Deputy Principals

Selective education placement test: information for families

The selective high school and opportunity class placement tests will be held during Term 2.

Test admission tickets and test day information

Parents and carers will be sent a test admission ticket for their child on:

• SHS: 17 April 2026
• OC: 24 April 2026

This ticket confirms the school test centre, date, time, reasonable adjustments (if applicable) and any special instructions for test day. Students must bring a printed copy of their ticket to the test with them.

For the latest updates please visit Placement Test Information

Practice tests and resources:

• Selective high school practice tests
• Opportunity class placement tests
• Applying for a selective high school: Student resource hub
• Applying for an opportunity class: Student resource hub

NSW Public Schools Student Survey

In Term 2, we are offering our 3-6 students the opportunity to participate in the NSW Public Schools Student Survey. The survey gives students the chance to share their thoughts and feelings about life at school, including questions about their engagement, learning experiences and wellbeing at school.

Hearing directly from our students will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made to our school. The survey is confidential, takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and will be conducted online during school hours.

Participation is voluntary. If you prefer your child NOT to participate, please complete the opt-out consent form below and return it to the school office (attention to Samantha Silipo) by Friday 1 May 2026.

Further information about the survey is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/npss

Opt out forms in various languages

2026 Stewart House Envelope Raffle

Your support in the 2026 Stewart House Envelope Raffle will help Stewart House in its fine work supporting children in our public schools who need it most. Your assistance helps over 1,600 kids thrive each year.

Envelopes will be sent home over the coming days.  We thank you for your generosity.

Winter Uniform 

Students are required to wear the winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. We ask that your child wears extra layers, such as a jumper or jacket, on top of their school uniform. This way, they can easily remove these layers as the day gets warmer. Please ensure that extra clothing is worn over, not under, their school uniform.

The school has a year-round "No Hat, Play in the Shade" policy. If students do not have a hat, they must stay in a supervised, shaded area during outdoor activities.

Student Achievement 

Aadya S from Eucalyptus 3, recently participated in the Hornsby Art Society Young Artists Annual Competition, sponsored by Sydney Art School and supported by Hornsby Shire Council. She competed in the 8–11 age category and was declared the winner, receiving first prize in this group. This year’s theme for the competition was ‘My Dream’ and Aadya named her artwork the title ‘My Dream Outshines the Dark’.