Co-Curricular

Sport & Activities

Sport at BTC is a central feature of student life and many life skills including teamwork, co-operation, sportsmanship and the striving for success are gained from an involvement in sporting activities.

Blackheath & Thornburgh College is a member of the Charters Towers Secondary and Primary Sports Associations and participates in a year-round Interschool sports program of competition – a comprehensive Interhouse competition is also held throughout the year.

We have a wide range of sports on offer and our passionate, experienced teachers organise training sessions, team practice and wider competitions within an inclusive and supportive structure. Examples of the sports we play throughout the year include:

• Athletics
• Cricket
• Rugby League
• Softball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Netball
• Swimming (we have our own outdoor pool)
• Cross Country

Students also have the opportunity to participate in local club sports including: Swimming, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Touch Football, Golf and Tennis. Opportunities also exist for students to gain selection in district, regional and state teams.

In addition to the wide range of sport on offer, BTC provides other co-curricular activities that are accessible to our secondary students. These include:

• Interact Club
• Cattle Club
• Pedal Prix Team
• Eisteddfod
• Billy Cart Derby

There is something for everyone at Blackheath & Thornburgh College.

The Arts

Students have the opportunity to be involved in the College’s Arts Program. This includes Visual Art, Drama and Music.

At BTC we offer students in Junior and Secondary School the opportunity to take part in our popular biennial Musicals which are performed at The World Theatre.

Debating/Public Speaking

We also have an enviable reputation in the area of Debating and Public Speaking. Junior and Senior Debating teams compete against other Charters Towers Schools in regular debates.