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 |
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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 |