More Than Books

At Carlisle, we believe that for a child, or student, to truly prepare for life beyond school, they need more than just books and curriculum. So, as a way of encouraging our students to become well-rounded adults, we have developed a few co-curricular programs which involve activities and learning experiences that complement, what our students are learning in the classroom.

Service to others is at the core of any Adventist College education, across Australia. Each year, under the guidance of their teachers, classes make a Service Plan for improving the community or helping those in need. Projects range from aged care home visitation to yard clean-up, to fundraising, to STORM Co projects and anything else the students may dream up. So far, the impact on the students themselves has far outweighed the obvious benefits to others.

M – Meet New Friends

E – Eat Good Food

S – Sports and Games

H – Help A Friend

At Carlisle we believe that music is a valuable part of education and development.  There are various music lessons that are offered both privately and as an elective.  There are also two active choirs – the senior choir, and the primary choir which often participate in the Eisteddfod program.

Private lessons are offered in:

• Piano
• Guitar
• Violin
• Drums

Music items are often performed at various school functions such as speech night, school concert, annual church visits and family fun days.

Learning to read and play music can help a child express their passion through creativity and movement while also developing enhanced cognitive functioning and building their self esteem. Our music teachers are passionate about developing children’s love of music.