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Year 1 ScienceÌý

Miss Georgia’s Year 1 class have been learning about living and non-living things in their biological science lessons

Our little scientists have been exploring our school environment and used their magnifying glasses to identify plant features.

SRC Playground Consultation

In Week 4 our SRC gathered to view and vote on potential new playground ideas for HCS.

There was a huge amount of options to choose from and they voted carefully, applying stickers to their preferred equipment.

We’re hoping to upgrade some of our Junior School play equipment and even add some options in our Middle School, so getting the students opinions on what they want to see and use is crucial to our planning!

2025 Art Exhibition

What an artistic evening! Also In Week 4 our amazing SALA Art Exhibition and Competition attracted nearly 100 families over the evening to walk through the display.

We had over 100 artworks on show and families loved how professional everything looked! Well done to all our creative students.

Congratulations to our Competition winners:

R-3: Mason Jolly
4-6: Ruby Harrison
7-9: Lucas Nelsson
10-12: Elsa Bayliss
People’s Choice: Elias Neuling

Thank you to all the teachers and staff who helped curate the exhibition and worked with students to create their pieces.

Book Week Parade

In Week 5 our school was transformed into a world of stories, with characters leaping straight off the page and into the classroom! From wizards and heroes to villains and explorers, our students (and staff!) showed off their creativity and love of reading in the most colourful way.

A big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun – what a magical way to celebrate the joy of books!

Fashion Night

What a stunning evening of fashion, food and music at our annual Runway Showcase!

Our Food and Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Textiles and Music students came together to put on an amazing show of their hard work and incredible talent!

A huge thank you to everyone involved in setting up and making sure the event was one to remember!

LifeEd

In Week 6 our Middle School students were joined by for an important and eye-opening session on the risks of vaping and e-cigarettes.

With plenty of real talk, facts and interactive activities, students learned how to make smart choices for their health and future.

Did you know:

• The nicotine in 1 e-cigarette can equal 50 cigarettes
• If you vape you are 3 times more likely to start smoking cigarettes
• E-cigarettes can contain the same harmful chemicals found in cleaning products,nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray
• Most vapes, even if they say they don’t, contain nicotine

Huge thanks to Jake and the Life Ed team for keeping it real and helping us all stay informed!

Early Year Visitors

Say hi to Homer the dunnart and Kermit and Freddo the green tree frogs.

As a part of their Biological Science learning, the R-2 classes have hired animals from the

This experience provides students with a first hand look into the features and habitats of animals and they are loving checking in with them daily and exploring the many questions that have arisen.

In Week 8, Homer, Kermit and Freddo will go back home and we’ll be joined by a scorpion and yabby!

Puzzle Club

Our Junior School students recently participated in on online puzzle competition with schools from all over the country and hosted by national puzzle champion Katrina Coleman!

Our fantastic students came 3rd overall beating even high school students!Ìý

Medieval Fair

Hear ye, hear ye! Our brave Year 8 squires and maidens didst host a grand Medieval Fair, filled with merriment, games, and wondrous activities of their own making.

Junior School travellers from far and wide (well… across campus!) journeyed to join the festivities and partook in the revelry with great delight.

A day of laughter, learning, and medieval magic – truly a fair to remember!

Music Night

What a spectacular evening! Our talented students took to the stage and filled the hall with music, from soulful solos to powerful ensembles.

Families and friends gathered to enjoy a night of melody, harmony, and celebration of the incredible work our young musicians have put in throughout the year.

A huge congratulations to all who performed – you made it a night to remember!

International

Thai Visit

In Week 5 we were honoured to welcome 26 school principals from Thailand for a vibrant exchange of ideas and educational insights. The visit was a wonderful opportunity to share a brief overview of the Australian Curriculum and showcase the diverse learning pathways we offer here at HCS.

A delicious spread of canapés prepared by our talented Year 12 Food & Hospitality students — beautifully presented and absolutely mouthwatering!

And a huge thank you to our nine incredible student buddies who warmly welcomed our guests, answered questions, led school tours, and made sure everyone felt right at home. Your enthusiasm and hospitality truly embodied the spirit of HCS!

Royal Adelaide Show Visit

Last week, our International students had an unforgettable day out at the Adelaide Royal Show—and what a whirlwind of fun it was! From thrilling sideshow rides to mouth-watering food tastings, the group dove headfirst into the excitement and energy of this iconic South Australian event.

They cheered on the dog judging competitions, explored fascinating exhibitions in the big hall, and soaked up the vibrant atmosphere that makes the Show so special. For many, it was their very first time experiencing something like this—and the smiles said it all!

A few lucky students even walked away with giant fluffy toy prizes, proudly won at the carnival games. It was a day of laughter, discovery, and shared joy that brought everyone a little closer together.
Thanks to everyone who made the day so memorable!

Rock Climbing

Our incredible International students have been embracing challenge and adventure through the Senior School Outdoor Education program, taking on both indoor and outdoor rock climbing experiences that push limits and build lifelong memories.

From mastering technique on indoor walls to conquering the rugged beauty of Onkaparinga Gorge, these students have shown courage, teamwork, and a true spirit of exploration. The Gorge’s dramatic cliffs and stunning views have been the perfect backdrop for growth, laughter, and connection.

A huge shoutout to everyone who’s clipped in, climbed up, and cheered each other on. You’re not just climbing rocks—you’re climbing toward confidence, resilience, and community.

