NELVCI Co-Curricular Program:
- expands students’ learning opportunities; and
- links with the core curriculum to create a broader educational experience.
Very importantly, our co-curricular program also teaches young adults to learn and appreciate the benefits and joys of leading healthy lifestyles, and the importance of balance in their lives – balance between school work and leisure.
Students are able to explore topics not covered during the day, learn new skills, discover and develop new talents, and make a positive difference to their community through our after-school hobbies and clubs program. While less formal than in-class programs, our co-curricular program is high-quality and instructional, and is often linked to the core in-class program.
Teachers run age-appropriate clubs and hobby groups and we also seek parents and community volunteers with the skills, interests and availability to run activities.
Our co-curricular activities commence at varying times of the school year and students nominate to joint.
Service Clubs
It is well-known that the act of giving – of lending a helping hand to those in greater need – makes people feel good about themselves, builds self-confidence and develops citizenship. Our students are introduced to:
Interact (NELVCI International’s service organization for high school students).
Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about. Through Interact, our students:
- carry out hands-on service projects
- make connections with other young leaders at home and abroad
- develop leadership skills
- have fun!
Sports Clubs
A range of sports to be offered during the year will give students the opportunity to:
- try out a new sport have a go at something new
- make new friends, build team work and school spirit
- build resilience
- develop their understandings and appreciation of leading healthy, balanced lifestyles
In addition, we will be exploring opportunities for rowing, AWANA, soccer, volleyball and other sports and recreational activities to be introduced in Year 6, or Year 8, or Year 9.
Debating Club
Debating is a great way for students to develop confidence, teamwork, and public speaking and leadership skills – and to have fun. Our team/s will participate in any Debating Competition.
Journalism
Media portrayal of children has a profound impact on attitudes to children and childhood, and is an important influence on adults’ behavior towards children. Media depictions provide role models for young people, influencing their attitudes and expectations.
NELVCI will train our children in this area will concentrate basically on:
- Good writing skills.
- Communication skills and a knack for storytelling.
- Creativity and Thinking Out of the Box.
- Research ability and Critical Analysis.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Inter-personal and Networking skills.
- Commitment to work against deadlines.