CO-curriculAR ACTIVITIES

The purpose of the co-curricular program at Blackfriars is to

• Offer an opportunity to students to contribute to the growth of the community, as well as receive its benefits, and

• Provide the opportunity for students and teachers to build relationships based on a broader and deeper understanding and appreciation of each other than is possible in the formal classroom situation.

These factors lead to an improved community spirit and the building of a tradition of which to be proud.

Expectation

Each student will participate to the best of his ability and interest in at least one co-curricular activity each year. Co-curricular activity can be:

• An active member of a school sport

• Active membership of the St Vincent de Paul Society and/or systematic community service

• Participation in the school's public performance Concert Band

• Participation in the school's Drama productions

• Participation in Chess in inter-school or inter-club competition

• Participation in debating, Mock Trial and Public Speaking

• Assistance in the school's games program, such as

  • Umpiring

  • Managing

  • First Aid Assistance

  • Drinks carrying

  • Scoring

  • Goal umpiring

  • General organising

The school encourages students to participate in activities in which they either show potential and interest or proficiency. They are expected to participate in any activity for which the school selects them and attend all nominated practice sessions. Practice sessions are compulsory and non-attendance must be explained.