Calvin Christian School has a variety of Co-Curricular activities that enhance the school experience for our students.


Welcome to Term 2!

 

Barista 

Learn how to make café quality coffee using the school coffee machine. Students will serve others by making coffee for staff and students at a variety of school events.

In Term 2, this option will be offered to Years 9-12 only.

Periods 7 & 8

Basketball at Swisherr

Come shoot some hoops and practice your ball skills at Swisherr Hoops Academy in the city.

Periods 7 & 8

Board Games

Do you enjoy playing board games? Join others to play games or learn a new game with new friends in this co-curricular activity.

Periods 7 & 8

 

Book Club

This activity is for those who love quiet reading in the Library. Bring your own book or read one with the group. We'll have cookies, and a relaxing time.

Periods 7 & 8

Boys Kung Fu

These sessions will be held at Undefeat'd martial arts studio in Channel Court. Students will walk with a teacher to and from the studio where an hour-long session will be taken by a qualified martial arts instructor.

There will be a $40 cost to student participation in this co-curricular activity for the term.

Periods 7 & 8

Chess

Learn how to play chess; or, if you are an experienced player, practice your skills against others who enjoy the strategic game. 

Period 7 & 8

 

Circuit Class

Have fun and get fit by participating in a circuit class at Kingborough Sports Centre. A circuit class involves participants being guided through a number of different exercise stations set up around a room. 

Period 7 & 8

Creative Writing

Learn how to create a great story and practice your writing skills with others who love creative writing.

Periods 7 & 8

Dance

Join other students who love dancing or are keen to learn a choreographed dance. This activity will culminate in a live performance later in the year.

Periods 7 & 8

 

Face Painting

Learn how to face paint or practice your skills! Students who nominate this co-curricular will be learning skills in face painting in order to volunteer at this year's Oliebollen Festival on Saturday 14 September.

Periods 7 & 8

Fibre Craft (knitting and crochet)

Learn how to knit or crochet! Materials will be provided but feel free to bring along your own knitting or crochet projects to work on during this session.

Periods 7 & 8

First Aid

Becoming First Aid certified benefits you and your community! Join in this certified first aid course to be administered by a qualfied instructor on campus at Calvin.

There will be a $75 cost associated with this activity. This activity is offered to Year 9-12 students only. 

Periods 7 & 8

 

Girls Soccer

Hone your soccer skills and engage in a game or two. This activity is for girls in Term 2, especially those in the SATIS girls soccer team.

Periods 7 & 8

Gridiron

Calling all Year 7-10 students! Learn how to play Gridiron in full armour - block, tackle, run, jump, catch! All shapes and sizes are needed to play this strategic and exciting contact team sport.

Periods 7 & 8

Maths Support

Would you like to receive some additional support in maths? Bring along your maths work to get some help from maths teachers.

Periods 7 & 8

 

Mountain Biking

Join other students on rides in areas such as South Hobart and Meehan Ranges. You will need a suitable bike, helmet and the grit to keep going when the going gets bumpy.

This activity will involve a later return to school for one session (around 4.30 pm - TBC)

Netball

Join with others to improve your skills in netball. This activity is open to Year 7 and 8 girls for Term 2, as part of the SATIS sport competition.

Period 7 & 8

Private Study

Join other Year 11 and 12 students in the Library to engage in private study in preparation for your exams.

Period 7 & 8

 

Scripture Union Emerge

Emerge is a Christian leadership training program. It is tailored to be practical, engaging and help students to develop their leadership skills in youth and children's ministry. This activity is open to Year 10-12 students only and involves a two term commitment during co-curricular time.

Period 7 & 8

Spin Class

Spin classes involve exercising on a stationary bike in a social group situation.

Join with others in this fun activity at the Kingborough Sports Centre.

Periods 7 & 8

STEM

Join other STEM minded students as you engage in challenges to explore, design, test ideas under the guidance of Mr Amos.

Periods 7 & 8

 

Table Tennis

Join other students in a game of table tennis under the guidance of coaches at the Kingborough Sports Centre.

Periods 7 & 8

Theatre Sports

Join with other students in a series of timed games that involve improvisation and storytelling. Theatresports a great format for beginner improvisers who wish to gain confidence in front of an audience.

Periods 7 & 8

 
 

Other Co-curricular opportunities

These are not a part of our regular Co-Curricular Program and run at various times throughout the year.

 

Concert Band

The Concert Band will perform at assemblies and events at school and beyond in 2024. New and existing players are welcome to join!

For further information, please email us.

Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre

Development Band

If you play a wind, brass or percussion instrument then Development Band could be for you. We are taking this band and other groups on camp again in 2024.

For further information, please email us.

Tuesdays fortnightly 3.30pm – 4.15pm in the Performing Arts Centre

 
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SATIS Sports Teams

There are a variety of Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SATIS) opportunities available to students through the year at Calvin.

Students can find out more information via Student News, through their Health and Physical Education teacher or by emailing us.

Fixtures and games occur at varying times

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Student Theatre Company

The Student Theatre company is open to any students from Years 7-12 who would like to be involved in more Drama. The Student Theatre company presents a play mid-year and as well as performing across various other events.

For further information, please email us.

Tuesday from 3.30pm – 5.30pm in the Drama Studio.

 
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Vocal Group (Secondary)

This group performed at a number of public events last year, including Oliebollen and the Walking In The Light Festival.

For further information, please email us.

Thursday 3.15pm – 4.45pm

Worship Band

The Worship Band the music at school assemblies and other events. Some experience as a singer or instrumentalist is required. For further information, please email us.