Student opportunities and activities
At Bass Hill 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
- cultural and language activities
- 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
Sporting
K-2 students participate in a regular physical education program which aims to promote skills, fitness, enjoyment and participation.
Students in Year 3-6 are involved in more organised sporting activities, which include the development of game skills, fitness, school and inter-school sport (PSSA).
Annual carnivals for students 8 years and older are held in swimming and cross country athletics. All students P-6 attend the athletics carnival.
Sporting Houses
At Bass Hill Public School, every student and teacher belong to one of four sport houses, each led by House Captains. Siblings are place in the same house. Our sport houses are:
- Blaxland - RED
- Lawson - BLUE
- Macquarie - GREEN
- Wentworth - YELLOW
PSSA - Primary School Sports Association
All students are given the opportunity to trial for Primary School Sports Association teams.
We encourage all students to have a go at sport and hope that those who do miss out one year will try again the next year.
NSW School Nanga Mai Awards
The Nanga Mai Awards are an annual event organised by Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate. The awards recognise and celebrate innovation, excellence and educational achievement in Aboriginal education in NSW public schools.
Premier's Spelling Bee
The Premier's Spelling Bee is an annual competition that encourages primary school students in Years 3 to 6 to develop their spelling skills in a fun and educational way.
Students are selected at school level to take part in regional finals and winners then compete in the state final.
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading and to enable students to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely.
The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is open to all NSW students in Kindergarten to Year 10.
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.