Student opportunities and activities
At Gunnedah South 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
- creative and performing arts groups and showcases
- cultural and language activities
- excursions and incursions
- public speaking and debating
- interest-based clubs
- student leadership opportunities
- activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
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.
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.
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.
Filming and Media
Students may experience and participate in the filming and production of recorded lessons.
Game Changer
Students participate in a competitive series of design sprints to create amazing submissions focusing on 'Sustainable Futures for All'.
Extension Writing
Students have the opportunity to attend extension writing sessions and write about topics that interest them. Student pieces are publishing with the Gunnedah Times as part of a new segment - Gunnedah Times Junior Journalist.
Moorambilla Voices Workshops
This national award-winning program provides regional students with an extraordinary opportunity to sing, dance and create, culminating in incredible performances and touring opportunities across Australia.
Anzac Day March
Our school is proud to take part in the ANZAC Day march, with great participation from students, staff, and families.
Students show respect and unity marching alongside the community, reflecting on the significance of ANZAC Day and the values it represents.
Eisteddfod
Gunnedah South students are proud to take part in Gunnedah’s Music, Speech, and Drama Eisteddfods. Every class performs, along with our dedicated choirs, choral group, school band, and Indigenous performance groups.
NSW Premier's Spelling Bee
The Premier's Spelling Bee is an engaging opportunity for NSW public primary school students to expand their vocabularies and improve their spelling. The program encourages students to become more confident users of language by broadening their vocabulary and promotes improved literacy skills aligned with the NSW English syllabus.
Aboriginal Dance Workshop
Students engage deeply with fascinating stories, learn Gamilaraay words, play games, embrace traditional protocols, and master some 'deadly' dance moves. This is a truly valuable opportunity, and we feel fortunate to be part of such meaningful cultural experiences.
Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competitions
Congratulations to our incredible students who represented Gunnedah South Public School with pride, confidence and courage at the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competitions.
Gunnedah Zone Junior Chess Tournament
Students have the opportunity to join the Gunnedah South Chess Club and compete in the Zone Junior Chess Tournament. Students display respect, patience, collaboration, enjoyment, and commitment to compete and test their developing skills.
Cheerleading
Decked out in their uniforms and pom poms students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Cheerleading team and work together to perfect a routine in preparation to perform.
Touch Football
Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Touch Football team and compete in the NSW Touch Football knockouts.
Rugby League
Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Rugby League team and compete against other NSW schools.
Netball
Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Netball team and compete in the Gunnedah Netball Association’s Anne Singleton Cup, Gunnedah Zone trials, and the PSSA Knockout competition.
Basketball
Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Basketball team and compete in the NSW state Basketball knockout.
Gunnedah South were the 2025 NSW state champions.
Tennis
Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Tennis team and compete in the NSW PSSA Tennis Championships.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.