Secondary News

Friday, 07 Nov 2025

Year 11 Geography Excursion
On Tuesday, our Year 11 Geography students headed to Ash Island in Hexham (Kooragang Wetlands), to explore ecosystems and biodiversity. Equipped with field instruments, students collected data, made observations, and experienced the wetland environment up close. It was a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning, helping students connect classroom concepts with...
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Friday, 07 Nov 2025

Duke of Ed Camp
A few weekends ago, the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh participants completed their Practice Adventurous Journey. This was the first of two camps and involved an overnight trip to Myall Lakes, where students developed kayak skills and explored the waterways under the guidance of Mr Densley Ross. Participants described the experience...
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Friday, 07 Nov 2025

Concert Band Performs at Gateway Church
Last Saturday, our Concert Band had the special privilege of leading the worship service at our school campus church, Gateway. It was a beautiful way for our students to use their musical talents to serve and praise, with a large proportion of Junior Band members joining them for the first...
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Friday, 31 Oct 2025

Year 11 PROPEL - Road to Refuge
The Year 11 PROPEL team are working through their first Year 12 module - Road to Refuge. This integrated unit focuses on the experiences of refugees and the challenges they face in seeking safety, resettlement, and cultural integration. Each student takes on the role of a Refugee Support Liaison Officer...
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Friday, 31 Oct 2025

Secondary HRIS Volleyball
Huge congratulations to our Open Boys team for an outstanding win at last week’s HRIS Volleyball Gala Day! Their teamwork and determination shone through as they took out the title.Our Open Girls team also had a fantastic day on the court, narrowly missing a spot in the semi-finals after several...
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Friday, 24 Oct 2025

Meet our 2026 Secondary Prefects
This week, during our Secondary Chapel, we proudly inducted our 2026 Prefects. It was a special occasion as our school community gathered to recognise and pray for these young leaders who have been called to serve with integrity, humility and compassion. Each of these students has demonstrated a heart for...
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Friday, 17 Oct 2025

Years 9-11 Music Head 'Back to the Future'
Our Years 9-11 Music students recently hit 88 miles per hour on their way to Sydney’s Lyric Theatre to see the spectacular musical Back to the Future. From the moment the curtain rose, the performance had everyone feeling the power of love with its incredible vocals, high-energy orchestra, and jaw-dropping...
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Friday, 17 Oct 2025

Year 12 Final Chapel
On the final day of term, our Year 12 students led out in their last Chapel. The program was a heartfelt mix of worship, cherished memories from their school journey, inspiring words from the School Captains, and a special prayer of blessing from Pr Tarenne. We wish our Year 12s...
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Thursday, 25 Sept 2025

Year 8 Medieval Day
Year 8 students had an unforgettable experience during their Medieval Day, immersing themselves in the excitement and charm of the Middle Ages. The day began with an impressive trebuchet demonstration, showcasing the engineering behind this ancient siege weapon. Students then tested their teamwork and strategy in ‘storm the castle’ games,...
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