WOW WHAT'S ON AT WHITEBRIDGE Term 2 Week 10

YEAR 11

Year 11 students have been making the most of every opportunity this term, embracing challenges and exploring their talents across a range of academic and extracurricular activities.

A recent visit from Newcastle University gave students a valuable look into the world of higher education. The session covered university life, early entry schemes, and the variety of courses available, helping students make informed decisions about their futures. It was a great chance to ask questions, gain insight, and start thinking seriously about what comes next after high school.

Our creative and passionate musicians lit up the stage at Flamingos, delivering performances that wowed the audience. It was a proud moment for performers and an inspiring evening for all who attended.

Our Business Studies students ran their own very successful Market Day. With all stalls a complete sell out!

Excitement is building for the upcoming Year 11 ski trip, where students will hit the slopes, challenge themselves in new ways, and make memories that will last long after the snow melts. Thank you to all the staff who will be accompanying the students on this amazing trip!

Have a fantastic break. Looking forward to see what Term 3 brings!

Ms Courtney Turner - Year 11 Advisor

YEAR 12

As Year 12 prepare to enter their very last term of learning, students have continued to show great commitment to their studies and assessments. Their focus and diligence during this period are commendable, as they work steadily towards completing their final year of school.

Throughout the term, students have participated in year meetings and the Life Ready program, focusing on developing effective study habits and time management strategies, including Elevate Education sessions that provided practical tools for managing workload and reducing stress.

The term has also been filled with enriching experiences beyond the classroom. Food Technology students ventured to Sydney to explore industry practices firsthand, while English students attended a valuable study day at the University of Sydney to deepen their understanding of key texts. To top it off, our talented performers took to the stage at Flamingos Live, delivering a vibrant showcase of creativity and skill.

Looking ahead, students are preparing for their Trial HSC exams, which will take place in Weeks 3 and 4 of next term. The exam timetable is available on the Year 12 Google Classroom, and students are encouraged to use the upcoming holiday break to consolidate their strengths through a regular study program. Ongoing support is available from their teachers, and students are reminded to make the most of this time to feel confident and well-prepared.

To end on an exciting note, the Year 12 Formal has been officially booked for Thursday 13th November at Merewether Surfhouse, following the conclusion of the HSC exams. The total cost is $110, payable at the front office. Mr Carter and I are extremely excited to celebrate the end of your school journey in style with great food, stunning views, and live music. We can’t wait to share this special night with you!

Mrs Georgia Lindsay - Year 12 Advisor

Secondary Studies

Guiding Subject Choices: Supporting Junior Students Through Key Transitions

Recently, our Year 10 students engaged in a comprehensive program designed to support their subject selection for Year 11. The process began with a well-attended Information Evening, where students and parents received a formal presentation on Stage 6. This was followed by an informal faculty expo, allowing families to explore the wide range of subjects on offer and speak directly with teachers from each department.

To further assist with decision-making, students participated in three days of taster lessons, choosing subjects they were interested in pursuing. These sessions offered a hands-on glimpse into the structure, expectations, and learning experiences typical of Year 11 classes. Feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the clarity and confidence the experience provided.

Year 8 students also took part in an Information Evening focused on the Year 9 curriculum for 2025. Students and parents had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with teachers about the elective subjects available next year, helping them make informed choices based on their interests and goals.

Both Year 8 and Year 10 students are now completing their subject selections online, streamlining the process and ensuring accuracy.

A Parent Information Evening will be held for Year 9 families on 5 August, focusing on VET early commencement opportunities and the 200-hour elective options available for 2025.

Year 7 students will also receive information about their Semester One elective choices for the upcoming academic year. Following these sessions, both Year 7 and Year 9 students will complete their subject selections online.

