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Extra-curricular

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ACADEMIC 

Payne Road State School students are well represented in a variety of programs held as part of our membership in the Mount Coot-tha Cluster:
  • Mount Coot-tha Cluster Spelling competition
  • Mount Coot-tha Young Writers
  • Environmental Leaders Workshop
  • Optiminds and Mathematics Tournament
  • Bright Sparks (Media Night)
  • Arts and Mathematics Academic Extension - The Gap State High School

ENVIRONMENT CLUB   

Environment Club (yr3-6) runs every Thursday in 2nd break. Students meet at the Environment Gardens with their gloves ready to learn and work around the school. Environment Club is run by our Sustainability Officer and there are special Environment Club events that take place during the year.

STEAM CLUB:

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. PRSS has a brand-new Steam Hub which is a perfect space for running our popular Steam Club. This club runs once a week for Yrs 3-6 and gives students fun and creative new challenges, guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.​

CLUBS / HUBS / GAMES

PRSS runs various enrichment clubs/hubs and games during both breaks every day of the week. There is something for every child ranging from Prep to Year 6. Some examples: Drama Club, Art Space, Library Games & Chappy Chill Out Games are all created to help children learn interesting skills & knowledge while having fun.​

MUSIC PROGRAM
PRSS has a large Music Program. We have a Junior and Senior Choir, Y6 Vocal Group, Band and Strings conducted by our specialist Band, Strings and Music Teachers. All groups perform regularly at Assembly’s, Concerts and Camps during the year.

​Payne Road children get plenty of opportunities to perform in larger bands and groups through our involvement in the Mount Coot-tha cluster and GRIPPS (Gap Regional Instrumental Primary Performers School)

MUSIC PROGRAM:

Junior Choir (Yr2,3) – before school

Senior Choir (Yr4,5,6) – before school

Vocal Group (Yr6) – during 1st break

Strings Ensemble (Yr3,4,5,6) – before school

Strings Classes (Yr3,4,5,6) – during school

Band Ensemble (Yr4,5,6) – before school

Band Classes (Yr4,5,6) – during school

SCHOOL CAMPS 

Year 4 attend a 3-day camp each year. Year 5 & 6 attend a joint 3-day camp together each year. ​

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
RI is offered to those that opt in and is offered during the week for Years 2 to 6.  
PRSS has a Chaplain two days a week to provide a listening ear and a caring presence for our kids.

SWIMMING- All year levels do a term of swimming lessons every year.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT COUNCIL- 
One student rep from each class (yr 3 to 6)
PAYNE ROADIES- 
Two from year 5 and year 6
ECO AMBASSADORS- 
Two from year 5 and year 6
YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP ROLES- 2 x School Captains, 2 x Vice Captains, 2 x Arts (Music/Art) Captains, 6 x Sports Captains, 1 x Library Captain, 2 x Environment Captains 


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Last reviewed 09 March 2022
Last updated 09 March 2022