Student opportunities and activities

At Botany Public School, we are committed to helping every student thrive by providing access to a broad, creative and engaging curriculum.

Our students benefit from specialist teaching in visual arts, technology, music, dance and gymnastics. Excursions and incursions complement classroom learning and provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.

Each year, students take part in a whole-school celebration of the creative arts. In even years, all students perform at the Winter Theatre at Kingsford Juniors, while in odd years, the focus shifts to visual arts with our school-based Arts Show.

Co-curricular opportunities

Throughout the school year, all students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to develop their skills, showcase their talents, and foster school spirit. These include participation in both school-based and inter-school events such as:

Public speaking competitions
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Premier’s Debating Competition
Premier’s Spelling Bee
Whole-school carnivals in swimming, cross country, and athletics
Easter Hat Parade
Book Week Parade
Hosting a class assembly
Performing in the biannual concert at Kingsford Juniors
Showcasing artworks in the biannual school art show

High potential and gifted opportunities

Students who demonstrate particular talents are encouraged to showcase their abilities through a variety of school and community opportunities. In recent years, our talented students have proudly represented Botany Public School in events such as:

Performing in the local schools’ showcase at Kingsford Juniors (band and dance)
Having artworks displayed at the Office of the Children’s Guardian as part of Operation Art
Entering artworks in the Art Gallery of NSW’s Young Archies Competition
Performing at the Big Band Bash hosted by Daceyville Public School
Representing the school and local PSSA in a wide range of sports, including rugby league and tennis
Representing the school at weekly PSSA inter-school competitons in softball, OzTag, netball and soccer
Competing in local PSSA carnivals for swimming, athletics, and cross country at Zone, State, and National levels
Participating in ICAS competitions across Reading, Mathematics, and Science

Our extra-curricular opportunities

Outside the classroom, students can explore their interests and talents through a wide range of extra-curricular programs. These programs take place before or after school and include sports, chess, drama, dance, Chinese language and school band. Each program offers meaningful opportunities for students to develop new skills and connect with others.