Events

School events bring learning to life and help shape our school culture. They help students build confidence, connect with others and celebrate their progress. Events also give families a chance to be involved in school life and share in their child’s achievements.

Our school event may include:

school orientation days
sports carnivals
open day and school tours
Harmony Week and Book Week events
excursions and incursions
performances, concerts or school productions
fundraising, charity and community events
award assemblies
graduation and other celebrations.

Upcoming events - highlights for Term 2 2026

. Monday April 20 & 21 – Staff development Days

· Wednesday April 20 – all students return to school for Term 2

· Friday, April 24 - IHS ANZAC Day ceremony

· Saturday April 25 – ANZAC Day Dawn Service Medowie

· Saturday April 25 – ANZAC Day 11am Service Raymond Terrace

· Monday April 27 – Public Holiday

. Wednesday April 29 - Transition visits to partner primary schools

· Thursday April 30 - TRANSITION: Year 4 Bridge Building Workshops

· Thursday April 30 – White Card Course

· Friday May 1 - Skills for Employment Workshop - Hair and Beauty HRHS

· Tuesday May 5 – ADF Careers Presentation at IHS

. Tuesday May 5 - Year 12 halfway breakfast

· Friday May 8 – Hunter Disability Expo – Newcastle

· Tuesday May 12 – Friday May 15 – RSA & RCG online

· Wednesday May 13 – Eddie Woo visit to IHS

· Friday May 15 - Hunter Valley Careers Expo - Youth Express

· Monday May 18 – Parents Advisory Meeting

· Tuesday May 19- TRANSITION: Year 5 HPGE interviews at GPS /RTPS

· Wednesday May 20 - TRANSITION: Year 5 HPGE Interviews at IPS

· Friday May 22 – Biggest Morning Tea

· Monday May 25 – June 5 – Year 10 Work Experience

· Tuesday June 2 – Port Stephens Council PBL Awards

Wednesday June 3 - Transition Visits Year 5 HPGE interviews at IPS/GPS/RTPS

· Thursday June 4 - TRANSITION: IPS Science Lab visits

· Friday June 5 - Year 7 Vaccinations

· Tuesday June 9, 10 &11 – Star Struck Rehearsals

· Friday June 12 & 13 - Star Struck performances

· Tuesday June 16 - TRANSITION: Year 5 and 6 HPGE Day 1 at IHS

· Thursday June 18 - IHS and HRHS Pathways Expo

· Thursday June 24 - TRANSITION: Year 4 Bridge Building Workshops

· Friday July 3 – Last day of term 2

events subject to change

Upcoming events - highlights for Term 3 2026
- Wednesday July 22 - TRANSITION: 7E 2027 Interviews at GPS
- Thursday July 23 - TRANSITION: 7E 2027 Interviews at IPS
- Thursday July 23 – Year 10 Speed Careers
- Thursday July 23 - Year 9 Science Redhead Beach Field Study Excursion
- Friday July 24 - TRANSITION: 7E 2027 Interviews at RTPS
- Friday July 24 - NAIDOC Celebrations
- Friday July 24 - TRANSITION: Showcase Soloists Vocal Workshop Day at HIS
- Monday July 27 – Fri July 31 – Careers & Transition Week
- Wednesday July 29 – Parent Teacher Meetings
- Wednesday July 29 - 2027 Subject Selection Night and Information evening for Yrs 7-10
- Thursday July 30 - Year 12 Legal Studies Excursion - Downing Centre Courts
- Friday July 31 - Australian Drumline Nationals
- Tuesday August 4 – Showcase- IPS+ WPS+HIS
- Wednesday August 5 – Showcase – GPS+MPS+HIS
- Monday August 10 - Year 7-9 Brainstorm Productions
- Tuesday August 11 – Education Week Presentation Awards
- Tuesday August 11-Friday August 14 – Yr 12 Clontarf Major Trip
- Monday August 17 – Parent/Carer Advisory Meeting
- Monday August 17 – Friday August 28 – HSC Trials
- Tuesday August 18 - Hunter Schools Orienteering Championships
- Thursday August 20 - TRANSITION: IPS Year 4 Visits
- Thursday August 27 - TRANSITION: GPS Stage 2/3
- Tuesday September 1 – PSC PBL Awards
- Thursday September 3 - Legacy collection day
- Wednesday September 9 - TRANSITION: Stage 2 /3 /4 / HPGE Display Afternoon at HIS
- Monday September 14 – Friday September 25 – Year 11 Exam period
- Tuesday September 22 - Catch up vaccinations
- Friday September 25 - Last day of Term 3
- events subject to change

Visit Community involvement to volunteer at our events.

Showcase Is Coming

When: Tuesday August 4th - IHS, WPS & IPS

Wednesday August 5th - IHS, GPS & MPS

Time: 6pm

Cost: Family $25, Adults $10pp, Child/Pensioner $5pp

Parent Advisory Meeting

When: Monday in Week 5, every term

Time: 4pm - 5pm

Where: Staff Common Room

We warmly invite parents and carers to join us for an update from the Principal, who will share the latest school news and developments. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and be part of the conversation.

We’d love to see you there and continue building a strong school community together.

Afternoon tea will be provided.

Transition Events

When: June 16, Year 5 and 6 HPGE Day 1 - at IHS

When: June 24, Year 4 Bridge Building Workshops

When: July 22, 7E 2027 interviews at GPS

When: July 23, 7E 2027 interviews at IPS

When: July 24, 7E 2027 interviews at RTPS

When: July 24, Showcase Soloists vocal workshop at IHS

When: August 20, IPS Year 4 visit

When: August 26, Anxious students visit IHS

When: August 27, GPS Stage 2/3 visit

When: September 9, Stage 2 /3 /4 / HPGE Display Afternoon at IHS

Subject Selection & Information Evening – Save the Date

When: Wednesday 29 July

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Students and families are invited to attend our Subject Selection and Information Evening, designed to help students make informed decisions about their future learning pathways.

Irrawang High School is proud to offer a diverse range of subjects and opportunities, and this evening provides the perfect chance to explore the options available for:

Years 7 into 8 – Elective subject choices

Years 8 in to Yrs 9 & 10 – Elective subject choices

Year 10 into Years 11 & 12 – Preliminary and HSC subject selection

What are electives?

Electives are subjects students can choose based on their interests, strengths, and future goals.

Faculty staff will be available throughout the evening to discuss courses and answer questions. We will also have representatives from:

University of Newcastle

TAFE NSW

School-Based Traineeships

VET Pathways

This is a valuable opportunity for students and families to gather information, ask questions, and plan for future success.

50 Years of Deadly – NAIDOC Week 2026

When: July 5-12

This year's NAIDOC Week theme, "50 Years of Deadly," celebrates five decades of recognising, honouring and amplifying the voices, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our special NAIDOC assembly will be held on Monday June 29.

Snack n Study

When: Every Monday

Time: 3.15 - 5pm

Where: Library

It’s a great opportunity to catch up on private study, assessment tasks and homework, with support available if needed. Mrs Higgins (Coordinator & Science Teacher) is always on hand, along with other teachers, to help students stay on track. Afternoon tea is provided

Permission will now be done through school bytes, which parents/carers can access through the parent portal (link is on our website https://irrawang-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/school-life/parent-portal