Our student activities coordinator designs a program of events and excursions throughout the year which provides access to a wide range of cultural and/or life experiences in and around Bankstown, Sydney and New South Wales.

Students are invited and welcome to take part in any or all of the activities- just register your names at Reception.

• Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh

• Sydney Aquarium

• Tulip Top Gardens, Canberra

• Taronga Zoo

• The Rocks, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly

• Blue Mountains sight-seeing

• Bushwalking, Canoeing

• Sand Boarding

• Coastal beaches – swimming, surfing, games

 

Local Events

Sydney is a very lively and fun city hosting many festivals, concerts, shows, carnivals, sporting events, shops and exhibitions.

• Vivid Light Festival

• Spectacular New Years’ Eve on the Harbour

• Randwick Racing Carnivals

• ANZ Stadium-Sports events (including NRL Telstra Premiership)

• The Easter Show

• Backstage Theatre Tours

• Sydney Opera House Performances, including Opera on Sydney Harbour

• Theatres for shows such as Sound of Music, Kinky Boots

• Art Galleries including Art after Hours, Lights on Later

• Museums

• Sports and Recreational Clubs

• Football, Rugby, Tennis, Squash Tournaments

• Indigenous Walks and Tours

• Acer Arena events

• Sydney Cricket Ground (including AFL, NRL and cricket competitions)

• Pitt Street Mall Shopping & Entertainment

• Various shopping complexes: Bondi, Bankstown, Chatswood, Parramatta

• City-to-Surf Annual Charity Race

• The Rocks Markets

• Darling Harbour Festivals

• Sydney Aquarium

• Sydney National Library

• Various beaches surrounding Sydney and coastal suburbs

• and many, many more exciting things to do and see throughout the year – for more information visit NSW Tourism website https://www.visitnsw.com/

 

The Basics-A Taste of Australia

Australia is renowned for its glorious beaches and reefs, friendly cities and towns and the excitement of the outback. It is a very safe country with a high standard of living, minimal crime or disease and a stable economy. Australians are typically considered very friendly, helpful and kind people who love to kick-back and relax with a traditional Aussie Barbeque, trip to the beach or walk in the park. Also renowned for their solid work-ethic and patriotic nature, Australians are proud of their country as well as welcoming and accepting of international visitors and different cultures.