Georges River College Peakhurst

Will you be attending our commemorative assembly, tours and morning tea on Friday, 9 August?

RSVP by 5 August using the QR code or web link.

Take a trip down memory lane, we would love to see you at our school again!

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Our 60th Anniversary Trivia Night is fast approaching. There is under three weeks to our big event so it's time to gather your team and book a table!

Use the QR code or web link below to secure your spot. Bookings close on Monday, 29th July.

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Note: We would love for you to pass this event information on to any former student or staff member who is not on Facebook.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week: 7-14 July 2024.
Here are some activities from our Year 9 Aboriginal Studies elective class and our Support Unit students from this term.

To all ex-students, former and current staff members of Georges River College Peakhurst (formerly Peakhurst High School)!
Our second event of celebration to mark the school's 60th Anniversary will be a Commemorative Assembly, followed by a school tour and morning tea.

Please use the QR Code to register your interest in attending. There is no cost to attend, however we will need a guide for numbers to assist with seating and catering.

On Friday 28 June, 14 students from the Year 9 and 10 Student Representative Council attended The Australian of the Year Forum at the University of Wollongong.

Students listened to presentations from Joel Pilgrim 2018 Finalist NSW Young Australian of the Year, Angus Olsen 2024 NSW Local Hero, and Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO 2024 Australians of the Year.

Students were very inspired to hear their stories and were given some great advice on how to achieve their own goals. A fantastic day was had by all who attended.

Year 10 had a great science lesson on Wednesday. They are learning about the Electromagnetic spectrum and light. They used convex lenses to focus light to a focal point and write their name or create a pattern on a paddle pop stick.

Calling all ex-students, former and current staff members of Georges River College Peakhurst (formerly Peakhurst High School)!

You are invited to a night of celebration to mark our school's 60th Anniversary.

Form a team and join us for a trivia event at St George Masonic Club on Saturday, 10th August 2024.

This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, reminisce, and compete for some fabulous prizes.

We would love to see you there!

Congratulations to our Support Unit students who have been successful in being accepted to participate in this year's School Spectacular. This year's theme is All 4 One and our students will be performing in the D'Arts Ensemble. We can't wait to see them shining on stage. 🤩


Schools Spectacular 2024

This week, the team from A Smart Farmer visited our school bringing with them a mobile dairy! Our Year 8 Technology students enjoyed learning about all aspects of milk production and had the opportunity to milk a cow. They were also given a demonstration on how to make ricotta cheese. A very informative presentation and a great morning had by all.

On Sunday 23/6/24, the GRC Combined Concert Band and GRC Stage Band competed in the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival, held at UNSW Kensington Campus.

Each group presented a fantastic performance, showcasing the talents and musicality of our students. Bands were adjudicated on technical aspects of musicality, ensemble playing and stylistic understanding of the test pieces.

I'm thrilled to report that the GRC Combined Concert Band were awarded GOLD in their division of Intermediate Secondary Concert Band, competing against much bigger ensembles from some prestigious schools!
The GRC Stage Band were awarded SILVER in the difficult division of Secondary School Open Big Band. When delivering his competition notes to the audience, the adjudicator made special mention of the quality of GRC's vocalists and singled out our instrumental piece Bye Bye Blackbird as being an excellent example of nuanced playing.

Many thanks must go to the team of parents who attended throughout the day to support our students, Assistant Musical Director Mr Tim Payne and Musical Director Angela Pryce for their efforts in preparing the bands.

Did you attend our school as either a student or teacher? Our team is compiling a video for our 60th Anniversary celebrations and we need your help!

If you have any photos of your time at our school or if you would like to share a short 20-30 second video to tell us about your favourite memory, we would love to hear from you.

Please send any photos or video material to [email protected]

Science now and then! What was your favourite subject whilst at our school?

Our school is 60 this year! Were you a student from our foundation year?

We are thrilled to introduce the successful candidates for the Year 7 School Representative Council! A huge congratulations to all the students who have been elected to represent their peers and make a positive impact on our school community.
On Friday, May 17th, an assembly was held to induct our newly elected Year 7 SRC members into office.
We look forward to all the wonderful initiatives our school representative members bring to Georges River College Peakhurst Campus!

On Friday 10th May, students from the Year 10 Design and Technology class visited Luna Park. This excursion was in line with their unit of work on architectural design and their study of engineering mechanisms. Students also visited Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden and were able to admire the beautiful landscape design. A fantastic day was had by all!

In a solemn and heartfelt tribute to the heroes of war, Georges River College Peakhurst Campus, observed ANZAC Day with a poignant ceremony, commemorating the sacrifices of those who served and honouring the enduring spirit of courage and mateship. Students and staff gathered in the school hall on Friday, where the school leadership team (Avinash B, Abbie C, Alan T, Dane M, Johnathon M) led the proceedings, with guest speaker Mr Gordon Blair representing South Hurstville RSL. With reverence and respect, students listened attentively as Mr Gordon Blair, a decorated veteran and esteemed member of the community, shared insights into the ANZAC legacy. The ceremony included Prayer of Remembrance, a video created by Avinash B and Johnathan M, that paid tribute to the ANZACs, In Flanders Fields, a symbolic laying of the wreath, The Ode, The Last Post, a minute silence, The Rouse and The Australian National Anthem. The ceremony served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served their country, and a sense of gratitude and reverence filled the air where our school community had gathered to remember them, Lest we Forget.

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Here are some opportunities for Vocation Expos for students with disabilities.

Can you feel the music? GRC Music students from all 4 campuses converged on 4/4/24 to spend a day with the renowned Hot Potato Band. They learnt to play one of the band's original charts and enjoyed a concert program, joining together at the end to perform their concert item. Thanks HPB for such a great day!

Please support the Georges River College Stage Band Fundraiser.

We have received a number of calls asking to confirm term dates and holiday dates.

Year 9 students participated in an unforgettable journey back in time to World War I, through an educational and immersive incursion presented by Shane from WWI Living History. Students were able to step into the shoes of soldiers, engaging with authentic artifacts, and deepen their understanding of one of the most significant periods in modern history.

Year 7 students embarked on a team building excursion to Cataract Activity Centre. The Foundation Day was an opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in nature, and bond with their peers. Students demonstrated leadership skills, and challenged themselves to overcome obstacles.

Year 9 Food Technology completed their assessment task in Week 6 on Food for Special Occasions. The brief was to create a piece of food art suitable for a celebration.