Beyond The Classroom
Learning at Freshwater Christian College is distinguished by the wide range of co-curricular programs and opportunities available to all students.
At every stage of their development, our students participate in activities outside the classroom environment spanning across a range of subject areas. These programs are important in strengthening skills and understanding in areas such as; leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and resilience building.
Building Students' Confidence and Skills Through Enriching Experiences
Our extra-curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with opportunities beyond the classroom to thrive and flourish in developing their unique gifts and talents.
Discover our Co-curricular programs below
Sports at Freshwater Christian College
Sports Programs
Inter-house Sports
We have three sports houses at Freshwater Christian College: Douglas Barras, Frangos Sharks and Fuller Crocs. Our Inter-house Carnivals are full of fun, where all students are encouraged to get involved. Carnivals include – Swimming Carnival, Cross Country and Athletics Carnival.
Secondary students also have the opportunity to engage in friendly, lunchtime, inter-house competitions and staff vs student competitions, across a range of sports throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for the school community to come together for some fun, fitness and team spirit.
Swimming
Swimming is a big part of life in tropical North Queensland and swim-safety is critical to ensuring our children are confident in and around the water. Primary students have an opportunity to engage in a learn-to-swim program each year.
The program will culminate for students from Years 4 – 12 with a Swimming Carnival. The Junior Primary students will also enjoy the very popular ‘Splashorama’ Day, a special water play party to celebrate the end of their swim program.
Atheletics
All Senior Primary – Secondary students are encouraged to support their house team through participation in a range of track and field events at the Freshwater Inter-House Athletics Carnival. Athletics pathways can lead to TCN, Peninsula, State and National level events based on qualifications.
Our Kindy and Junior Primary students are given the opportunity to develop their athletic skills in a fun Inter-House Carnival, including a range of track, field and obstacle based events.
Cross Country
All students are encouraged to support their house team through participation in our whole school Inter-House Cross Country Carnival and Fun Colour Run.
Cross Country pathways can lead to TCN, Peninsula, State and National level events based on qualifications. In preparation for the Freshwater Cross Country Carnival, students are given the opportunity to attend before school training sessions in Term One.
Inter-School Sports
Students have the opportunity to represent the College in Inter-School Sporting Competitions, including JSS (junior secondary) and CISSA (senior secondary), where they compete against schools from across the Far North in chosen sports.
Students are invited to participate in after school sports training in preparation for Inter-School sports competitions in selected sports.
TCN, Peninsula & State Sports
Freshwater Christian College students are invited to tryout for Trinity Coast North (TCN) sports teams each year. The TCN trials are the first step on the school pathway for representative sport for Peninsula teams and beyond.
Opportunities exist in the areas of:
- AFL
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Futsal
- Golf
- Hockey
- Netball
- Softball
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Squash
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Aquathlon
- Triathlon
- Tennis
- Touch Football
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Perceptual Motor Program
Our Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) supports younger students to enhance their hand-eye and foot-eye coordination, fitness, balance, locomotion and eye-tracking skills. With the support of our Grade 6 student leaders, students in early Primary School engage in our weekly PMP sessions throughout the year.
Futsal
Students are invited to join a Freshwater Falcons Futsal Team in the summer and winter seasons at Redlynch Futsal Stadium.
We have many teams across Primary and Secondary age groups, who compete in the girls, boys or mixed comps. In addition to their weekly game, teams train after school in our College stadium. Game fees are subsidised by the College.
Primary and Secondary students also have the opportunity to represent the College in the FNQ Titles, where they compete against schools from across the Far North.
Personal Growth Program
The Personal Growth Program (PGP) is a non-assessed program which allows students from Years 3 – 11 an opportunity to pursue interests in a range of areas. Students have the opportunity to work with students from other year levels to develop their faith, work collaboratively and grow in their leadership skills.
Opportunities range from sports, such as netball, golf, rafting, skating, swimming, soccer and basketball, to outdoor skills, sewing, cooking, robotics, art, drama, chess and dance.
Freshwater Music Programs
A Strong Foundation
Music starts early with weekly, engaging music classes from Kindergarten through Primary, transitioning into an exciting elective pathway in Secondary School.
Tailored Private Tuition
Elevate your child’s skills with private, one-on-one instrumental tutoring offered right on campus, conveniently scheduled before, during, or after school hours.
The Year 5 Band Experience
Every Year 5 student steps into the spotlight! For the entire school year, every student receives a complimentary loan instrument, 30 minutes of weekly specialised small-group tuition, and a combined band session, as well as performance opportunities.
Award-Winning Choirs/Ensembles
Students can engage in our vibrant ensemble roster, including our award-winning Primary Choir, Senior Primary/Secondary Band, Secondary ensembles, and various specialised instrumental groups.
Worship & Live Sound Production
Secondary students in our Chapel Band lead the school community in weekly praise and worship. There is also an opportunity for them to gain hands-on, practical experience mastering live sound mixing and audio production.
Performance Opportunities
Students are offered a range of performance opportunities, including our College Community Arts Festival, formal concerts, assembly and College event performances, casual lunchtime quad gigs, the local Freshwater Festival, and the Cairns Eisteddfod.
Extension Pathways
For dedicated musicians looking to take their craft further, we actively support entry into prestigious regional and state extension programs like SHEP and QREP.
Outdoor Learning
Bush Kindy
Our Kindergarten students are provided with a twice weekly opportunity, during Terms 2 and 3, to learn in nature, through play and exploration by the creek on our 40 acre property.
Primary Nature Learning Program
Elevate your child’s skills with private, one-on-one instrumental tutoring offered right on campus, conveniently scheduled before, during, or after school hours.
The Great Wheelbarrow Race
The Great Wheelbarrow Race is held every May and is run over three days in a relay format. Each year, a group of Year 12 students participate in training sessions and then compete in the race from Mareeba to Chillagoe, covering 140km. This is a fundraising event, with our team supporting the Three Angels in Nepal.
Camping Program
Freshwater Christian College offers an extensive outdoor education camping program to support students in their spiritual growth, while engaging with their natural environment and trying a range of new activities. Through their camping experiences, students are supported in building positive relationships with their peers, developing their teamwork skills and growing their resilience.
Our camping program involves students from Years 4 – 12 and includes a range of locations such as; Fitzroy Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Lake Tinaroo, Echo Creek and the Daintree Rainforest Observatory.
International Trips
Our Japan Trip is available to students who study Japanese at the College and is a great experience of immersion into Japanese culture.
The trip is offered every second year, allowing students the opportunity to use their studied language, engage in cultural activities, visit significant sights and experience everyday Japanese life, including a Japanese school immersion program.
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