Co-curricular Handbook
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2021 Co-curricular Handbook
Transcript of Co-curricular Handbook
2021 Co-curricular
Handbook
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Co-curricular Activities At Hunter Valley Grammar School Students can choose from a wide range of region-
leading academic, cultural and sporting co-curricular activities.
Co-curricular activities are linked in the overall holistic development of the student. A wide
ranging co-curricular program complements the academic life of students. We encourage
all students to become highly committed in both of these domains.
This handbook summarises our cultural, sporting and related co-curricular opportunities for
the information of parents and students. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate
to contact, depending on the area of interest, Mr Tony Burgess (Director of Sport) or Mr
Johnston Parkinson (Director of Music) or any of the co-ordinators listed in the Handbook.
We look forward to seeing all students take a full and active part in the co-curricular life of
the school.
Student responsibilities
We must insist that, when a student accepts membership of a school team or group, she or
he accepts all the commitments involved in that membership. It is, therefore, not acceptable
for students to miss practices, matches or performances or to arrive late for these
commitments.
While students must be discouraged from making personal arrangements which conflict with
their co-curricular commitments, it is important also that parents do not place their children
in a position that forces them to compromise their responsibilities to their team or group. We
encourage parents to recognise their child’s obligations to his/her team or group, and ensure
that these obligations are met.
If for some reason a student is unable to attend a practice session, a written note from
parents or carer, requesting that a student be excused will be required for students. This
should be given to the appropriate coach. Students will appreciate that this is only a matter
of common courtesy.
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Table of Contents ACADEMIC PLUS AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES ......................................................................... 5
AEROBICS – DEVELOPMENT SQUAD ................................................................................ 7
AEROBICS – REPRESENTATIVE SQUAD .............................................................................. 8
ART CLUB TERM 1 – CARTOON DRAWING ........................................................................ 9
ART CLUB TERM 2 – GROUP ART PROJECTS ...................................................................... 9
ART CLUB TERM 3 – CLAY SCULPTURE ........................................................................... 10
ATHLETICS .............................................................................................................. 10
BASKETBALL - JUNIOR SCHOOL .................................................................................... 11
BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC (JUNIOR SCHOOL) ................................................................... 11
BASKETBALL (SENIOR SCHOOL) .................................................................................... 12
BRASS ENSEMBLE ..................................................................................................... 12
CATTLE TEAM .......................................................................................................... 13
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES ............................................................................................... 13
CHESS – JUNIOR SCHOOL ............................................................................................ 14
CHESS – JUNIOR SCHOOL. LUNCHTIME GROUP EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ................................ 14
CHESS – SENIOR SCHOOL ............................................................................................ 15
CONCERT BAND ....................................................................................................... 15
CRICKET ................................................................................................................. 16
CRICKET SKILLS ........................................................................................................ 16
DANCESPORT .......................................................................................................... 17
DANCE TROUPE – YEARS 4-6 ...................................................................................... 17
DANCE TROUPE – SENIOR SCHOOL ............................................................................... 18
DRAMA CLUB – YEARS 1-3 ......................................................................................... 18
DRAMA CLUB – YEARS 4-6 ......................................................................................... 19
DRAMA: THEATRE SPORTS CLUB .................................................................................. 19
ENVIRONMENT CLUB ................................................................................................. 20
EQUESTRIAN ........................................................................................................... 20
FOOTBALL (SOCCER) – JUNIOR SCHOOL .......................................................................... 21
FOOTBALL (SOCCER) – SENIOR SCHOOL .......................................................................... 21
GAMING@HVGS .................................................................................................... 22
HOCKEY ................................................................................................................. 22
JUNIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE ......................................................................................... 23
JUNIOR SCHOOL DEBATING ......................................................................................... 23
K-3 HOMEWORK CLUB - TUESDAY ................................................................................ 24
K-3 HOMEWORK CLUB - THURSDAY .............................................................................. 24
LE PETIT TOOT ......................................................................................................... 25
LIBRARY ................................................................................................................. 25
MATHS GAMES ....................................................................................................... 26
MATHS OLYMPIAD STAGE 3 ........................................................................................ 26
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MATHS TUTORING – STAGE 2...................................................................................... 27
MATHS TUTORING – YEAR 1 ....................................................................................... 27
MATHS TUTORING – YEAR 2 ....................................................................................... 28
MATHS TUTORING – STAGE 3...................................................................................... 28
MARSTRINGBO STRING ENSEMBLE ................................................................................ 29
MOCK TRIALS .......................................................................................................... 29
NETBALL ................................................................................................................ 30
P-CRUSH PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE ................................................................................. 30
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ................................................................................................ 31
RHEE TAEKWONDO ................................................................................................... 31
ROWING ................................................................................................................ 32
RUGBY .................................................................................................................. 33
RUNNING GROUP ..................................................................................................... 34
SENIOR STRING ENSEMBLE .......................................................................................... 34
SNOWSPORTS .......................................................................................................... 35
STAGE BAND ........................................................................................................... 35
STEAM CLUB – YEARS 1-3 ........................................................................................ 36
STEAM CLUB – YEARS 4-6 ........................................................................................ 36
STRINGENDO STRING ENSEMBLE .................................................................................. 37
SWIM SQUAD .......................................................................................................... 37
SWING BAND .......................................................................................................... 38
SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE ..................................................................................... 38
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ............................................................................................. 38
THUMP PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE ................................................................................... 39
TABLE TENNIS ......................................................................................................... 39
TENNIS .................................................................................................................. 40
TENNIS - REPRESENTATIVE .......................................................................................... 40
TOUCH FOOTBALL .................................................................................................... 41
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS ........................................................................................... 41
UPBEAT! PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE ............................................................................... 42
VOLLEYBALL ............................................................................................................ 42
WETLANDS GROUP ................................................................................................... 43
Academic, Gaming & Photography
Sports and Outdoor
Music, Drama and Dance
For any enquiries about specific activities please contact the activity coordinator listed.
