04 Jul 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we head to the holidays at the end of another term, there is much upon which we can reflect and be very proud as a school community. As always, over the past five weeks students and staff have been engaged with great teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom, including:
- Numerous excursions and incursions
- MAD night
- A well-patronised and successful Year 12 Trivia Night
- Much sporting success including: U13 Rugby League champions; Bill Turner Soccer Cup (finalists); Open Girls Soccer and Puma Cup (both into the last 16 in NSW); Futsal Champion of Champions Tournament; CHS Cross Country Carnival success
- Year group assemblies
- Whole school assemblies
- Five students represented WHS at NSW CHS Gymnastics competition.
- 30 Year 10 students helped officiate at Warners Bay Public School's Athletics Carnival
- Star Struck - with WBHS students and staff in the core choir, backing vocalists, tech team, backstage team and dance items
- Interschool chess competitions
- Interschool debating
- Yr 11 Subject Selection Information Night, taster lessons and interviews
- Planning for the 2026 Europe tour
- Inaugural Bay Day (movie event for students with no negative entries in Term 2)
- Presentation assemblies for Years 7-11 (including the school song being sung)
- WBHS promo video shoot
- WBHS Senior Futsal Comp with over 300 students competing over many lunchtimes for the coveted title
- Many students enjoying Maths Club (see below)
- Year 12 vs Staff Volleyball
- World Environment Day event
- Barista training for Year 10 students
- Year 10 careers day at the University of Newcastle
- Year 12 careers day at the University of Newcastle
- HSC Trial Exams preparation
HSC Trial Examinations
All the every best to every Year 12 student for their upcoming HSC Trial Exams. These are very important assessments which provide a good indication of how students are progressing with their courses, as well as practice at a longer exam. It is essential that all students are very familiar with their exam timetable and follow all examination rules. Information about the Trial Exams Rules (procedures, study planner, study guide, exam schedule) and the WBHS Assessment Policy can be found here.
WBHS Student at NSW Youth Parliament
Year 12 student and Prefect Sally H is part of this year’s NSW Youth Parliament which brings together more than 90 outstanding young leaders from across New South Wales. As part of our Youth Sitting Week, held from July 14–17, Sally will be speaking in the Women’s Affairs Debate. All the best Sally!
Senior Student Executive Nominations
The 2025/2026 Senior Student Executive nominations are now open. All Year 10 and Year 11 students are encouraged to consider this leadership opportunity. Application forms are available from the front office. Applications close Friday 25 July (Term 3 Week 1) at 9.00am.
Year 8-10 Parent Teacher Evening (July 23)
Bookings opened on June 30 (7.30pm). If you are unable to attend the interviews but would like to speak with one or more of your child's teachers, please contact the school.
Math Club Popularity
Our Morning Maths Club has had over 600 student visits this semester, which is outstanding. All students are welcome to attend and get help with their maths (maths classrooms). Thank you to Mr McLennan for leading this program.
Student return
All students return on Tuesday 22 July. July 21 is School Development Day (staff only).
See you next term.
Marcus Neale