Student opportunities and activities
At Alstonville Public School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests. Our students take part in activities that bring learning to life. These experiences build confidence, skills and real-world understanding.
Our programs include the following:
- School sport, athletics and inter-school competitions, such as our successful PSSA Rugby Team
- Creative and performing arts groups and showcases, including our award-winning Dance Group
- Cultural and language activities
- Excursions and incursions, including school camps
- Debating, in which we participate in the Premiers Debating Challenge
- Lunchtime and interest-based clubs, such as the Coding Club, Chess Club, and the Gardening Club
- Student leadership opportunities, with sporting house and school leaders
- Activities that support high potential and gifted learners, such as our Opportunity Class
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Debating and public speaking
Alstonville Public School offers a debating program which culminates in the Premiers Debating Challenge for Years 5 and 6. We have a proud history in the Premiers Debating Challenge, winning the state-wide tournament in 2011 and 2022, and strong finishes in various other years.
Creative and performing arts
We encourage students to take place in our award-winning dancing team, which has seen them participate in the Far North Coast Dance Festival, the School Spectacular and more! Alstonville Public School also provides a choir and music tuition club which gives our students the opportunity to take place in concerts, shows and competitions
Trips, camps, and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.