At Clinton State School we
offer a number of extra-curricular activities to complement our students'
academic education.
Academic Competitions
At Clinton we pride ourselves in providing students with opportunities
to demonstrate their capabilities in external competitions. We are
exceptionally proud of current and past students who have achieved outstanding
results in the following competitions.
International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS)
ICAS provide opportunities for all students to gain a measure of their own
achievement in external assessment situations. They provide teachers,
parents and students with comprehensive reporting in results in Computer
Skills, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing. These competitions
are held annually in Terms 2 and 3, for students in Years Two to Six.
Each student receives a Student Report and a certificate which is awarded on
the following basis:
High Distinction - The top 1% of participants
Distinction - The next 10% of participants
Credit - The next 25% of participants
Merit - The next 10% of participants
Participation - For all remaining participants
Australian Mathematics Competition
Each year, teachers nominate children in Years Three to Six to
participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition. This is a
school funded initiative, introduced to engage further our very capable
mathematicians, and reward them for their academic achievement in this area.
This competition provides students and parents with a full statistical
breakdown on basic skills and problem solving.
Music Program
Choir
This area is still under
construction. To be updated.
Instrumental Music
Instrumental music teachers
visit our school weekly to teach instruments of the orchestra.
Children are withdrawn from normal classes for music lessons and receive group
tuition. String lessons are available from Year 3. Brass, percussion and
woodwind lessons are available from Year 4. Some string, woodwind and
brass instruments may be hired from the school for the first year of
instruction. Information about this program is available from the Deputy
Principal or Music Specialist.
Children are encouraged to
join the Concert Band and Strings Orchestra when they have developed sufficient
skills. A full dress uniform is required for students who are members of either
the Concert Band or Strings Orchestra. This uniform is worn whenever
either group performs. Details about the uniform are available from the office
staff, members of the Music Support Group or the Deputy Principal.
Please note there is a cost involved with participation in the
instrumental program.
Clinton’s Got Talent
In Term Four of each year, Clinton State School Student Council
hosts the annual ‘Clinton’s Got Talent’ quest.
The event provides a great opportunity for students to exhibit their
Performing Arts talent, creativity, concept development and execution, as well
as presentation skills and team work in the case of group performances.
The competition is set in a lively, low competitive environment and is
open to all students from Prep to year 6.
Parental Permission
Schools
are required to obtain written parental consent for all students under the age
of 18 years participating in any extracurricular activities that require
students to leave or be absent from the school.