School News – Glen Innes News

Oct

02

2025

PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOIRS HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes Public School

The Glen Innes Public School’s senior choir and small choral group both brought home First Place trophies from the annual Tenterfield Eisteddfod in the first week of September. The eisteddfod was held in the Tenterfield School of Arts Theatre under the watchful eyes, and ears, of London-trained adjudicator, Melissa Buchholz. Ms Buchholz teaches woodwind, piano, double bass and singing, and her students have won countless awards and scholarships (and toured and performed) all over Europe. The accompanists for the Glen Innes contestants were pianist Helen Smith and guitarist Sean O’Hara. Twenty Five of the 33 choir members made the trip…

Sep

30

2025

By Newsroom

High School Newsletter

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes High School

Year 12 have finished for the year and school holidays have begun. The following link provides information on the activities of our great little high school over the last term. https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/N3e7DdM/issue-12/page/cover

Sep

02

2025

By Newsroom

St Joseph’s Students Excel in Brain Olympia and Athletics

School News, SportsArmidale Diocesan Athletics Carnival, Brain Olympia, Charlotte Neville, Ivy Watson, St Josephs Primary School

St Joseph’s students have recently achieved success across academic and sporting competitions. On Monday 11 August, three teams from St Joseph’s travelled to Inverell to take part in Brain Olympia, joining a total of ten teams from Warialda, Guyra, Inverell and Glen Innes. The Pink and Orange teams from St Joseph’s were awarded equal first place, while the Yellow team finished in fourth. Both winning teams will now progress to the next stage of the competition in Gunnedah on 27 August. The school acknowledged the contribution of coach Mrs Little and the parents who supported the students on the day,…

Aug

15

2025

By Rosh Mercer

Public Education Week Ignites at GIPS and GIHS

Local News, School NewsChristine Dorward, David Robinson, Emmaville Central School, Gerry Dawson, Glen Innes High School, Glen Innes Primary School, Gus Macrae, Natalie Hill, Penny Clementson, Public Education Week, Sandra Kiehne

'Ignite your potential' is the official theme of Public Education Week 2025. Staff and students at Glen Innes Public School and Glen Innes High School have been very busy collaborating to showcase the incredible skill and talent that exists in our wonderful school communities. The GIPS Choir and GIHS Band combined to perform at both the GIPS and GIHS Education Week assemblies and wowed the crowd with a lovely National Anthem and cover of the Missy Higgins song 'Steer'. It is a credit to Miss Randall and Mr McKean for nurturing this collaboration and providing students with an opportunity to…

Aug

14

2025

By Newsroom

Local Hero: Nikki Lee Wins National AFL Volunteer Award

Local News, School News, SportsAFL Superkick, Glen Innes Celts, Glen Innes Public School, Nikki Lee

Nikki Lee has achieved the honour of being named the inaugural National AFL Superkick Volunteer of the Year, following her earlier recognition as the AFL NSW/ACT NAB AFL Superkick Volunteer of the Year. Lee was presented with the state award by Lachie, AFL Participant Co-ordinator North West. The national award announcement came as a complete surprise during a special assembly at Glen Innes Public School today (surely the best-kept secret in the school’s history!), when Brad, Community Football & Competition Manager AFL Northern NSW, revealed the news. Along with the award, Lee has won flights and accommodation to Melbourne, where…

Aug

05

2025

By Nicole Stephens

Wellbeing Week Wraps Up Term 2 at Red Range

Local News, School NewsKelly Vimpany, Red Range, Red Range Public School

Red Range Public School wrapped up Term 2 on a high note with the celebration of its annual Wellbeing Week, a dedicated program aimed at nurturing students’ mental wellness, resilience, and personal development. Held during the final week of term 2, Wellbeing Week offered a vibrant and thoughtfully planned timetable of activities that encouraged students to embody the school’s learner qualities: being Mindful, Self-Motivated, Brave, and Gritty. Under the leadership of Relieving Principal Kelly Vimpany, the school community came together to prioritise student wellbeing through engaging and inclusive events, all of which were offered at no cost to families. This…

Jul

20

2025

By Newsroom

Trivia Night to Raise Funds for Year 12 Formal and Beyond Blue

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes & District Services Club, Glen Innes High School

Glen Innes Services Club will play host to a fun-filled evening of trivia on Saturday 2 August, with a special event planned to raise funds for the Year 12 2025 Formal. The event, which kicks off at 6pm, will also support mental health organisation Beyond Blue. Community members are invited to form tables of eight for the trivia night, which will also feature an auction, raffle, and a whole lot of fun. Entry is $15 per person, and bookings can be made at the Services Club reception. Food platters are available to pre-order through the reception, with two options: a…

Jul

11

2025

By Newsroom

Celebrating NAIDOC Week at Glen Innes Public School

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes Public School, NAIDOC Week

Glen Innes Public School came alive with colour and culture on Friday 4 July as students, staff, families and local organisations gathered to celebrate the upcoming NAIDOC Week. The 2025 NAIDOC theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”, reflects on 50 years of NAIDOC Week – a significant milestone in honouring the voices, culture and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The national event, which began as a movement for recognition and rights, has become a proud celebration of identity, strength and progress. The day at Glen Innes Public School featured a variety of cultural and educational…

Jul

10

2025

By Newsroom

Students Triumph at Toni Palmer Memorial Shield

School News, SportsSt Josephs Primary School

Students from Years 3 to 6 at St Joseph’s Primary School travelled to Inverell on Wednesday 25 June to participate in the Toni Palmer Memorial Shield Rugby League competition. All students who took part represented their school with enthusiasm and sportsmanship, enjoying a day of competition and camaraderie. The senior team, made up of students from St Joseph’s Glen Innes, St Joseph’s Barraba, and St Mary of the Angels Guyra, came away with a hard-fought win in the final against Holy Trinity. The combined team had not trained or played together prior to the carnival, making the result even more…

Jul

05

2025

By Chris Richards

Lights, Sirens, Storytime! Glen Innes Keeps Reading Rolling

Local News, School NewsGlen Innes Public School, Katie Randall, National Simultaneous Storytime

Glen Innes primary school students and their parents/carers will have a new activity these school holidays, thanks to an initiative of Public School librarian, Ms Katie Randall. Ms Randall told the News that she had been thrilled with the participation in a recent community activity associated with the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) which is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its…