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Academic Plus After School Classes
Senior Study Skills (By Invitation/Referral)
Monday through to Thursday 3 – 4.30 pm and Friday 3 – 4.00 pm ‘Senior Study Skills’ is an invitation only
group for Year 11 and 12 students. Work completed is based on current class work and assessment tasks,
with the class being facilitated by Student Services staff. During 'Senior Study Skills’ students are given
direction in the following: revision and study techniques, specific vocabulary that is required for the HSC is
taught and revised, essays are written, quotes are learned and work toward improving take home
appraisable tasks occurs. This all takes place alongside planning work for home, improving responses, the
writing of draft tasks and submission of drafts to teachers for feedback, and revising for upcoming tasks.
Rigour is a key word for this class .... hopefully giving students the skills and confidence to move to
independent rigour.
Under Pressure
Friday afternoon 3 – 3.50 pm, designed for Senior Students who struggle to write to a time frame, or who
become anxious under the pressure of exams/time constraints. Students are provided with a practice
extended response question (from a variety of subject areas), they are supported to scaffold their response
for 5 - 10 minutes then it is 'heads down' and writing for the remaining 40 minutes. Responses are then
given to the classroom teacher for feedback - the program is designed for Year 12 students; however, we
have also worked with Year 11 students who are keen to improve their skills, time management and
management of exam pressure. Under Pressure is staffed by Student Services staff.
Year 7, 8 and 9 Essential Skills (By Invitation/Referral)
Monday through to Thursday 3 – 4.00/4.30 pm, targeted students are given assistance to improve their
literacy, comprehension and written responses, alongside their understanding of mathematical concepts.
All classes are based on current skills, current appraisable tasks and the enhancement of skills to support
completion of these tasks. During the class students are given direction in the following: revision and study
techniques, teaching of specific vocabulary that is required for the completion and understanding of class
work and tasks, essays and tasks are written and edited, alongside guided revision/study for upcoming
tasks are all focus areas of the class.
Academic Study (By Invitation/Referral)
Year 9 and 10 Academic Support is catered for on a timetabled elective line, 'Academic Study', and is by
invitation/referral only. During the class students are given direction in the following: revision and study
techniques, specific vocabulary that is required for the completion and understanding of tasks is taught
and revised, essays are written, quotes are learned and work toward improving take home appraisable
tasks, alongside planning work for home, guided revision/study for upcoming tasks are all focus areas of
the class. Key mathematical concepts such as algebra, fractions and percentages are also taught during
Academic Study as the need arises.
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Tutoring – Subject Specific
Tutoring is held Monday to Thursdays from 3:15pm to 4:30pm, with the exception of Week 1 and last week
of each term. Parents and students choose to enrol in these classes, and it is available to students in years
9-12. These sessions are held with specialist teachers to promote deeper understanding and provide time
for practicing skills. Students receive help in preparing for tasks, focusing on developing skills in
interpreting and answering examination-style questions. Time is also allocated to assist students with
concepts that have caused difficulties in class and clarify these concepts.
The subjects being offered differs each year according to needs and numbers and availability of tutors.
Year 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Legal Studies (B Weeks Only) Standard
Mathematics
Agriculture (A Weeks
only)
English
Business Studies (B Weeks Only) Advanced
Mathematics
PDHPE Physics
Drama Textiles and Design Geography Standard
Mathematics
Chemistry Biology
History and Philosophy (A weeks Only)
Year 11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Standard Maths Chemistry English
Biology
Year 9/10
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Mathematics Year 10 MYP Projects
English (B weeks Only)
Numbers and students in each class are flexible - if a student no longer requires the assistance that Student
Services delivers then we encourage them to move to the Subject Specific tutoring sessions that are also
run through the AcademicsPlus program, or to independence. If staff, parents, or a student themselves,
alongside supporting evidence, demonstrate that a student truly requires the support of Student Services,
or would benefit from the style of support given, then classes grow - it is about the needs of the student and
how those needs might best be met.
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Aerobics – Development Squad
This program is designed for those students who are just beginning aerobics or who have only competed
limited times. It gives students an opportunity to be involved in a great sport, and have fun learning
something new. The HVGS Aerobics Development Squad will be open to all students from Years K – 12 and
will include fitness training, skill development and choreography. Coaching will be under the guidance of
both HVGS staff and external coaches. Students participating in this opportunity will not be competing in
any competitions. Rather this is an opportunity for students to get a taste of the sport and will assist with
our selections into our representative squad the following year.
Year Levels K-12
Term Term 4 Length of
commitment
Term 4 Limit of
participants
No
Day Thursday Time 3:15pm-4:15pm Venue: Cameron Centre
Co-ordinator Maree Karaka Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Sport uniform, HVGS Aerobics attire and drink bottle
Student pick
up/drop off
Primary K-4 collected from the COA / Years 5-12 make their own way to the CC or
allocated venue
How to book Contact coordinator
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Aerobics – Representative Squad
Students selected and involved in this program will gain valuable skills and experiences in aerobics that
develop agility, coordination, fitness and self-confidence. Students will learn a short aerobics routine
choreographed to music and be judged in external local, state and national competitions on
synchronisation, technical, artistic and showmanship categories. Training will involve strength, flexibility
and learning a routine methodically.
Year Levels 1-12
Term Terms 1,2,3 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3 Limit of
participants
Selection
according to
competition
regulations
Day Tuesday &
Thursday
Venue Cameron Centre
Time Tuesdays and Thursday 3:15 - 4:15pm
Primary 4:15 - 5:15pm
Secondary, selected Individual and Pairs 5:15 - 6pm Plus some additional weekends,
holiday times, Competition
Co-ordinator Maree Karaka Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
TBA Approximately $400 registration fee plus additional costs of leotard, aerobics shoes
and travel costs
Equipment
required
Sports uniform, HVGS Aerobics attire and drink bottle. Competition leotard, shoes, hair
and makeup requirements.
