Extracurricular programmes

There are a number of extracurricular sporting, academic, cultural and arts programmes, which students can opt into, and which provide opportunities to extend their interests and passions.

  • We run many SWIS sports teams such as water polo, netball, basketball, floorball and touch rugby, who play after school or on weekends.
  • We are members of the Wellington Regional Intermediate Schools Sports Association and participate in a range of inter-school sporting events annually.
  • We offer ‘Future Problem Solving Club‘ which runs before school and challenges students in critical thinking.
  • We participate in events such as the AIMS GamesEPRO-8Kids Literature Quiz CompetitionICAS examinations (external optional international exams), World Scholars Cup, National writing and art competitions and events, the William Pike Challenge and much more.
  • Throughout the year we also participate in social awareness activities such as the 40 hour famine and Pink Shirt Day.