Danebank students have many opportunities to explore, discover passions and pursue their talents in performing arts. Vast research acknowledges the many benefits to academic learning and wellbeing of the whole child that come with participating in the arts. Read more in the Co-Corricular Portal here.

Learning and performance opportunities are extensive and students of all ages can participate in additional musical activities, ranging from individual tutoring in instrumental to group ensemble, bands and choirs.

Our dance program exposes the girls to a range of choreography styles and prepares them for performances in school and in the wider community, for example through Eisteddfods. Junior Dance Troupe is open to Years 4 to 6 (audition requirement), practising before and after school.

Sport teaches girls commitment, respect, teamwork, the ability to set and achieve goals, and to be gracious competitors. Our girls are encouraged to do their best, learn new skills, be good team members and applaud others for their achievements.

Sports on Offer

Term 1

• Cross Country (representative)
• Football (Years 3 to 6)
• Swimming/Cricket (Kinder to Year 6: Friday experience program)
• Swimming (representative)
• Water Polo (Years 5 to 6) / Flippa Ball (Years 3 to 4)

Term 2

• Hockey (Years 3 to 6)
• Netball (Years 3 to 6)
• Tag Rugby (Kinder to Year 6: Friday experience program)

Term 3

• Athletics (representative: Years 2 to 6)
• Football (Kinder to Year 6: Friday experience program)
• Touch Football (Years 3 to 6)

Term 4

• Basketball (Years 3 to 6)
• Dragon Boating (Years 6)
• Gymnastics (Representative) 
• Sailing (Kinder to Year 6: Friday experience program)
• Tennis (Years 3 to 6)

Chess classes are very popular and the girls enjoy their lessons with Lisa Arena from Chess Prodigy each week. Classes run at lunchtimes during the school term.

Dream, plan, make, test, repeat … students use a variety of materials and technology to create their own projects. Maker Space is a creative area in which girls create, invent and learn.

An extracurricular group for students in Years 2 to 6 that meets weekly. Girls learn to block code as they assemble and then programme their robots to do various tasks. It’s a fun, creative way to develop critical, problem-solving and technology skills.

Art Club is an extracurricular activity allowing students, with an interest and passion for art, to develop their skills through weekly lunchtime art lessons. The perfect place for students to develop their techniques and push the boundaries of their imagination.   

Debating develops students' oral and written communication, as well as critical thinking skills. Throughout the year students refine speaking and listening skills within the classroom. They can also participate in debating competitions as a member of the Junior School debating team.