Student Opportunities and Activities
At Vaucluse 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!
Some of 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
- Interest-based clubs
- Student leadership opportunities.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
VPS Kitchen & Garden Program
Our school is extremely fortunate to be part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. This program provides funding and support for primary schools across Australia to introduce children to cooperative gardening and cooking activities. The funding is significant enough to help our school build a kitchen and garden - with the financial and volunteer support of the community.
The SAKG program is one of the most impressive, exciting and effective innovations. It has received federal and state funding and has attracted huge grants and services in kind from corporations, small businesses and individuals.
How did the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program come about?
Stephanie Alexander is one of Australia's most successful and respected cooks and food writers. Following on from her book, the Cook's Companion, Stephanie decided to turn her attention to the eating habits of young people.
Like many in the community, she was concerned that this ‘fast-food generation' was not being educated in the fundamentals of food preparation and that this would lead to long-term health and social problems.
Stephanie decided to fund and trial a program in a Melbourne school, Collingwood College. The program, which started in 2001, was designed to show primary school children the joys and benefits of growing, cooking, serving and sharing fresh food. The program now runs in 130 schools around Australia, including Vaucluse Public School.
In 2009 Vaucluse Public School successfully applied for $60,000 worth of funding from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.
The funds were used to expand the school's award-winning vegetable garden, establish a classroom kitchen, and create a gardening and cooking program for students.
The program has received the support of Federal and State governments and numerous philanthropic organisations. Overwhelmingly, however, it is the fruit of passionate parents, staff and community volunteers, as well as the wonderful children of the school.
Our Extra-Curricular Highlights
Debating and public speaking
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Creative and performing arts
Our drama, music and art programs help students be creative and express themselves. They can join in concerts, art shows and drama activities.
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.