Del Monte P–4 Term 3 2026
Co-curricular Programs

Dear Families

At Santa Sabina Del Monte campus, we will continue to offer a variety of co-curricular experiences for our students before, during and after school throughout the year. 

Below is the list of Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2026 for you to discuss with your child/children. 

Please note that each activity has a maximum number of available spots and bookings are available on a first-in basis. Please note also that at the conclusion of the sessions, parents are to enter the College via the OOSH gate and collect their child from the Piazza/Warami area.

TENNIS
Grades: Prep - Year 4
Students from Prep to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Tennis lessons. Please contact Jarrad Magee at tennis@ssc.nsw.edu.au or via telephone 0410 342 255.

SSC RECREATIONAL DANCE PROGRAM 2026
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
Recreational dance involves any students in K-10 who would love to take part in learning dance in a fun and engaging environment. There is no level of dance required for the recreational dance program and we encourage students who would like to try dance to be involved!

Please note that this program will only operate based on interest levels and minimum class numbers required. *This is a separate club to the SSC Rep Dance program and therefore does not require students to compete on weekends or be part of any performances*.

The program will allow students to develop their dance skills throughout the term. The cost of the recreational dance program is $100 per student for the term. 

The following class will be offered for these specific age groups:

Once registered, parents will be informed via email about what students should wear and where the classes will be held prior to the first lesson.

If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact dance@ssc.nsw.edu.au

To register for Recreational Dance please REGISTER HERE.

CHESS
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
Chess Club caters to players of all levels (Beginners to Advanced). Each week, the Chess Club runs a lesson to teach a new skill that is appropriate to the level of the children attending. Beginners will learn how to play and all of the rules of chess, progressing to learn some basic checkmates and strategies later on. Intermediate and Advanced players will learn about opening theories, tactics, strategies and endgames, improving their game and expanding the calculation skills and foresight that they have already been developing. Children will also be given time to play friendly and competitive games against each other and to solve simulated chess puzzles.

• Monday dates: Monday 27 July – 21 September 2026

• Time: 12:50pm – 1:30pm

To register for Chess please REGISTER HERE.

ROBOTHINK
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
Nurturing geniuses around the world! RoboThink is a leading STEM, coding, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across Australia to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develop core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their future careers. Kids learn valuable 21st century skills such as engineering, robotics and coding at RoboThink. Our curriculum, educational robotics kits and coding software is designed for kids from five years of age.

• Monday dates: Monday 27 July – 14 September 2026 

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

To register for Robothink please REGISTER HERE.

SPEECH AND DRAMA
Grades: Kindergarten to Year 4
Hennessy Speech and Drama Program is scheduled to run once a week for a duration of 30 minutes per session. Students are timetabled throughout the school day on a rotating timetable. During these sessions, students will have the opportunity to focus on developing and honing their individual skills in speech and communication.

The program is structured to align with the curriculum, ensuring that students not only benefit from the creative aspects of speech and drama but also gain valuable skills relevant to their academic and personal growth. 

Throughout each term, students will gain skills in:

• Reading and reciting poetry so they develop a deeper understanding of poetry and enhance their language skills.

• Reading Aloud so they strengthen vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading fluency and expression.

• Improvisation so they develop spontaneity and quick thinking. Students develop active listening skills and learn how to effectively collaborate in a group setting.

• Eisteddfod preparation in terms 1 and 2 (for interested students)

• Speech Exam preparation in terms 3 and 4

If you wish to learn more about the program please contact Rachel Hennessy: drama@hennessyspeechanddrama.com

Please note: Speech and Drama have a fully booked program from Term 2 however they are looking into accommodating a handful of new students who wish to enrol for Term 3.

To be put on the waitlist for Speech and Drama please CLICK HERE.

SYDNEY PERFORMANCE ACADEMY (DRAMA)
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
The Acting Up Program allows students the opportunity to realise their own creative potential, whilst developing unique skills that will carry into every aspect of their lives.

Designed specifically for primary school students, the courses in the Acting Up program provide learning opportunities that are integral to turning the children of today into the leaders of tomorrow. With an emphasis on fun, we provide a secure and supportive environment that allows students to develop the foundations to build invaluable life skills through drama.

A reminder that our SPA drama program is an opt-in system, there is no automatic roll over for student enrolments. If you want your child to attend our program in Term 3, you must enrol them for Term 3.

• Monday dates: Monday 27 July – 14 September 2026 

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

There are TWO links to enrol for our Sydney Performance Academy program –

If you have attended our SPA program in a previous term, please enrol for class via our 'Parent Portal':

https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgID=521874

If this is the first time that your child has ever attended an SPA class, please enrol via the below link:

https://sydneyperformanceacademy.com/santa-sabina-college-school/

MOTIV8 SPORTS
Grades: Prep – Year 4
Students from Prep to Year 4 will have the opportunity to participate in Motiv8sports. Our Sports and Activities Clinics are designed to motiv8, encourage, build resilience and inspire children to be successful. We focus on effort and attitude, rather than ability. Over the course of the program, your child will experience many of our trademark hybrid (non-contact) sports, enjoy our creative challenges and games, along with many other awesome activities. Every child NEW to Motiv8sports will receive a FREE Motiv8sports jersey and hat.

• Tuesday dates: Tuesday 28 July – 15 September 2026 

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

To register for MOTIV8SPORTS please REGISTER HERE.

JUNIOR ENGINEERS – GAMIFIED CODING WITH MINECRAFT (ABOVE & BELOW)
Grades: Year 1 – Year 4
This program sends learners on imaginative quests that blend outer-space exploration with deep-sea discovery. Through immersive, story-driven adventures, students build environments beyond the stars and beneath the waves while tackling interactive challenges that teach more advanced concepts such as loops, conditionals, and problem-solving. With creative missions, strategic obstacles and collaborative gameplay, Above & Below delivers a game-like learning experience that builds confidence and deepens STEM skills.

• Wednesday dates: Wednesday 29 July – 16 September 2026 

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

To register for Junior Engineers please REGISTER HERE.

ART ON CANVAS FOR KIDS
Grades: Kindergarten – Year 4
Art on Canvas for Kids aims to unleash children’s creativity and allow them to express themselves. Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 will have the opportunity to tap into their creativity while being guided by art-loving staff. 

• Wednesday dates: Wednesday 29 July – 16 September 2026 

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

To register for Art On Canvas For Kids please REGISTER HERE.

GKU FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Grades: Prep - Year 4
GKU Football Academy offers a variety of different core football skills that are worked on a week-to-week basis. This includes: striking the ball, running with the ball, first touch, 1v1 skills and strength and conditioning. Students are grouped into relative age and ability levels which allows for the students to flourish in a small class environment.

• Thursday dates: Thursday 30 July – 17 September 2026

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

To register for GKU Football Academy please REGISTER HERE.

HANDBALL
Grades: Year 1 – Year 4
Handball Australia has created a professional program for the classic and iconic sport handball. We provide an enjoyable, engaging and rewarding environment for children to improve and learn.

• Friday dates: Friday 7 August – 18 September 2026

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

 To register for Handball please REGISTER HERE.

MANDARIN LESSONS
Grades: Year 2 – Year 4
Students from Year 2 to Year 4 will continue to have the opportunity to participate in Mandarin lessons on Thursday or Friday afternoons.

• Thursday dates: Thursday 30 July – 17 September 2026 

• Friday dates: Friday 31 July – 18 September 2026

• Time: 3:15pm – 4:30pm

To register for Mandarin Lessons please REGISTER HERE.

Kind regards