Co-Curricular Program

The dynamic Co-Curricular Program evolves and changes from year to year  to meet changes in student interest and demand.

The BSC Co-Curricular Program is announced early in Term 1 of each year, and students are encouraged to enrol into their preferred activity as early as possible.  

Each year, the program alters in response to student interest and according to available school resources.

2024 Co-Curricular Program

There is a wide variety of clubs, activities and programs that students can commit to this year.


The purpose of the Cocurricular Program

The Co-Curricular Program (CCP) at Brunswick Secondary College is a broad range of clubs and activities for students which take place outside of class time, running sessions before- and after-school as well as at recess and lunchtime breaks.  The  activities provided at Brunswick Secondary College are a valued part of our students' education and growth - both academic and social.

 Teachers from across all Learning Areas drive this program. They  plan and develop  activities, gather additional resources and encourage students to contribute to, and participate in, the many opportunities on offer.  The program serves to strengthen and enhance relationships between teachers and their students, building a supportive and cooperative environment where all can learn.

 While many of the CCP clubs are aligned with the core curriculum,  the school also responds to student voice. The strength of this program is  its flexibility and continuing evolution. Considering and  adapting to student needs and suggestions around  CCP timetable and activities ensures a high level of student participation.

A cocurricular program allows students to explore areas of special interest, to extend their skills and to connect and build relationships with others across different year levels. This type of program has been shown to benefit student wellbeing and enhance connectedness to school, while it also provides another avenue for academic extension and support. For these important reasons, a wide range of clubs and activities are on offer in order to cater to many different areas of student interest.

It is often through these more unbounded learning opportunities that students discover and hone their special talent or interest. It is also an opportunity for students make the decision to try something entirely new that may open up a new pathway for them to follow. We are always pleased to see so many of our students pursue their co-curricular activities beyond their time at Brunswick Secondary College,  taking their skills and experience into their future.

Types of CCP Activities 

Study Clubs

A feature of the Brunswick Secondary College Co-Curricular Program is that it offers the opportunity for students to source support  through study activities including Homework Club,  language and culture clubs, English Help and Maths Help sessions. These focus on supporting the core curriculum and ensuring that students receive targeted help in order to achieve their best learning outcomes.

These activities can be especially helpful for Junior School students to become used to the rigours of high school study and to be  more responsible for their learning. They also serve to strengthen the culture of learning within the community and to build strong teacher-student relationships, ensuring that students are comfortable in both seeking assistance for themselves and providing support to their peers.

Leadership

The Student Executive (School Captains) along with the Student Representative Council are a core part of the Co-Curricular Program. In these groups, students are invited and supported to discuss the school community environment.  They can raise any concerns or suggestions and bring them to the attention of the school and the School Council on behalf of their peers. In this way, these student groups play and active role in the daily life of the school, developing vital leadership, communication and teamwork skills.

These students are involved in hosting and facilitating events such as information evenings, concerts and the Twilight Market  as well as being responsible for ongoing celebrations and fundraising events including Harmony Day and Casual Clothes Days.

Extension & Enrichment

The co-curricular activities provide an opportunity for students to actively extend their formal learning. For example, students can join the Debating Club, to develop their clear thinking and oratory skills. Book Club and Chess Club provides like-minded students a platform to share their interests. A Maker Space club allow students to build on skills they learn through the core curriculum and gain wider IT software and design experience. Students can enjoy Art Club or Media Film Production where they can be exposed to different mediums and learn new and challenging skills.  Similarly, the Performing Arts Learning Area offers a wide number of activities from musical ensembles to choir and production experience.

Special Interest and Community Focus Clubs

Brunswick Secondary College prides itself on its diverse and colourful community. The Co-Curricular Program celebrates this diversity by providing an avenue for activities such as a Sustainability Club, Peer Support Leaders, and Rainbow Room to engage with the school and wider community. Students who participate in these clubs can focus on social, school and wider community issues that are important to them and for which they have a passion. Together, they can define, discuss and give voice to these issues in order to initiate the changes that they wish to see in the world.  

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