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 - Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course

· 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

· Tuesday May 5 – ADF Careers Presentation at IHS

· Friday May 8 – Hunter Disability Expo – Newcastle

· 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

· 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

· Wednesday July 1 - TRANSITION: 7E 2027 interviews at GPS

· Thursday July 2 - TRANSITION: 7E 2027 interviews at IPS

· Friday July 3 - TRANSITION: 7E 2027 interviews at RTPS

· Friday July 3 – Last day of term subject to change

Visit Community involvement to volunteer at our events.

Athletics Carnival

When: Friday May 1

Where: Vi Barnett Grounds Raymond Terrace

Time: All day

Transport will be available from school in the morning and afternoon

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: April 30, Bridge Building - IPS, GPS, RTPS

When: May 19, Year 5 HPGE interviews at GPS & RTPS

When: May 20, Year 5 HPGE interviews at IPS

When: June 4, Science Lab Visit - IPS to IHS

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

When: June 24, Year 4 Bridge Building Workshops

When: July 1, 7E 2027 interviews at GPS

When: July 2, 7E 2027 interviews at IPS

When: July 3, 7E 2027 interviews at RTPS

Star Struck

When: June 9, 10 & 11 - Rehearsals

June 12 & 13 - Showtime

Where: Newcastle Entertainment Centre

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/schoo.../parent-portal).