After a great deal of anticipation and some delays work has finally begun on our new school hall. The construction company Hanem Group, is trying to work in well with the normal operations and activities at the school in order to minimise disruption and impact. We look forward to seeing the building move to completion in 2010 and are very keen to put this school and community resource to good use.
Andrew Hewitt - Principal
The Extra-Curricular subjects offered at Miranda North Public School are:
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Band
Students from Years 4 to 6 are given the opportunity to join the school's Concert Band. The school employs a Band Director and another tutor from whom interested students can learn to play an instrument and perform in the band. The band consists of approximately 20 members playing flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and percussion. |
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Choir
Miranda North Public School supports a Junior and Senior Choir. The junior choir consists of all the children in Year 2 who are given the opportunity to sing and perform at the Sutherland Shire Schools' Music Festival. |
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Dance
We have 2 dance troupes (Senior and Junior) that are open to all students. These groups meet once a week at lunchtimes under the guidance of a professional dance teacher. |
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Drum Corps
The Miranda North Drummers practice twice a week before school under the instruction of Drum Major Allan Chatto OAM, who has himself a distinguished career as a military drummer. The Drum Corps performs at many local and school based events and the drummers also support the performances of our School Concert Band. |
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Public Speaking
Public Speaking is an extension of the talking and listening strand of our school’s literacy program. At Miranda North we hold our own school competition each year with the winning speakers going on to compete at the Zone and possibly even the Regional level. Advice and support for speakers is given by classroom teachers and the whole program is coordinated by our teacher-librarian. |
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Inter-School Sport
Interschool-School Sport teams are selected in the Winter competitions of Netball and Soccer organised by Cronulla PSSA. There are 17 local public schools affiliated. Miranda North PS competes in:
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