Elevate Seminars: Exam Preparation for Senior Students

Students in Years 11 and 12 recently took part in seminars delivered by Elevate Education, aimed at equipping them with effective strategies for exam preparation. These sessions focused on practical techniques to help students get ready for their upcoming formal examinations in Term 3. For Year 12 students, the seminars also addressed preparation for the external HSC exams, offering valuable insights into study habits, time management, and exam performance. The seminars were well-received, with students walking away with useful tools to approach their assessments with greater confidence and clarity.

Mr Glen Mulhearn - Head Teacher, Secondary Studies

Zero90 Excursion

On the 26th June students who qualified for the Zero90 Excursion had an awesome day filled with smiles, laughs and a bit of excitement when they travelled to Sydney to visit the Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. What an absolute amazing bunch of students!

PDHPE

Week 7 saw the culmination of the Year 10 Dance unit and the greatest event on the social calendar, "The Whitebridge High School Op Shop Formal". Some students went above and beyond, dancing in some elaborate dresses, streamlined suits, high heels, low heels, dancing shoes and top hats. They demonstrated respect and enthusiasm whilst dancing the Samba, Mambo, Teton Mountain Stomp, Waltz and the Pride of Erin in a packed school hall. This is one of the highlights of the PDHPE programs at the school, where students not only learn to enjoy dance as physical activity, but learn and refine the soft skills of forming relationships, demonstrating respect, self-regulation and motivation. The students had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing them utilise their learning in the future.

HPGE (Aspire)

During this semester our Year 7 and 8 ASPIRE students have engaged in learning which has increased their understanding of their own cognition and has fostered abilities to bolster their creative and logical thinking strategies.

Our ASPIRE Day this term was highly successful with students completing a video to promote kindness, a murder mystery and finally a very successful egg drop experiment. Students are to be congratulated on their creativity and intellect which they have displayed over the past two terms.

We are very excited to see what the next semester of ASPIRE learning brings for our wonderful junior students.

Miss Lauren Salcole - Teacher, English

STARSTRUCK

Star Struck (Remixed) 2025 was an unforgettable celebration of student creativity and talent, and Whitebridge High School was front and centre across four completely sold-out shows!

Our students represented the school with pride across Drama, Dance, SSS, Puppetry, featured singing and backstage crew. Their professionalism, talent and enthusiasm were on full display and a true testament to the high standard of performing arts at Whitebridge High.

Beyond the stage, students gained valuable industry experience, working with professional directors, choreographers, and technical staff. They developed confidence, collaboration, resilience and performance skills that will stay with them moving forward. We had multiple compliments from professionals saying how wonderful our Whitebridge students were.

Perhaps most importantly, they also formed lasting friendships with students from different year groups in our school and even across the broader Hunter, building connections and memories that made the whole experience even more special.

A very big thank you to all the families and carers who supported our performers. We are so proud of the way our students embraced this opportunity and we couldn't have done it without your help and commitment!

Well done to all involved! Until next year...

Mark Hughes Foundation Fundraiser

In Week 9 our SRC hosted a bake sale at recess. Thank you to our school community for your baking skills, gold coin donations and beanie wearing on this day. We raised $870 from our bake sale and $723 so far online.

The online donation portal is still open. The Mark Hughes Foundation is a charity that we have supported for many years now and whilst Mark Hughes was not able to join us in person, we were able to view a personal thanks from him during our whole school assembly. We are extremely proud of our kindness culture at Whitebridge High and extending that kindness beyond our school gates.

hsie

Another busy term is coming to a close and all our junior students are getting ready to swap their HSIE courses from the start of Term 3. Congratulations to all students as you receive your end of semester reports. This includes Year 7 History students who demonstrated diverse skills when completing their Ancient Egypt assignments. Lots of new skills will be learned when they switch to studying Geography next semester.

A big congratulations to Year 11 Business Studies students for demonstrating not only your marketing skills but also your culinary skills in the recently held Market Day. As usual the profits were donated to a deserving charity. Our Year 11 Society & Culture students are also continuing their regular zoom sessions with a South Korean school allowing intercultural communication skills to develop. Meanwhile Year 10 Commerce students are busy finalising their unit on "Travel" including creating a detailed travel itinerary which has definitely helped their organisation and research skills.

