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.

Our extra-curricular highlights

Game Changer

Students participate in a competitive series of design sprints to create amazing submissions focusing on 'Sustainable Futures for All'.

Check out our 2026 entries:

Nacho Average Kidz

Bee-Yond Extraordinary

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.

Tournament of the Minds

Students dive headfirst into the TOM experience - mastering the rules, tackling creative challenges, and collaborating like pros. Not only do they sharpen their communication and critical thinking skills, but they also boosted their confidence in performing in front of an audience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competitions

Our incredible students represent Gunnedah South Public School with pride, confidence and courage at the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competitions.

Tennis

Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Tennis team and compete in the NSW PSSA Tennis Championships.

A huge congratulations to Adalie, Phoebe, Lachy and Cooper, under the guidance of coach Miss Hudson, on an incredible performance at the PSSA Tennis Finals and to be crowned 2026 STATE CHAMPIONS!

Basketball

Students have the opportunity to try out for the Gunnedah South Basketball team and compete in the NSW state Basketball knockout.

A huge congratulations to Gunnedah South who were named the 2025 NSW state champions.

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.