Secondary News

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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Friday, 13 Mar 2026

Year 10 Business Week
Year 10 Commerce students ran successful school-based businesses during recess and lunch this week, giving them valuable hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and teamwork. Students sold a range of popular items including slushies, toasties, pizzas, Bobas, Kekes, ice cream sandwiches, lollies, and fresh donuts. A special thank you goes to Mr...
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Friday, 13 Mar 2026

Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts Excursion
Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts students recently visited the annual ARTEXPRESS exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This exhibition showcases outstanding bodies of work created by students across NSW for the HSC. The visit provided students with an inspiring opportunity to view how emerging artists explore...
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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

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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