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Primary Co-curricular

Students at Matthew Flinders Anglican College have access to a varied and interesting range of activities, which we believe affords them the opportunity of a well-rounded educational experience. They can consolidate and extend the creative, academic and physical talents they possess, practising leadership and using initiative.

Our enviable co-curricular program holds interest beyond the sporting field, with students able to find a niche wherever their interests lie. Included in the array of activities is an extensive Arts and Music program, an active debating and chess program to sharpen the mind and develop communication skills, cutting-edge technology-based activities for the digitally inclined and a number of community based programs for those who want to make a difference.

We encourage our students to discover their talents to enable them to be the best person they can be. Our co-curricular program, with its education, social and physical values and the emphasis on inclusion and fun, ensures the expression of potential capacities of each student, giving them a chance to truly shine.

The following list of co-curricular activities are currently available in the Primary School. Activities are subject to change and parents are advised what is on offer at the start of each school year.

Music

Co-curricular Music in the Primary School gives students who are learning an instrument or have an enjoyment of singing, the opportunity to be involved in group music making. All groups rehearse before school and are available at no charge to parents.

The main requirement for joining Flinders Choir (Years 4-6) and Junior Primary Choir (Years 1-3) is an enjoyment of singing. Flinders Voices is an auditioned group for students in Years 5 and 6 – students and parents are notified of the audition process in Term 4 preceding the year ofeligibility.

Students who join the Flinders Band (Years 3-6) and Flinders String Orchestra (Years 3-6) do so on the advice of their Studio Teacher after individual studio lessons have commenced. Poco Strings (Years P-3) is a beginner group and an invitation to join is given after lessons are commenced. Poco Strings is a precursor to Flinders String Orchestra.

Poco Strings (Years P-3) Invitation only Flinders Strings Orchestra (Years 3-6) Junior Primary Choir (Years 1-3) Flinders Choir (Years 4-6) Flinders Voices (Years 5-6) Audition only Flinders Band (Years 3-6)

Junior Primary Modified Sports

Opportunities exist after school, for Junior Primary students to participate in the following sports run by Primary School teachers.

Minkey Hockey (Years 1-3) Milo In2 Cricket (Years Prep-3) FunNet (beginner Netball) (Years P-2)

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SCISSA (Sunshine Coast Independent Schools’ Sports Association)

The Primary School is part of the Sunshine Coast Independent Schools Sports Association with nine other member schools. Through this association, students in Years 4-6 have the opportunity to trial for District Representation in many different sports. These trials are held after school and students need to nominate to participate. The students participate in an Inter School Sport program throughout the year. Students have a training session once a week on Thursdays during school time to prepare and at the end of each term take part in a Gala Day event. They can try a different sport each semester by selecting from the following - Boys and Girls Basketball Boys and Girls Volleyball Boys and Girls Touch Football Boys and Girls Soccer Boys and Girls Water Polo, Flippa Ball Netball T-Ball Rugby 7's AFL Flinders Club Sports

Students can play the following Flinders Club sports after school or at the weekend during the sporting seasons - Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and Football (Soccer). Further details and information on Flinders Club sports are available on the Matthew Flinders Anglican College website under co-curricular/sport/ (relevant sport pages). Other Activities

Students in the Primary School are offered a wide range of stimulating and creative activities (see below). By participating in Tournament of Minds, Innovators of the Future and Da Vinci Decathlon teams, our students compete with other Independent schools on the Sunshine Coast and can, if successful, go on to compete at State level. Privately tutored after school Art and French classes are offered during term time. Bookings, together with payment, are to be made directly with the tutors. Their details can be obtained by contacting Primary Administration. Chess Club (Years P-6) Tournament of Minds (Years 4-6) Readers Cup (Years 5 and 6) Da Vinci Decathlon (Years 5 and 6) Innovators of the Future (Years 5 and 6) Debating (Year 6) Coding (Computer) Club (Years 5 and 6) Student Staff Council (Years 3 to 6) Edible Garden Club (Prep to 6) Art Classes (Years 1-6) (Private tuition – fees are payable) French Classes (Years Prep-6) (Private tuition – fees are payable)

MATTHEW FLINDERS ANGLICAN COLLEGE Stringybark Road BUDERIM QLD 4556 AUSTRALIA

07 5477 3200

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