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Friday, 13 Mar 2026

Interschool Equestrian Competition
Five of our students recently travelled to compete in the Interschool Equestrian Competition at Merriwa. Despite the very hot conditions, our riders showed great determination and represented the School beautifully while participating in jumping, hacking and sporting events. A special congratulations goes to Chloe G, Charlie-Rose T, Isabella H and Eliana...
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Friday, 13 Mar 2026

Secondary HRIS Swimming
Last Friday our Secondary students competed in the HRIS Swimming Carnival. Although we had a smaller team this year, the enthusiasm was outstanding, with many students competing in between three and seven events. Our swimmers were well supported by a wonderful crowd of siblings, parents, and grandparents whose cheers echoed...
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Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Growth Takes Time
I wouldn’t call myself an avid gardener, but I do love the simple joy of coaxing tiny seeds into a bunch of flowers for my kitchen table. The only problem is, I’m a bit impatient. I check on them every day, knowing full well that they haven’t changed much overnight,...
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Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Secondary Police Liaison Visit
Senior Constable Zac Hearn, our School Liaison Officer, recently spoke with our students about their responsibilities, both in the community and online. The purpose of the session was to educate students, not to scare them, and to help them make safe, respectful, and responsible choices. Zac explained the age of...
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Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Year 2 Boat Building Day
Last Tuesday, Year 2 joined together in teams to make boats. Firstly, they collaborated in small groups to plan and design, then using their creativity with recycled materials constructed a boat. Students then tested, evaluated and communicated their results to their peers. It was so exciting to see if each...
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Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Year 7 Dhinewan Mentoring Incursion
Our Year 7 students recently took part in an engaging and meaningful incursion run by Dhinewan Mentoring, as part of their English Term 1 topic Welcome to Country. Our guest speaker, Jonathan Wright, shared his wisdom and experiences, deepening students’ understanding of Indigenous Australian culture, connection to Country, and belonging....
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Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Primary HRIS Swimming Carnival
Our team of 26 students gave their all at the Primary HRIS Swimming Carnival, demonstrating determination, sportsmanship, and school pride. Thanks to their outstanding efforts and countless personal bests, we have successfully maintained our position in Division 1 for 2027—a fantastic achievement! A special congratulations to Jayden H and Noah...
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Friday, 06 Mar 2026

Secondary All Schools Triathlon
Six Secondary students competed in the NSW All Schools Triathlon last week at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, entering a Senior Girls Team and a Senior Boys Team. With on-and-off rain keeping everyone guessing, conditions were far from ideal - but our teams handled it confidently. From dive-in to dismount...
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Friday, 27 Feb 2026

Parenting: The Steepest Climb of All
As I watched Alex Honnold free-solo climb the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper—without ropes or safety equipment—I found myself gasping, holding my breath in sheer disbelief. The bravery, focus, and discipline required seemed almost beyond human capacity. I couldn’t help but wonder: What kind of mental training, not to mention physical...
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