PRINCIPAL’S COLUMN
Relieving Principals
Many thanks to Mrs Rosser and Mr Borg for doing an outstanding job in the above role during my absence at the start of this term.
Parent Teacher Night
A reminder that tomorrow’s parent teacher night is for all students, and is particularly important to parents of Year 12 students after the completion of their Trial HSC exams.
Stage 6 Subject Selection for Year 11 2026
Tomorrow is our Stage 6 Pathways Day for all Year 10 students, explaining school, NESA and ATAR requirements for senior study . This is a very important day for all Year 10 students planning to return for Year 11 in 2026. This will be followed by our Subject Selection Expo Day next Monday (1 September) giving them access to experts in all the courses we deliver in Years 11 and 12 (Stage 6). Online subject selection for Year 11 2026 will then be open from next Monday 1 September and will close Friday 5 September. Students will be individually interviewed about their subject choices in Week 8 (8 to 12 September) – parents/carers will need to sign off on selected subjects prior to these interviews.
School Captains 2026
Many thanks to Mr Borg and Mrs Wright for coordinating School Captain 2026 candidate interviews in my absence. I am told we have a very impressive set of candidates who will be busily campaigning for votes in the lead up to election day next Tuesday, 2 September. Good luck to all.
Sport Attendance
A reminder that Sport is a compulsory part of the school’s curriculum from Years 7 to 10. It is not the time for doctor/dentist/other medical specialist appointments.
Wishing all of our school community a great week.
GENERAL NEWS
Kingscliff High School Opening Night!
🎉 It’s on again – and you're Invited! 🎉
Join us for Kingscliff High School’s Open Night – a fun, interactive evening for the whole family!
📅 Date: 9 September 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: Kingscliff High School
✨ Explore our school
👩🏫 Meet our amazing teachers
🎓 Learn about our unique programs
🎶 Enjoy live music, food & fun activities for all ages!
Event Highlights:
🌿 Smoking Ceremony & Welcome
ℹ️ Year 7 2026 Info Session
🏈 Sports Excellence Demos
🚀 STEM Showcase
🎤 Live Performances
🤡 Kids Corner – Face Painting & Games
🪣 Dunk Tank
🍭 Fairy Floss
🍕 Canteen Treats
👔 Uniform Display
🤝 P&C Info Stall
📚 Classroom Displays across campus
📌 Whether you're a future family or part of our community – come see what makes Kingscliff High School special!
👉 All are welcome – don’t miss it!
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Kingscliff High School’s Inclusive Education Ten Pin Bowling Team
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Kingscliff High School’s Inclusive Education ten pin bowling team for qualifying for the State Finals in Sydney later this term. This is a remarkable accomplishment that showcases the teamwork and skill of our students.
Qualifying for the State Finals is no small feat, and we are incredibly proud of the team’s hard work and sportsmanship displayed throughout the competition. Their success not only highlights their sporting talents but also embodies the spirit of inclusivity and community that Kingscliff High School fosters.
We wish the team the very best of luck as they represent our school at the State Finals. Go Kingscliff High!
2025 Big Science Competition Results
Congratulations to Malibu Dewar, Year 8, who received a Distinction in the 2025 Big Science Competition (BSC). Malibu has been invited to participate in the Australian Science Innovations Curious Minds program for girls in STEM. In 2026 she will be participating in an eight-month hands-on extension and mentoring program that includes a STEM camp. We wish Malibu all the best in this amazing opportunity.
We also congratulate the following Year 7 and Year 8 students who received a Credit for the BSC:
Max Bachmann, Ivy Cossio, Phoenix Greene, Dylan Porter, Quincy Thornton, Xavier Crane, Lawson McIntosh, Edith Plummer, Hayden Tewes, Zac Warburton and Asha Wood
Certificates were proudly presented to all BSC participants at the recent year group assemblies. While most students were able to collect their certificates then, a few were unfortunately absent and will receive theirs soon.
The Big Science Competition forms part of the extra-curricular offerings for Stage 4 Pinnacle Program students and is also open to all students from Years 7 to 10. We encourage all students to consider participating in this enriching opportunity in future years.