Good luck to our Year 12 students who are completing their individual mandatory HSC projects for History Extension and Society and Culture. Thanks also to our recent practicum students from the University of Newcastle who have successfully taught a number of our HSIE classes as well as joining in with the Tutankhamen Roadshow incursion. We wish them good luck in their future careers.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week with the theme of “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”. Local Awabakal commemoration and celebrations are happening on Monday 7th July at the Newcastle foreshore.

Ms Sue Nunn - Head Teacher, HSIE

SCIENCE

As we wrap up a busy and productive Term 2, the Science faculty is proud of the effort and enthusiasm shown by students across all year groups. With assessment tasks completed and new topics underway, it's been another strong term of learning, experimenting, and exploring the world through science.

Year 7 students have recently begun their energy unit, diving into concepts such as energy types and transformations. Students have been investigating real-life examples of energy transfer and will be engaging in practicals to explore how energy moves between objects.

Year 8 have entered the world of Chemistry, starting their unit on elements, compounds and mixtures. They’ve been busy identifying chemical and physical changes and will be conducting simple reactions. It’s been great to see their growing confidence in working with chemical substances safely.

Year 9 are beginning their contagion topic – an exciting and highly relevant unit exploring infectious diseases, transmission, and the body’s defence systems. This topic always sparks excellent classroom discussions and encourages students to apply their scientific thinking to real-world medical challenges.

Year 10 are wrapping up their unit on motion, learning how to describe and analyse movement using distance–time and velocity–time graphs. Students have also been working with equations of motion and exploring how force, mass and acceleration relate to everyday events.

A highlight of the term was the opportunity for Year 12 students to attend the Experiment Fest at the University of Newcastle, hosted by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. This event provides a wonderful chance for students to gain practical experience that complements their classroom learning, while also offering a firsthand look at university life and the cutting-edge facilities available.

Biology students explored Assisted Reproductive Technologies and isolated DNA from strawberries, linking biotechnology to reproduction and genetics.

Chemistry students analysed the sodium content in Gatorade, synthesised aspirin, and examined different techniques used in chemistry.

Physics students investigated projectile motion, the photoelectric effect, and conducted experiments on the hydrogen emission spectrum—all central concepts to the Year 12 Physics syllabus.

We’re looking forward to sharing more about our science excursions, assessments and experiments in Term 3. Until then, we wish all our students and families a safe and restful break.

Ms Julia Watkins - Teacher, Science

Maths Matter

📣 Attention Year 7 Parents & Carers – Calculators in Term 3!

Starting Term 3 - all Year 7 students will begin using calculators during their lessons. To support their learning, we kindly ask that you ensure your child brings a calculator to school each day. If your child did not receive a calculator at the beginning of the year, the Abacus brand calculators are available for purchase from the front office. If you prefer to purchase a calculator elsewhere, we recommend choosing a Casio model, as it operates similarly to the Abacus calculators used in class. This helps ensure consistency and ease of use for students during lessons.

Term 2 Assessments

Congratulations to our students for their exceptional performance in Term 2 assessments! Across the board, we’ve seen incredible effort, growth, and academic achievement. These results reflect the hard work of our students and the dedication of our teaching staff in delivering high-quality learning experiences. A special shout-out to the following students who achieved outstanding results in their recent assessments:

YEAR 8 STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ALGEBRA, INDICES AND EQUATION:

Max McCann, Abigail Gordon, Isla Clark, Nixon Sherry, Maximilian Parmeter, Jacob Hicks, Harper Canvin, Elyse Buttenshaw and Edward Selwood

YEAR 7 STUDENTS WHO WERE ASSESSED ON THEIR NEW ALGEBRA KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND ACHIEVED EXCELLENT RESULTS:

Sahara Arthur, Kalani Cannaday, Beau Parsons, Lucas Hood, Liam Knight, Mia Doeleman, Evan Roocke, Oliver Pope, Zoe Barker, Zara Love, Josie Robb, Charlotte Towers, Luke Quirk, Heidi Read, Lauryn Bimenyimana and Alexander Morgan

Year 9 and Year 10 have completed their assessments early in Week 10. Outstanding achievements will be recognised in the next newsletter.

