At St Clare's, a wide range of co-corricular activities are offered to enrich students' experiences and foster their confidence, talents, and sense of responsibility. All students are encouraged to participate in these programs, which provide opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and meaningful engagement with their peers and the wider community.

Here are some of the exciting co-corricular opportunities available:

• STEM
• VEX Robotics Competitions
• School Choir 
• SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)
• Sporting Pathways: Opportunities to represent at Diocesan, MacKillop, and State levels in swimming, athletics, and cross country -read more about sport at St Clare's
• Mark Taylor Shield Cricket
• Tiger Shield Gala Day
• Public Speaking
• University Competitions and Tests
• Gardening Club
• Art Competitions – including the Christmas Story Art Competition
• Environmental initiatives: Activities aimed at ‘Caring for our common Home’, such as tree planting – learn more here about our school's engagement with environmental education, action, stewardship and sustainability
• Social Justice Initiatives: Opportunities to organise and participate in programs raising awareness and funds for various causes, including Mini Vinnies
   

These programs not only support students in discovering their passions and talents but also allow them to make a positive impact within their school and broader community.

SPORT

At St Clare's, students are provided with a diverse range of sporting opportunities, both within the school and at representative levels, encouraging active participation, skill development, and a love for physical activity.

All students participate in weekly sports lessons, which focus on:

• Developing a variety of skills across different sports.
• Enhancing students' fitness and physical wellbeing

These lessons are an integral part of the school's PDHPE curriculum, promoting health, teamwork, and confidence.

Representative Sports:

Students in Years 3-6 have opportunities to represent the school at Diocesan gala days in sports such as:

• AFL
• Rugby League
• Soccer
• Netball
• Basketball
• Cricket

Annual Sports Carnivals:

The school hosts three major sports carnivals each year:

• Cross Country Carnival
• Swimming Carnival
• Athletics Carnival

These events also serve as trial opportunities for school teams to advance to regional and diocesan carnivals. From here, successful students may be selected for MacKillop (NSW Catholic Schools) teams, with the potential to progress to State (PSSA) and even National teams.

Pathways for Talented Athletics

Students with exceptional talent in both summer and winter sports (team and individual) can trial for selection in MacKillop teams. These trials include opportunities to represent the Wollongong Diocese in:

• AFL
• Rugby League
• Soccer
• Netball
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Softball
• Hockey
• Tennis

At St Clare's, sport is about more than just competition - it's a chance for students to grow in confidence, build resilience, and experience the joy of being part of a team, all while developing their unique talents.