Student pick
up/drop off
Primary K-4 collected from the COA / Years 5-12 make their own way to the CC or
allocated venue
How to book Registration provided to selected students only
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Art Club Term 1 – Cartoon Drawing
Students will explore and develop their drawing skills to create cartoon drawings, comics and/or a large
drawing.
Year Levels 3-6
Term Term 1 Length of
commitment
Term 1 Limit of
participants
20
Day Friday Time Lunch
10:55am-
11:40am
Venue: Art Room
Co-ordinator Megan
Wisemantel
Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Nil Equipment
required
Nil How to
book
https://www.trybooking.com/BOQBW
Art Club Term 2 – Group Art Projects
Students will explore and develop their collaborative and artmaking skills to create artworks together for our
school.
Year Levels 3-6
Term Term 2 Length of
commitment
Term 2 Limit of
participants
20
Day Friday Time Lunch
10:55am-
11:40am
Venue: Art Room
Co-ordinator Megan
Wisemantel
Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Nil Equipment
required
Nil How to
book
https://www.trybooking.com/BOQCC
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Art Club Term 3 – Clay Sculpture
Students will explore and develop their skills using clay and handbuilding techniques to create a 3D
sculpture.
Year Levels 3-6
Term Term 2 Length of
commitment
Term 2 Limit of
participants
20
Day Friday Time Lunch
10:55am-
11:40am
Venue: Art Room
Co-ordinator Megan
Wisemantel
Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Nil Equipment
required
Nil How to
book
https://www.trybooking.com/BOQCI
Athletics
Training for each of the track and field disciplines.
Year Levels 2-12 Term Terms 2,3
Day, time
venue
Session times and days to be confirmed.
Venue: HVGS Athletics field and gym
Co-ordinator Ross Murdoch – JS
Tony Burgess – SS
Email [email protected]
How to book To be confirmed
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Basketball - Junior School
HVGS teams participate in the Primary Open Competition at Maitland Basketball Stadium. Games are also
played each Friday evening. Coaching is provided by External Coaches, HVGS Staff members and Senior
Student Volunteer Coaches.
Year Levels 2-6
Term Terms 1, 2, 3 Length of
commitment
Terms 1, 2, 3 Limit of
participants
60
Day Friday Time 3:15pm – 4pm Venue: Cameron
Centre or
Outdoor
Basketball
Courts
Co-ordinator Rebecca Gallego Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
HVGS Basketball Uniform
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BOQD
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Approximate
costs
$30 HVGS registration. Maitland Club fees (approx.
$80) game fees (approx. $100 per year)
Basketball Skills Clinic (Junior School)
Open to all students interested in playing basketball for the first time or those wishing to play in the 2021
season.
Year Levels 1-6
Term Term 1 Length of
commitment
Term 1 Limit of
participants
60
Day Friday February 26
and March 5
Time 3:15pm –
4pm
Venue: Cameron Centre or
Outdoor
Basketball Courts Co-ordinator Rebecca Gallego Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
PE Uniform
How to book https://www.trybooki
ng.com/BOQDD
Approximate
costs
Nil
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Basketball (Senior School)
Some Senior School representative duties such as HRIS and AICES representation takes place in Term 1
Year Levels 7-12
Day, Time,
Venue
Senior teams train leading up to the HRIS Gala 3:15 – 4:30pm in the Cameron Centre.
Co-ordinator Tony Burgess Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
coordinator
Approximate
costs
No cost involved for knockout or HRIS events. A
basketball uniform is also required – purchased
from the Uniform Shop.
Brass Ensemble
Year Levels Participation via invitation only.
Term Year round Conductor Fiona Watson
Day Wednesday Time 12:30pm-1pm Venue: Orchestra Room
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
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Cattle Team
The Cattle Team involves various activities. Daily activities include cattle feeding, parading and judging
practice, general animal husbandry and welfare. Bonding with the show animals is vital and allows for
significant development in both the student and the animal as a team.
The Cattle Team involves various activities. Daily activities include cattle feeding, parading and judging
practice, general animal husbandry and welfare. Bonding with the show animals is vital and allows for
significant development in both the student and the animal as a team.
Year Levels 2-12
Term Terms 1, 2, 3,4 Day, Time,
Venue
7am-8am Monday to Friday plus Show Trips
Shows may be overnight and will require parental
consent and involvement.
Venue: HVGS Farm, Pender Pl, Maitland
Co-ordinator Ian Bryson Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Work clothes for daily work, show uniform for show trips
How to book Email coordinator Approximate
costs
Equipment required Work clothes for daily work,
show uniform for show trips
Chamber Ensembles
Year Levels String Quartets, Piano Trios, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble
Students invited to participate from Years 3 - 12
Term Year round Conductor To be advised
Day, time Lunchtime rehearsals negotiated with the specific
director
Venue: To be advised
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
Instrument and Music Folder
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Chess – Junior School
HVGS staff may be supported a professional coach from Sydney Chess Academy, pending interview and
referee checks of a new coach. Should Sydney Chess Academy be engaged for this purpose, there would
be a cost to families, and families should expect to receive communications directly from them.
Year Levels K-6
Term Year-round Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each
term
Limit of
participants
20
Day Thursday Time 3:10pm –
4:10pm
Venue: TBA
Co-ordinator Elizabeth Singh Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone
How to book https://www.trybooki
ng.com/BOQCK
Approximate
costs
TBA. Sydney Chess Academy may be
engaged to support HVGS staff, at a cost to
parents of approximately $8 per session, paid
directly to Sydney Chess Academy via their
systems.
