Capturing all the activities that constitute a Haileybury Rendall School education is always a challenge. However, one thing is certain – there are increasingly numerous opportunities for students and families to find something of interest to connect with.
Capturing all the activities that constitute a Haileybury Rendall School education is always a challenge. However, one thing is certain – there are increasingly numerous opportunities for students and families to find something of interest to connect with.
A proud moment was our recent Year 12 Class of 2024 Graduation Assembly where we celebrated 56 students who completed their secondary schooling journeys Among them, 10 had been part of our Junior School, while Eva and Caitlin enrolled in 2015 (when the School was still Kormilda) as Year 3 students!
Additionally, 26 students, including eight boarders, joined us in Year 7 and complete their entire Secondary School at HRS. Notanly,14 Indigenous students were amongst the graduates. This significant event was shared by many families and friends.
On the other end of the School, the annual Grandparents’ Day was also a resounding success for our ELC families and students.
We also enjoyed the end of year presentation nights for the Stars Foundation and the Clontarf Academy, who support Indigenous boys and girls across the year at HRS, working closely with our staff and students.
We also managed to fit in our annual Auction and Quiz Night which raised almost $15,000. This money will further support sports development at HRS into 2025, provide extra funds for coaches and professional development, as well as more new equipment for all sports and year levels.
The Music Department showcased around 50 students during two nights of recitals featuring singers one evening and instrumental performances the next. There were so many special moments across the two evenings and our music team deserve great credit for all they are doing to develop the talents and opportunities of our students.
Meanwhile, 21 students across three teams were preparing for the Tournament of Minds international finals, which were held in Sydney last weekend. We had one Year 9 team and 2 Junior School teams qualify for this wonderful event. All teams had a great experience in Sydney after months of training and competing.
As many Middle School and Senior School students are complete examinations in Week 5, the action will continue with upcoming House Swimming Carnivals and Wellbeing Week.
Remember to be kind, always do your best, and get involved.
Andrew McGregor
Principal
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VCE Examinations
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29 October - 22 November
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Wellbeing Week
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11 - 15 November
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Junior School Basketball Gala Day
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Wednesday, 13 November
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Middle and Senior School Swimming Carnival
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Friday, 15 November
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Clontarf End of Year 12 Trip
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17 - 22 November
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Transitioning to Transition in 2025
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Thursday, 21 November
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Year 7 2025 Information Evening
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Thursday, 21 November
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Junior School Assembly
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Friday, 22 November
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Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
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Saturday, 23 November
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Middle School Academic Awards Assembly
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Wednesday, 27 November
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Year 6 Asia Expo
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Thursday, 28 November
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Junior School Academic Awards Assembly
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Friday, 29 November
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ELC Graduation/End of Year Celebration
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Tuesday, 3 December
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Senior School Academic Awards Assembly
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Wednesday, 4 December
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Year 6 Graduation Assembly
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Thursday, 5 December
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Up Day
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Friday, 6 December
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Speech Night
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Monday, 9 December
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Junior School Christmas Concert
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Wednesday, 11 December
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Recently we celebrated several exciting themed weeks in our OSHC setting. Week 3 featured an Animal theme, Week 4 was dedicated to Halloween, and Week 5 focused on Art. During our Halloween week, the children created some fantastic ‘Spiders and Webs’ artwork showcasing their creativity and engagement activities.
Our Thursday After School Care cooking days have continued to grow in popularity. This upcoming Thursday, 14 November, we will be making a delicious Pineapple Cake and we encourage any interested children to join is in the kitchen. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your booking and participate in this fun activity.
We want to remind everyone about our Rocketeers school holiday program. Our final day of operation will be Friday, 20 December, and we will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025.
Bookings for the program will be available in the following weeks.
Camp Australia
Email: nthaileyburyrendall@oshccampaustralia.com.au
We are all very excited in the lead-up to Wellbeing Week, which is taking place in Week 6. Students move into their new year levels on Monday with Years 8, 9 & 10 (2025) students participating in a wide range of activities covering the themes of Connect, Move, Reflect, Create, and Action. The major events are workshops with The Man Cave and Flourish Journey; excursions to Casuarina Coastal Reserve and Leanyer Waterpark for Year 8, and Darwin Waterfront for Year 9; Amazing Race for Year 10 (2025); plus dozens of rotation activities designed to engage and excite our students. For any students attending an excursion, please ensure the consent form is completed as per myNotices.
