio, this club focuses on enjoyment and fun through movement enabling children to explore the combination of music and movement.
Dance Club – Years 3 to 6
Years 3 to 6 offering. Students learn, research, and choreograph dance in different genres and build various skills based on dance techniques.
Debating Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. Debating Club has two groups. Our School/House Teams that compete throughout the year (Advanced – and must try out for this team) and our Juniors/Beginners, who are keen debaters but require some extra support and assistance.
Drama Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. Students take part in speech and drama-based activities to help build confidence and generate a love of performance.
Gardening Club
Kindergarten to Year 2 offering. Students take part in planting seeds and cultivating crops around the school grounds learning about the importance of flora and how to look after these living things.
Golf Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. Golf Club has been designed to help build students’ fundamental movement skills of striking. An annual Junior Membership fee is required of $50 paid to Moss Vale Golf Club. Sessions will run at Tudor or at Moss Vale Golf Club. More information will be sent to you on registration.
Homework Club – Upper School
Years 3 to 6 offering. This club has been designed to help students in the afternoon with their homework and completion of schoolwork.
Homework Club – Lower School
Kindergarten to Year 2 offering. This club has been designed to help support lower school students with their reading, writing and mathematics in the afternoon. Although they will not have homework, structured sessions to work on their needs will be provided.
Journalism Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. Students in this club work with the Editor of the ‘Talking Tudor’ Newspaper and create insightful content and articles for this publication.
Orchestra
Kindergarten to Year 6 offering. Open to any student who is currently having private instrumental lessons inside or outside Tudor House. Students will experience playing in an ensemble, master techniques and prepare a wide range of repertoire for performances.
Robotics Club – ‘First Lego League’
Years 4 to 6 offering – For students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will work as a team and research a theme to create a robot to be submitted to the competition. (10 spots available only)
Rock Band
Years 3 to 6 offering – A group of musicians (singers and players) formed to ‘jam’ together, play songs and rehearse for Tudor House functions. Limited spaces available.
Strength & Fitness Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. This club provides students with an opportunity to work on their strength and fitness. Students only need to wear their trainers for this and can work out in their school uniform. Students have breakfast in the Dining Hall following the session.
Wonky Wagon Club
Years 3 to 6 offering – A ‘home economics’ style club to produce items for the Wonky Wagon such as pesto, butter, cakes and bread. (10 spots available only)
Woodwork Club
Years 3 to 6 offering. This club provides students with opportunities to develop their woodwork skills whilst designing and creating projects.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education at The King’s School, Tudor House is designed to complement the academic and pastoral programs through the development of character. The girls and boys at Tudor House have the opportunity to develop a sense of self, others and the natural world through a range of diverse experiences in the outdoors. The vast Tudor House landscape offers a wonderful opportunity for our students to take advantage of the unique natural environment of the School.
To enrich the girls’ and boys’ learning experience, each student from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in the Outdoor Education Program, named ‘Kahiba’, which increases their physical, mental, social and emotional health. Our Kahiba activities occur on the School grounds one afternoon a week, with year groups and classes rotating through our diverse range of activities including:
• mountain biking
• team building activities
• low ropes
• orienteering
• bushcraft
• canoeing
• traverse wall/rock climbing
• archery
• raft building
• cookout
• knot tying
• hut building
Camps at Tudor House
All students from Years 1 to 6 participate in an exciting camp or activity experience. Students in Years 2 to 6 enjoy overnight stays, either on school grounds or at an off-site camp, while Year 1 begins their journey with a day of activities designed to foster teamwork and collaboration.
In Year 2, students begin the ‘overnight stay’ program with the Parent and Kids Camp Out. Girls and boys camp on school grounds with one of their parents, cooking dinner and enjoying a well-deserved coffee and egg-and-bacon roll for breakfast. This camp marks many students’ first camping experience, often sparking an interest in future family camping adventures.
Year 3 students enjoy a two-day, parent-free camp on the beautiful Tudor House grounds. They pitch their own tents, cook their own meals, and begin to learn self-reliance while fostering independence and initiative.
Year 4 students venture to Coolendel, along the picturesque Shoalhaven River, for a two-night stay. Activities such as high ropes, abseiling, and navigating the famous wombat hole provide a fun, safe environment for students to challenge themselves and explore new physical skills.
Year 5 embark on a beach adventure at the breathtaking Bristol Point in Jervis Bay. Students engage in water and beach activities such as snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding, sea
kayaking, raft building and even a night-time beach corroboree with local Aboriginal Elders. This twonight experience builds students’ awareness of beach safety, Indigenous history and camping skills.
Year 6 students experience a two-night bivouacstyle camp along the Shoalhaven River. They undertake a 7km hike to a remote site, where they pitch tents, cook on Trangias, and camp overnight. The following day, students pack up their gear, load their canoes, and paddle to their next campsite for their final night in the wilderness. This memorable experience fosters resilience and independence.
Tudor House’s signature adventure is the Year 6 “Conquer Kosciusko” trek, an iconic rite of passage for graduating students. As part of their Canberra excursion, they tackle a 17-kilometre trek from Thredbo to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. This endurance challenge builds character, drawing upon optimism, perseverance, bravery, and teamwork, preparing students for life beyond Tudor House.
