Student opportunities and activities

At Dapto 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 programs may include:

• School sport, athletics and inter-school competitions, including:

  • PSSA Gala Days
  • PSSA Competitive sport - Athletics Carnivals, Cross Country and Swimming Carnivals
  • State Knockouts - Soccer, Rugby, AFL

• Creative and performing arts groups and showcases, including:

  • Dance - Wakakirri
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Choir - Southern Illawarra Music Festival (SIMF)
  • Visual arts
  • Photography
  • Chess club
  • Band
  • Robotics and coding

• Public speaking and debating, including:

  • Premier's Debating Challenge
  • Dapto Learning Community (DLC) Public Speaking competition

• Other educational opportunities, including:

  • Premier's Spelling Bee
  • Premier's Reading Challenge

• Lunchtime and interest-based clubs

• Cultural and language activities

• Excursions and incursions

• School camps

• Student leadership opportunities

Our extra-curricular highlights

Sports Carnivals and Competitions

Students have a variety of sports events which they are able to participate to. These include in school sports groups, as well as PSSA events and other school competitive teams.

Creative and performing arts

Our drama, music and art programs help students be creative and express themselves. They can join in concerts, art shows and drama activities.

Debating and public speaking

Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.

Trips 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.