After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce a restructure of Tutor Groups from Term 1A onwards. Students will now be in horizontal Tutor Groups with peers of their own year level. Students will be in classes of mixed House groupings, and we are confident the new structure will help students to build on their relationships and feel more comfortable with peers of their age. This will also support the effectiveness of our Personal Excellence (PEX) program, as Tutor Group teachers will run both class groupings. Students can find out their new Tutor Groups on Monday morning by referring to their timetables on myHRS, and printed sheets outside MS/SS Reception.
Brendan Evans
Head of Middle School
Audrey’s book, Ile de Brehat, was shortlisted and received the Highly Commended Award in the 13-15 year old category at the Young Territory Authors Awards this week. Look out for this budding writer.
This year was our last year of compulsory PE, and it has been an amazing one. We have had the opportunity to participate a range of sports such as basketball, netball, T-ball, softball, volleyball and badminton.
In the last two weeks, the PE department worked hard to enable the Year 9s to travel off-campus to the Darwin International Tennis Centre to work on our tennis skills which have no doubt improved. Thank you to the instructors for giving us tips on how to improve our skills as well as how to play the sport to the best of our abilities.
As a Year 9 cohort, it has been an amazing year and it is obvious how much our teamwork, sporting skills and effort we put into sports, even the ones we are not familiar with, has improved. So, a massive thankyou to Ms Henriksen, Mr Greenwood, Mr Murphy and Ms McFee for their hard work to make this year one of the best in PE. Also, a big thank you to Mr Gerasimon and Ms Barry for driving the bus for our excursions.
Macey
Year 9 Student, Sports Prefect
On the evenings of 29 & 30 October, across two venues, HRS proudly hosted our biggest Music Recitals to date. These events were a celebration not only of each performance but of the dedication, enthusiasm, and love for music that each student has brought to life. Every recital showcased the tremendous growth and commitment our young musicians have put into their craft.
The recitals featured a wide range of talents, including vocal performances as well as piano, guitar, trumpet, flute, saxophone, violin, viola, and cello. It was truly inspiring to witness the progress each student has made on their musical journey. Their path to the stage is a testament to their resilience and hard work, and it was a joy to see how far they have come.
A special thank you goes to the dedicated team of teachers and staff who have worked tirelessly to help each student shine. Their support, guidance, and encouragement have been instrumental in bringing out the best in each performer.
And to all who attended one of the three recitals to cheer on our young performers, thank you for joining us to celebrate the artistry and passion of our talented students. We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to witness their growth!
Ilona Martin
Head of Music
The year 8 Art class has completed their self portraits. They will be displayed in the library. The students used graphite and shading techniques of their Year 8 school photo to achieve fantastic realistic results.
Marianne Foster
Visual Arts Teacher
On Wednesday, 7 August, HRS entered 109 students ranging from Year 3 to Year 12 into the Australian Maths Competition (AMC). The AMC is Australia's longest running maths competition that challenges and engages students in mathematical problem-solving skills.
Of all the students, we had 27 achieve a distinction. This places them in the top 20% of students in their year level. An amazing result!
We also had 8 students achieve a High Distinction in the AMC putting them in the top 3% of all students in their category across Australia! An absolutely outstanding result! These 8 students were spread out across every age group in the AMC.
For our High Distinction students, they attended an NT Awards ceremony at Charles Darwin University on Wednesday, 23 October. This was a wonderful celebration for all NT students who achieved exceptional results in the AMC.
A further congratulations to Bert (Year 5), who achieved the highest score in the whole school.
Jessica Vo
Head of Mathematics
During eek 4 of the Championship Season the Darwin Basketball Association celebrated their Indigenous round of basketball.
One player from each team was awarded a medal for ‘Best on Court’ during that game.
Congratulations to:
Quatisha was chosen by the referee as the most valuable player during our Division 3 U14 girls game.
The Haileybury Rendall School Swimming Team competed at the School Sport NT Gala Day on Friday, 1 November at the Parap Swimming Pool.
With senior HRS student and local coach Taylia Sheridan showing her exceptional leadership skills in managing and starting all races like a pro, the students backed up her great work with some outstanding performances in the pool. HRS won the Middle School and Senior School points shields for the day and with a squad half the size of the other schools it was a very impressive achievement.
These students are an absolute credit to themselves and should be proud of the hours and hard work they put into training and preparing for both in school and out-of-school competitions.
Results:
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Simone O'Brien
Sports Coordinator
Capturing all the activities that constitute a Haileybury Rendall School education is always a challenge. However, one thing is certain – there are increasingly numerous opportunities for students and families to find something of interest to connect with.
