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Beyond the classroom
There are many ways that students can add colour and
excitement to their educational journey at Guildford
Grammar School. Our extensive sports program,
co-curricular clubs and art programs allow children to
make new discoveries outside of the classroom.
Young children love to engage in music. Kindgergarten
and Pre-Primary students explore concepts such as
pitch, dynamics, beat and rhythm. They learn to respond
to music through imitation, creative performance and
movement in a play-based environment.
From Year 2 every student is provided with the
opportunity to learn a string instrument, selecting from
violin, viola or cello. The students’ musical journey
culminates with their participation in the Year 6 Band
during their final year in the Preparatory School.
Physical Education and Sport
Regular physical activity is critical to health and
wellbeing and is known to have a positive impact on
academic performance. All students in Years 1 to 6
participate in Physical Education in addition to co-
curricular sport.
Kindergarten – Pre-Primary: Focus on fundamental
movement skills.
Years 1 – 3: EduDance, Ed-Gym, soccer, tennis and
athletics.
Year 4: Volleyball, cricket, soccer, netball, Australian
Rules Football, hockey, rugby/touch football and
basketball.
Years 5 – 6: Students compete in JPSSA home and away
fixtures against other independent schools and must
select a winter and summer sport option. Equestrian and
outdoor adventure programs are also offered.
Art
Children in Years 1 to 6 experience a structured art
program that complements the overall curriculum and
helps make connections to classroom learning.
Art provides a wonderful platform to showcase both
independent and collaborative skills. Through thoughtful
response to artworks, students learn valuable critical
thinking and communication skills that can be applied to
all areas of their learning.
Students also compete in whole-school carnivals for
swimming, cross country and athletics, and can gain
selection for inter-school competitions in these sports to
compete against participating schools in the JPSSA and
local area.
Camps
All students in Years 2-6 attend an annual camp. Camps
are held at various locations around Perth, including at
our Stronghills camp site in the Avon Valley, Point Walter
and Forrest Edge.
Music
All Preparatory School students receive outstanding
classroom music education and have the option to
extend their music learning through instrumental tuition
and participation in choirs and ensembles. Classroom
music focuses on music-making, listening and
responding to music, vocabulary and performance.
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