One of the advantages of being a student at Patto is the exposure to an extensive range of co and extra-curricular programs that many other primary schools do not or cannot offer.

These programs are extensive and provide students with the opportunity to undertake new challenges and trial new activities ranging across sport, music, academic, art, drama and some charitable activities. The opportunities provided in these programs enhance the educational aspect of Patterson Lakes Primary School.

A number of these co and extra-curricular programs are listed below.

Specialist areas: The school offers specialist classes and teachers in Physical Education, Computers, LOTE - French, Italian and Spanish, Visual Arts, Library and Music.

Music and Performance: Students in Year P-6 are exposed to a number of instruments and electronic music media. These include keyboard, drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitars, and vocal tuition with performance opportunities.

Sport: Students in Years 3 - 6 compete in athletics and cross country. Students in Years 5 and 6 compete in interschool netball, softball, football, t-ball, Walla rugby, basketball, cricket and kanga cricket. Students are also able to nominate for district selection in swimming, cross country, soccer, netball, basketball, softball, football and athletics.

All students in Years Prep to 6 are provided with the opportunity to participate in Inter house competitions.

Camping Program: From Years 3 – 6, Patto boasts an annual camping program. The program fits in with each year level’s curriculum and provides an opportunity for the teacher to develop aspects of the class program in an alternative environment to the classroom. Year 3 attend a 2 day camp at Portsea. Year 4 attend a 3 day camp at the Briars, Mt Martha. Year 5 attend a 3 day camp at Sovereign Hill. Year 6 attend a 5 day camp at Coonawarra, Gippsland.

Swimming Program: The school operates an intensive swimming program for Prep – Year 2 students every year.

Clubs: Students are able to participate in a variety of clubs and other activities throughout the year. These clubs and activities include chess, robotics, gardening and the vegetable garden, dance, library and house competitions.

Extra-curricular: The Year 3&4 Enrichment for All program [EFA] offers canoeing, formal and modern dance, cooking, robotics, film making, scrap booking, ceramics, magic and performance, lawn bowls, fishing, fitness, kick boxing, instrumental music tuition and Bike Education. Most of these programs provide strong partnerships with Patterson River Secondary College, and a number of sporting clubs and businesses in our local and wider school community.

Charity Awareness: Junior School Council organise a number of fundraising programs to assist charities. It is important for children to be aware of, develop empathy for, and learn ways to help those not as fortunate as themselves. Some of the charities that are supported include Childhood Cancer, Royal Children’s Hospital, Red Cross, State Schools' Relief, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome [SIDS]. In addition to fundraising, Patto has a close association with the local retirement villages where we have provided musical performances, computer lessons, and morning and afternoon teas.