Year 5/6 Market Day
What a day our Year 5 and 6 students had in Week 9 last term! It was amazing to see all their hard work creating their businesses, making their products and executing their plans in action!
There really was something for everyone with sweet treats, homemade crafts, upcycled homewares and plenty of fun games… although some of our teachers didn’t think they were that fun! Luckily the sun was shining to help them dry out!
The students raised over $2300 for the Junior School through their hard work and creativity and should be incredibly proud of themselves.
We would also like to say a huge thank you to the parents who helped, bake, bead, juice and build along the way, days like this would not be possible without your support!
Festival of Music
When 27 of our students took to the stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for the Public Primary Schools Festival of Music Stars on Stage, they shone with confidence and pride.
Our school was also proudly represented by guest artists Mia C and Caitlin S from Year 10, who performed the song ‘My Immortal’ by Evanescence with Caitlin accompanying on grand piano. Their dedication and artistry showcased the incredible range of skills within our school community.
The Primary Schools Festival of Music is an iconic South Australian tradition that has inspired generations. It gives students the chance to experience artistic excellence, embrace cultural diversity, and celebrate social inclusion through the joy of performance.
Each concert features over 1300 Year 5 and 6 students joining voices in a breathtaking massed choir and the evening was truly a spectacular celebration of what public school students can achieve when they come together through music and the arts.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, passion, and brilliance on stage.
Child Studies Carnival
Our Year 12 Child Studies students brough the magic of the carnival to life for our year 1 students last week!
From delicious food and fun games to balloon animals, face painting, handmade decorations, party bags and even a photo booth, it was a day full of laughter, creativity and joy!
Year 12 Ancient Studies
Our Year 12 Ancient Studies students have brought history to life! Over the past few weeks, they鈥檝e been researching and creating incredible artefacts that showcase the strategies, weapons, and stories of ancient warfare.
From detailed dioramas to carefully crafted weapons and historical replicas, each student had fascinating insights to share鈥攁nd we all walked away with a deeper understanding of the art of war in the ancient world.
Zoo Snooze
What an adventure!
In Week 9 our Year 2 students had the ultimate sleepover on the Zoo Snooze! they got to explore after dark, discovered fascinating animal facts, and learnt in the most exciting way possible.
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, parent volunteers, and the Year 12 Child Studies students who joined in to make the night extra special
International Day of Peace
In Week 10 a group of students and leaders gathered to acknowledge the International Day of Peace.
We were joined by the Hallett Cove and Districts Lions Club who, this time last year, helped us erect our Peace Pole. Students from across the school spoke about the history of the Peace Pole project and the International Day of Peace and recited a proverb by Lao Tzu:
If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbours.
If there is to be peace between neighbours,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.
听A huge thank you to the Lions club for gifting our Peace Pole and once again joining us for our ceremony.
Year 12 Picnic
To celebrate having just over two weeks of school time left, our Year 12s took a well-earned break to relax in the sunshine with a picnic in the park.
A special moment to celebrate how far they鈥檝e come as they head towards exams and look forward to graduation in November.
2025 Colour Run
What a day we had!
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, supported on the day or just came to watch the colourful chaos! We love our HCS community and we love seeing everyone have the best time!
You raised a whopping $8437 for HCS that will go directly to our playground fund!
On top of money raised and prizes earned, a few fundraisers opted to donate their prizes to some charitable causes! They planted 3 trees with Cardon Neutral, donated 12 meals through OzHarvest and sent $40 to The Great Barrier Reef Foundation to help protect the turtles.
Choreography Night
Congratulations to our 2025 Choreographic Solo Award Winners; Maya, Infinity, Sherree and Ameliah along with our group winners in Years 8 – 12.
The choreographic awards were adjudicated and presented by international dance examiner Mr Jayson Smart and our family audience enjoyed the talent and energy our students brought to the stage.
Vibrant and well-crafted class dances were a highlight and demonstrated the dedication of our dance teachers Jenny Huston and Jade O’Shea who continue to inspire our students with their love for dance. We also thank our student tech crew Arts and Event ambassadors Daniel and Julian for supporting the night.
