At St Mary’s, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to extend and enrich your child’s learning experience beyond the classroom.
Speech & Drama
Weekly classes are available before school or during lunch. Students from Years 2–6 are encouraged to participate in the ASCA (Australian Speech Communication Association) examinations. Classes are provided by Paul Taylor. T: 0408 152 965 E: info@speechanddramaspecialists.com
Song Club
Our choir rehearses weekly and performs at school Masses, parish functions, and community events.
Languages
After-school language classes in French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Italian are available in 2025.
- For French, Spanish, and Mandarin contact LFC Fun Languages.
- For Italian: The Language Hub’s classes are held weekly during school terms.
Music Program
We offer instrument club sessions on a weekly basis that focuses on building musical foundations.
Speech & Occupational Therapy
These valuable services are provided by external specialists who visit the school weekly. Collaboration between therapists, teachers, and parents ensures a supportive and tailored approach.
Public Speaking
Students participate in public speaking through class activities, stage presentations, and whole-school competitions.
Lunch Clubs
Students enjoy discovering new interests, completing assignments, or engaging in fun activities during lunchtime.
Dance
Students explore styles such as jazz, funk, and hip-hop with Footworks Dance Company. E: footworksdanceco@gmail.com
Chess
Sydney Academy of Chess runs weekly sessions on Mondays from 10:30am to 11:10am. T: (02) 9745 1170 E: enrol@sydneyacademyofchess.com.au
Double Dutch Skipping
Activities include single rope, long rope, double dutch, speed ball, and hula hoop. Tuesdays from 3:15pm–4:00pm in the SMM playground. Enrol here – (Years 1–6)
TinkerTank
Afterschool STEM and creative technology programs are offered by TinkerTank.
Tennis
Manly Lawn Tennis Club offers lessons before and after school. Please contact the club directly for details and registration.