The boys had an incredibly strong start to the competition beating Aldinga 10-2:

Goal scorers:

Jamie B – 5 goals
Harry S – 4 goals
Naoto I – 1 goal

They then backed it up with another strong performance against Aberfoyle, beating them 9-0:

Goal scorers:

Jamie B – 2 goals
Harry S – 3 goals
Thomas M – 4 goals

While still competitive matches, the boys unfortunately lost their next 3 matches to Seaford – 6-2 (Jamie B – 2 goals), Tatachilla – 6-0 (both ended up advancing to the finals) and Reynella East (3-1: Thomas M – 1 goal) – fatigue definitely being a contributing factor.

After the strong showing in their previous games, the boys knew their final game was not going to be as easy against Cardijn. The boys played a great match and ended on an incredibly positive note, playing their hearts out – the game finishing on a 2-2 draw (Jamie B – 2 goals).

Again, the squad represented ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ and the Soccer Program in the best possible fashion with excellent sportsmanship, behaviour and displayed a high-quality brand of football throughout all matches.

All players must be congratulated on their achievement and the effort you all put in.

We look forward to an upcoming outdoor 5-a-side competition to be held in Week 6!

Volleyball

HCS recently competed in the SA Volleyball Schools Cup tournament We entered 13 teams across Years 7 to 12 and teams played at different venues across Adelaide on Thursday, Friday and Sunday against other SA schools.

Well done to all players and coaches that represented ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ. This is the first time many of our students, and some of our coaches, have competed in such a tournament and many, if not all, will have improved on skills and game play awareness.

We had 5 teams make it through to gold medal matches:

Year 8 Girls 1 were undefeated in their pool, won their semi final to play in the gold medal match. The team played a great game but were not able to get the win, coming away with the silver medal.

Year 9 Girls were undefeated through their pool and did not give up a set. Winning their semi put them into the gold medal match. The girls played a strong game and came home with the 2-0 win and gold medal.

Year 12 Girls again were undefeated in their pool and also did not give up a set. Playing a tough semi final and winning 2-2 and by 1 point put them into the gold medal match. They had a tough game and were not able to get the win, 1-2 and coming away with the silver medal.

Year 8 Boys 1 finished first in their pool winning all their games to go through to the semi finals. They won that game 2-1 and played in the gold medal match on Sunday. The boys showed some great skills to come away with the gold medal winning 2-0.

Year 9 Boys Honours were up against the best players in the state and showed they were able to match their skills. They had some tough competition but to their credit, they won 4 out of 5 games to go through to the gold medal match. They started the game off strong winning the first set. Unfortunately they were out played and lost the next 3 sets coming away with the silver.

A huge thank you to the parents and caregivers that drove players to venues supported teams over the 3 days. A special thank you also to our ex-student volunteer coaches and our first time staff coaches.

Athletics

Congratulations to our selected 10-12 year old athletes who competed at the Southern Valley Athletics Trials at Reynella East College in Week 6

Battling some trying weather conditions our students battled for positions to make the team for the Metro Carnival. Many students surprised themselves with medals and high placements after committing themselves to weekly lunchtime training sessions. Our school placed 3rd overall in the Large Schools Competition.

Medaled students:

Carla Schrader- silver in 100m, 200m and high jump.
Liam Jennings- gold in 800m, silver in high jump and bronze in long jump
Charlotte Evans- silver in 200m and placed 4th in 100m to make the 100m team relay
Skylah Hawley-Barley- bronze in shot put and discus
Uchanma Uduma- gold in long jump and silver in high jump
Holly Grzegowski- bronze in 800m
Jaya Kenton- silver in high jump

Colour Run

Thank you so much for supporting our school to be the best it can be! This term we are hosting a Monty’s Colour Fun Run for our students and raising funds for a new playground!

Fundraising will be open from Friday 15 August to Friday 26 September, culminating with our amazing Colour Fun Run on Friday 26 September (The last day of Term 3)!

Fundraising for our school is easy! Simply go toÌýÌýand click the register button to create a cybersafe, online profile page. Once you’ve created a parent account and profile page, you can share that around to family and friends to receive online donations. Please note that this is an online fundraiser only and all cash donations must be converted to an online donation before Friday 26 September.

Receive a prize for your fundraising efforts by simply raising $10 online! At the end of the fundraiser, students can mix and match up to a total of five prizes based on their donations received or they can give back to one of the six causes on offer – The Great Barrier Reef Foundation (coral planting or turtle protection), Carbon Neutral (tree planting), OzHarvest (providing meals to those in need), The Smith Family (reading support) or Dolly’s Dream (end bullying in schools).

You can also receive some bonus Monty the Monstar incentive prizes!

An information booklet will be sent home with your child in the coming weeks with more information on how to register, prizes on offers and the charities you can support.

The colour Fun Run will be held on Friday 26 September (last day of Term 3).

Parents and Friends

​ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ values the contribution of our community and we encourage any of our parents and friend to consider joining the Parents and Friends Group (P&F) in 2024.

The P&F support key functions in the school. Recently, our P&F have held a Sports Day stall, Harmony Day stall, Fun Run and parents are assisting in managing our Street Libraries (outside the Vegetable Garden and Early Years Centre).

Please emailÌýinfo@hcs.sa.edu.auÌýif you are interested in joining P&F and the school will put you in contact with our P&F representative and our Volunteer Coordinator.​

SchoolTV

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ is pleased to provide SchoolTV to our community. SchoolTV is an all-in-one resource for the community aimed to offer parents a fresh approach to the concerns and pressures faced by Australian children.

SchoolTV is a unique online resource delivering powerful and credible information to empower parents with the skills to address these concerns and raise happy, well and resilient children.

You can access the bank of SchoolTV resources via ourÌýwebsite

​Feedback and Suggestions

As always, should you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can continue to further the quality of experience we offer our community, I welcome your contact via email, phone or in person.

Yours Sincerely,

Tony Hall
Principal