Two children in school uniforms work on clay art projects at a classroom table during a clubs event, focusing intently on shaping and assembling their pieces. Scissors, paper templates, and clay tools are scattered around the workspace.

Clubs are back!

Whether you're interested in board games, braided rugs or basketball, there's a club (or two!) for everyone at IGS!

After the pandemic paused our School’s broad co-curricular program, it is exciting to see so many of our students taking advantage of the many clubs offered at IGS again. 

A group of children and an instructor practise martial arts in a dojo, similar to clubs for young enthusiasts, wearing uniforms and coloured belts as they perform a stance with one arm raised and the other bent in front of them.

“Our clubs program continues to grow!” said Assistant Coordinator of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Adam Mawardi. “We now have clubs operating five days a week with a staggering 176 children flourishing in our clubs every day.” 

While the program is built on tried and tested favourites including Karate Club, Science Club and Chess Club, there have also been exciting new additions made to the program this year. 

Two young boys in school uniforms sit at a table, concentrating on a game of chess during their school clubs hour. One boy is making a move whilst the other watches closely. Books and other children are visible in the background.

“Electronic Dance Music Band and DJ club was introduced this year and the children are loving it,” said Head of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) David Engelbert. “They are learning how to work the synths and mix tracks!” 

According to David another exciting inclusion has been the Braided Rugs and Blankets club, facilitated by Year 3 teacher Jessica Slater.

“Ms Slater loves her Friday afternoons with her club. It is a peaceful and quiet yet very productive environment, they seem like they are enjoying a focused meditation.”

Children in school uniforms sit at tables in a classroom, weaving colourful fabric strips. Books, posters, and art supplies fill the sunny room with large windows—a lively space far removed from the world of nightlife and clubs.

While many of the clubs are facilitated by our multi-talented teachers, sometimes the School brings in external experts to ensure students are receiving the best possible experience. 

“Basketball club is also new and very popular!” explained David. “The team from Sydney BasketBall Academy does an awesome job keeping the kids moving and learning new skills.”

A group of children in school uniforms play basketball on an outdoor court, with a city skyline and colourful graffiti wall—often used for clubs events and nightlife—in the background. One child is jumping to shoot the ball towards the hoop.

“We love the feedback we are receiving from families and be on the lookout for semester two for some new experiences to our program!” said Adam.

View our 2023 Semester 1 Primary School Co-curricular Clubs program.

Have a question about Primary Clubs? Contact David Engelbert, Head of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) at oshc@igssyd.nsw.edu

Find out more about Out of School Hours Care (OSHC).

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