Chess – Junior School. Lunchtime Group Expression of Interest
This lunch-time group is an expression of interest only. We will confirm the success of this group pending
numbers. HVGS staff may be supported a professional coach from Sydney Chess Academy, pending
interview and referee checks of a new coach. Should Sydney Chess Academy be engaged for this purpose,
there would be a cost to families, and families should receive communications directly from them.
Year Levels K-6
Term Year-round Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each term Limit of
participants
20
Day Wednesday Time 10:40am – 11:40am Venue: TBA
Co-ordinator Elizabeth Singh Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone
How to book https://www.trybooki
ng.com/BOQCW
Approximate
costs
TBA. $8 per session, paid directly to Sydney
Chess Academy via their systems.
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Chess – Senior School
Lunch club with Mr Blake Jolly for interested students and Inter-school competition with Mr Derek Fisher
for secondary students.
Year Levels 7-12
Term Year round
Day Friday Time Lunch Venue: C6
Co-ordinator Derek Fisher & Blake
Jolly
Email [email protected]
How to book Email coordinators
Concert Band
Year Levels Year 4 and over
Term Year round Conductor Craig Parish
Day Friday Time 7:50am-8:30am Venue: Latter Hall
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
Coordinator
Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
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Cricket
Representative: HVGS has three representative cricket teams. In the Junior School the team plays in the Reg Kelly
local competition during school time. The Senior School team plays in the Hunter Schools T20 competition and Wiburd
Shield, whilst our First XI play in the Douglas Shield State knockout competition.
Saturday Club – HVGS enters teams into the Maitland District Junior Cricket competition over summer.
There are also opportunities for students to play in girls only gala days aimed at participation.
Further representative opportunities are available to our talented cricketers. In Junior School. There is a CIS team for
boys and for girls to play at PSSA. In Senior School, CIS teams selected are at U15 and Open divisions
Year Levels K-12
Term Terms 4 & 1 the
following year
(Summer Terms)
Length of
commitment
Two terms Limit of
participants
No
Day & Time Junior School representative teams during Sport time
Senior School on Thursdays 3.15pm – 4.30pm
Venue: HVGS Cricket Nets
Co-ordinator Fletcher
Williamson
Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Cricket uniform
and equipment
How to book Email
coordinator
Approxim
ate costs
Registration fees may
apply
Cricket Skills
A 10-week program for students who are new to cricket or would like to sharpen their skills. Students will
learn all the cricket basics including batting, fielding, bowling and sportsmanship
Year Levels K-3
Term Terms 3 & 4 Length of
commitment
10 weeks spread over
two terms
Limit of
participants
No
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm – 4:10pm Venue: Junior
School
Soccer
Oval
Co-ordinator Fletcher
Williamson
Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
Sport/PE uniform
How to book To be
advised
Approximate
costs
Registration fee at Cricket Australia. Is eligible for
Active Kids voucher.
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Dancesport
Dancesport competitions are run in Sydney on weekends. Students will be trained to compete in
social/graded competitions in New Vogue, Modern, Latin, American, English Old Time.
Year Levels 4-12
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
No
Day Wednesdays Time 3:05pm – 4pm Venue: Cameron
Centre
Co-ordinator David Taylor Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Students are expected to purchase shoes ranging from $75-$180.
Entry to events from $12-$40. Once students are elevated to D grade, lessons are provided
by an accredited coach at $10 per hour.
Students will also need to purchase costume ranging $350-$1500 once elevated
Students can become registered to elevate through grades. They will need to join
Dancesport and SATD ($70 annually for each organisation).
How to book Email coordinator
Dance Troupe – Years 4-6
Students will explore Jazz and Contemporary styles of dance. The elements of dance will be used to
develop performance presentation, confidence and technique.
Year Levels 4-6
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
15
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm – 4:15pm Venue: Orchestra
Room
Co-ordinator Elizabeth Singh Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
Bare foot, contemporary thongs, jazz shoes or jazz
sneakers permitted. Black t-shirt and tights to be
worn with hair pulled back off the face. Water bottle
required.
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BOREB
Approximate
costs
Nil
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Dance Troupe – Senior School
Students will explore Jazz and Contemporary styles of dance. The elements of dance will be used to
develop performance presentation, confidence and technique.
Year Levels 7-12
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Day & Time Friday
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Venue: TBA
Co-ordinator Elizabeth Singh Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
NilWhen
performance
opportunities arise,
there may be a
costume fee under
$90 which will be
communicated to
families.
Equipment
required
Bare foot, contemporary thongs, jazz shoes or jazz
sneakers permitted. Black t-shirt and tights to be
worn with hair pulled back off the face. Water
bottle required.
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOVDY
Drama Club – Years 1-3
These sessions include fun, age-appropriate, skill-based dramatic activities that encourage confidence and
creativity in a safe, supporting and informal setting.
Year Levels 1-3
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
20
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm – 4pm Venue: Drama
Studio
Co-ordinator Kelli Hicks Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
Nil
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BORED
Approximate
costs
Nil
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Drama Club – Years 4-6
These sessions include fun, age-appropriate, skill-based dramatic activities that encourage confidence and
creativity in a safe, supporting and informal setting.
Year Levels 4-6
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
20
Day Thursday Time 3:15pm – 4pm Venue: Drama
Studio
Co-ordinator Kelli Hicks Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
Nil
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BOREH
Approximate
costs
Nil
Drama: Theatre Sports Club
Teaching improvisation skills and theatre sports games.
Year Levels 7-8 Terms Term 1-4
Day Wednesdays Time Lunch Venue: Drama
Studio
Co-ordinator Derek Fisher Email [email protected]
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQXD
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Environment Club
A range of environmental activities to highlight issues such as global warming, the benefits of recycling,
composting, resisting chemical control in food production and the need to protect habitats and
biodiversity. Students will be given the opportunity to promote the environmental cause within and
external to the School.
Other activities will include organic gardening and learning about other environmental groups.
