Clubs and Extension Opportunities

Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

One of the world’s largest mathematics competitions, the AMC tests students mathematical thinking with 30 different problems.

Years: 3-6
When: Applications close in late Term 2
Cost: $6.50

Code Club

A break-time club for students with an interest in programming. Members of this club design and build computer programs and games, often for entry into national competitions.

Years: 3-6
When: Tuesday, lunchtime
Where: Library
Cost: Free

Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition (CAT)

A one-hour problem-solving challenge that utilises structures and methods of solving problems based in computer science.

Years: 5-6
When: Applications close in March
Cost: $6.50

Debating

A fifteen week debating season, hosted at Pulteney/Adelaide HS.

Years: 5-6
When: Applications close in Term 1
Cost: Free

Lego Club

A break-time club for students with an interest in Lego. Lego is provided to design and build different creations.

Years: R-6
When: Tuesday, recess
Where: Library
Cost: Free

Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians (MCYA)

This Challenge has two stages, a 3-week Challenge stage, and a 12-week Enrichment stage. Through each stage, students who have demonstrated a high level of mathematical understanding and ability develop problem-solving skills through challenging problems. Students who successfully complete the Challenge stage are invited to continue in the Enrichment stage, and may go on to participate in the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad.

Years: 4-6, by invitation
When: Challenge Stage (March-June), Enrichment Stage (April-September)
Cost: Various, approximately $18.00-$42.00, depending on stage

Music

All students at Black Forest receive weekly specialist music and performing arts instruction. If music and drama is a passion for your child there are also some additional opportunities offered. These include:

Choir – Years 3-5

The Years 3-5 Choir participates in an annual musical production, culminating in a performance season in Term 3. Students have an opportunity to audition for different roles, with rehearsals primarily occurring during recess and lunchtimes with some additional rehearsals during school holidays.

Years: 3-5
When: Terms 2 and 3
Cost: $15.00

Choir – Festival of Music

Year 5-6 students who are passionate about music have the opportunity to participate in the Festival of Music Choir. With rehearsals being conducted during school time, successful students perform at a interschool performance in September at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

Years: 5-6
When: Terms 1-3
Cost: $15.00

Instrumental Music

Specialist instrumental music tuition for violin, viola and cello is provided free-of-charge. Years 3-6 students are eligible to nominate where vacancies exist. Please contact the school for further details.

School Sports

Our specialist Physical Education (PE) teacher provides weekly lessons in fundamental movement skills and sports to all classes.

Out of hours school sports are offered to all students at Black Forest Primary School from Year 2 through to Year 6. Sports are participation focused, and there are many options here at Black Forest Primary.

School sports are modified rules, specific for different age groups and the focus is on a safe, healthy and friendly sporting environment that encourages a sense of personal achievement, develops skills and builds self esteem, fitness and friendship. Players will be rotated through all positions and share equal playing time across the season (subject to players availability). All sports offered by Black Forest Primary welcome both girls and boys.

School Sport at BFPS is run by parents. You may be asked to score, time keep, boundary umpire, and other associated tasks.

Additional opportunities also arise for students to participate in SAPSASA competitions throughout the year. Information regarding costs and registration is available from school administration.

Current Summer Sports offered:

• Basketball
• Cricket
• Softball 
• Orienteering

Current Winter Sports offered:

• Football
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Netball
• Orienteering