Extra-curricular timetable:
At Killarney Heights High School we value learning beyond the classroom. Our staff offer an extensive range of opportunities for students to explore ane extend their interests.
Killarney Heights High School Extra-Curricular Program 2024 - Term 3
Basketball
Killarney Heights High School has partnered with Forest Killarney Basketball Association Inc to offer our students opportunities to compete in the basketball competitions run by Manly Warringah Basketball at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre Narrabeen. The program has been built to develop 13 teams last semester that are trained by external coaches and senior students from our school. The teams train at KHHS on different afternoons after school. The program runs for two semesters beginning in terms 1 and 3.
Trials for new players are held at the beginning of term 4 for the following year. Interested players should contact the the amazing parent that runs the program - Rowena Flack on email - forestkillarneybasketball@gmail.com
Home Work 'MILO' Club
It takes a village to raise a child and at KHHS we know how important a little bit of extra support can be. So, if you’re looking for some regular academic assistance for your child, or even just a quiet space for them to work, the KHHS Homework Club is the place to be.
Nicknamed the MILO Club*, our school’s Homework Club is a calm, inclusive and supportive space for Killarney students to work independently and collaboratively with peers. It is also a space for students to seek support from teachers to complete school tasks and work towards their academic potential.
Milo Club sessions are held every Monday and Thursday after school between 3:10pm and 5:00pm in the Library. All students are welcome. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
- Monday's session: numeracy focus, hosted by Mr Chu
- Thursday's session: literacy focus, hosted by Ms Zoeller
Please encourage your children to attend, particularly close to assessment due dates.
* MILO Club = My Independent Learning Opportunity and a place to drink Milo
Debating
Killarney Heights High School has a strong and successful tradition of debating. Within the school, we run lessons in debating techniques within the junior English programs and this culminates with the inter-class Rose debating competition, held for each junior Year.
We also enter the premier's debating challenge which conducts interschool competitions for Years 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 and 12.
Instrumental Music Ensembles Program(IMEP/Band).
At Killarney Heights High School we offer a comprehensive band ensemble program, with many amazing opportunities throughout the year which will continue to develop, improve and inspire each student's musical passion, with a variety of band ensembles to suit every student's ability.
We currently offer 7 ensembles at the school, with over 100 students participating in a very active program. These ensembles are the symphonic wind ensemble, concert band, big band, jazz orchestra, stage band, chamber orchestra ensemble and guitar ensemble. Each ensemble is taught by a professional musician or conductor and rehearses in our Crossley Hall and classrooms A7 and B13. Every band is given the opportunity to perform regularly at various events- NSSWE, North Shore Music Spectacular, Northern Beaches Youth Orchestra, Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival, Sydney Schools Jazz Festival, ASBOF, World Music Day, Manly Jazz Festival to name just a few and competitions- Festival of Instrumental Music, Acacia Concert throughout the year. Students are always busy preparing for concerts and experiencing new and challenging music. It is expected that every student involved in our music ensembles program is undertaking weekly private lessons with an experienced, professional tutor (preferably a musically studied university graduate).
One of the most important aspects of our program is band camps and tours! These operate on a 3-year rotation. In the first year, all students attend an intensive band camp for 3 days. Professional tutors conduct workshops to develop balance and musicianship within each ensemble section. This culminates with the various ensembles showcasing their work over the duration of the camp and throughout the year.
The second-year students undertake a regional tour. They participate in workshops with other conductors, perform at other local schools as well as perform at a variety of community events. Students also can bond as a group during some fun non-musical activities throughout the tour.
The third year sees a combined ensemble touring overseas! Past tours have included New Zealand, Singapore, Europe and in 2017, Japan, Spain and Portugal had been planned for 2020. This tour is open for audition to all students across all of our ensembles in the program, however, a high-playing standard and strong commitment are expected of all touring students.
Students in our junior ensembles generally undertake a short regional tour in the international touring year. Please take the time to explore this website, which will hopefully assist in answering any questions you may have. In particular, you can read more about each ensemble and its requirements under the 'ensembles' tab.
We look forward to welcoming you into the Killarney Heights High School music ensembles program. To find out more or to get in touch with our ensembles coordinator, please visit our band ensemble program page.
