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As a school, we believe in and strive for:
*effective teaching and learning which respects the talents and needs of individuals and challenges them to reach their full potential.
*a dynamic and diverse curriculum which extends beyond the classroom and encourages students to be responsible for their own learning.

Cheerleading 2007 Cheerleading Squad

In 2006, Cerdon College saw the start of a competitive cheersquad called the 'Cerdon Sapphires' coached by Miss Kelly Hobson. The 2006 squad consisted of 26 girls from years 7-12. These girls trained twice a week and competed at the National Cheerleading Championships in September. During 2007, the squad continued to improve its skills base and with a squad of 21 girls the team competed at both the State and National Cheerleading Squad 2006

Cheerleading Championships. At the State Championships the girls were placed second in the State and at Nationals, they were ranked 5th out of a number of teams.

The squad has also performed at a number of activities throughout the school year including Cabaret and Presentation Night.

In 2008 the squad's aim is to continue improving and enter even more competitions at the regional, state and national level.'

Dance Club

Dance Club is a popular group at Cerdon, consisting of students from years 7-10. The girls meet every Tuesday afternoon from 3.30 - 5pm and learn a range of dance styles including: Hip Hop, Jazz and Ballroom.

The girls are provided with excellent instruction by a talented group of year 10 students who work tirelessly each week to put together fabulous routines. Dance Club members are also invited to perform at Cabaret each year.

Debating CSDA Debating Team

Cerdon College has a strong and proud history of success in Debating. During term 2, Students from Years 7-12 compete in the Catholic Secondary Schools Association Debating Competition. The debates are held on Friday evenings at a variety of locations around Sydney. Each week the students receive a general “theme” area for the debates and one hour before the debate, they receive the topic and toss for the side (either affirmative or negative) of the topic they will debate. They have one hour to prepare for the debate.

Environmental Group

J E Thompson History Debating Competition

Years 10 and 11 History students have the opportunity to combine their history knowledge with their bedating skills to compete in the JE Thompson History Debating Competition.

The students have to prepare debates that may include such topics as: ‘History is the Biography of Great Men’ or ‘War Crimes Tribunals Are a Waste of Time’. They compete against schools in the metropolitan area.

Instrumental Group

The instrumental group meet each week to rehearse for various performances during the year. In the process students improve their performance skills as well as having a lot of fun. Any student is welcome to join in the fun.

Want to learn an instrument?
Currently there is tuition available in Guitar, Drums and Flute. For more information please download the information from the link…Instrument Lessons

Mock Trial Competition

Each year students in Year 11 are given the opportunity to compete in teams against other schools in Mock Court cases. Students take on the roles of court personnel including: solicitors, barristers, witnesses and court clerks. They are coached and assisted by practising solicitors who volunteer their time and expertise to provided students with an experience of the legal process.

Public Speaking Marist Oratory

The 18th AMSA Oratory Competition

Each year, the Marist Oratory competition provides a valuable opportunity

for secondary students in Marist Schools to compete with their peers in a positive environment. Skilled oratory is an art form that can be entertaining, informative and persuasive. Students select from a list of topics and are given three weeks to prepare and refine their speeches. In 2007 the school achieved 2nd place in the Year 7 division

CSDA Public Speaking Competition

Cerdon College has a strong and proud history of success in Public Speaking. During term 1, students from Years 7-12 compete in the Catholic Secondary Schools Association Public Speaking Competition. The competition is held across a number of Friday evenings at a variety of locations around Sydney. Each week the students receive a list of topics and have a week to prepare a speech in response to one of these topics.

Model United Nations Assembly

The Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) initiative is held at the University of Western Sydney. The students are placed in an environment which empowers them with knowledge and understanding as they are challenged to put themselves in the shoes of representatives from other nations, enabling them to appreciate the culture and position of this Nation in the United Nations. Debating and communication skills are enriched by attending this event.

The Rotary Club of Holroyd have given their generous support of the students with this initiative.

Vocal Group

The vocal group is a committed ensemble of students from years 7 – 11 who meet each week to rehearse for the various concerts and school masses scheduled for the year. Any student who enjoys singing is welcome to join the group, as students not only improve their singing but also have fun in the process.

The Writers' Club

Founded by Mrs Mifsud, the Writers’ Club is an event where its members meet to engage in creative discussions. During these discussions, we try to find ways to express our critical ideas in a creative way. Our meetings take place on every Day 10 and give us the opportunity to write about the world in an original and spontaneous way. This webpage gives us an opportunity to showcase our talent to a wider audience. Click here to read some stories written by its members.

Youth Parliament

The NSW Youth Parliament is a program that gives young people a chance to voice their opinions and concerns before those who have the power to make laws. It is open to everyone across NSW in Years 9-12.

The students are placed into teams with other community-minded students from across the State. Then over a 3 month period each group has to develop a bill on an issue deemed important by the team. The students attend a Training Camp during school holidays to work on their proposal. The students have a few weeks to finalise their bill, have to prepare their own speeches and counter-arguments to other proposed bills before the Residential Camp.

Just like in real Parliament, the students have to prepare speeches to introduce their respective bills whilst being heckled by the Opposition, face question time and refute claims made by the Opposition party.

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