We encourage students to pursue their interests and expand their horizons, challenging them to explore the opportunities available to them. Participation in co-curricular activities enables our girls to hone their talents, refine their skills, learn more about self-discipline, teamwork, commitment to others and expand their social connections.
From Year 3 onwards our girls have the opportunity to compete in interschool competitions organised by the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) or the Independent Girls’ Schools Association (IGSA – Sport) on Saturday mornings and at the respective Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and Gymnastics Carnivals, with the prestigious Tildesley Shield Tennis Tournament for Senior School girls. Girls also have the opportunity to participate in swimming squads and local community-based competitions for select sports.
Talented Athlete Program: Wenona recently launched its Talented Athlete Program (TAP), to recognise and support high-performing student athletes in Senior School. Through tailored academic support, flexibility, specialist workshops and timetabled TAP sessions, we anticipate that the program will support these students to thrive both in and beyond the sporting arena. We believe that sport and outdoor activities are about more than physical fitness. They develop the whole person, fostering resilience, leadership, self-reliance, resourcefulness and purpose.
Drama: With activities including our School Drama production, Interhouse Drama, Theatresports workshops and Drama and Speech lessons, our students have the opportunity to engage in a range of drama experiences that extend and build upon their skills.
Music: Students are encouraged to further develop their musical skills by joining one of our musical groups, including choirs; orchestra; string, wind, brass and flute ensembles; string quartet; concert band and rock band. Extra-curricular private Music tuition is available in piano, strings, woodwind, brass, drums and percussion, voice, musicianship and theory, and students have the opportunity to sit the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) exams.
Visual Arts: Students from Years 4 to 8 are encouraged to further develop their artistic skills, experiment with materials and express ideas through a range of artmaking practices. Programs are offered each term to develop specific techniques and skills. These offerings broaden from foundational creative arts in Junior School to visual arts, and more independent artmaking practices in the Senior School.
The ability to construct a clear argument, listen critically and speak with confidence in front of an audience serves students well beyond school. Wenona’s Debating and Public Speaking program develops these capabilities from Year 5, building skills that transfer directly into academic work, leadership and the professional world.
Students can participate in a wide offering of student-led clubs that nurture creativity, curiosity and community connection. These initiatives encourage students to lead, collaborate, share ideas and explore their interests in ways that enrich both themselves and the broader School community. Current offerings range from the Global Diversity Club, Creative Arts and Community Craft Club, Amnesty International, Model UN and The W (school magazine).Â
