Sport & Co-Curricular
Beyond the Classroom
At Coogee Prep, sport and co-curricular activities are an important part of developing confident, capable and well-rounded boys.
Through competition, performance, outdoor experiences and a wide range of activities, boys learn to work with others, challenge themselves, discover new interests and respond to success and disappointment with resilience and respect.
Physical Education & IPSHA Sport
Physical literacy and movement skills are taught explicitly from Kindergarten through to Year 6 through regular Physical Education lessons. As boys progress through the school, they develop the skills, confidence and understanding to participate in a broad range of sports.
Junior Sport | Kindergarten–Year 2
The early years focus on fundamental movement skills, coordination, spatial awareness and cooperative play. In Year 2, boys begin after-school sport training, developing the skills, rules and game understanding that prepare them for primary competition.
IPSHA Sport | Years 3–6
From Year 3, boys participate in Saturday morning sport and midweek training as members of our IPSHA sporting teams. Participation is an important part of school life, giving every boy the opportunity to contribute to a team, develop his skills and experience the challenges and rewards of competition. Our core competitive sports include Touch Football, Cricket, Football (Soccer) and Rugby 7s.
Co-Curricular Opportunities
Our co-curricular program gives boys the opportunity to explore interests and develop skills beyond the core curriculum. During dedicated Wednesday sessions in Terms 1 and 4, boys in Years 3–6 work with specialist coaches and instructors across a diverse range of activities. The program encourages boys to try something new, develop their skills and discover interests that may continue well beyond their primary years.
Activities on Offer
Ju-Jitsu, Tennis, Golf, Sailing, AFL, OzTag, Cricket, Basketball, Coding and Digital Skills, Woodwork.
Music & Performing Arts
Music is an important part of life at Coogee Prep. Through performance and ensemble experiences, boys develop discipline, confidence, creativity and the ability to work as part of a group.
School Band
Boys in Years 3–6 rehearse as an ensemble each week, developing their musicianship and the confidence to perform together at school events.
Instrumental Music Tuition
Individual instrumental lessons are available during the school day, providing boys with specialist instruction to develop their skills and support their participation in the school band.
Guitar Tuition
Individual guitar lessons are also available during and after school.
Chess, Debating & Public Speaking
Boys have opportunities to develop strategic thinking, communication and confidence through chess, debating and public speaking.
Chess
Specialist lunchtime coaching is available across K–6, with boys in Years 3–6 also representing Coogee Prep in inter-school chess competitions.
Debating & Public Speaking
Through specialist coaching and inter-school opportunities, boys develop the ability to construct an argument, communicate clearly and speak with confidence.
Year 6 Leadership Through Competition
Every Year 6 boy represents the school in either inter-school chess or IPSHA debating, providing each student with an opportunity to develop analytical thinking, articulation and composure in a competitive setting.
Outdoor Education & Camps
Outdoor Education provides boys with opportunities to develop confidence, independence, resilience and camaraderie beyond the school environment.
Years 2 & 3
Day adventure camps introduce boys to outdoor experiences, team-building challenges and new environments.
Years 4–6
Annual residential camps provide progressively greater opportunities for adventure, leadership, and personal responsibility. By Year 6, boys participate in a three-day, two-night camp that challenges them to step outside their comfort zones, work together, and take greater responsibility for themselves and others. Complementing our camp program, senior students also take part in specialised biennial trips, alternating between an educational Canberra tour focused on civics and national history, and an immersive Country tour exploring regional Australian heritage, local industries, and community life.
After-School Clubs
A range of after-school activities is offered on campus throughout the year, giving boys further opportunities to pursue their interests and develop new skills.
Activities on Offer
Activities include Science Club, LEGO Club, Public Speaking, Art Studio, Drama, Taekwondo, Sprint Training, Infants Sport, Football, Cricket and Touch Football.
The range of clubs changes throughout the year, with families receiving the current program and registration information each term.