Term 3 SnapShot – What’s coming up!

Where Are They Now? – Class of 2024 (Mathematics Focus)

Our “Where Are They Now?” series shines a spotlight on the Class of 2024, with a special focus on our Mathematics students. Whether pursuing engineering, data science, finance, trades or teaching, these students are applying the skills they developed in our classrooms to real-world futures. Their stories highlight how mathematical thinking opens doors and equips young people for success in a range of exciting pathways.

First up... Tully Elliott -  Band 6 Mathematics Advanced 2024

• Are you currently studying, if so what degree and where? Chemical Engineering at the University of Newcastle
• How is maths used in your course or future career? Maths is a very important subject in engineering. It allows you to do calculations and understand how things work and predict what things are going to do.
• What’s your favourite memory of learning maths at school? In our last week of school our maths class surprised Mr Saperas by all dressing up as him.
• Was there a teacher, topic or moment that made maths 'click' for you? Not really, but my favourite topics would be algebra and calculus.
• What advice would you give to students currently studying maths? Have fun, it's good for the soul. I think maths is actually really cool but lots of people tell themselves that they don't like it without actually giving it a good go. I would recommend doing it as a subject in your senior years as there are lots of different levels that you can do that suit your ability and it is actually very useful.
• What’s your go-to way to relax or take a break from study/work? Do some exercise and go to the beach. It's good for your brain.
• Any achievements or proud moments you'd like to share? I was fortunate to receive an ATSE scholarship for women in STEM, as well as a university scholarship awarded to high-achieving female students entering engineering.

The Mathematics faculty is currently working with Tully and some of her peers to return and share their study tips and strategies with our 2025 HSC cohort. Tully has also expressed interest in speaking with students - particularly girls - who are considering a future in engineering.

Keep an eye out for more “Where Are They Now” in future newsletters.

Maths in Action – Exploring Normal Distribution with Whiteboards

Ms Beacher’s Year 12 Standard 2 Mathematics class has been actively engaging with the topic of Normal Distribution using mini whiteboards. This hands-on approach encourages students to test their understanding in real time, visualise key concepts, and build confidence through immediate feedback and class discussion.

Financial Services Work Placement – Lacy Barnes

Year 10 student Lacy Barnes recently completed an outstanding self-sourced work placement at NAB headquarters in Melbourne. This unique opportunity allowed Lacy to experience the fast-paced world of corporate banking and gain valuable insight into the financial services industry at a national level.

1. Where did you complete your workplacement and what was the name of the organisation and its location? I completed my work placement at the NAB Head Office, in Melbourne.

2. What type of business is this organisation? The NAB is a national bank.

3. What was your role or focus during the placement? I mainly accompanied my father around the office, attending numerous meetings about financial hardship, and the development of "Copilot".

4. Can you describe a typical day during your placement? What tasks or activities were you involved in? A typical day at the NAB office included going to meetings with my father and his team. Several of these were dedicated to teaching other employees at the office how to use "Copilot" and what it can do to assist your everyday life. Additionally, I met up with a marketing professional and learned all about the industry and what it has to offer.

5. How has this experience influenced your career interests in financial services? The placement helped me understand what is required and expected of employees in this industry. It has definitely shaped an idea for me about whether or not I would be interested in working in Financial Services. I believe I would be capable of taking on a role like this and now have an interest in this industry.

6. Did you see any job roles that interested you or you'd like to explore in the future? After having a meeting with a marketing professional and learning all the aspects of the industry, I have found a new interest in a marketing position.

