Extra Curriculum

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.

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.

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