Years 8 & 10 Cromsonian Exhibition

In Week 6 we held our Prefect Hand Over Assembly, a special assembly to acknowledge our current captains and prefects and to induct our Captains and Prefects for 2025 / 26.

Mr Hong thanked our outgoing Yr 12 student leaders for their exceptional hard work and the impact they made on our great school over the past year. He congratulated them on their problem-solving abilities and wished them well as they focus on their upcoming HSC exams.

The incoming prefects were selected after a rigorous process involving interviews with Mr Hong, Mr Hanna, SRC Leaders and Year Advisers, speeches to staff and students, and a staff & student selection process.

We congratulate our new Prefect body and look forward to their leadership into 2026. 

School Captains - Andi L & Issac P

Vice Captains - Poppy L & Zoe S

CAPA Captain - Olivia B

Prefects - Candice D, Evie E, Yoonie N & Lily-Marie T

Integrated Studies had the pleasure of welcoming Tuned In Connections who presented Tune in, Vibe Up to Cromer Campus as part of a new music enrichment initiative, proudly funded by Northern Beaches Council. This wellbeing-focused program highlights the powerful role music plays in supporting mental health, creativity, and self-expression.

Last Thursday, students from Integrated Studies and a Year 8 class took part in an engaging presentation exploring the connection between music and mental wellbeing. Following this, 10 selected students from across NBSC Cromer Campus will participate in inclusive songwriting workshops led by registered music therapists, creating original songs through singing, instruments, and lyric writing.

The program will culminate in a visit to a professional recording studio in Brookvale, where students will record vocals or assist with sound production—bringing their music to life.

This is a pilot program that, if successful, will be offered to other schools across the region. We are incredibly grateful to Tuned In Music Connections for choosing Cromer Campus to launch this exciting initiative. It’s a unique opportunity that celebrates creativity, connection, and emotional wellbeing—and we’re proud to be part of it.

In weeks 3 & 4, Cromer Campus hosted its annual Learning Conferences—a highlight of Education Week and a valuable opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to come together in celebration of learning.

These conferences are student-led conversations focused on personal learning goals that each student has set for themselves. 

Over 1,000 of these meaningful discussions took place, with students proudly sharing their progress, challenges, and achievements with their families and teachers.

What makes these conferences so powerful is the ownership students take over their learning journey. They reflect on what they’ve achieved, and grow in confidence by sharing their progress in their own words.

Our HPGE athlete students were invited by the Manly Sea Eagles to attend one of their on field training sessions!

Students had the opportunity to see what it’s like to train at an elite level, enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of the facilities, and even meet some of the players!

A fantastic experience that left our students inspired and motivated!

Our Year 9 Project Penguin mentors finally had the opportunity to help present their mentees’ projects to the public. All students showed excellent leadership and communication skills working alongside their primary groups! 

With the added benefit of exploring the zoo, the day ended with inspiring reflection speeches by Amelia J and Ruby R. 

Also congratulations to Leila W and Freddie C for their awards in being excellent mentors! 

On the 1st and 2nd of September, our Year 10 students enjoyed two fantastic days at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation. 

The retreat combined valuable study skills workshops to prepare for Stage 6 with a range of outdoor adventures, including kayaking, abseiling, initiatives, fire building, damper making, and archery tag. 

Sunshine, fun and laughter were in abundance as students built resilience, strengthened friendships, and developed skills to carry with them into their senior years.

TEEL

This term our Year 9 HPGE students from Cromer Campus headed to Brookvale, Collaroy Plateau and Wheeler Heights Public Schools to run TEEL Writing Workshops with Year 5 and 6.

TEEL (Topic sentence, Explanation, Evidence, Link) is a simple but powerful way to help students organise their ideas and write clear, well-structured paragraphs.

The workshop gave the Year 5 and 6 students the chance to try TEEL in a hands-on and engaging way. Working in small groups with their Cromer Campus mentors, they discussed varying topics of protect our environment for the future, what is justice and pieced together clues to solve a case of theft —while building their writing skills along the way.

This experience not only boosted the younger students’ confidence in writing, but also gave them a glimpse of what learning at Cromer Campus is like, where TEEL is used across all subjects.

By building strong writing skills early, students are setting themselves up for success in high school at NBSC Cromer Campus. With TEEL playing an important role in our strong HSC and NAPLAN results, it was wonderful to see our future Cromer Campus students taking their first steps with this approach—and enjoying the challenge too.

Year 9 Elephant Ed

Earlier in the term, our Year 9 students took part in a Wellbeing morning focused on building positive culture and respectful relationships. 

They engaged in an Elephant Ed workshop on consent, which provided valuable knowledge and practical strategies to support healthy decision-making. 

Students also enjoyed a series of fun, team-based activities designed to strengthen connections, encourage collaboration, and promote a positive year group culture. It was a fantastic morning of learning, teamwork, and growth. 