7. What part of the experience did you enjoy the most? I enjoyed being in a brand new atmosphere and meeting some high level executives of one of Australia's largest companies.

8. What did you find most challenging? Grasping some of the in-house lingo was one of the most challenging parts of the placement.

9. What's one key takeaway you've gained from this placement that will help you in your future career or study? Building relationships and networking with people can help with mentoring.

Mr Nick Campbell - Head Teacher, Mathematics

CAPA

Year 9 Visual Arts Spotlight

This term, Year 9 Visual Arts students have immersed themselves in the bold, vibrant world of Pop Art, a movement that emerged in the 1950s and challenged traditional ideas of fine art by drawing inspiration from everyday life. Through the exploration of iconic artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Claes Oldenburg, students have investigated how commercial imagery, advertising, mass media, and popular culture can be transformed into powerful visual statements.

With a focus on bold colour palettes, graphic styles, and recognisable symbols, students have created a dynamic series of works that reflect both the aesthetics and spirit of the Pop Art era. Their final artworks are a celebration of individuality, creativity, and cultural commentary — reimagining the visual language of consumer society through a contemporary lens.

The results have been eye-catching and exciting, showcasing not only technical development but also the students' growing confidence in expressing their ideas visually. We look forward to displaying these vibrant pieces in MADD Night later on this year!

Music Spotlight

Congratulations to our incredibly talented musicians and vocalists for their outstanding performances in Week 7 at Flamingos Live. The evening was a true celebration of creativity, dedication and musical excellence, as students took to the stage to share their hard work and passion with a live audience.

From soulful solos to high-energy ensemble pieces, the showcase highlighted the diversity of talent within our school’s performing arts community. Each student brought something unique to the stage, demonstrating not only technical skill but also a strong sense of collaboration and confidence.

A huge congratulations to Whitebridge High School’s very own band "Trophy Wyfe" featuring talented Rex Wardle (Y11), Tallis Kessell (Y11) and Neve Scully (Y12), on the release of their monumental debut album "No One’s Listening".

This exciting milestone marks a major achievement for the trio, whose original sound and creative energy have made them a standout act within our school community and beyond. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and passion for music — and can’t wait to see what they do next!

Mrs Georgia Lindsay - Teacher, Visual Arts and Retails Services

TAS

Year 7 Technology MANDATORY

"Agriculture and Food" students have created recycled planters. One of many recipes created was their creamy pasta salad.

Year 7 TEC 6 have fabricated a sheet metal tool tray. They have experienced using metalworking marking out tools, cutting, drilling and both spot and hand riveting processes. To finish they have painted and designed a laser engraved product label for the tray.

7 TEC YAA have been actively constructing a timber kitchen memo whiteboard this term. All students have experienced design modification and selection, joint construction, drilling, assemble and finishing processes to produce a quality product.

This semester, Mrs Box’s Year 7 Technology Mandatory class has been working hard designing and creating their own pencil cases in Textile Technology. Throughout the semester, students have been refining and practising a variety of skills, including appliqué, tie-dye, sewing in a zipper, and constructing open seams. Their creativity, persistence, and attention to detail have truly shone through in their projects. They should be incredibly proud of their achievements – well done, everyone!

Year 8 Technology Mandatory

Year 8 students have been doing a materials (textile) focus area. They have been learning how to read a pattern, curved stitching and invisible seams. They have utilised templates to cut out different parts of the 'bucket hat'. Then they learned how to use a sewing machine to construct the hat.

Year 8 Metal Technology students have been busy creating their BBQ Mate project in Materials Technology. They have been developing skills in filing, marking out, drilling, cutting, and assembly, and have also incorporated laser engraving using advanced manufacturing techniques to personalise their items.

Year 9 Technology

Year 9 have been working hard constructing bridge trusses and successfully putting them to the test. Also pictured is the Whitebridge High School hydrogen car and our winning team from the recent wind turbine competition. Congratulations to Hamish Mehan, Van Richardson, Harry Franco and Jack Campbell – the “awesome foursome” – for their outstanding achievement at the Fab Lab Wind Turbine Building Competition.