A proud moment was our recent Year 12 Class of 2024 Graduation Assembly where we celebrated 56 students who completed their secondary schooling journeys Among them, 10 had been part of our Junior School, while Eva and Caitlin enrolled in 2015 (when the School was still Kormilda) as Year 3 students!
Additionally, 26 students, including eight boarders, joined us in Year 7 and complete their entire Secondary School at HRS. Notanly,14 Indigenous students were amongst the graduates. This significant event was shared by many families and friends.
On the other end of the School, the annual Grandparents’ Day was also a resounding success for our ELC families and students.
We also enjoyed the end of year presentation nights for the Stars Foundation and the Clontarf Academy, who support Indigenous boys and girls across the year at HRS, working closely with our staff and students.
We also managed to fit in our annual Auction and Quiz Night which raised almost $15,000. This money will further support sports development at HRS into 2025, provide extra funds for coaches and professional development, as well as more new equipment for all sports and year levels.
The Music Department showcased around 50 students during two nights of recitals featuring singers one evening and instrumental performances the next. There were so many special moments across the two evenings and our music team deserve great credit for all they are doing to develop the talents and opportunities of our students.
Meanwhile, 21 students across three teams were preparing for the Tournament of Minds international finals, which were held in Sydney last weekend. We had one Year 9 team and 2 Junior School teams qualify for this wonderful event. All teams had a great experience in Sydney after months of training and competing.
As many Middle School and Senior School students are complete examinations in Week 5, the action will continue with upcoming House Swimming Carnivals and Wellbeing Week.
Remember to be kind, always do your best, and get involved.
Andrew McGregor
Principal
|
VCE Examinations
|
29 October - 22 November
|
|
Wellbeing Week
|
11 - 15 November
|
|
Junior School Basketball Gala Day
|
Wednesday, 13 November
|
|
Middle and Senior School Swimming Carnival
|
Friday, 15 November
|
|
Clontarf End of Year 12 Trip
|
17 - 22 November
|
|
Transitioning to Transition in 2025
|
Thursday, 21 November
|
|
Year 7 2025 Information Evening
|
Thursday, 21 November
|
|
Junior School Assembly
|
Friday, 22 November
|
|
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
|
Saturday, 23 November
|
|
Middle School Academic Awards Assembly
|
Wednesday, 27 November
|
|
Year 6 Asia Expo
|
Thursday, 28 November
|
|
Junior School Academic Awards Assembly
|
Friday, 29 November
|
|
ELC Graduation/End of Year Celebration
|
Tuesday, 3 December
|
|
Senior School Academic Awards Assembly
|
Wednesday, 4 December
|
|
Year 6 Graduation Assembly
|
Thursday, 5 December
|
|
Up Day
|
Friday, 6 December
|
|
Speech Night
|
Monday, 9 December
|
|
Junior School Christmas Concert
|
Wednesday, 11 December
|
Recently we celebrated several exciting themed weeks in our OSHC setting. Week 3 featured an Animal theme, Week 4 was dedicated to Halloween, and Week 5 focused on Art. During our Halloween week, the children created some fantastic ‘Spiders and Webs’ artwork showcasing their creativity and engagement activities.
Our Thursday After School Care cooking days have continued to grow in popularity. This upcoming Thursday, 14 November, we will be making a delicious Pineapple Cake and we encourage any interested children to join is in the kitchen. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your booking and participate in this fun activity.
We want to remind everyone about our Rocketeers school holiday program. Our final day of operation will be Friday, 20 December, and we will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025.
Bookings for the program will be available in the following weeks.
Camp Australia
Email: nthaileyburyrendall@oshccampaustralia.com.au
We are all very excited in the lead-up to Wellbeing Week, which is taking place in Week 6. Students move into their new year levels on Monday with Years 8, 9 & 10 (2025) students participating in a wide range of activities covering the themes of Connect, Move, Reflect, Create, and Action. The major events are workshops with The Man Cave and Flourish Journey; excursions to Casuarina Coastal Reserve and Leanyer Waterpark for Year 8, and Darwin Waterfront for Year 9; Amazing Race for Year 10 (2025); plus dozens of rotation activities designed to engage and excite our students. For any students attending an excursion, please ensure the consent form is completed as per myNotices.