Year Levels 7-11
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Day, time,
venue
To be advised
Co-ordinator Erin Keats Email [email protected]
How to book Email coordinator Approximate costs Nil
Equestrian
Competitions in and outside the Hunter Region; a highlight is the HVGS Equestrian Championships which includes
Dressage, Show jumping and Combined Training. These Championships are open to equestrian students from all
schools.
Representative: Students can represent HVGS at regional state and national level in Dressage, Show jumping,
Combined Training, Vaulting and Show Horse.
Year Levels 3-12
Term Equestrian events take place throughout the year. Students join the Team in Term 1 by
reviewing the Equestrian Handbook and agreeing to the requirements. Membership is then
valid for the entirety of the year. Students can join as Active Competitors or *Equestrian
Enthusiasts.
Day, time,
venue
Equestrian students train their own horses outside school hours. When students reach a high level in
their chosen discipline, they can make representation to the School to have lessons during sport time.
Co-ordinator Tony Burgess Email [email protected]
How to book Email coordinator Approximate
costs
Costs are dependent on the level of involvement of
the student.
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Football (Soccer) – Junior School
HVGS is a registered club in the Hunter Valley Football Association. Students will participate in weekend
competition in age groups from Under 6s to Under 13s. Trainings will be set according to volunteer coaches’
availability and could be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Games will be on Saturday
mornings at either HVGS grounds or within the Hunter Valley.
Year Levels ELC-6
Term Terms 1, 2, 3 Length of
commitment
Terms 1, 2, 3 Limit of
participants
No
Day Monday-Friday Time 3:15pm – 4:15pm Venue: HVGS
Football
Field
Co-ordinator Peter Ritchie Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Football boots, football socks, shin
pads, sports shorts, sports shirt
Student pick up/drop
off
Pick up zone
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQCY Approximate costs $60-$170
Football (Soccer) – Senior School
HVGS runs a Football Club that plays in the Newcastle/Hunter Football Association as well as School based
representative teams. Students follow the HRIS, AICES, CIS representative pathways.
Year Levels 7-12
Term Terms 1, 2, 3 Length of
commitment
Terms 1, 2, 3 Limit of
participants
No
Day, Time,
Venue
HVGS Football Club will train midweek. Actual training day will be confirmed prior to the
season commencing. Senior School: Thursdays 3-4.15pm leading up to competitions
Venue: HVGS Football Field
Co-ordinator Tony Burgess Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Football boots, football socks, shin pads, sports shorts, sports shirt
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BOQUT
Approximate
costs
Weekend teams pay a registration fee for the
competition which ranges from $130 - $200.
There is no cost involved for players that
represent the school in school based
competitions.
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Gaming@HVGS
With its inaugural year in 2020, Gaming@HVGS is back again for 2021! Most fundamentally, Gaming@HVGS
exists to provide a space to encourage and support the nascent passion for gaming within our school
community. Our ethos is to create a supportive and above all fun environment where students with an
interest in gaming can meet, establish new connections with like-minded students and share their
enthusiasm and passion for the medium over a few friendly rounds on the Nintendo Switch. Although the
club is fundamentally for eager hobbyists, we hope that students will recognise that they have the exciting
opportunity to turn their passion into a dynamic future career in a booming industry should they wish.
Year Levels 7-12 Term Year round
Day, time, venue To be advised
Co-ordinator Kent Burgin Email [email protected]
How to book Email coordinator
Hockey
HVGS hockey teams participate in the summer competition at Maitland Hockey Fields.
Representative: Senior School students have the opportunity to trial for HRIS representative teams in
Term 1. Junior School students can trial for CIS teams
Year Levels 7-12
Term Terms 4 Length of
commitment
10 weeks Limit of
participants
No
Day, Time,
Venue
Training at School – Tuesdays 3:15pm-4pm in Term 4
Games held Thursdays 5pm-6pm at Maitland Hockey Centre
Co-ordinator Tony Burgess Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Mouthguard, shin pads and stick. HVGS sport shorts and soccer socks required
How to book Email coordinator Approximate
costs
Approx. $65 – rego and turf fees
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Junior Guitar Ensemble
Year Levels 3-6
Term Year round Conductor Graeme McCutcheon
Day Monday Time 10:45am-11:15am Venue: M5
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
Black spiral bound A4 folder, pencil & eraser
Junior School Debating
Debating is an opportunity for students to build confidence and develop public speaking skills. Students
will build knowledge of local and global issues as they become familiar with varying topics from current
affairs, environmental and social and moral issues. When we meet, we research current affairs, play
speaking games, work on debating skills, and prepare for 'in-house' debating tournaments.
Year Levels 5-6
Term Year-round Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each
term
Limit of
participants
12
Day Friday Time 10:40am -
11:10am
Venue: P4-5
Co-ordinator Laura McGuiness Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Device allocated by
teacher
Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQDI
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K-3 Homework Club - Tuesday
All students in attendance are required to come with adequate homework to complete. Students without
homework to complete will be required to attend TeamKids. This includes students with sporting
commitments for later in the afternoon, such as Tennis coaching.
Year Levels K-3
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each
term
Limit of
participants
20
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: P5-3
Co-ordinator Clare Brinkley Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Homework to
complete
Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQDO
K-3 Homework Club - Thursday
All students in attendance are required to come with adequate homework to complete. Students without
homework to complete will be required to attend TeamKids. This includes students with sporting
commitments for later in the afternoon, such as Tennis coaching.
Year Levels K-3
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each
term
Limit of
participants
15
Day Thursday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: K-2
Library
Co-ordinator Rachel Jackson Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Homework to
complete
Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOTIN
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Le Petit Toot
Year Levels A great introduction to being in a Concert Band for beginner band instrumentalists from
any year participating in group or individual lessons.
Term Year round Conductor Craig Parish
Day Friday Time 7:50am-8:30am Venue: Latter Hall
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
coordinator
Equipment
required
Black spiral bound A4 folder, pencil & eraser
Library
A structured, supportive environment where students can independently complete homework or read.