Year 11 Food Technology 🧑🏽‍🍳

Students have been learning about diets for specific needs/lifestyle. Today Year 11 produced a meal suitable for a person following a vegetarian diet - Mushroom Wellington.

On 17 June, Year 11 and 12 Food Technology students travelled down to Sydney Tower. They met with the Head Chef and learnt how he and his team prepare food for the three restaurants that sit 300m high! While there, students were lucky enough to enjoy a buffet lunch at the famous Sky Feast revolving restaurant! Ms Turner and Miss Osland are very proud of how the students conducted themselves throughout the day - showing our school core values.

Debating

It has been a BIG week for our debating teams, with all three teams competing in their Round 2 debates. The topics ranged from “That environmentalists should advocate for Australia to invest in nuclear energy”, “That all workplaces should have a uniform” and “That the Olympics should have age categories”. One of our Year 9 teams were victorious with a win and our other two teams from Year 9 and Year 7 unfortunately lost in this round but gained valuable feedback from their adjudicators. The students are looking forward to their Round 3 debates early next term. The Year 7 team consists of Nikai Worell, Ella Anderson, Zoe Barker and Emily Barker. The Year 9 team (A) consists of Christopher Lalevski, Nicholas Bassett, Sienna Hardy and Samuel Dubojski. The Year 9 team (B) consists of Stella Inmon, Amelia Bowron, Amelia Phillips and Pippa Norris. Congratulations to all of our debaters whose skills in team work, planning and debating are continually improving as the year progresses.

Ms Jade Hollis - Teacher, English

LIBRARY

We’re excited to announce that our brand-new book box sets have arrived and are ready to borrow from the library!

Perfect for cold winter weekend reading, book clubs, or getting lost in a series — come check them out while they’re available!

Congratulations to the following students who have already completed the 2025 Premier's Reading Challenge:

Emily Barker, Zoe Barker, Ainsley Favaloro, Laszlo Hill, Sienna Horvat, Liam Knight, Delilah Neilson, Evan Roocke, Noah Starr, Imogen Tutton, Eli Wallace, Zackary Wilson-Jones, Nikai Worell, Axl Bryant, Isla Clark, Koby Davis, Wilbur Feenan, Lillian Forbes, Flynn Hill, Georgie Horton, Callie Neat, Nixon Sherry, Jarrah Willis, Olivia Birch and Myles Hunter.

Please see Mrs. Walker in the library if you need help to locate books or log the books you have read.

Mrs Sarah Walker - Teacher/Librarian

chess

On 29 May, five students from Whitebridge High School competed in the heats of the Interschool Chess Challenge at Bishop Tyrell College. Although our school did not progress to the next round, all of our team showed skill and determination while competing against the other schools. Luke Ward gained WHS our best result, with five wins out of seven rounds.

The next chess competition that the Whitebridge High School Chess Team will be competing at is the Interschool Chess Challenge that is being held on Friday 1st August at Rutherford Primary School.

Mr Anthony Yates - Teacher, Malang Academy

CAREERS

On the 26th June during the Year 11 year meeting presenters from The University of Newcastle came to talk about Uni life, early entry programs, the variety of courses on offer and the various campuses students can attend.

Mr Matthew Bendall - Careers Advisor

emerging day for aboriginal and torres strait islander students

The Wollotuka Institute and the University of Newcastle hosted an Emerging Day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It offered students interested in Health an opportunity to explore a wide range of health degrees through interactive activities, lab experiences, and workshops. It was also a chance to learn about the excellent student support provided by Thurru Indigenous Health Unit and the Wollotuka Institute. Nine students from Year 10 and 11 took part in the hands-on day to find out about Nursing, Medicine, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Engineering and Cultural Activities. Students were shown around campus by current students and were able to experience practical activities and network with a host of local schools.

