As we reflect on what has been a remarkable year at our school, I am proud to share the achievements and programs that have defined 2025. Our Year 12 students demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience, reflected in their HSC results. We celebrated numerous Band 6 achievements and significant improvements across key subjects, underscoring the hard work of both students and staff. These results are not only a testament to academic excellence but also to the supportive and nurturing environment that our school fosters. In the area of STEM, this year has been particularly exciting. Our students engaged in innovative projects and competitions, showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills. From our successful participation in the Space Design Competition to our recent CSIRO Science Showcase, our STEM curriculum continues to inspire a new generation of critical thinkers and innovators. These experiences have been complemented by enhanced careers education initiatives, where students explored diverse pathways through targeted workshops, industry visits, and one-on-one mentoring. Further enhancement has also come from our new alumni program supported by Our School- with inspiring talks, guest speakers and student mentoring, we have established the foundations to build an even better program around student transition and pathways in the year to come. Our creative and performing arts programs thrived this year, providing students with a creative outlet and the chance to develop their talents in music, art, and dance. The annual school production, Best in Show, was a highlight, drawing enthusiastic audiences from our partner schools and community and showcasing the remarkable dedication of our students and staff who work all year on the production. Additionally, our languages program continued to grow, with more students embracing the challenge of learning a new language all the way to the HSC. This not only enriches their cultural understanding but also equips them with vital skills for a globalised world. Building on this success, in 2026, we are adding two new offerings with Korean and Modern Greek. As we look ahead to 2026, I am confident that our commitment to building up Randwick High School as a centre of academic excellence, innovative learning, and holistic development will continue to drive our school’s success. Thank you to our entire school community for your ongoing support. Together, we are shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.
Farewell
We wish a fond farewell to Ms Vierboom, Head Teacher of English, who has been successful in achieving a sea change, being selected through merit for the Head Teacher English role at Bulli HS. Ms Vierboom has developed the talents of many learners over her years at RBHS and RHS. We know she will be a fantastic asset to her new school and wish her well on this journey. Ms Chui, EAL/D teacher is also taking on a new position closer to home at Strathfield South High School. Ms Chui has supported our English language learners for a number of years, assisting our burgeoning International Student community with their transition to high school as well. We all wish Ms Chui the best with her new role. Finally, Ms Austen, will be headed to new adventures from 2026. Ms Austen has taught mathematics at RBHS and RHS for more than eight years, all while coordinating the whole school's timetable! Her experience and dedication to our learners will be very much missed. We know she will throw all of her energy and efforts into whatever comes next and wish her well.
Step Out Speak Out
SRC students giving back
Gala Day
Science Showcase
Year 9 Marine Studies water safety testing
Year 10 Drama tech trial lesson
The small yet vibrant class trialled different tech, prior to commencing filming on their original coming of age short film. Drama students practised recording and filming with a range of tools and appraised their sample footage and sound recordings with informed confidence, applying their knowledge of Stage 5 Drama in a meaningful student led project.
Ray Carle English Faculty
Legal Studies excursion
Police talk
With the introduction of new laws restricting social media access for under 16s, RHS organised a talk for all Year 7 and 8 students on being social media smart. The presentation, delivered by the school's Student Liaison Officer Senior Constable Jen Brown from NSW Police, included videos and practical tips on recognising scams and online predators. Students showed great interest, asking insightful questions to solidify their knowledge and satisfy their curiosity.
These new laws are designed to protect students and keep them safe until they are ready to navigate social media responsibly.
Sports Assembly
Ice Skating afternoon
Waratahs training session
Schools Spectacular
Congratulations to our dancers who represented RHS at the Schools Spectacular held at Qudos Bank Arena over the weekend. All students were 'REMARKABLE'! Our combined dancers performed in the contemporary piece I AM, with our students featured prominently throughout the item. Thank you to Jorgina Vaneris for assisting with rehearsals and Jorgi and Jessica Dive for attending the matinee performance with 30 lucky RGHS students. We hope you all enjoyed the show!
Kylie Fagan The SHOW
Alumni Report
It has been a very busy Term 4 for Alumni sessions. We welcomed back four outstanding individuals to speak with our students. First up, Year 9 Marine Studies students were thrilled to welcome 2001 Alum Dr Alex Schnell - Animal Intelligence Expert, Marine Biologist and Nat Geo Explorer - to Randwick High School on the second day of Term 4. Next up, we welcomed back 2020 Alum Alena Cheng, an environmentalist on site at forestry company AKD (Associated Kiln Driers Pty Ltd ) in Tumut. Alena spoke with the Year 11 Earth and Environmental students. She's very much of the motto - say yes to everything, and she extended this enthusiasm to the students offering tips about different volunteering opportunities that could be beneficial for students. A week later, 2021 Alum and Paralympian Tamsin Colley spoke to 500 Year 7+8 students about her sporting journey. The session aimed to inspire and motivate the students on themes related to resilience and the importance of inclusion and personal best. RHS was very proud to host this session in recognition of The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) on Dec 03. Finally, to wrap up the year, 2022 Alum Tallulah Eaton Lipman gracefully and expertly guided the students on best practice for studying Art in Year 12. She also suggested several extracurricular opportunities for students to consider to support their learning in 2026. Thank you to all our fantastic Alumni who have returned to school in 2025 to motivate and educate our students. Thank you for taking the time to come back and share your stories. You have inspired our students to stay curious, ask for advice, explore their future and current study/career options, and ultimately, see that their future is bright. In 2026, as part of the Ourschool program, we will continue to welcome back our Alumni to school to inspire our students. Contact our Alumni Coordinator Miriam here: randwick-h.alumni@det.nsw.edu.au for more details. Happy New Year!
Vale RBHS Alum Warren Williams (1940–2025)
We are saddened to share the passing of Warren Williams on November 30, 2025, aged 85. Born in Sydney and raised in Matraville, Warren’s remarkable musical talent emerged early and flourished during his years at Randwick Boys' High School, where he starred in school musicals and first dreamed of a life on the stage. Inspired by the rise of rock ’n’ roll, Warren moved from classical singing to forming his first band, The Squares, before being discovered by Johnny O’Keefe in 1957. His appearance on Six O’Clock Rock made him an overnight sensation, leading to a string of hits with Festival Records, including “Where My Baby Goes,” “A Star Fell from Heaven,” and “Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss.” Through the ’50s and ’60s he toured with international greats, lit up the Sydney Stadium stage, and became a familiar face on national TV and the club circuit. His contributions were later honoured by Festival Records and the Powerhouse Museum, and he remained a beloved figure in Australian entertainment for decades. Warren’s musical legacy lives on through his children Andrew, Darren, Warren Jr, and Tracey, and his wife Jan. GYAV extends heartfelt condolences to the entire Williams family, friends, colleagues, and fans. Thank you, Warren, for the music and the memories.
School Absence Notification System
Regular attendance at school is essential to assist students to maximise their potential. At Randwick High School, we must ensure our school has effective measures in place to monitor and follow up students absences. We are required under Section 22 of the Education Act (1990) to undertake all reasonable measures to contact parents promptly and within two school days of absence. We have implemented additional measures to ensure we are upholding the NSW Department of Education standards here at Randwick High School. Our school absence notification system consists of a text message, follow up email and Sentral notification in the parent portal, to minimise unexplained absences. An absence is unexplained if parents have failed to provide an explanation to the school within 7 days. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.