Students from 4-6 will be collected from the COA and brought to the Weeks Library. Parents need to
collect students from the pick-up zone at 4:15pm. Any unattended students will be escorted to After-
School Care.
Year Levels 4-12
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Any Limit of
participants
30
Day Mon-Fri Time 3pm-4:15pm Venue: Weeks
Library
Co-ordinator Rebecca Crawley Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Homework to
complete, writing
materials, online
logins for homework
tools.
Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book Via competition of permission note with flexible attendance arrangements.
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Maths Games
The Maths Games provides students an opportunity to learn and develop valuable maths problem solving
skills, while offering enjoyment and an appreciation of maths. Each week students will learn and apply
problem solving strategies to solve maths problems. Throughout the year the team will participate in five
competitions. The first competition is a preparation session, held in March. Four other competitions are in
May, June, August and September. Each competition focuses on particular problem-solving strategies.
Year Levels 3-6
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 re-
enrol each term
Limit of
participants
30
Day Friday Time 3:10pm-4pm Venue: P2-2
Co-ordinator Katy Bragg Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Pencil case & folder Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQDT
Maths Olympiad Stage 3
The Maths Olympiad is a challenging competition for high-achieving maths students, offered by invitation.
It allows teams and individuals to ‘put their talent to the test’ and compete against other schools and
students across Australia and New Zealand. The five competitions are held in March, May, June, August and
September. Each competition covers a wide range of questions where numerous problem solving
strategies can be applied.
Year Levels 5-6
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 re-
enrol each term
Limit of
participants
30
Day Friday Time 3:10pm-4pm Venue: P3-2
Co-ordinator Maree Karaka Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Pencil case and a
folder
Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book By invitation only
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Maths Tutoring – Stage 2
Students are invited to participate in after-school hands-on Maths activities following whole-school
screening tests.
Year Levels 3-4
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
12
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: P2-1
Co-ordinator Liz Atkins Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book By invitation only
Maths Tutoring – Year 1
Students are invited to participate in after-school hands-on Maths activities following whole-school
screening tests.
Year Levels 1
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
12
Day Thursday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: TBA
Co-ordinator Kelly Birch Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book By invitation only
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Maths Tutoring – Year 2
Students are invited to participate in after-school hands-on Maths activities following whole-school
screening tests.
Year Levels 2
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
12
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: TBA
Co-ordinator Kelly Birch Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book By invitation only
Maths Tutoring – Stage 3
This program is by invitation only. Students are screened into this activity based on their results in the
standardised tests that are conducted at the start of each academic year. Decisions around invitation are
made in consultation with current and previous teachers and the Academic Services department. If
students who are offered positions do not take up the offer, there may be other students that we would
consider inviting.
Year Levels 5-6
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
12
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: P4-4
Co-ordinator Rachel Hutchen Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Pencil case Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book By invitation only
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Marstringbo String Ensemble
Year Levels Intermediate level with appropriate recommendation from Music teacher.
Term Year round Conductor Jamie Pollock
Day Tuesday Time 7:50am-8:30am Venue: M5
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
Coordinator
Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
Mock Trials
Students compete against other schools in a mock case performed in a court room. Students take on the
roles of witnesses, court officials, solicitors and barristers.
Year Levels 11
Term Four rounds during Terms 1,2,3,4 with
elimination rounds to follow.
Day , time,
venue.
Lunchtimes and afternoons as required in D block classrooms.
Mock trials are completed at various courtrooms around the region and may be within or
outside school hours.
Co-ordinator Jess Wade Email [email protected]
How to book Email coordinator
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Netball
Hunter Valley Grammar School has competed in the Maitland District Saturday Netball Competition since
the school commenced. 2021 will be our thirtieth year in the competition.
Student opportunities: Students Years 10 and up are able to coach primary aged teams as part of their
service portfolio. Years 7 and up can nominate themselves to umpire Saturday games with compensation
available. Students and parents will be required to assist with a variety of duties from coaching & managing
teams, canteen duties, umpiring. Further representative opportunities are available to our talented
Netballers. In JS there is a CIS team to play at PSSA. In Senior School, HRIS, AICES and CIS teams are
selected in U15 and Open divisions.
Year Levels K-12 Term Terms 2,3
Day, Time,
Venue
Cameron Centre, Primary & Secondary Netball Courts.
Training - teams will have individual days Monday through to Friday 3:15 to 4: 00 or
4:30pm. Senior School will train on allocated days during recess breaks. More accurate
individual times will be allocated at the beginning of the season.
Co-ordinator Amanda Osmond Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Net Set Go (5-9years) - $120 (minus $100 with Active Kids Rebate)
Junior (10-17 years) - $310 ( minus $100 with Active Kids Rebate)
Senior (18+ years) - $340 (minus $100 with Active Kids Rebate)
Representative teams: Nil
How to book Click here - Registrations Close 11 February 2021
P-Crush Percussion Ensemble
Year Levels Year 7-12, others by invitation
Term Year round Conductor Steve Morton
Day Friday Time 3pm-4:30pm Venue: Percussion Studio
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
coordinator
Equipment
required
To be advised
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Photography Club
The photography club is open to photographers of all skill levels and interest. We shoot school events;
carry out club challenges and run workshops. Student interest is a key driver of club activities. Owning a
camera is helpful but not required.
Year Levels 7-12
Term Terms 1, 2,3 & 4 Length of
commitment
At least 1 term Limit of
participants
24
Day Tuesday Time Lunch Venue: E4
Co-ordinator Andrew Roberts Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Camera (if possible),
laptop
Approximate
costs
Approximate costs
Nil
How to book Email coordinator
Rhee Taekwondo
Students to study the art of Rhee Taekwondo, a non-contact martial arts discipline.
