Co-Curricular Activities

At Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School (OLGC), we offer a rich and diverse co-curricular program designed to support students’ interests, talents, and wellbeing. These activities foster creativity, teamwork, discipline, and a sense of community beyond the classroom.

Music Ensembles & Tuition

Music is an integral part of life at OLGC. Our comprehensive music program offers:

  • Band (Performance and Training)
  • Keyboard classes
  • Choir

Band Program

Children can join the Training Band from Year 3, with no prior experience necessary. Participation in the band helps students develop musical skills while building confidence, teamwork, and discipline.

  • Led by a professional Band Teacher who coordinates both Training Band and Performance Band
  • Private tuition is available on-site with experienced instrument tutors
  • Students perform at eisteddfods and school events throughout the year

Keyboard Classes

Available to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, these small group sessions take place before school or during lunch.

For more information, contact Colin Woodward on 0412 897 737.

Choir

The school choir meets on Monday mornings and is open to students in Years 3–6.

OLGC Music Ensembles Timetable (Years 3–6)

“Music is fun. Music is a gift for life!”

Please click here for more information on Choir, Training Band, Performance Band

Language Programs

  • Indonesian – Taught during library time as part of the curriculum
  • Mandarin – Thursdays, 3.30pm–5.00pm, held in the OLGC Church Parish Centre
    To find out more on the Mandarin program click here
  • Croatian – Fridays after school, held on school grounds
    To find out more on the Croation program click here

Coding Program

Mondays from 7.40am–8.40am (Laptops provided). Find out more about the Coding Program and to book online click here

Double Dutch Skipping

Friday at lunch times – to enrol contact Mark Sauders 0409-926-578

Clubs & Special Interest Activities

We offer a wide variety of lunch time clubs and programs to nurture students’ passions and extend their learning:

  • Chess Club
  • Garden Club
  • Lego Club
  • Mini Vinnies
  • Italian Language Club
  • Indonesian Language Club

Sport & Physical Activity

  • Tennis – Run by Forestville Tennis Centre, with student transport provided on Tuesdays
    Find out more about Tennis classes click here
  • Aussie Gems Gymnastics, Dance & Tumbling – Afternoon sessions every Thursday, with transport organised by Aussie Gems
    Click here to book online

 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Before school - Coding & Choir No additional activities No additional activities Before school - Training Band Before school - Performance Band, During Lunch - Double Dutch Skipping
No additional activities After school - Tennis, Training Band No additional activities After school - Aussie Gems Gymnastics, Performance Band & Mandarin After school - Croatian Lessons
* All bookings to be made directly with the provider