National Reconciliation Week 2025: Bridging Now to Next
National Reconciliation Week kicked off with a vibrant celebration that resonated with music, artistry, and deep-rooted learning. Our Whole School Concert transformed the venue into a kaleidoscope of colours and sounds, where students and staff united in a spectacular display of talent and creativity.
The air was electric with excitement as performers took the stage, showcasing everything from soul-stirring songs to intricate dances that reflected diverse cultures and stories. The audience, clapped, cheered, and danced along, celebrating not just individual achievements but the collective spirit of our community. Each performance was a testament to passion and hard work, culminating in a memorable event that fostered connections and deeper understanding among all who attended.
Anthony Barker
Chair of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
Seabreeze
Congratulations to our students who showed us their very best at the Seabreeze Festival along the Nightcliff foreshore!
In the visual arts precinct, our Middle and Senior Art students had ‘Dougie the playful Dugong’ on show. This gorgeous creation, complemented by stunning ceramic work, went on to win second prize in the school competition! Bendigo Bank presented Marianne with a giant cheque for $750!
We are so proud of our talented and hard-working Arts students and staff.
Marianne Foster
Visual Arts Teacher
Haileybury Students Explore Future Tech Careers at 'Big Day In' Event
Year 9 and 10 students attended the Big Day In at the Hilton Hotel, an ICT careers event focused on opportunities in the technology sector.
Throughout the day, students heard from various speakers, including local game developer Dylan Bennett, who discussed careers in video game development, and Corporal Kristy Stevenson from the Australian Defence Force, who spoke about STEM roles in the military. Representatives from the Australian Signals Directorate, NEC, and local business Rise Project Consulting also gave insights into different career pathways in digital technology.
Presentations covered topics such as cybersecurity, drone technology, software engineering, and innovation in the Northern Territory. CDU graduate, Declan Smyth, shared how his interest in game development led to work in both indie game design and machine learning.
The event gave students the chance to learn more about potential study and work options in the digital field and how the skills they’re learning now may be applied in the future.
Jack Galbraith
Head of Computer Science