Gr8 Race
At the end of last term our Year 8’s had a go at The HCS G8 Race!
An Amazing Race style excursion to the Marion Wetlands gave them the opportunity to engage in activities and challenges that required them to develop the key school values, whist building positive relationships with peers and staff.
It was an amazing day and fantastic to see our students engaged and having so much fun out and about
Kindness Club
Bittersweet moments in Kindness Club in Week 1! Our Year 12 leaders ran their very last session with our youngest students on their final Friday at school.
Every week they鈥檝e shown up with games, creativity and huge hearts, and the bonds they鈥檝e built will be remembered long after graduation. This week they taught the little ones how to make stress balls using rice and balloons 鈥 practical, fun and perfectly them!
Thank you to our incredible leaders for your hard work, creativity and commitment to such a wonderful cause. You鈥檝e made kindness cool and left a legacy that will last long after you graduate.
Alex Dighton Visit
A huge thank you to Alex Dighton MP for meeting with our Student Council!
Our Student Leaders and SRC spoke passionately about the need for a new shade sail in the High School 鈥 a space that would provide safety, comfort and connection for students year-round.
Securing this funding would mean so much to our school community, creating a cooler, more inclusive outdoor area for learning, socialising and wellbeing. We’re proud of our students for using their voices to make real change!
Egg-cellent History
Our creative Year 9s were tasked with bringing history to life 鈥 in egg form! As part of their Horrible Histories elective, students chose a historical figure and crafted a diorama that showcased their legacy鈥 without using any names or labels! The challenge? Let the scene tell the story.
From queens to conquerors, inventors to villains 鈥 the results were absolutely egg-cellent
A huge thank you to our panel of judges who embraced their roles with peak dramatic flair!听
Year 12 Staff vs Students
They took on the teachers in their final ever dodgeball showdown鈥 and let鈥檚 just say experience (and questionable tactics) triumphed over youth and enthusiasm!
Better luck next time, Class of 2025 鈥 oh wait鈥
Year 12 Dress Up
Theme: Dress as something that shares the first letter of your name
Execution: Immaculate
Year 12 Goodbye
In week 2 we celebrated our Year 12s with a special breakfast followed by a farewell assembly 鈥 one final chance to laugh, reflect and say goodbye
It鈥檚 hard to sum up all the emotions of a last day: excitement, pride, nostalgia (and maybe a few tears). We鈥檙e so proud of how far you鈥檝e come and can鈥檛 wait to see where life takes you next.
听Congratulations to the Class of 2025 鈥 you鈥檝e left your mark, and you鈥檒l always be part of our school family.
Mini Music Tour
Our jazz group and singers headed out and about and performed for two local primary schools in a mini music tour in Week 2.
Our young audiences delighted seeing our instrumental music and vocal talent and learned how playing in an ensemble is fun and boosts confidence and group skills!
Students were supported by Mr Raf Godoy and Mr Toby Martin and as always it was great to take our music out into the community. Well done to our young musicians!
Year 11 Outdoor Ed
The Year 11 Outdoor & Environmental Education students have spent a fun-filled, action-packed few days exploring the Yorke Peninsula!
Camping at Port Vincent, students cooked their own meals and slept under the stars! The adventure included surfing, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and even night hikes. A definite highlight was surfing the crystal-clear waters of Berry Bay alongside dolphins
The final day wrapped up with small-boat handling and more paddleboarding, before an eco-walk and beach clean-up 鈥 where a few lucky students were filmed for an upcoming episode of South Aussie with Cosi!
A huge thank you to Ms Fletcher and Ms Chambers for giving up time with their families to make these incredible experiences possible for our HCS students. Sleep well, team 鈥 you鈥檝e earned it!
World Teacher’s Day
In Week 3 we celebrated the incredible teachers and staff who make our 桃子视频 such a vibrant, caring and inspiring place to learn.
