Seabreeze
We are excited to have entered a stunning art piece in the Jetty Artspace competition at this year’s Seabreeze Festival, and we need your support to win! The more votes we receive from the Haileybury Rendall School community and festival attendees, the greater our chances of success.
You can cast your vote for your favourite artwork, including our impressive large sculptural dugong, between 9 May and 11 May. Voting will be open on Saturday from 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm and Sunday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Look for our art at the Jetty Artspace, located near the Jetty. Your vote can make a difference, and voting can only be done on site at the Jetty Art Space, next to the Jetty!
Thank you for your support!
2025 | Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival
Marianne Foster
Visual Arts Teacher
The Addams Family Musical – Rehearsals Underway!
Rehearsals have officially commenced for this year’s school musical, The Addams Family, and excitement is building throughout the school! With students diving into singing, acting, and dancing, the energy and commitment in every rehearsal have been genuinely inspiring. This wickedly funny show is packed with outrageous comedy, toe-tapping tunes, and a heartwarming story about love, family, and embracing what makes us unique.
One of the most exciting aspects of this production is the incredible student leadership on display. From leading choreography sessions to supporting vocal rehearsals, our talented students are taking charge and showing outstanding initiative, teamwork, and creativity. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and they are setting a high standard for the entire cast and crew.
The talent, focus, and drive of everyone involved have blown away our dedicated and passionate staff production team. This show is shaping up to be something very special.
We can’t wait to bring The Addams Family to life on stage later this year, and we know it will be a performance to remember. Tickets are on sale now—secure yours early so you don’t miss out on this spooktacular event! Tickets can be purchased through the Darwin Entertainment Centre website: https://www.yourcentre.com.au/...
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey towards opening night
Emma McDonald
Musical Producer
National Reconciliation Week 2025: Bridging Now to Next
Each year, from 27 May to 3 June, Australians come together to mark National Reconciliation Week (NRW) - a time to learn about our shared histories, celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and reflect on how we can all contribute to a more reconciled nation. The 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, invites us to honour the legacy of those who have walked before us while committing to action for a more just and unified future.
At Haileybury Rendall School, this week is an important opportunity to live out the values of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our RAP commits us to embedding truth-telling, cultural celebration, and relationship-building across the school. National Reconciliation Week is one of the most visible and powerful expressions of this commitment.
This year’s program is rich with learning, culture, and community spirit. A highlight of our NRW celebrations will be the Whole School Reconciliation Concert, held on the morning of Tuesday, 27 May—marking the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. We warmly invite parents and community members to join us on the shaded basketball courts (next to Mayoema) for this special event. Guests will be seated by 8:45 am. The concert will include performances from students, staff, and the Mer Peibre Dance Company (Torres Strait). It begins with a Welcome to Country from Larrakia Traditional Owners Mya and Trent Lee.
A centrepiece of the concert will be the whole school singing the iconic Australian song Solid Rock by Goanna. Written by Shane Howard, this anthem reflects on the enduring strength of First Nations people and the need for collective reflection and action. Over recent weeks, students have been learning the lyrics as part of their homeroom and music programs, exploring the piece's musical and cultural significance.
Throughout the week, our students will participate in a range of rich learning and cultural activities, including a Torres Strait Islander weaving residency, traditional food tastings, First Nations sports and games, guest speakers, and a poster competition that encourages artistic expression of this year’s theme. Staff and senior students will have the opportunity to attend a special lecture by a Senior Elder on Mabo Day and participate in a professional learning session led by Lukas Williams, founder of the Gan’na Healing program.
The week also features staff learning and reflection opportunities, including a special professional development session. Traditional foods prepared by the team in Mayoema will be shared throughout the week to honour and celebrate First Nations cultures.
In the spirit of this year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, we acknowledge that reconciliation is not a destination but a process that requires honesty, courage, and willingness to walk together. This week is not only about remembering the past but also about shaping a better future.
If you have any questions about Reconciliation Week or would like to know more about the planned events, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly-anthony.barker@haileybury.com.au .
Anthony Barker
Chair of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
GRIP Leadership Conference
On 23r April, student leaders from Haileybury Rendall School attended a leadership conference in the city. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about leadership responsibilities and what that means for us at our school. We discussed how we can help and contribute, be a voice within our community, and inspire others! Serving our community is essential, and understanding the needs of others to promote change was highlighted. To help us understand these concepts, we played games and had fun interacting with many other students from NT schools.
Michelle Dancis
Junior School Teacher
Congratulations!
Elijza was recently presented with the Singing for Leisure Grade 5 Prize at the AMEB SA & NT Awards Ceremony for 2024 Candidates on 5 April 2025 in Elder Hall, University of Adelaide. This is an outstanding accomplishment, as Elijza is the first HRS student to win such an award. Professor Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), presented the award.
Ilona Martin
Head of Music
