Library Lovers Week

2025 started with Library Lovers Week and the return of the popular ‘Blind Date with a Book’! Students were able to select a book, cover unseen, to borrow and read. Many students were brave enough to take a blind date with a book, with the students discovering new favourite series, genres and authors. 

New Books!

We continue to update our selection of books for students and staff. This year our focus is updating our non fiction with new and engaging titles as well as continuing to provide fantastic fiction choices for students. We have also been updating the range of study skills books for Stage 6 students to aid in their study and preparation for exams.
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Year 12 2024 gift

We have an amazing new 'Welcome to THE HUB' sign as a gift from Year 12 2024. It was installed on the outside Library wall mid Term 1 and it looks amazing! 

What a bright and colourful way to welcome students, staff and visitors to the Hub and a lovely legacy from the previous Year 12 co-hort!

Return Amnesty

A huge thank you to all students who returned their books as part of our book amnesty in Week 10 and 11! We love when books are returned so we can ensure our collection is accounted for and available for all students to borrow and enjoy. You can return your books at any time via the book into the returns chute at the library desk.

Senior Drama

Our upcoming stars of Senior Drama went into the city to see the best of the HSC drama 2024. They were able to see the best costume designs, group and individual performances and other amazing project submissions! It was a great day of learning and developing their understanding of the course requirements!  

Year 12 Music

Our talented students had an incredible experience at the Sydney Opera House for Encore 2025, a showcase celebrating some of the very best HSC Music performances and compositions from across the state. Our students immersed themselves in the excitement of live music, witnessed outstanding musicianship and  gained insight into high-level performance and composition.

Art at the beach

In February, Year 9 Visual Arts Elective students visited Dee Why Beach as part of the 'By the Beach' unit. 

Students were required to create a series of artworks, observational studies and photographs of the ocean and surrounding areas. This excursion helped connect to their local environment and the ocean in new and innovative manner.

Long Reef Fieldtrip

In February, our Year 11 Earth and Environmental students embarked on a journey around Long Reef Headland. Students collected soil and sand samples to analyse back at school. They also observed manygeological features such as a graben, dyke, and other folding structures. They are now compiling all their information into a written report. 

HSC Dance Callback

Our Year 12 Dance students had an incredible experience at the Seymour Centre watching outstanding dance performances. They also gained valuable insights from industry professionals and left feeling inspired and motivated with extra knowledge and passion - ready to take on their HSC year with fresh ideas and determination! 

Othello Symposium

Year 11 Advanced English had a great experience at the Othello Symposium at the Seymour Centre! A fantastic blend of performance and expert analysis, the event offered deep insights into Shakespeare’s tragedy. With guidance from skilled directors and actors, our students explored the complexities of the play and gained a rich understanding of its themes and characters.

Chinese Incursion

In week 10, our Year 7 Languages students took part in an incursion that brought Chinese history and culture to life. The morning began with a captivating Chinese music ensemble performance, followed by a presentation exploring traditional Hanfu attire and classical instruments from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. 

Students then rotated through hands-on experiences, trying on traditional Hanfu, experimenting with musical instruments like the pipa, erhu, and dizi, and participating in a craft activity inspired by Chinese culture. The incursion was a vibrant celebration of language, music, fashion, and creativity, and a memorable way to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese heritage. 

Art Gallery Hopping

A huge day of gallery hopping for our Year 11 & 12 Visual Art students, starting the day off at Manly Art Gallery where we viewed “Out Front” 2025, a selection of 23 HSC artworks from the Northern Beaches Secondary high schools, including the outstanding  artwork of our very own 2024 graduating student Gemma Muir. 

We then hopped aboard the ferry and made our way to the Art Gallery of NSW where we were treated to a complimentary viewing of Cao Fei’s interactive exhibition “My city is yours” before ending the day with a visit to see Art Express 2025. 

SpecFest Audition

The NBSC Cromer Campus Stage Band has auditioned to perform at SpecFest, (organised by The Arts Unit) - an annual event held at Sydney Olympic Park, celebrating student talent with live performances, food, and fun activities. 

Whether we make it in or not, we had a great time filming a variety of audition pieces, and we're excited to share them with you. Be sure to check them out and enjoy the creative process behind the scenes! 

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NSSWE Autumn Community Concert 

NSSWE hosted a series of evening performances at the Forest High School Assembly Hall, providing a welcoming, non-competitive platform for local primary and secondary school bands to perform for a live audience.

Our Cromer Campus Stage Band and Concert Band performed alongside bands from Mimosa, Killarney Heights, and St Ives North Public Schools, as well as the NSSWE Intermediate Wind Ensemble — a fantastic celebration of collaboration and musical growth.

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Chess Club

Chess Club has boomed in 2025 with many new and very enthusiastic Year 7 participants! Most Wednesday lunchtimes you will see the strategic battle lines drawn and the opposing armies amassed across the Lower Hub – but and lots of smiles at the end! Congratulations to our players for your sportsmanship and support of our great group! All are invited to watch or join in a game. Mr Laybutt - Coordinator

Chinese Culture Club

Our new Chinese Culture Club has been a hit! Students dive into fun and engaging activities that explore modern Chinese culture. Over the past few weeks, we've enjoyed playing Chinese board games and watching movies. We are planning on creating Chinese names, learning popular Chinese songs, and more. All welcome every Tuesday Break 1 in E006.

Mr Lou - Coordinator

Writing Club

The Writing Club has had a busy Term! We have been entering competitions, improving our writing techniques and developing our storytelling skills. 

Make new friends in a welcoming and creative community... for all ages, styles and abilities! Every Thursday, Break 1 & 2 in the Learning Centre in The Hub. 
Ms Brough- Coordinator

Mock Trial

The Cromer Mock Trial Team - Ruby D, Uma J, Leo M, Isaac P, Mae S & Dea S won their first case but lost the round to Brigidine College 360 points to 332 in a close fought competition.  

They received valuable feedback from the Magistrate Peter Snelgrove. Looking forward to round 2!  Ms Brough - Coordinator