Snowsports Camp

During week 4 this Term, 58 students from years 8 to 11 and 5x teachers attended the annual Snowsports excursion. Four days of snow, fun, and adventure was had on the Perisher slopes starting with two hours of professional ski and snowboard lessons each day. From beginners to experts new skills were learnt with the afternoons spent exploring the mountain and putting new techniques into practice.

Accommodation was cosy and warm and the food was plentiful. Dinner time in the restaurant was always abuzz with the excited chatter of the days achievements or spectacular mishaps.

Some student comments include – “Best excursion ever” “We’re all coming again next year” "It actually snowed!" “We had so much fun”

Next year is already pencilled in for August so if any student is keen to join the fun and adventure, expressions of interest can be made to Mrs Regan in the Science staffroom. 

The annual Year 12 vs Staff Cromerlympics continued with a Touch Footy match that was nothing short of entertaining, with both sides bringing energy, determination, and a little bit of cheek to the field.

From the opening whistle, the Year 12 students impressed the crowd with their strong coordination, linking up in attack with smooth passes and clever movement that kept the teachers chasing. Not to be outdone, the staff surprised everyone with their unexpected bursts of speed, proving that experience could still give them the edge in defence.

The teachers even benefitted from a few questionable calls that seemed to tilt momentum in their favour, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the relentless pressure from Year 12. With fast breaks, clever teamwork, and plenty of school spirit, the students pulled away on the scoreboard.

In the end, Year 12 claimed a well-deserved 5–2 victory, much to the delight of their peers watching from the sidelines. The match was a brilliant display of fun, friendly rivalry, and school community spirit – a memory that Year 12 will surely remember as one of the highlights of their final year at Cromer.

Yr 12 win! 5-2

The Year 12 vs Staff Cromerlympics continued with a Basketball Game that was a lively clash that had the whole school buzzing with excitement. From the very beginning, the teachers showed they meant business, arriving on court in matching uniforms that gave them an extra edge of team spirit and intimidation.

While the Year 12s brought energy, flair, and determination, the staff had a few surprises up their sleeve. None more so than Mr Hong, who stunned the crowd with his secret speed, darting down the court with unexpected pace to outmaneuver the students. Meanwhile, the scoreboard was dominated by the sharp shooting and strong plays of the teachers - especially Mr Pete, Mr Stacey, and Ms Medlicott - whose accuracy and teamwork kept the staff in control throughout the game.

The Year 12s rallied hard and delivered some great moments of their own, but ultimately the experience and strategy of the teachers proved too much. With the crowd cheering every basket, the staff sealed the game with a decisive 25–16 victory, bringing the teachers back in the running for the Cromerlympics trophy.

The match was a perfect mix of competitive spirit, laughter, and school pride—another unforgettable chapter in the Year 12 vs Staff sporting rivalry.

Staff win! 25-16

The Year 12 vs Staff Soccer Game was another exciting instalment in the much-loved Cromerlympics Games. From the first whistle, the teachers surprised the crowd with their speed and determination, pressing hard in attack and covering the field with impressive pace. Their efforts were rewarded with two well-earned goals that kept the game in balance for much of the match.

But as the minutes ticked by, the students’ stamina and teamwork began to shine. While the staff started to tire, Year 12 kept pushing with relentless energy, stringing together sharp passes and quick finishes. In the final moments, the students broke away to take the win, sealing a 4–2 victory in front of a cheering crowd.

Well done to both teams for a spirited and entertaining game. With this win, Year 12 claimed overall victory in this year’s Cromerlympics, taking home the bragging rights over their teachers. A fantastic effort by all involved!

Yr 12 win! 4-2

Our Year 11 HMS students recently took part in an engaging, hands-on learning experience at PhysXRehab as part of their Depth Study on Factors Influencing Movement and Performance.

Led by sports physiotherapists, strength & conditioning coaches and sports scientists, students explored real-world applications of their classroom learning through activities including a food sorting challenge, smoothie competition and fitness testing.

This program not only consolidated key syllabus content but also gave students valuable insights into future careers in the health, sport and exercise science industries. 

Yr 11 VET Hospitality

Year 11 students created vibrant focaccia art as part of their VET Cert II Hospitality unit, Prepare and Present Sandwiches, bringing creativity and culinary skills together. 

Yr 9 Textiles

Year 9 Textiles have been busy this term learning how to make apparel items! 

Everyone was excited about the idea of pyjama pants and shorts, so we focused on refining our manufacturing skills while also adding some decorative techniques such as lace trims or cuffs. 

Well done on all your efforts and achievements over this unit!

HSC Dance

In week 3 our talented Year 12 Dance students completed their HSC Dance Practical Examination.

Their dedication, persistence, and artistry have been evident throughout the year, and their performances were a true reflection of their commitment to excellence. Ms North and Ms Pond are incredibly proud of each student’s achievements.

STOP PRESS! We are beyond proud to announce that every student in this class has received a callback nomination for the NESA Showcase - a huge honour that recognises the very best HSC Dance performances across NSW!

HSC Music

We are proud to announce that Carmen K has received an ENCORE nomination for her HSC Music Performance!

