Student opportunities and activities

At Auburn West 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
student leadership opportunities
activities that support high potential and gifted learners.

Our extra-curricular highlights

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Representative sports program (PSSA)

Students can develop their sports skills, thinking, communication and teamwork skills through sports activities. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.

Summer PSSA

Softball, T-Ball, Basketball, AFL

Winter PSSA

Soccer, League Tag, Newcombeball

Carnivals

Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics

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Creative and performing arts

Dance is important part of our school life. In 2025 the school has a variety of different cultures represented through dance:

- Afghani Dance Group

- African Dance Group

- Arabic Dance Group

- Bollywood Dance Group

- Modern Contemporary Dance Group

- Pacific Islander Dance Group

- Turkish Dance Group

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Excursions and incursions

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.

In 2025 our classes have had opportunities including:

- Canberra (overnight excursion of Stage 3)

- University of Western Sydney (First Foot Forward)

- Future Leaders Conference

- Electrical Circuits and Robotics

- Heat and Energy

- Calmsley Hill City Farm

- Hyde Park Barracks

- Wannabees

- Sydney Writers Festival

- Indigenous Games Day