The Peninsula Engagement Program (PEP) is design to extend high potential and gifted students in Years 3-6 at Balmain's partner primary schools. Each PEP course will run on 28th and 29th of October, so students can only pick one program to be involved in. Parents will need to organise for students to travel to and from Balmain Campus. The cost of each program is $40, which will need to be paid to the front office. Registration closes on 24 September, 2025.
Once registration closes, our office staff will contact you regarding payment.
For further information about courses please see the Sydney Secondary College, Balmain Campus website.
Programs available for 2025 include:
- HSIE Taster
- Down by the Water - Kayaking challenge
- Amazing Science - Science is Fun
- Pixel to Plastic
- Technology Taster
- Girls STEM Club
Amazing Science – Science is Fun
Amazing Science – Science is Fun will involve research in an area of Science the students are interested in and fun interactive science demonstrations, challenges and activities. Students will be placed in groups and present their research to their peers at the end of the second day. Each group will be supplied with a laptop loan device and will join a Google Classroom where they will be able to create their presentations.
Down by the Water – Kayaking Challenge
With the SSC Balmain's close proximity to the Parramatta River and Balmain Cove (The Bay) we aim to provide opportunities for students to engage in a range of activities in class and during school sport and make the most of this fantastic natural resource. One popular activity we run at SSC Balmain is kayaking. Students will get to learn the basic paddle strokes for kayaking, water safety and the benefits of outdoor physical activity. Spaces are limited to a maximum of 16 students on the water. Students should have a strong swimming ability.
Pixel to Plastic
Focusing on introductions to 3D design and giving students hands-on experience in being able to 3D print using filament printers.
Technology Taster
Students will get a taster of studying Technology in high school by undertaking small projects using the equipment and tools available such as metal work, timber, textiles and cooking.
HSIE Taster
In Human Society and its Environment students explore the world around them. As part of the Peninsula Engagement Program they will be engaged in an enquiry regarding the unique environmental features of Balmain, and a hands-on historic mummification process.
Girls STEM Club
The SSC PEP Girls STEM Club will involve taking part in a variety of self-directed projects in STEM areas. PEP students will work together with Balmain Campus Girls STEM Club participants in undertaking activities which may include 3D printing, robotics, Engineering STEM challenges, Rockets, Makey Makeys and Adafruit Playground Express activities.