School News

Aug
14
2025
By Newsroom
Local Hero: Nikki Lee Wins National AFL Volunteer Award

Local Hero: Nikki Lee Wins National AFL Volunteer Award

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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…
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Aug
05
2025
By Nicole Stephens
Wellbeing Week Wraps Up Term 2 at Red Range

Wellbeing Week Wraps Up Term 2 at Red Range

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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…
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Jul
20
2025
By Newsroom
Trivia Night to Raise Funds for Year 12 Formal and Beyond Blue

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

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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…
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Jul
11
2025
By Newsroom
Celebrating NAIDOC Week at Glen Innes Public School

Celebrating NAIDOC Week at Glen Innes Public School

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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…
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Jul
10
2025
By Newsroom
Students Triumph at Toni Palmer Memorial Shield

Students Triumph at Toni Palmer Memorial Shield

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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…
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Jul
05
2025
By Chris Richards
Lights, Sirens, Storytime! Glen Innes Keeps Reading Rolling

Lights, Sirens, Storytime! Glen Innes Keeps Reading Rolling

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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…
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Jun
24
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes High Shines at Science and Engineering Challenge

Glen Innes High Shines at Science and Engineering Challenge

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Glen Innes High School students have impressed at the recent Science and Engineering Challenge regional event in Inverell, placing first on the day and securing second place in the Northern zone—a region that spans from north of Newcastle to the Queensland and South Australian borders. The Science and Engineering Challenge is a national STEM competition run across New South Wales and beyond, designed to inspire Year 9 and 10 students by immersing them in hands-on science and engineering tasks. Each participating school enters a team of 32 students, who work in groups of four to complete a series of problem-solving…
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Jun
13
2025
By Newsroom
Year 12 Students Race into Fundraising

Year 12 Students Race into Fundraising

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Students from Glen Innes High School’s Year 12 cohort added a splash of creativity and community spirit to this year’s Athletics Carnival by taking part in a light-hearted “Box Car Race” to raise funds for Beyond Blue and for the school formal. Each Year 12 group traditionally selects a theme for the carnival, and the Class of 2025 opted for homemade cardboard vehicles. With the support of Ms Squires, Mrs Biddle and Jaime Porter—and plenty of hot chips to keep energy levels high—the students spent an afternoon designing, building, and painting their imaginative cars. In the lead-up to the event,…
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May
26
2025
By Leanne Eastwood
Glen Innes High School Upgrades Water Facilities

Glen Innes High School Upgrades Water Facilities

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In a significant step towards promoting student health, sustainability, and community engagement, Glen Innes High School has installed three new Hydrobank water stations. This initiative replaces the original water bubblers—installed over 30 years ago in 1990 as a School Representative Council (SRC) project—with modern hydration units that reflect current health and environmental standards. The new Hydrobank stations offer both drinking fountains and bottle refill points, ensuring students, staff, and community members have hygienic and convenient access to water throughout the day. Unlike the previous bubblers, which only allowed water to be consumed directly, these updated units enable bottle refills for…
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May
23
2025
By Kristy Pritchard
Another Fantastic Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day at Glen Innes West Infants School

Another Fantastic Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day at Glen Innes West Infants School

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On Tuesday 6th May, Glen Innes West Infants School proudly hosted another memorable Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day, with nearly 100 students and staff from Deepwater, Red Range, and Wytaliba in attendance. The school community came together to provide students with a wide range of rich and engaging learning opportunities. A standout highlight of the day was the Light Horse display led by Mr and Mrs Newberry. With "Tilly," his trusted steed, Mr Newberry thrilled students by leaping hay bales, hoisting flags, and popping balloons—each moment met with enthusiastic cheers. Judy Fraser also attended with her service dog to explain…
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