Visual Arts
Year 9 & 10 elective Visual Arts students are currently studying portraiture, and on Wednesday the 13 August they had the opportunity to visit the Lismore Regional Gallery for the 2024 Archibald Portraiture Prize regional tour.
This was a great opportunity for students to see a range of ways artists can capture and represent their subjects in a visual way and no doubt has inspired these students to apply some of these techniques in their own art making.
SRC Leads the Way in Promoting Kindness and Courage During ‘Bullying No Way’ Week
In Week 4, our Student Representative Council (SRC), in collaboration with the Wellbeing Team and Student Support Officer Cas Skinner, showcased incredible leadership and spirit by organising a series of engaging activities to raise awareness for the ‘Bullying No Way – Be Bold, Be Kind, Speak Up’ campaign. The SRC’s efforts included a lively ping pong competition to encourage students to be bold, a Pancake Day and raffles to promote kindness, and a mufti day where students dressed as members of a team or as upstanders to highlight the importance of speaking up against bullying.
A special thank you goes to our school canteen for generously supporting these initiatives with delicious cupcakes and canteen voucher donations, adding an extra touch of joy to the week. Congratulations to our raffle winners, Ruby Dean and Jett Hand!
This vibrant week of activities not only demonstrated our SRC’s commitment to building a positive school culture but also inspired students to support one another with kindness and courage.
Looking ahead, we invite everyone to participate in this week’s awareness event — Wear It Purple Day — taking place on Friday, 29 August. Wear It Purple Day is an annual Australian-founded event dedicated to supporting LGBTIQIA+ young people and fostering inclusive, welcoming environments. By wearing purple clothing or accessories, we send a powerful message that young people are seen, valued, and have the right to be proud of who they are, especially as they often face higher rates of bullying and mental health challenges.
We encourage all students to embrace this opportunity to show their support for our LGBTIQIA+ community and continue building a school culture grounded in respect, inclusion, and kindness.
E-Safety Webinar
Dear Parents/Carers
Refer to information below from the eSafety Commissioner.
Join eSafety’s expert-led webinar to understand how AI tools are evolving, and how young people are exploring and adopting them.
In just 45 minutes, we’ll explore how deepfakes, digitally-generated images and AI tools are being misused to harm young people. You’ll walk away with practical tools to support your child’s wellbeing in a digital world.
Date:
Tuesday 21 October, 12:00pm to 1:15pm (AEDT)
You’ll learn:
- how AI technologies are being used and misused and why understanding their use matters
- how new technologies are impacting children and young people
- steps you can take to increase awareness and support your child
This session is ideal for parents and carers of children in both upper primary and secondary school.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8173705016387641949
Free Online Webinar - Year 12 Revision Webinars 8–11 September 2025
ACU are offering free Online HSC Exam preparation workshops
Year 12 Revision Webinars 8 – 11 September
Join our free online webinars run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They'll guide students through how to respond to possible exam questions, help them get their heads around the class content to deepen their understanding and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.
Subjects include:
- Biology
- Business Studies
- English Standard
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Studies of Religion
Students may register here
School Calendar
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P&C Uniform Shop
P&C Uniform Shop opening hours
Please note opening hours are subject to change due to limited staff availability for the P&C Uniform Shop
Please contact the P&C for further information
https://kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/what-we-offer/p---c-uniform-shop.html
- Payment at the P&C Uniform Shop is by cash, cheque, and EFTPOS.
- The P&C Uniform Shop is located near our Science block on the left-hand side of the ramp.
- For more information, please contact the P&C Uniform Shop at Email: pckingscliffhigh@gmail.com
Parent/Carer Contact Details
Updating contact details – are your contact details up to date?
Sometimes we will need to contact you, including on the day that your child is absent if you haven’t notified the school with a reason for your child being away.
If your contact details are out of date or if you’re not sure, please contact the Front Office staff so we can update our records and can contact you quickly when we need to.
Please include parent/carers name, address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contact details. Please remember to contact the school if any of these details or your circumstances change.