Student opportunities and activities
At Inner Sydney High 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.
Our programs may 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
- activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
- recognition program.
- math's breakfast
- learning hub
Our extra-curricular highlights
Music Program
Students can audition for our concert band, string ensemble, jazz combo, big band and vocal ensemble. Students rehearse weekly and will be involved in performing at school and community events as well as external opportunities.
Creative and performing arts
Our drama and dance ensemble programs help students be creative and express themselves. Students perform at a range of school, community and regional dance festivals.
Learning Hub
Students can utilise our library for supervised study time on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.
Sport
Students can develop their sporting skills and also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Mathematics Breakfast
Our mathematics team provide supervised study and maths assistance for senior students from 7:15am and junior students from 7:45am. Breakfast snack items supplied.
Recognition Program
We recognise student contribution, excellence and kindness through gratitude by rewarding students with IN_STAR slips, recognition letters, badges and Principal's Awards. Recognition Assemblies highlight the accomplishments of students.
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.
Our students can take advantage of several scholarship and award opportunities
NSW School Nanga Mai Awards
The Nanga Mai Awards are an annual event organised by Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate. The awards recognise and celebrate innovation, excellence and educational achievement in Aboriginal education in NSW public schools, school communities and department directorates.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
This Premier’s Reading Challenge encourages students from Kindergarten to Year 9 to develop a love of reading and plays an important role in developing literacy
Premier’s Debating Challenge
The Premier’s Debating Challenge is open to students from Year 5 to 12. Teams compete in a round robin series of debates against other schools. The winners go on to compete at regional and state level to determine the eventual state champion.Public speaking competitions
The Arts Unit offers public speaking competitions for NSW school students. Each competition is a great opportunity for students to develop their speech-writing and presentation skills while representing their schools in a state-wide competition.
Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarships
The Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarships are an opportunity to visit significant overseas sites associated with Australia’s participation in war for Years 10 and 11 students in selected schools.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia provides an internationally recognised, self-development program for people aged 14 to 25. The program equips young people with the opportunity to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities.
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.