MALANG ACADEMY

As Term 2 draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on the rich and diverse learning experiences our students have enjoyed at The Malang Academy. This term has been filled with hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and community engagement—offering something for every learner to connect with and grow from.

In the classroom, students travelled back in time during our Medieval Europe unit, exploring castles, kings, knights, and daily life in the Middle Ages. During Science Week, we tied this theme into practical learning with a series of exciting medieval-themed science experiments—from testing the strength of different building materials to investigating medieval hygiene practices. Students loved becoming “science scribes,” predicting, testing, and discovering just like scholars of the past.

Our "Connection to Country" unit provided meaningful learning opportunities about Aboriginal culture, history, and connection to land. These studies were brought to life through several cultural excursions, including the Yamuloong Bush Tucker Garden Tour, where students explored native plants and created beautiful Aboriginal scratch art. We were also fortunate to receive a Landcare Bush Tucker School Talk and Tour, which deepened students' understanding of sustainable land use and traditional food sources. A huge thank you to Landcare for generously donating plants to help grow our very own bush tucker garden here at school!

Literacy learning came alive with our novel studies of "Holes" and "Bridge to Terabithia". Students explored important themes such as resilience, imagination, loss and belonging—developing their reading, comprehension, and empathy along the way. In Financial Maths, students practised real-world skills such as budgeting, calculating discounts and comparing prices, while Work Education focused on identifying personal strengths, understanding workplace expectations, and preparing for future employment.

This term also offered a fantastic variety of experiential and sporting opportunities. Students cooked traditional damper during our Campfire Cooking Session, developing teamwork, independence, and culinary confidence. The Athletics Carnival and Swimming Program supported physical development and participation, while events like the Boccia Competition and Indigenous Talent Identification Sports Day encouraged inclusive and friendly competition.

A special shout-out to our talented performers who proudly represented The Malang Academy in this year’s Star Struck program. Your creativity and courage were truly inspiring!

We are incredibly proud of every student for the progress they’ve made, the challenges they’ve tackled, and the way they’ve supported one another this term. Thank you to our families and carers for your continued encouragement and involvement. It truly makes a difference.

We wish you a safe, restful holiday break and look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term at The Malang Academy.

Warm regards

The Malang Academy Team

SPORT

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

Congratulations to the following students on their selection in Hunter region teams:

Anastasia Binkovska- Tennis

Jeremy Cook- Squash

Congratulations to the following students on their selection in NSWCHS teams:

Amelia Phillips- U15 Girls Hockey

Emilee Quinlan- U15 Girls AFL

Jesse Hill- Open Boys Football

Congratulations to Lara Morgan who has qualified for nationals in the 400IM after a very successful NSW All Schools swim meet where she won a silver and a bronze medal.

Mrs Ashley Miller - Teacher PDHPE, Representative Sport Co-ordinator

Girls Open Volleyball Team Brings the Heat!

Our Girls Open Volleyball Team had an incredible run at the recent regional carnival, showing off their skills, teamwork, and unstoppable energy!

They kicked off with a thrilling win over Tomaree in a 2–1 match (15–13, 15–17, 10–3), followed by strong victories against West Wallsend (15–8, 15–10) and Taree (15–12, 15–14). In the quarter-finals, they brought the fire against Newcastle High, dominating 15–4 and 15–13 to head into the semis.

The semi-final against Irrawang was the true test of grit and team spirit. After a close first two sets (15–13, 12–15), the girls dug deep and stormed home in the third, winning 15–10 and booking their spot in the top two teams in the region. The girls have earned their spot in the Sydney State Carnival at the beginning of next term.

This team continues to lead with heart, support each other fiercely, and represent our school with pride.

I couldn’t be prouder of this group. Their teamwork, leadership, and resilience on and off the court was inspiring to watch. Every player gave their all, lifted one another, and truly played as one. What a team!

Mrs Amy Daugherty - Teacher, Science