Secondary News

Friday, 08 Sept 2023

Year 12 Geography Field Trip to Sydney
The Year 12 Geography class went on a field trip to Sydney for two days last week and explored the real life case studies for their topics in the HSC. The first day was a tour of Barangaroo where students observed, took photos and recorded processes of urban dynamics. On...
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Friday, 01 Sept 2023

Secondary HRIS Junior Boys Basketball
Congratulations to our Junior Boys Basketball team who were undefeated last week!
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Friday, 01 Sept 2023

Year 11 and 12 Music Perform at Lizotte's
Last Thursday night, the HSC Music class of 2023 presented a showcase concert featuring pieces they have been preparing for their practical HSC Exam which arrives on Monday. Lizotte’s in Newcastle was the venue for the occasion, serving delicious food and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Our students shared a variety...
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Friday, 01 Sept 2023

Years 9-12 Music and Drama Excursion
The Year 9-12 Music and Drama classes had the privilege to attend a professional production of Beauty And The Beast at Capitol Theatre on Wednesday. Everyone was amazed at the incredible technical elements on display; from the seamless set movements to the creative lighting effects and the mysteries behind the...
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Friday, 25 Aug 2023

Secondary Week of Worship
Our theme this week has been 'Kings Culture' and we have had Pr Josh Stothers from Hills Adventist College sharing with us. We're exploring how to balance the tension between 2023 culture and living in the Kings Culture. Pr Josh is helping our students understand that it's ok to take...
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Friday, 25 Aug 2023

PROPEL Students Visit Adventist Senior Living
PROPEL students visited Adventist Senior Living this week to begin the Enterprise and Travel PBL unit. Students are working in pairs to create a vicarious travel experience for some of the residents of Adventist Senior Living, so time was spent getting to know each other, sharing stories and learning about...
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Friday, 25 Aug 2023

National Science Week Celebrated
Last week was National Science Week. Secondary students and Staff celebrated Science Week in many ways: Science Focus at the beginning of each science class – Aerogels, The DART Mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), Total Solar Eclipses and Lighting Up Our Streets with Trees.Science Escape Room Challenges – Online and...
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Friday, 18 Aug 2023

Year 10 Commerce Visit Newcastle Court
As part of our examination into how laws are made and enforced, students had the opportunity to visit the Newcastle District and Supreme Courts. The students spoke to the Court Sheriff who welcomed us to court and guided us through courtroom etiquette and the potential penalties for breaching them. The...
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Friday, 18 Aug 2023

Year 11 Geography Field Trip
Last week the Year 11 Geography class went on a field trip to Port Stephens. Students studied varied ecosystems and observed and recorded the biophysical interactions taking place within them. Students also enjoyed a whale watching cruise, a camel ride and sand boarding as part of this trip. It was...
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