Student opportunities and activities
At Nowra East Public School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
Our programs may include:
- school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
- creative and performing arts groups and showcases
- Choir
- we learn the local Dharawal language with our Language knowledge holder Uncle Jacob Morris a proud Gammey-Dharrawal man
- Cultural programs with Gadhungal Marring and our local community organisations
- excursions and incursions
- public speaking and debating
- lunchtime and interest-based clubs
- student leadership opportunities
- activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Wharoonga Illuka (children by the sea) Dance Group
The dances tell stories about the community, of the land, relationships, and the culture of the people.
Trips and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
NEPS Choir
Our wonderful choir learns 8 - 10 new songs each year.
We rehearse once a week and are available for performances any chance we have.
Every year we perform at the Shoalhaven Music Festival.
Our student opportunities
The dances tell stories about the community, of the land, relationships, and the culture of the people. There are different dances for different communities and they tell different stories. Many dances have been passed on century after century, generation after generation, and they are just as important to Indigenous people today as they were when they were first performed.
There are many Indigenous dance groups in Australia that perform to keep culture alive, to keep passing on stories to our young people and to teach non-Indigenous people about the diversity of Indigenous Australia Learning about Indigenous society and culture through dance is a great opportunity.
Nowra East Public School has been developing partnerships with people from the local indigenous community contributing significantly to the ongoing journey of reconciliation. Learning different indigenous dances enables boys to become men and being honest with each other and asking for help if you need it. It's about helping men to understand each other. It's about finding yourself and helping each other through life.
The Dance Group has conducted many public performances at other schools and for local events in the Shoalhaven. They have given outstanding performances at our NAIDOC Week assemblies and flag raising ceremonies.
If you are interested in our Dance Group to perform, please contact our office to make a booking
Our wonderful choir is an extra-curricular activity at Nowra East PS. Choir consists of students from Years 3 to 6.
Through choir, students learn to sing both melody and harmony, developing their musical skills and teamwork. In Term Four, Year 2 students are invited to come along to choir rehearsals to see if they enjoy the experience enough to join the following year.
Each year, the choir learns 8 to 10 new songs, rehearsing once a week to prepare for various performances. We take every opportunity to showcase our talents and, as a highlight, perform annually at the Shoalhaven Music Festival.
Participation in choir not only helps students improve their vocal abilities but also fosters a sense of community and confidence.
Facilities and resources
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Events
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