Irrawang High School

Snack & Study for Monday 26th August will be from 3.10pm to 4.30pm.

School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS) Recognition Week

This week we recognise the huge role the School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS) and all other non-teaching staff play at Irrawang High School and across the state. They provide comprehensive support to principals, teachers and parents and all ensure the smooth running of our school.

THANK YOU!

HSC Trials

Good luck everyone

Term 3 Week 5 Newsletter
Enjoy!

2024, Term 3, Week 5 - IHS Newsletter From the Principal's Desk

CONGRATULATIONS to our national champion CAPA super 🌟

Check out the full story in this week’s Port Stephens Examiner.

Students win national title for the second time Irrawang High School has taken out a prestigious national award for the second time. The school has won...

Congrats to all students! And big thank you to all our generous businesses who support these students each week.

Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning - PBL

Congratulations to our IHS recipient this week Cody V.

With a recent hand injury and unable to play ice hockey, Cody helped his dad coach Newcastle’s Para Ice Hockey team.

Congratulations Cody on demonstrating our school PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.

Save the Date - Wear It Purple - Friday August 30

Wear it Purple believes that everyone has a right to be proud of who they are. They work to create a supportive, safe, inclusive and empowered environment for rainbow young people.

On Friday August 30 all staff and students at Irrawang High School are invited to wear purple or an item of purple clothing to show our support for Wear It Purple Day.

Let's show that we all belong at Irrawang High School by supporting a school that enables all students to thrive without limitations.

Ngarralbaa Dance Group

Shout out to our talented dancers who have been busy over the past few weeks.

During NAIDOC week they attended our partner primary schools to assist with preparations with the younger students.

They also performed beautifully at Showcase and the Public Education Week Awards.

Congratulations students!

News from Clontarf - mixing it up a bit

Our Irrawang Hornets headed over Hunter River HS today for a joint training session with the Hunter River Dolphins. The boys were as excited to see former IHS Director Poss as he was to see them, and then rip into a session with their Clontarf brothers.

Both academies enjoyed playing some footy before finishing the session with some well earned Bacon and Egg roles for breakfast.

This will be the start of regular sessions with both Clontarf academies.

Congratulations to last weeks IHS PBL recipient, Noah.

Noah was nominated for his diligence and respect to students and staff, demonstrating PBL values at all times in school and out in the community – a quiet achiever.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - News Of The Area POSITIVE Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a program that inspires youth to become active members of our community. Last week’s nominees were all well deserving of recognition in our community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 49...

Irrawang Clontarf Year 8 Boys Camp

On Monday, a group of excited boys headed north to Taree for the 2024 Regional Basketball Competition. Upon arrival the boys checked into their accommodation at Camp Elim before going out for a team dinner.

Tuesday was carnival day so they headed to the Basketball Stadium where they played against other Clontarf Academies. The day was filled with fun and Clontarf spirit. After the carnival the boys had a swim before going out to the movies to finish off the night.

The boys thoroughly enjoyed the camp and represented IHS and the Clontarf Foundation perfectly.

STEM Immersion Day

During today's Educational Pathways Programs(EPP) STEM Immersion Day at HMAS Waterhen, our IHS students along with students from Tomaree HS and Hunter River HS had an amazing opportunity to explore various careers and trades within the Royal Australian Navy.

The event featured a tour of the naval base and hands-on activities that highlighted the technical and engineering skills required for roles such as naval engineering, electrical, and combat systems.

The students engaged with serving members of the navy who shared their expertise and experiences, providing a comprehensive look at how STEM disciplines are applied in the military context.

The VERY lucky students and staff finished their day on a tour of the harbour on this magnificent day. WOW!

Thanks Mr Lee from EPP for organising such an awesome opportunity for all students.

Congratulations Tylor...

Tylor is the recipient this term of the Kip McGrath Education Centres Australia Raymond Terrace scholarship.
Tylor is committed to his weekly lesson with the teacher to assist with English studies.

Sincere thanks to Kip McGrath for their on going support of our students and school. This is a wonderful opportunity that many of our students have benefitted from over 12 years.

For more information about Kip McGrath Raymond Terrace, please visit https://www.kipmcgrath.com.au

Parent/Carer/Teacher Meetings....Save the Date
September 18

Stay tuned for details about booking of times with your teachers..

PBL Commendations of the Week

Congratulations to the following students from each year group who received a Commendation of the Week for their learning at school. Each student receives a $10 voucher for Café Irrawang.

Year 7- Arabella F
Respect: Helping others during practical lessons in Tech

Year 8 – Charmain G
Demonstrating PBL values: Organising PBL fundraiser for Mark Hughes

Year 9 – Lilly D
Personal Best: Great effort in Mathematics

Year 10 – Zak R
Great start to Term 3 Geography

Year 11 – Tobias W
Great Story book for Physics Assessment

Great effort, keep up the good work everyone!

Welcome Years 5 and 6 !

Today Irrawang High School had pleasure in hosting Yr 5 and Yr6 Enrichment students from our partner primary schools.

They participated in a range of learning activities throughout the day, with Year 6 completing their collaborative picture books.

We look forward to displaying the works at our Enrichment Showcase coming up in Week 8 (details coming soon!)

Year 11 ‘Better Today’ incursion

Unfortunately the incursion planned for this Thursday morning has been postponed.

Stay tuned for another date …

Year 10 bstreetsmart excursion.

After a big day, the students are on their way home with an ETA at school of approx 3.30pm.

bstreetsmart is the inspiring initiative of the Trauma Service at Westmead Hospital. Westmead’s Trauma Service is constantly reminded through their hands on work that young people aged between 15–30 are disproportionally represented in road trauma.

As a result, they have a strong commitment to Road Safety Education.

The purpose of bstreetsmart is to reduce the fatality and injury rates of young people by promoting safe behaviour as drivers, riders and passengers.

Interesting conversations at dinner tonight.

A beautiful, sunny, winters day for Community Access…

Today Mrs Eaton’s and Mrs Mulley’s students enjoyed a day out in Newcastle.

They used 3 modes of transport - the 140 bus, light rail and ferry to make their way into and around the city.

Bettys Burgers were recommended and enjoyed by staff and students, before returning to school via the 136 bus.

What an awesome day and a wonderful experience for our well behaved students!

Bstreetsmart excursion

The Year 10s have just arrived at Qudos stadium. The students are accompanied by Mr Barrett, Ms Angus, Mr Fens, Mr Molenaar and Mr Burdon.

Over three days 24,000 students will attend. For more information about this incredible program please visit..
https://bstreetsmart.org/