Year Levels K-12
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2,3,4 Limit of
participants
30
Day Thursday Time 3:30pm –
4:45pm
Venue: Cameron
Centre
foyer Co-ordinator Chris Devorsine Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
Rhee Dobok (uniform)
How to book Attend first class Approximate costs $40 Rego $80/Month
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Rowing
HVGS competes in regattas run locally by the Central Districts Rowing Association, statewide by the NSW
Rowing Association and School Championships run by the Independent Schools Rowing Association and
Rowing Australia.
Applicants must be able to swim 100 metres in sports clothing (verified by parent on application form).
Rowers compete in school sports uniform, but experienced rowers may choose to purchase racing singlets
or zoot suits.
Several regattas require overnight accommodation in Sydney. The School also has a Rowing Supporters
Group in which parents are welcome to participate. A Learn to Row program is run for novice rowers.
Year Levels 7-12 Term Training runs from the beginning of Term 3 to
the end of Term 1 of the following year. The
regatta season runs over Terms 4 and 1.
Day, Time,
Venue
Weekday mornings 6.00 - 8.00am, afternoons 3.00 – 5.00 pm & Saturday mornings 6.00 –
9.00 am.
Venue: School Boat Shed - Hunter River, Duckenfield Road, Berry Park.
Co-ordinator Rohan Hislop Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Racing squad fee of $500 depending on squad.
Rowing specific uniforms required approx. $200.
How to book Next rowing registration block is due in Term 3. Please email coordinator for expressions
of interest.
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Rugby
HVGS has representative Rugby teams for both boys and girls. Junior School players from Years 5 and 6
play in the Digby Rayward Shield. This is a Gala Day style competition featuring local schools.
Our Year 7/8 team and 9/10 team play in the NSWRU Schoolboys 7s cup, Country to Coast Cup and HISSA
Competitions.
The 1st XV play in the Statewide Waratah Cup and 7s competition. They also play in the HVGS sponsored
Hawthorne Shield. An annual clash I U14s –U18s is held against Central Coast Grammar School
Year Levels 5-12 Term Terms 1, 2, 3
Day, Time,
Venue
1st XV training Thursday from 7.am.
Other Senior School teams train Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.30pm.
Training to start week 4 Term 1.
Venue: HVGS Rugby Oval
Co-ordinator John Guy Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
It is mandatory for all players to wear mouthguards. Head gear is optional for players
in Years 7-12 and compulsory for players in Years 5-6.
Players must have parental permission to play (permission note on the Parent Portal).
Players can seek further representation through the CIS Primary Rugby Squad, AICES
for U16s and U18s. Registration for teams take place in February each year.
Approximate
costs
Players are required to purchase HVGS rugby shorts and socks from the Uniform Shop.
Members of the 1st XV have the opportunity to purchase individual playing strip. The cost
is approximately $60.00.
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQUX
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Running Group
Students joining Running Club should be capable of 3km of continuous jogging, and interested to improve
their pace and technique.
Year Levels 3-6
Term Terms 1 & 2 Length of
commitment
Terms 1 & 2 Limit of
participants
25
Day Tuesday Time 3:15pm – 4pm Venue: Rugby Oval
Co-ordinator Rebecca Hassett Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
Pick up zone Equipment
required
Sport uniform, hat, drink bottle
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BOQD
X
Approximate
costs
Nil
Senior String Ensemble
Year Levels Advanced level
Term Year round Conductor Sally Maer
Day Tuesday Time 3pm-4:30pm Venue: M1
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
Coordinator
Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
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Snowsports
The activity runs each year in the first week of the state school holidays. The event alternates between
Perisher and Thredbo. HVGS participates in the Interschool Northern NSW Competition and students are
allocated to competition levels according to school year currently enrolled in.
Some experience is desirable. The competition is however aimed at participation.
Year Levels K-12 Length of
commitment
Four days of competition (various days
allocated to different disciplines
Day, time
venue
A training session is organised in days prior to event if students are able to be present.
Co-ordinator Tony Burgess Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Team clothing (order through Co-ordinator), helmet, snow skis or snow board.
Approximate
costs
Participants will need to arrange own accommodation, clothing and cost of hiring gear.
$40 per event after the first event.
How to book Email coordinator
Stage Band
Year Levels Selected Years 7 – 12 students. Participation via invitation only.
Term Year round Conductor Steve Gidney
Day Tuesday Time 3pm:4:30pm Venue: Orchestra Room
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
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STEAM Club – Years 1-3
Students will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics through hands-on
experiences and problem-solving activities.
Year Levels 1-3
Term Terms 2,3 & 4 Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each
term
Limit of
participants
20
Day Thursday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: Students
meet in
COA
Co-ordinator Victoria Edmonds Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQEP
STEAM Club – Years 4-6
Students will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics through hands-on
experiences and problem-solving activities.
Year Levels 4-6
Term Terms 2,3 & 4 Length of
commitment
Re-enrol each
term
Limit of
participants
20
Day Thursday Time 3:15pm-4pm Venue: Students
meet in
COA
Co-ordinator Victoria Edmonds Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Nil Student pick
up/drop off
Pick up zone Approximate
costs
Nil
How to book https://www.trybooking.com/BOQES
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Stringendo String Ensemble
Year Levels A great introduction to being in a String ensemble for beginner string players participating
in group or individual lessons.
Term Year round Conductor Sally Maer
Day Tuesday Time 7:50am-8:30am Venue: Orchestra Room
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
coordinator
Equipment
required
Instrument, black spiral bound A4 folder, pencil
and eraser
Swim Squad
HVGS Swim Squad caters for intermediate and advanced swimmers. Students will develop endurance with
a variety of drills and stroke correction.
Term Terms 1, and 4 Year Levels 2-12 Limit of
participants
27
Day, time
venue
Tuesday and Thursdays 3pm – 4.30pm
Venue: East Maitland Pool. HVGS can assist with transport to the pool straight after
School.
