Mortlake Public School

Excel by Effort

Telephone02 9743 3001

Emailmortlake-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Extracurricular activities

The activities listed below take place at school before and after hours. Parents will need to contact the service provider directly to make arrangements for their child to participate. Payment will also need to be made directly to the provider.

Tennis Club

Monday 7:45 am – 8:45 am

Kick-start your child's day with fun, fitness, and skill-building at our Before-School Tennis Program – open to all students, regardless of experience.

  • Led by qualified coaches from J. Murphy’s Sports, accredited by Tennis Australia or ATPCA
  • All equipment provided – no need to bring a thing!
  • Held on the K–2 grass area, or under the COLA in wet weather
  • Open to children of all skill levels – beginners welcome!

Spots are limited, so sign up today.

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K-2

Monday
8:15 am – 8:45 am

3-6

Monday
7:45 am – 8:15 am

Chess Club

Tuesday 10:55 am – 11:45 am

Students at Mortlake Public School have the exciting opportunity to sharpen their minds and build strategic thinking through our Tuesday lunchtime Chess Program, run by the expert coaches at the Sydney Academy of Chess.

  • Build concentration, confidence, and critical thinking
  • Open to students of all skill levels – from beginners to budding masters
  • A fun, challenging start to the day in a supportive environment

To enrol, simply collect a permission note and arrange payment at the front office, or contact the Sydney Academy of Chess directly:

Phone

(02) 9745 1170

Website

sydneyacademyofchess.com.au

Spaces are limited – secure your child’s place on the board today!

Benefits of learning and playing chess at a young age

Learning and playing chess helps primary school children develop critical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills while improving focus, memory, and patience.

It can also foster emotional resilience by teaching young children to handle wins and losses gracefully and encourages planning and logical reasoning, making it a valuable activity for cognitive and personal growth.

Chess teaches children to think critically and evaluate potential outcomes, helping them develop strong problem-solving abilities.

Playing chess requires sustained attention and concentration, fostering patience and the ability to stay focused on long-term goals.

Remembering chess moves and strategies strengthens memory, while analysing the board improves spatial awareness and logical thinking.

Chess challenges kids to plan several moves ahead, teaching them to anticipate consequences and think strategically.

Chess helps children learn to handle both victories and defeats gracefully, building confidence, perseverance, and emotional maturity.

Art Club

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Let your child unwind, explore, and express themselves through creativity in our hands-on art program, run by Art on Canvas and held every Tuesday afternoon during term.

Kids will paint, draw, and create their very own take-home masterpieces – all with guidance and encouragement from experienced instructor.

Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves getting creative, this is the perfect space to explore their imagination.

Tuesdays after school – all materials provided

For more information, contact Art on Canvas.

Art programs can help nurture:

  • Creativity & self-expression
  • Concentration & focus
  • Emotional wellbeing & resilience
  • Relaxation after a busy school day
  • New friendships through shared fun

Soccer Academy

Wednesday 7:45 am – 8:45 am

On Target Soccer Academy is now running morning soccer sessions at Mortlake – the perfect way for kids to start their day with energy, fun, and skill-building.

  • Wednesdays before school – throughout term
  • Packed with skills, drills, and exciting games
  • A fun and active start to the day for kids of all abilities

Led by passionate coaches, these sessions boost confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.

Get your child moving, smiling, and scoring goals before class even begins.

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K-2

Wednesday
8:15 am – 8:45 am

3-6

Wednesday
7:45 am – 8:15 am

Contact James:

Phone

0424 237 263

Email

ontargetsocceracademy@gmail.com

Code Camp

Wednesday 3:10 pm – 4:25 pm

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Year 2 - Year 6

After-School Code Camp allows kids to hone their coding skills and keep practising through weekly sessions over the term!

Students will produce multiple games and apps using Code Camp‘s exciting online platform Code Camp World!

Code Camp have made Code Camp World as accessible as possible so students can truly focus on the fun aspects of coding and carry on their journey at home.

Each week students will choose the features they want to build, and advance their problem-solving skills to build these features using code. They will take ownership over their projects and collaborate with their peers to make awesome apps!

Chinese school

Thursday 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Bright Star Chinese School offers fun, interactive Chinese lessons every Thursday after school, focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through engaging activities and cultural learning, students build strong language skills and confidence in their bilingual abilities.

Contact Joyce at Bright Star for all enquiries.

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Phone

0416 019 905

Email

info@brightstarcs.com.au

Music Tuition Program

At Mortlake Public School, students have the wonderful opportunity to learn a musical instrument right here on campus.

With lessons available before and after school, or during lunchtimes to suit your family’s schedule.

Our experienced tutors offer lessons in:

  • Guitar & Bass Guitar
  • Violin & Cello
  • Flute, Clarinet & Saxophone

  • Trumpet
  • Keyboard/Piano
  • Drums & Percussion

Whether your child is just starting out or ready to build on their skills, our program makes it easy and enjoyable to explore the world of music.

This exceptional music program gives every student the opportunity to learn, play, and grow.

  • Students are taught to read music and play an instrument with the support of dedicated individual tutors
  • Be part of our vibrant String Ensemble or Recorder Ensemble – perfect for building confidence and teamwork
  • A fun and enriching way to develop creativity, discipline, and a lifelong love of music

No experience needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Those interested in starting or continuing private music lessons should contact the school office for an application form.

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Music Program

At Mortlake Public School, we are proud of our music program. It's about more than learning notes and rhythms - it’s about building confidence, teamwork and creativity, that lasts a lifetime.
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