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Debating and public speaking are offered with coaching to help students compete in inter-school events. Chess club runs throughout the year with inter-school competitions. Overseas trips and camps provide experiential learning beyond the classroom. Music ensembles are a major activity with leadership opportunities and regular performances.
Music operates year-round with weekly ensemble rehearsals and regular performances. Leadership roles exist within ensembles, including captaincy and other ensemble leadership positions. The school calendar features a Music program that includes the School Musical, Spring Concert and multiple performances throughout the year.
Overseas trips and camps are part of the co-curricular program. International students participate in co-curricular activities such as music, art, tennis, soccer and table tennis. The international program provides English as an Additional Language support and a structured 10-week orientation to assist integration. Debating and public speaking are available for cross-cultural exchange.
Chess club runs throughout the year with inter-school competitions. Debating and public speaking are supported with coaching and inter-school competitions. Music ensembles and performances provide social and cultural engagement.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award includes service, skills and expeditions, with Gold Award recognition. The international student program provides assistance for community service involvement.
Leadership opportunities exist within the Co-curricular Music Programme, including Captain and Vice-Captain of Music, Ensemble Leaders and Section Leaders. Senior students apply for these leadership positions after interviews with the Director of Music and music staff. A multi-tiered awards system recognises participation, service and leadership in designated activities.
Outdoor Education includes at least one week-long camp for Grade 7-10. Sport offers three streams—Blue, Black and White—with specific participation requirements by grade. Wellbeing is promoted with a whole-school approach. Grades 7-9 must undertake at least one Blue sport or two Black sports, and Grades 10-12 must undertake at least one Blue sport or one Black sport plus an additional co-curricular activity.
Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican, co-educational day and boarding school in Tasmania, Australia, with the Junior Campus in East Launceston and the Senior Campus at Mowbray (Hawkes Boarding). Curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Early Learning and the Junior Campus with the Australian Curriculum. From Early Learning to Grade 12, students engage in co-curriculars such as aviation, agricultural science, mountain biking and photography, with results in NAPLAN, TCE and ATAR highlighted alongside wellbeing programs. Facilities include the Aviation Centre, Poimena Art Centre, Design and Technology spaces, Media and Drama and Dance Studio, Learning Hub, Library, and Cafe 1846; Outdoor Education features Maria Island Camp and related expeditions. International students receive English as an Additional Language support and orientation. Historically, the school opened in 1846; 2024 marked the Mowbray campus centenary, the Chapel's 90th anniversary, and the Maria Island Camp's 60th.