Co-ordinator Amanda Osmond Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Tuesdays – 16 Feb – 30 March: (8 weeks) Cost $30.40
Thursdays – 18 Feb – 4 March (3 weeks): Cost $11.40
Pool season pass holder = no cost.
How to book Tuesdays - https://www.trybooking.com/BOQVE
Thursdays - https://www.trybooking.com/BOQVH
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Swing Band
Year Levels Participation via invitation only.
Term Year round Conductor Craig Parish
Day Monday Time 8pm-8:50pm Venue: Orchestra Room
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Year Levels Years 7 – 12 (Junior School Students by invitation.)
Term Year round Conductor Matthew Law
Day Tuesday Time 3pm:4:30pm Venue: Latter Hall
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
Coordinator
Equipment
required
Black Spiral Bound A4 Folder, Pencil & Eraser
Symphony Orchestra
Year Levels Participation via invitation only
Term Year round Conductor Johnston Parkinson
Day Selective Tuesdays Time 3pm-4:30pm Venue: Latter Hall
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
To be advised
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Thump Percussion Ensemble
Year Levels Junior school students (by invitation only)
Term Year round Conductor Steve Morton
Day Thursday Time 3pm-4pm Venue: Percussion Studio
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book By invitation Equipment
required
To be advised
Table Tennis
Round Robin Table Tennis Competition that is open to staff, students and parents.
Year Levels 6-12 Term Terms 4
Day, Time,
Venue
Tuesday, 3:15pm-4:30pm
Co-ordinator Angela Roughan Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
Students may bring their own bat or borrow one
Approximate
costs
$40
How to book Email coordinator
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Tennis
HVGS offers a range of programs to cater for students of all ages and experience. Programs run each day
of the week.
Year levels ELC-12 Term Terms 1, 2, 3,4
Length of
commitment
Students are enrolled for one term and re-enrolment is required each term.
Co-ordinator Angela Roughan Email [email protected]
Equipment
required
PE/Sport uniform and students can bring their own racquet or borrow one from the
School.
Approximate
costs
Intermediate and advanced programs have a cost of $100 per term.
How to book Bookings for tennis have closed. Please email coordinator for waitlist opportunities.
Tennis - Representative
HVGS competes in HRIS Tennis annually in Years 3-6; as well as Junior and Senior. These events lead to
AICES and CIS Levels as a team’s event. Additionally, students enter AICES and CIS individual events,
providing pathways for access to State and National Representation. Tennis Hotshots is now integrated
into Junior school sport.
Applicants for HRIS and AICES must be players engaged at a competitive level, usually who have had some
coaching and prior competitive experience.
Year levels 3-12 Term Junior School – Term 1-4
Senior School – Terms 1 & 4.
Time, day,
venue
Prior to HRIS Events in Terms 1 and 4, teams train during lunchtimes or before school at
HVGS courts
Co-ordinator Angela Roughan Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Additional coaching available offered by Lauren Roach (Head coach).
How to book Email coordinator
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Touch Football
HVGS offers Touch Football to students in Year 6 through to 12.
Representative: In the Secondary School, HRIS, AICES and CIS teams are selected in the 15 Years and
Open divisions.
Year Levels Years 2 – 6 for Term 4,
Maitland competition
Years 7 - 12 Representative
teams
Term Terms 4
Day, time venue Junior Teams : Training Thursdays 3-4pm in Term 4
and Games from 5-7.30pm
Senior Teams: Tuesdays 3-4.15pm leading up to Gala
Venue: HVGS Rugby Oval
Co-ordinator Sarah Vesper & Elissa O’Brien Email [email protected]
Approximate
costs
Fee to be confirmed
How to book Junior: https://www.trybooking.com/BOQUZ
Senior: https://www.trybooking.com/BOQVA
Tournament of Minds
Solutions to problems involving creative thinking and collaboration in STEM, Language Literature, Social
Sciences and The Arts
Year Levels 7-10 Term Weks 8/9 Term 2 & Weeks 1-6 Term 3 (1-8 if
involved in State Finals)
Day, time, venue Years 7 – 10, 2 lunchtimes and two afternoons for six weeks in A Block. Competition
day at Newcastle Grammar
Co-ordinator Derek Fisher Email [email protected]
How to book Email
Coordinator
Approximate
costs
Nil
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UPBEAT! Percussion Ensemble
Year Levels Junior School Years 4-6 at the discretion of Steve Morton (Percussion students take
precedence)
Term Year round Conductor Steve Morton
Day Wednesday Time 3pm-4pm Venue: Percussion Studio
Co-ordinator Sharon Reid Email [email protected]
How to book Contact
coordinator
Equipment
required
To be advised
Volleyball
HVGS enters teams into the State NSW Volleyball Schools Cup. The draw is released in Term 1 for the
whole year.
Year Levels 7-12
Term Terms 1,2 Length of
commitment
Terms 1,2 Limit of
participants
No
Day Wednesdays Time 3pm – 4:30pm Venue: Cameron
Centre
Co-ordinator Loodia Sheeba Email [email protected]
How to book https://www.trybooking.com
/BOQXB
Approximate costs Nil
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Wetlands Group
Open to all students interested in looking after vegetable beds, native plants, fruit trees and wetlands area.
Jobs will include weeding, planting, collecting scraps for composting, watering, picking produce for home
and enjoy growing their own food.
Year Levels 3-6
Term Terms 1,2,3,4 Length of
commitment
Term 1. Re-enrol each
term.
Limit of
participants
30
Day Wednesday Time 11:10am-11:35am Venue: Wetland
area
Co-ordinator Rebecca Newton,
Janne Alexander
Email [email protected]
Student pick
up/ drop off
N/A Equipment
required
Gardening gloves
How to book https://www.trybo
oking.com/BOQE
U
Approximate
costs
Nil
