Secondary News

Friday, 07 June 2024

Secondary HRIS Senior Boys Basketball
Well done to our senior boys who won the grand final at the HRIS Basketball Opens in Sydney this week!
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Friday, 07 June 2024

ASSA Basketball Gala
On Wednesday our U15s basketball teams travelled interstate to participate in the Adventist Schools Sports Association Basketball Gala Day on the Gold Coast. Our girls and boys teams both came second in their Premier Divisions. We are very proud of their commitment to training and the hard work and character...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 12 Business Services Escape Room Excursion
The Year 12 Business Services class put into practice some of the theory learned in their current module ‘Apply Critical Thinking Skills in a Team Environment’. The class voted on which room they wanted to experience, and opted for the 'expert' level room, even though they were advised that very...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 11 PROPEL Excursion to RhemaFM
On Tuesday, the Year 11 PROPEL class visited the Rhema FM Christian radio station studios in Warrabrook as part of their English and Work Studies unit. The visit focused on media, communication, and the role of bias in programming. Students learned how the station operates, engaged in activities to record...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Secondary Athletics Carnival
It was a great day to break records, the sun was shining, and it was cool but not too cold. Five buses full of students headed to our Athletics Carnival on Monday. Most of them ran, jumped and threw all day. Participation amongst the 13 and 14 years age groups...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 10 Geography Beach Excursion
Year 10 visited Stockton Beach on Tuesday to study coastal erosion and the management strategies implemented to protect this coastline. During their visit, the students drew a field sketch, created a 3D model using materials on the beach and used various geographical fieldwork equipment, including a barometer, a clinometer, and...
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Friday, 31 May 2024

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise Event
Last Friday, Year 9 Challenge students enjoyed a stunning sunrise and pancake breakfast at Catherine Hill Bay. This symbolic event marked the beginning of their journey into adulthood while recognising the support of their families. As they work on their life sketches, the sunrise served as an inspiring start. Sharing...
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Friday, 24 May 2024

Year 7 & 8 Science & Engineering Challenge
On Wednesday May 22, some 31 Year 7 and 8 students made their way to the Great Hall at Newcastle University for a round of the 2024 'Build ME a Future' Science and Engineering Challenge. Students participated in teams of four (mostly) in challenges such as: Helter Skelter Shelter, Confounding...
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Friday, 24 May 2024

Year 10 Work Experience
It was wonderful to have most of Year 10 out on Work Experience last week. Students were involved in many industries including manufacturing, retail, real estate, construction, healthcare, aviation, education and mining. Students had the chance to experience the different aspects of their roles and to gain an insight into...
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