Extra Curricular Activities
Where Passions Thrive
The Extra Curricular program at Brighton is designed to provide a wide range of learning experiences beyond the regular curriculum. These programs are an opportunity for students to connect with peers from different year levels/classes and participate in a range of experiences that meet their needs and interests.
After School Sport
We are proud to offer an extensive After School Sports Program. Sports teams are coached and managed by Parent Volunteers. The program is overseen by our After School Sports Coordinator supported by a member of leadership team and the After School Sports Committee.
Students may participate in Volleyball, Cricket, Soccer, Netball and Basketball. Other sports may be offered. By nominating for a team, students commit to participating for the entire season.
Music – Festival Choir, Junior Choir and Strings Program
Festival Choir
Festival Choir is open to students in Years 5 and 6. Rehearsals are held in the music room weekly. The choir perform throughout the year including at Festival Theatre in September as part of the Festival of Music.
Junior Choir
Junior Choir is held during lunchtime for students in Years 3 and 4. Choir members are invited to perform at Holdfast Mini Fest, held at Paringa Park Primary early in Term 3.
Strings Program
Strings Program is offered for students in Year 3 to 6. Students have the opportunity to learn the violin, viola and cello. Students work toward playing in the school’s string orchestra. Instruction takes place on a group basis with three to five children learning together. Classes are formed according to the student’s progression, thus students of various ages may be grouped together. Students are given performance opportunities throughout the year.
Debating Program
We are proud to offer Year 6 students the opportunity to participate in the Debating SA schools’ competition held during term 2 and 3.
Debating provides students with an opportunity to develop many important skills, such as critical thinking, public speaking, research, teamwork and active listening. It can also help students develop their writing and other literacy skills.
Debating encourages students to become aware of world issues and develops their critical analysis. In a debate, you may not always agree with the side you have been allocated. This encourages students to consider ideas and arguments from multiple perspectives, including those that differ from their own!
Oliphant Science Awards
Brighton is very proud to be a Science Active School and have been participating in the Oliphant Science Awards since 2017. Open to all children, Brighton has a long history of participation as well as some awards won along the way.
Pedal Prix
We are very proud of our Pedal Prix program. We are fortunate to have three vehicles – Lightening, Thunder and Bolt. Pedal Prix is the racing of human-powered, three wheel recumbent trikes as members of a team work together under race conditions. Brighton has participated in Pedal Prix for 6 years and is regarded as a high spirited competitor. In 2022 and 2023, team Lightening won the National Championship. Our Pedal Prix program is open to students in Year 5 – 6. The annual Pedal Prix series includes races at Victoria Park, Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge. Collaboration and teamwork are developed as Pedal Prix team members train and compete throughout the year. Our Pedal Prix program is well supported by the community.
Signing Choir
Students have the opportunity to participate in the Signing Choir which meet weekly. The Signing Choir perform at a range of events throughout the year.