This means that Carmen’s performance has been recognised as one of the very best in the state, an absolutely outstanding achievement.

It is a true reflection of Carmen’s dedication, talent, and hard work throughout the year. We are so thrilled to see her efforts celebrated at such a high level.

HSC Industrial Technology

We’re proud to announce that three of our students' Industrial Technology Major Project have been nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE - a prestigious showcase of exemplary HSC projects in Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, and Textiles and Design.

Congratulations to Orlando V (desk), Gideon V (table) and Hamish R (sound desk)! Being nominated for SHAPE is an incredible achievement and a testament to their hard work, creativity, and dedication. 

IS Gardening

The Integrated Studies team is proud to share that our gardening initiative is thriving — quite literally! Our composting programme continues to go from strength to strength, turning waste into rich, nutrient-packed soil. We now collect food scraps from the school canteen and coffee grounds from Barrel One Coffee Shop to create fabulous compost.

In preparation for our Evening of Celebration 2025, Mrs. Duff and several of our Integrated Studies students took on a special project. Together, they planted, nurtured, and re-potted succulents, transforming them into beautiful gifts. These thoughtful plants were presented to our guests during the evening, and they were a wonderful way to showcase the students’ hard work and care for the environment.

Class E also continues to shine in the garden. Every Friday morning, they roll up their sleeves and work as part of their curriculum, keeping the International Garden looking its best. Their efforts have brought colour and life to the space, making it a place for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank you to Class E and all our Integrated Studies students and teachers for your dedication and passion for gardening.

Practical Preschool visits

Our Year 11 Exploring Early Childhood class recently undertook three practical visits to Collaroy Plateau Preschool as part of their current module 'Play and the Developing Child'. These visits were designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experiences that extend their learning beyond the classroom.

Across the three sessions, students engaged with children in all age groups - babies, toddlers, and preschoolers - allowing them to observe the different stages of development first-hand. They immersed themselves in a wide variety of games, creative tasks and learning activities, while also developing their communication, patience and initiative in real childcare settings.

The visits gave students the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical context, linking what they have studied in class about play, development and the importance of early learning, to real-life interactions. They also gained valuable insights into how a childcare centre operates on a day-to-day basis, including routines, supervision and the role of educators in promoting positive play.

Our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with some even expressing interest in returning for work experience and exploring future career opportunities in early childhood education.

Eat Street

During Week 8 of Term 3, Year 9 Commerce students ran food stalls in the school gym during lunchtime. As part of the Commerce program, this practical assessment task involved students planning, promoting, and operating food/drink stalls in friendly competition with their peers.

Offering a vast array of national delicacies, both savoury and sweet, fellow students (and teachers) enjoyed the tasty treats offered for sale by our Year 9 Commerce students. Treats on offer included: Sausage sandwiches, Serbian Ham Rolls, Cookie’s, Churros, Cupcakes, Fairy Floss, Fairy Bread, Dubai Chocolate, Bubble Tea, “Spiders”, Soft Drinks, Lolly Bags and much more. 

Prizes in the form of Canteen vouchers will be awarded for the Most Profitable Food Stall, Best Customer Service and Best Dressed Stall. All participating Commerce students took away valuable learning experiences from running their mini businesses on the day of the event. All profits from the day will be donated to local Northern Beaches food charity One Meal

Nan Tien Temple excursion

During Week 5 of Term 3, the HSIE faculty, led by Mr Mak and Ms Pellett took a group of our Year 10 Accelerated Studies of Religion class, along with the Year 11 Society and Culture students, on an unforgettable excursion to the Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong for an eye-opening, peaceful, and deeply inspiring experience.

One of their favourite parts was the silent dinner. "At first, it felt a bit strange not to talk, but it actually helped me slow down and really appreciate the food. We also took part in a guided meditation session, which helped us understand how stillness and breath can bring clarity and calm. Even though it was the rainiest rain ever, we didn’t miss out on walking meditation — we just did it indoors! It was still powerful and taught us how to be present with every step."

Another student added "We also had a chance to hear presentations about the daily life of Buddhist monks. Learning about their discipline, routines, and dedication was really inspiring. Another highlight was doing Tai Chi at sunrise — moving gently while the day began felt really peaceful. Of course, touring the temple itself was amazing, with its beautiful architecture and calming atmosphere."

Throughout the two days, our students learned a great deal about Buddhism and mindfulness; however, most stated that they learned how important it is to bring small mindful acts into our own lives — like eating slowly, speaking kindly, and being grateful. This excursion really helped the students and teachers alike to reflect on how we live and reminded us all to appreciate the beauty in everyday moments.

Year 7 Dance

During Term 3 in the Year 7 Sport sessions, students worked in small groups to choreograph and develop their own dance routines. 

These were presented in performances held on Friday of Week 9. The PDHPE faculty would like to commend all participants for their commitment, creativity and effort throughout the unit. 

Congratulations on an excellent showcase of learning and teamwork!