Specialist programs

Find out about the specialist programs our school offers.

Arts

Together the Arts are a form of human expression and understanding, all leading to communication. The Arts are a part of our daily lives, and play a central role in our social and cultural identities. They provide a vehicle for self-expression, developing co-ordination, communication and helping to build self-esteem and confidence.

The Arts covers the areas of Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts across all year levels.

All teachers are responsible for delivering an Arts program following the strands of Making and Responding. The four content descriptors are:

  • Exploring ideas and improvising with ways to present ideas
  • Developing an understanding of practices
  • Sharing artworks through performance, presentation or display
  • Responding to , and interpreting artworks

Evidence of the teaching of the Arts is demonstrated throughout the school through displays, performing at assemblies, watching performers who come to the school, using media technologies and taking part in extra curricula activities such as choir, dance and instrumental music.

Sports

Students can develop team play and team building skills through our specialist sports program. The program is run by a specialist teacher and volunteer parent coaches. Our program includes: 

  • School Sport (formerly known as SASAPSASA) events 
  • team sports (cricket, Aussie Rules, football, netball, volleyball, tennis and basketball) 
  • sports day and swimming carnival 
  • swimming and aquatics lessons. 

We also offer lunchtime activities in the hall, which vary each week from basketball to dancing. 

2019 District Athletics team posing on the track in uniform with stadium in the background

Pedal Prix

Aberfoyle Hub Primary School/Aberfoyle Park High School Pedal Prix Team, the Hubcaps Racing Team, boast a proud history.

In competition for 25 years, they have been National Champions in the Human Powered Vehicle Super Series in both Category 1 and 2 many times with many other podium finishes as well.

Participation for all is a primary aim, with team placements available for all sporting abilities and also students with disabilities.

Students need to be committed to regular training as they work to improve their fitness and enjoy the team spirit that belonging to the Hubcaps brings.

Benefits

  • Team spirit
  • Persistence and commitment
  • Confidence and self esteem
  • Healthy lifestyles/ fitness
  • Leadership
  • Friendships
  • Community spirit
  • Families involvement
  • All inclusive – effort
  • High school links
  • School pride

The pedal price student team posing in front of two pedal prix vehicles wearing their team polo shirts