Student Spotlight
Magnificent Martha
An incredible achievement worth celebrating! One of our amazing students has officially set a new record 鈥 becoming the youngest person to read 300 books in just 106 days according to the Australian Book of Records!
Year 3 student Martha’s love of reading, determination, and curiosity are truly inspiring! What an extraordinary example of resilience, integrity, and a passion to thrive through learning!
Well done our Magnificent Martha!
International Program
From learning road safety at the RAA StreetSmart Excursion to stargazing and storytelling on the Outback Camp, our International Students have embraced every moment. From the red dust of the outback to splashing about in the surf, they鈥檝e truly sunk their teeth into Aussie life!
They celebrated International Peace Day by proudly representing their countries and shared their cultures with our Junior School students through the ESL Peer Tutoring Program. Along the way, they joined in the Colour Fun Run, showcased their talents in music performances, enjoyed after school clubs, and even starred in the local TV program South Aussie with Cosi!
These experiences connect cultures, spark ideas, and grow friendships. We鈥檙e so proud of the energy, enthusiasm, and kindness they bring to 桃子视频!
Sport
Fleurieu Cup
In Week 9 Hallett Cove took nine teams to Reynella to participate in the Year 7/8 Volleyball Fleurieu Cup. With ten schools participating, it was a hectic and challenging day. A variety of abilities and game styles was good practice for all of our teams.
Congratulations to our Year 8 boys who came first in Division 1, Year 7/8 girls who won Division 2 and to our Year 8 girls winning second in Division 1, losing to the winners by 1 only point!
Thanks to all the staff who helped coach on the day.
AVSC Relay Day
The AVSC Gold Coast Volleyball teams recently participated in their annual Relay Day
The main aim of the event was to build our 鈥渂ig team鈥 spirit, strengthen teamwork, and get everyone moving 鈥 all while having a great time. It also doubled as a fundraiser, with many students significantly reducing the cost of their upcoming trip.
Students ran between 4 and 15km (yes, seriously!) and took on challenges like the Net Crawl, Vertical Jump, Team Carry, Knife and Fork Chocolate Eating, and the hilarious 鈥淔ace the Cookie鈥.
Everyone embraced their team themes with enthusiasm 鈥 and a special shoutout to the Tutu Team, who twirled their way to victory!
The 2025 Yearbook is on sale now!
Don鈥檛 miss out on a keepsake full of memories, milestones, and moments from throughout the year.
Available to purchase on Qkr!, in person or over the phone with our Finance Office or via bank transfer. Further details have been emailed home to families.
Delivery will be Term 2 2026.
Phone Policy and Yondr Pouches
Thank you to all of our students and families for their support with implementing the South Australian Government ban on mobile phones in schools in 2023.
The use of Yondr pouches at 桃子视频 made an immediate impact on phone use and students are happily engaging in learning, during class and at break times.
Your ongoing support with encouraging your child to follow our phone policy is appreciated.
桃子视频 aims to take advantage of the reach and instantaneous nature of social media to communicate with our families.
Social Media
We have long had a regularly updated Facebook page and last year we added Instagram to our media presence. Links to all our pages are included at the bottom of this page.
Along with our main page, we have also created two additional Facebook pages for particular audience members of our community:
- :听To keep parents and students informed of career information and opportunities through 桃子视频.
- :听To keep parents, students and the wider community informed about education sessions and educational opportunities, to raise public awareness around the current trends in society and provide information about upcoming events and opportunities.
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Kiss and Drop Areas
When dropping off/picking up your child(ren), please remember that the middle lane (Gledsdale Road Kiss and Drop) and right lane (Sanderson Road Kiss and Drop) should not be used as a waiting/parking lane.
Local councils are often out and about at schools ensuring the community use these spaces safely.
Parents and Friends
鈥桃子视频 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 email听info@hcs.sa.edu.au听if you are interested in joining P&F and the school will put you in contact with our P&F representative and our Volunteer Coordinator.鈥
SchoolTV
桃子视频 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 our听website
鈥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
