Please note,
due to current circumstances, Foxwell State Secondary College's
students' participation in our extra-curricular activity is governed by
Department of Education guidelines.
Art Club
Students
have the opportunity to participate in the Foxwell State Secondary
College Art Club. This year round program provides students an
opportunity to develop their creativity and try new mediums including
painting, drawing and print making. This program is designed for
students of all ability levels and endeavours to enhance natural
ability.
Chess and Cubing Club
As
a part of the Chess and Cubing Club students will learn problem solving
and abstract reasoning, develop calmness under pressure and enhance
skills in creative thinking, pattern recognition and strategic thinking.
Cubing involves students practicing to solve the Rubik's Cube. This
will involve developing skills in algorithms, speed cubing and studying
different models. As a part of the program students will participate in
chess and cubing competitions.
E-Sport
In
this extra-curricular activity students will be involved in an
interactive, skill-building program where they will gain confidence,
grow friendships and develop critical thinking and creative thinking
skills in a digital platform. E-sports is a growing phenomenon offering
students social engagement and social skill development as well as an
understanding of making healthy choices relating to digital technology.
"Genius Bar" Team
Foxwell
State Secondary College runs a regular "Genius Bar" that is facilitated
by students. Team members are required to volunteer at least 1 lunch
break each week to being available at the "Genius Bar" to provide
technical support to other students and staff. Regular training will be
made available to upskill students in the needs of a team member. There is no regular schedule for this extra-curricular activity.
Kokoda Challenge for Youth
As
a part of the Kokoda extra-curricular program, students learn the
values of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice. Students work
together, look out for each other and show commitment to a task that
first seems impossible. They will train for and overcome a 15km hike in
D'Auguilar National Park within 9 hours as a part of a team of 5.
Students are required to fundraise as a part of this program.
Scheduled Event
- Term 1 and 2 training
- June 6 and 7
| Cost
- $200.00
- Additional equipment will be required to be purchased
- Fundraising (minimum $75)
|
Robotics and Coding
This
extra-curricular activity provides students the opportunity to dive
deep in to the world of robotics and coding, exploring how computer
programming and robotic design can solve real world problems. Students
will build skills in teamwork, creative thinking, social engagement,
problem solving and programming. There are a number of competitions that
students will have the opportunity to participate in.
Tech Crew
The
Foxwell State Secondary College Tech Crew are responsible for
facilitating major events held within the school community. These events
can include the requirement for sound, lighting, audio-visual and stage
management and range from the school assembly to community events.
Members of the Tech Crew may be required to spend time during lunch
breaks as well as before and after school preparing for events and/or
training on equipment. There is no regular scheduled training for this
extra-curricular activity.
Writing Club
As
a part of the writing club students will form relationships with other
like minded students, stay focussed and motivated on their creative
journey and develop the skills for building a strong narrative. In this
year long activity students may choose to enter their work in local and
national competitions or simply share their work with their peers.