After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce a restructure of Tutor Groups from Term 1A onwards. Students will now be in horizontal Tutor Groups with peers of their own year level. Students will be in classes of mixed House groupings, and we are confident the new structure will help students to build on their relationships and feel more comfortable with peers of their age. This will also support the effectiveness of our Personal Excellence (PEX) program, as Tutor Group teachers will run both class groupings. Students can find out their new Tutor Groups on Monday morning by referring to their timetables on myHRS, and printed sheets outside MS/SS Reception.
Brendan Evans
Head of Middle School
Audrey’s book, Ile de Brehat, was shortlisted and received the Highly Commended Award in the 13-15 year old category at the Young Territory Authors Awards this week. Look out for this budding writer.
This year was our last year of compulsory PE, and it has been an amazing one. We have had the opportunity to participate a range of sports such as basketball, netball, T-ball, softball, volleyball and badminton.
In the last two weeks, the PE department worked hard to enable the Year 9s to travel off-campus to the Darwin International Tennis Centre to work on our tennis skills which have no doubt improved. Thank you to the instructors for giving us tips on how to improve our skills as well as how to play the sport to the best of our abilities.
As a Year 9 cohort, it has been an amazing year and it is obvious how much our teamwork, sporting skills and effort we put into sports, even the ones we are not familiar with, has improved. So, a massive thankyou to Ms Henriksen, Mr Greenwood, Mr Murphy and Ms McFee for their hard work to make this year one of the best in PE. Also, a big thank you to Mr Gerasimon and Ms Barry for driving the bus for our excursions.
Macey
Year 9 Student, Sports Prefect
On the evenings of 29 & 30 October, across two venues, HRS proudly hosted our biggest Music Recitals to date. These events were a celebration not only of each performance but of the dedication, enthusiasm, and love for music that each student has brought to life. Every recital showcased the tremendous growth and commitment our young musicians have put into their craft.
The recitals featured a wide range of talents, including vocal performances as well as piano, guitar, trumpet, flute, saxophone, violin, viola, and cello. It was truly inspiring to witness the progress each student has made on their musical journey. Their path to the stage is a testament to their resilience and hard work, and it was a joy to see how far they have come.
A special thank you goes to the dedicated team of teachers and staff who have worked tirelessly to help each student shine. Their support, guidance, and encouragement have been instrumental in bringing out the best in each performer.
And to all who attended one of the three recitals to cheer on our young performers, thank you for joining us to celebrate the artistry and passion of our talented students. We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to witness their growth!
Ilona Martin
Head of Music
The year 8 Art class has completed their self portraits. They will be displayed in the library. The students used graphite and shading techniques of their Year 8 school photo to achieve fantastic realistic results.
Marianne Foster
Visual Arts Teacher
On Wednesday, 7 August, HRS entered 109 students ranging from Year 3 to Year 12 into the Australian Maths Competition (AMC). The AMC is Australia's longest running maths competition that challenges and engages students in mathematical problem-solving skills.
Of all the students, we had 27 achieve a distinction. This places them in the top 20% of students in their year level. An amazing result!
We also had 8 students achieve a High Distinction in the AMC putting them in the top 3% of all students in their category across Australia! An absolutely outstanding result! These 8 students were spread out across every age group in the AMC.
For our High Distinction students, they attended an NT Awards ceremony at Charles Darwin University on Wednesday, 23 October. This was a wonderful celebration for all NT students who achieved exceptional results in the AMC.
A further congratulations to Bert (Year 5), who achieved the highest score in the whole school.
Jessica Vo
Head of Mathematics
During eek 4 of the Championship Season the Darwin Basketball Association celebrated their Indigenous round of basketball.
One player from each team was awarded a medal for ‘Best on Court’ during that game.
Congratulations to:
Quatisha was chosen by the referee as the most valuable player during our Division 3 U14 girls game.
The Haileybury Rendall School Swimming Team competed at the School Sport NT Gala Day on Friday, 1 November at the Parap Swimming Pool.
With senior HRS student and local coach Taylia Sheridan showing her exceptional leadership skills in managing and starting all races like a pro, the students backed up her great work with some outstanding performances in the pool. HRS won the Middle School and Senior School points shields for the day and with a squad half the size of the other schools it was a very impressive achievement.
These students are an absolute credit to themselves and should be proud of the hours and hard work they put into training and preparing for both in school and out-of-school competitions.
Results:
Student |
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Placing |
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8th |
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5th |
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6th |
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1st |
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Simone O'Brien
Sports Coordinator
In the spirit of reconciliation, Haileybury acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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