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Co-Curricular


The co-curricular program at the school offers a wide variety of opportunities for students to participate in activities beyond the classroom. It enriches and enhances their learning, fosters the development of the whole person and contributes to the acquisition of additional interpersonal skills. Co-curricular activities include music, debating, student leadership, sports, camps, excursions and competitions. It is in these areas, as well as the regular classroom programs, that students are challenged to be the best they can possibly be. Every student at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College has the opportunity to participate in activities provided through the camps program.

Co-Curricular

The co-curricular program at the school offers a wide variety of opportunities for students to participate in activities beyond the classroom. It enriches and enhances their learning, fosters the development of the whole person and contributes to the acquisition of additional interpersonal skills. Co-curricular activities include music, debating, student leadership, sports, camps, excursions and competitions. It is in these areas, as well as the regular classroom programs, that students are challenged to be the best they can possibly be. Every student at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College has the opportunity to participate in activities provided through the camps program.

Student Leadership

Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College encourages students to undertake leadership roles and provides a structure and program for developing student skills in leadership. The development of these skills is strongly supported through participation in leadership programs within the College and through our links with the local community.

House Activities

Our school has a very strong House system which underpins many of the activities at the College. The four Houses, named after past principals, are Brennan (Yellow), Cattanach (Green), Flynn (Blue) and Macdonald (Red).

Music

The music program at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College is a vibrant one offering a wide range of learning and performance opportunities to all students.

Sport

Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College has an extensive sporting program, including Physical Education as a curriculum program, Sport Education in Years 7 and 8, and involvement in a wide range of inter-school sporting competitions.

Student Leadership

Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College encourages students to undertake leadership roles and provides a structure and program for developing student skills in leadership. The development of these skills is strongly supported through participation in leadership programs within the College and through our links with the local community.

House Activities

Our school has a very strong House system which underpins many of the activities at the College. The four Houses, named after past principals, are Brennan (Yellow), Cattanach (Green), Flynn (Blue) and Macdonald (Red).

Music

The music program at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College is a vibrant one offering a wide range of learning and performance opportunities to all students.

Sport

Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College has an extensive sporting program, including Physical Education as a curriculum program, Sport Education in Years 7 and 8, and involvement in a wide range of inter-school sporting competitions.