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Friday, 27 Mar 2026

Year 9 & 10 Science & Engineering Challenge

Our Year 9 and 10 students recently had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Science and Engineering Challenge at the University of Newcastle. Throughout the day, students worked collaboratively to solve a range of engaging, hands-on challenges that tested their problem-solving, creativity and teamwork skills. Activities included bridge building,...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Starting Well

Next week our school will host Careers Connect, an evening where alumni and community members return to share their career journeys with our students. It is always a highlight of the year because it reminds us of an important truth: very few careers follow a straight line. Many students feel...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Year 12 PROPEL Tasmania Trip

Year 12 PROPEL students recently returned from their field study trip to Tasmania. The field trip is the heart of their integrated unit EcoVantage: Tasmania, where students have the opportunity to participate in focusing on sustainable tourism, conservation and wellbeing. The excursion is designed to support students in developing professional...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Year 4 Rocket Launch

Our Year 4 students recently had an exciting day launching the model rockets they had built themselves. After spending time carefully constructing their rockets and learning about basic rocketry, the students eagerly gathered outside for the big launch. One by one, rockets shot high into the sky, with students cheering...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Year 9 Geography Excursion

Earlier this week, Year 9 students enjoyed a fantastic day of geographic fieldwork at Caves Beach, where they collected weather observations, created detailed field sketches, and explored the geomorphic processes responsible for the formation of the caves. With sunny skies and great conditions, students also had the opportunity to go...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Primary Art Exhibition

The 2026 Primary Art Exhibition was an amazing display of talent from our Primary students. There were a total of 135 pieces on display ranging from thought provoking photography, paintings and drawings to ceramic sculptures. Students attended the daily art activities hosted in the iCentre where they could practise different...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Year 12 Geography Excursion

Year 12 Geography students recently visited Morpeth and Newcastle as part of their studies on rural and urban places. These locations provided valuable real-world case studies to support their learning. With warm weather throughout the day, students also enjoyed a refreshing swim in Newcastle, followed by a relaxing dinner on...

Friday, 20 Mar 2026

Duke of Ed Camp

At the end of February, our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students completed their Assessment Camp. Olive R, Mikayla M, Ruby B, Kiana D and Ava P undertook a 30km kayak expedition over two days, exploring Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah. The journey was both physically demanding and highly rewarding, providing...

Friday, 13 Mar 2026

Trusting God’s Plan

What was your least favourite subject at school? It’s a question that often sparks memories and lively conversation. For me, it was always the creative subjects where I felt least comfortable, in particular the TAS workshops. Fast forward to 2013, and I’m back in High School as an early career...

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