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Lights, Sirens, Storytime! Glen Innes Keeps Reading Rolling

Lights, Sirens, Storytime! Glen Innes Keeps Reading Rolling

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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Glen Innes High Shines at Science and Engineering Challenge

Glen Innes High Shines at Science and Engineering Challenge

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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Year 12 Students Race into Fundraising

Year 12 Students Race into Fundraising

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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Glen Innes High School Upgrades Water Facilities

Glen Innes High School Upgrades Water Facilities

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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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

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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Glen Innes Public School Players Excel at Paul Kelly Cup

Glen Innes Public School Players Excel at Paul Kelly Cup

On Wednesday 26th March, the Glen Innes Public School AFL team competed in the Paul Kelly Cup in Inverell against teams from Inverell Public School and Newling Public School. In the first game, our boys came out with determination, winning against an Inverell Public team 5.4.34 to 0.0.0! In the second game, the boys were narrowly defeated by a second Inverell Public team; 3.2.20 to 2.0.12. Our third game was against Inverell Public again and the boys got up 5.2.33 to 2.0.12. Our fourth game was played against Newling Public, with GIPS coming out victorious 4.4.24 to 3.2.20. After the…
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St Joseph’s Students Shine at Primary Winter Trials

St Joseph’s Students Shine at Primary Winter Trials

The Armidale Catholic Schools Primary Winter Trials were held in Armidale on Friday 28th March.  St Joseph’s Primary School had a number of students representing the school in Rugby League, Soccer and Netball.  All students played well in the wet conditions and enjoyed the day. A big congratulations to Sam Barratt and Jimmy Chard for being selected into the Diocesan team for Rugby League.  They will attend the Polding trials in Bathurst on 2nd May 25.
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Glen Innes Public School Kindy Enrolments Open

Glen Innes Public School Kindy Enrolments Open

Glen Innes Public School has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Kindergarten intake are now open. Families in the community with children who will be five years old at the beginning of the 2026 school year, or who turn five before July 31, 2026, are encouraged to begin the enrolment process to secure their child’s place. The school prides itself on fostering an environment of Pride, Respect, and Success, providing young learners with a strong foundation for their educational journey. Enrolments for 2026 can be completed online via the school's website at gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au, or by paper enrolment forms which are…
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St Joseph’s Students Shine at Diocesan Swimming Carnival

St Joseph’s Students Shine at Diocesan Swimming Carnival

Following their school swimming carnival, twelve students from St Joseph's Primary School in Glen Innes travelled to Gunnedah on 28 February to represent their school in the Diocesan Swimming Carnival. The students had an exceptional day of competition, with several securing places at the upcoming Polding Championships. The following students have progressed: Kash McPhillips - Senior Boys 50m Backstroke Phoebe Newberry - Senior Girls 4 x 50m Relay Felicity Adams - Senior Girls 4 x 50m Relay Maggie Doust - 11 Years Girls 50m Freestyle; Senior Girls 4 x 50m Relay; 11 Years Girls 50m Breaststroke Zara Correy - 11…
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Community Invited to St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day

Community Invited to St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day

The St Joseph’s Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee is inviting the community to a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition at the St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day. The event will take place on Sunday, 23rd March 2025, at the Glen Innes Golf Club, promising entertainment for all ages. Participants are encouraged to form Ambrose teams of four to compete for exciting prizes, take part in novelty events, and enjoy a social day on the greens. The event caters to both experienced golfers and those new to the game, with a variety of activities planned for non-golfers as well.…
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