Student opportunities and activities
At Duri 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 include a range of activities across a number of domains. These include:
Intellectual Domain- maths groupings, differentiation, DART online learning, Spelling Bee, Acceleration in specific key learning areas, culture/language, Learning Alliance events including science and STEM, STEM kits, fortnightly HPGE sessions with small schools drawing on teacher expertise
Social-Emotional Domain- SRC Leadership, GRIP leadership, public speaking and debating, Learning Alliance events including Harmony Day and NAIDOC Day, Learning Dispositions, Life Skills Go, Zones of Regulation, Competitions and Eisteddfods, Leadership Conferences and workshops
Creative Domain- Conservatorium (Djembe), HOME Project, Dance Festival and Capers, Tamworth Show entries and Currabubula Art Show
Physical Domain- Sporting schools (exposure to a variety of sports including swimming, tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, basketball and dance), PSSA trials and knockouts across a variety of sports including touch football, soccer, netball, Learning Alliance events including Curra Come’n’Try sports Day, swimming carnival, cross country, athletics carnival
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Public speaking
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. Through the use of technology they can research and present projects in class and across a network of schools.
Learn to Swim Program
Students enjoy the opportunity to participate in learn to swim programs each year.
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.
Being part of the wider community
The school participants in local art shows as well as the Tamworth Show.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.