Acknowledgement of Country
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We stand here today to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land in which we meet, and pay respects of their ancestors elders past and present. We extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples reading this today.
-Summer
Artwork by Aboriginal artist Athena Nangala.
Welcome back
Welcome back to another splendid and exciting year here at Cooks Hill Campus. With new faces and old, we welcome you with open arms and a dream for success. We hope this year will be the year of great happenings for all. From Personal Growth, to projects and outlearning; let Quinn's motto '2026, where success happens' inspire you!
-Ruby & Ari
New students
Name: Hunter
Year:10
ADV: 4
Pronouns:She/they
Who am I focus:My interests; drawing , art
What would your theme song be: Big Shot, Delta Rune
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: I would be a 70s egg slicer, because he's a cool guy and he represents my soul
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: Am, William Afton and my friend Jayden
Name: Tommy
Year: 9
ADV: 8
Pronouns: He/him
Who am I focus: Fish, transformers, pokemon, how to train your dragon
What would your theme song be: Sticks and stones by John C
Controversial opinion: You don’t have to know the band to wear the shirt
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: Spoon because I am round and smooth headed
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: Megatron, Prowl and Optimus Prime
Name: Annalise
Year: 9
ADV:3
Pronouns: She/her
Who am I focus: Mental and physical health issues
What would your theme song be: The devil doesn’t bargain by Alec Benjamin
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: A spatula, because they have multiple purposes
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: Katniss Everdeen and Hades
Name: Robbie
Year: 10
ADV: 3
Pronouns: any
Who am I focus: Musicals, fictional language and steam locomotives
What would your theme song be: Way down Hades Town
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: A knife, because I always am in charge of chopping food when cooking
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: Rhaneyra Targareyn, Keith Davids and Quinn
Name: Molly
Year: 9
ADV: 2
Pronouns: She/her
Who am I focus: Music
Controversial opinion: Ice sucks
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: Soup Ladel they are awesome
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: My sister because she is funny, Sheira the princess of power and Ria Ripley
Name: William
Year: 10
ADV: 8
Pronouns: He/they
Who am I focus: Space, rain forests, art in general, guitar, history WW1 WW2
What would your theme song be: The first guitar solo in love me forever by Pink Shift
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: Spork because I am better than a fork and a spoon
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: My best friend, my other best friend and my boyfriend
Name: Cherry
Year: 9
ADV: 3
Pronouns: Sher/her
Who am I focus: Mechanics and Animals
What would your theme song be: Something by Chris Stapleton
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: A pan, because it can hit people
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: My mum, eldest cousin and his girlfriend Emily
Name: Olive
Year: 9
ADV: 6
Pronouns: she/her
Who am I focus: Psychiatry
What would your theme song be: The Nosebleed Sections by Hilltop Hoods
If you were a kitchen utensil what would you be and why: A ladle
Three people you want on your zombie apocalypse team: Spiderman, Batman and Tony Stark
-Ruby, Shae & Elliot
Wellbeing Groups
New year, new wellbeing groups! This term we have Art Create with lovely Lizzy, Social Games and DnD with helpful Harry, Whale Watching with awesome Alex, Song Writing with lively Louis, and Sport & Fitness with joyful Jacob.
So many opportunities, and differing areas. Make sure to check the poster below to see details like when and where!
A gentle reminder, that students need to complete 3 journals per week in order to go to Social Games!
-Lincoln
Student Surveys
Surveys are a great way for our students to collect data for their projects, as it gathers intel from others around them. Completing these would be very beneficial for our students and add depth to their Quantitative Reasoning, so please complete the following.
Student Surveys:
Music and Identity - Mila Adv 4
Music Response - Amy Adv 4
Reptiles - Edan Adv 6
Fashion and Sustainability Shae Adv 5
Sharks - Ivy Adv 5
Aboriginal History and Practices - Hope Adv 4
-Ruby
Outlearning opportunities
This term we've got some excellent LTI opportunities, click on the arrows to learn more! Outlearning is a great way to gain experience in the workplace, setting you up for your future.
-Summer
TAFE Start Your Future
TAFE Start Your Future (SYF) terms 1 & 2 2026 - EOIs OPEN
TAFE Start Your Future (SYF) EOIs are kicking off today (2/2/26) with both term 1 AND term 2 EOIs open.
TAFE NSW’s Start Your Future helps students identify potential career pathways through vocational tasters in a wide range of industries, delivered at a local TAFE NSW campus.
The TAFE NSW Start your Future initiative gets students into a TAFE-style learning setting and exposes them to vocational education in an area they are considering for future study and/or work. This usually involves attending a TAFE NSW campus one day per week over a number of weeks.
Term 1 EOIs close on Wednesday 25/02/2026 5pm
Term 2 EOIs close on Wednesday 25/03/2026 5pm
For more details, head to the LTI page on Canvas or chat to Andy or your Advisor.
Hospitality Essentials Program
The Hospitality Essentials two day program will be running again mid March. This is especially great for students looking to gain Barista skills!
STEM Careers in Construction - Project Spotlight: Belmont Desalination Plant
**Female Targeted Program**
Join us for an inspiring excursion exploring future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Construction!
Meet women leaders, youth, and professionals driving innovation and sustainability, and see firsthand how STEM is contributing to secure our water future!
Friday, 13 March 2026
Book club
If you love books and want to make new friendships, both inside and outside of school, Margin Theory is officially launching.
Founded by Year 12 Cooks Hill students Ari and Ruby, Margin Theory is a space to connect, share ideas, and bond over a mutual love of reading.
If you’re interested, reach out to Ari or Ruby directly.
Or scan the QR code to visit our Instagram and send through an expression of interest via DM.
We look forward to hearing from you :)
Crossword
Across
2. A wellbeing group where you get to express yourself in many visual mediums?
5. There are ________ new kids?
6. What is the new time you can get your phone back out?
8. PE teacher who shares his name with a twilight character
9. What is the chilly new edition to our seminar room?
10. What has been banned from all walls thanks to Answer 14?
13. An ex-advisor turned Big Picture coach returned advisor?
14. What recent change is making the downstairs advisories so clean?
15. A melodic new wellbeing group?
16. An exciting group LTI promoting disability advocacy?
Down
1. Which fist-bumping LST also hosts an awesome podcast?
3. What shocking new first aid equipment saves a trek to the fire station?
4. A new SAPG making trash art and turtles happy?
7. An original advisor making a comeback who is also trained as an art teacher?
11. Which counsellor works on Thursdays?
12. Which counsellor comes in on Mondays and shares her name with a month?
14. What is a key component of BP learning that our students are busily working on?
-Lauren, Lexie & Sammy
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