Avalon Public School strives to offer as many opportunities as possible for our identified gifted and talented students. Examples of these opportunities include:
Enrichment sessions K-4
Content has included art appreciation experiences, science, literacy,
philosophy thinking skills, mathematical problem solving and thinking
skills.
Peninsula Community of Schools
Stage 3 Extension and Enrichment Programs
Northern Beaches Secondary College
(Freshwater Campus) Stage 3 Enrichment Program
Literacy and Numeracy Challenges
Mathematics Challenge Camp
Sport
*Weekly PSSA teams –
softball, eagle tag, t-ball, cricket, soccer, rugby union, vigaro and
netball.
*State Knockout Opportunities –
soccer, rugby union, rugby league and softball.
Dance
*Avalon PS Dance Groups
*Sydney North Talented Dance Camp
*Sydney North Junior Dance Ensemble
Band
*Avalon PS Band
*Regional Band nomination for Talented Musicians
Sydney North Debating Competition
Public Speaking
All children K-6 participate in the school's Public Speaking Program.
This includes assemblies led by students, class activities, grade
activities and whole school activities. Students are also encouraged to
enter our Multicultural Public Speaking Competition. Senior students
participate in interschool and class debating.