Programs & Activities

Programs
Activities

Programs

Annual whole school performance

This drama, song and dance spectacular is held in Term 3. In 2006, this was ‘Adventures in Space’, and the performance was arranged by Philip Piggin.  In 2007 the performance was 'The Fabulous Sixties' arranged by Holly Diggle and this year will be 'The Pied Piper of Platypus Gully' arranged by Annie Bowen.

English as a second language (ESL)

Additional assistance provided to students who come from a non-English speaking background. Taught by a specialist.

Harmony at Lyons (HAL)

A weekly whole school social skilling program. Some themes include:

• Diversity
• Support
• Friendship
• Resilience
• Perseverence

Sports Clinics

These run at various times throughout the year for all year levels and can include tennis, basketball, AFL and soccer.

Itinerant hearing support

Additional assistance provided to students with a hearing impairment. Taught by a specialist.

Learning Assistance (LA)

Additional assistance provided to students experiencing difficulties with literacy or numeracy.

Peacekeepers

Grade 6 students wear special vests to identify themselves as keepers and promoters of harmony throughout the school. The school provides them with training to carry out this role.

Restorative Practices

This is a whole school approach to behavious management which is closely linked to the Harmony social skills programme.  The approach includes an emphasis on acknowledging the damage done to a relationship and the seeking to repair the damage.

Activities

Australian Schools Competition

All Years 3-6 students sit the University of NSW mathematics, English and science competitions. Results are sued as part of our student profile.  Year 6 students participate in the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) Italian LOTE competition at Certificate Level 2.

Chess Club

A weekly lunchtime class for students with an interest in chess.

Choir

Our choir sings in Italian and performs for special assemblies and external performances, for example at Floriade.

Garden

Our beautifully landscaped inner courtyard garden is cared for by the students under the direction of a staff member.