Other Activities
Golf
Opportunities for social golf are offered during Term 1 and Term 4 and
an open team is selected to participate in Balharry Shield competition
against other AIC schools.
Chess
The Chess Club meets regularly throughout the year and Junior and Senior
teams are selected to participate in AIC Chess competition in Term 2.
Mooting
Opportunity for Senior students to participate in an Appeal Court process
which enhances their understanding of the legal system.
Public Speaking
Opportunities for participation in various Public Speaking competitions
are offered throughout the year e.g. Lions Youth of the Year, Rostrum
Voice of Youth, Rotary.
Readers Cup
Reader’s Cup is a state wide reading competition run by the Children’s
Book Council of Australia - Queensland Branch. The aim is to foster a
love of reading amongst students. St Edmund’s is part of the Brisbane
West Division. The school enters a team in the 8/9 category. Heats are
held in June. Teams of 4 students spend Term 2 reading six books. They
answer questions on these books at the regional final. The winners of
each division go on to represent the region at the state final which is
part of the Brisbane Writer's Festival in September.
