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Debating and Public Speaking, Duke of Edinburgh, Art Extension, Rowing, Snowsports and Drama are offered in the Senior School co-curricular. The school runs student-led clubs such as Environmental Club, Making and Coding Club, Pride Club, Model UN Club, STEM Club and Sustainability Club. In the Junior School, Swim Squad, Netball, Running, Coding, Chess, Ballet and Orchestra are available, with more than 20 co-curricular activities offered by Years 5 and 6.
The school has Music and Orchestra, Drama and Art Extension as part of the co-curricular program. A Creative Arts program supports performing and visual arts, with opportunities to participate in plays and musicals on stage or behind the scenes. Life drawing and photography are offered as after-school activities, and students can contribute to school productions through backstage roles.
The school teaches French, Chinese and Latin, and language study deepens cross-cultural understanding. Model United Nations is active, providing opportunities to discuss global issues and practice diplomacy. Amnesty International Support Group and Pride Club foster global awareness and inclusion.
Student clubs run at lunchtime and after school, including Model United Nations, Amnesty International Support Group, Coding Club, Greenies environmental group, Pride Club, and Life drawing and photography. Clubs are student-led with teacher support and foster social engagement and collaboration. Backstage management, lighting and sound skills are gained through productions and performances.
The GIVE program drives community service and practical social contribution by building bridges between Lauriston and diverse communities. Girls undertake hands-on volunteering and fundraising with organizations nominated by students. The program emphasizes social responsibility and active service as a core part of school life.
Duke of Edinburgh is offered as part of the co-curricular program. The House system provides cross-year participation in sport, drama or music and focuses on Community Service. The Student Futures and Pathways Program helps girls explore careers, with Careers Readiness, guest lectures from major universities and the annual Student Futures and Pathways Expo featuring alumnae.
Wellbeing is central to Lauriston, with a focus on physical and emotional health. Sport is compulsory from Year 7 to Year 10 and a wide range of recreational and competitive sporting opportunities are available. The House activities also include sport, debating, public speaking, music and drama to build confidence, resilience and community.
Lauriston Girls' School is a private day school for girls aged 0–18 in Australia. It combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Years 11–12, offering IB or VCE. The school teaches in English and offers French, Chinese and Latin, with subjects across English, Humanities, Languages, Music, Social Science, Sport, STEM, Creative Arts and Drama. A distinctive feature is the Howqua program, a five‑day immersive residential study experience covering Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Mandarin and French, plus Music and Art, emphasising wellbeing and outdoor learning. The Lauriston Inquiry Framework—Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect—guides learning. A 10‑year Masterplan, completed phases by late 2022, has modernised facilities including the Ullmer Sports and Wellbeing Centre and contemporary learning spaces, plus the Howqua campus. Co‑curriculars include Sport, Music, Drama and clubs such as Model UN, STEM Club and Amnesty International Support Group, fostering leadership and service for international families.
