SENIOR SCHOOL
Focus on Co-Curricular
Explore your interests. Cultivate
leadership skills, teamwork and service to
others. Try your hand at something totally
new. Guildford Grammar School’s 150+
opportunities including music ensembles,
sports, drama productions, clubs and
activities let you learn and have fun.
From physical pursuits like stand-up paddle,
crossfit, fencing, yoga, mountain biking
and surfing to academic activities such as
mock trial and model UN, debating, public
speaking, philosothon, titrations and much
more - there’s at least one activity, team or
club for everyone.
Here at Guildford Grammar School, we aim
to provide students with practical, hands-
on, meaningful experiences that help our
students to develop particular skills and
exhibit a range of non-academic abilities that
complement their curricular program and
improve their health and wellbeing.
Although they are not a part of the core
curriculum, co-curricular activities play an
integral role in helping students to mold
their lives and become well-rounded adults.
Co-curricular activities are true and practical
experiences gained by students through their
own choice and participation.
The importance of co-curricular activities in
a student’s life cannot be easily measured;
however, there are a number of benefits
attributed to co-curricular activities:
• Exposure to new activities and
discovery of new talents
You never know what you’re good at
or enjoy until you give it a try! Our co-
curricular program gives students the
opportunity to try a range of different
activities, from First Aid and CPR
qualifications, defensive driving lessons,
fencing, cooking, surfing, ceramic
sculpting and lots more!
• Strengthen self-esteem and self-
confidence
Co-curricular activities can provide an
opportunity for students to excel in
non-academic pursuits, which can lead
to increased confidence in and out of the
classroom.
• Develop specialised skills and
enhanced academic learning
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Co-curricular activities allow students
to gain practical skills and experiences