Student opportunities and activities
At Burke Ward 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:
- 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
- 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
Debating and public speaking
The NSW DoE Arts unit supports Stage 3 students who have been identified as having potential in debating to attend specialist workshops each year.
Burke Ward students participate in public speaking lessons and a school competition is held in term 4 each year. Winners of the junior (years 3 and 4) and seniors (years 5 and 6) local school competition then have a chance to compete against other local public schools.
These opportunities help develop confidence, critical thinking, and effective communication skills in a supportive environment.
Creative and performing arts
Fife and Drum Band
The Burke Ward Fife and Drum Band has a proud history spanning over 100 years and is highly regarded in the Broken Hill community. The Learner Fife program helps students develop their skills by practising sound production and learning songs in preparation to join the band.
Dance
All students in Years 2 to 6 are invited to join the dance group. Rehearsals take place once a week.
Choir
Our school offers two choirs: the Primary Choir and the Junior Choir. All students are encouraged to join. Each year, the choirs take part in the Choral Festival during Education Week as well as the local Eisteddfod.
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.
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.