Education Week 2025
Last week Glen Innes High School celebrated Education Week, and at our assembly we reflected on what education, and more importantly what public education means to us. Mrs Hill began by reflecting on the power that education can give you to be whatever you want to be.
Students in their English classes were invited to reflect on themes around this topic. Each student was asked to respond to one of the following prompts:
- What does public education mean to me?
- Why are you proud to belong to your school community?
- A moment I’ve been proud of at school.
These topics encouraged students to share meaningful experiences, personal insights, and moments of pride within their educational journey. A selection of responses were read aloud by members of the Student Representative Council (SRC), giving voice to the diverse perspectives and stories that shape our school community.
Why I enjoy being part of the school community.
“The Glen Innes High School is a good school to get an education and learning experiences, and to get an idea of what job or career you'd undertake.
The school offers many opportunities and will help you out when in need of assistance. Opportunities for sport, academically, experience or careers.
The learning and working environment is clean and neat, and the teachers are very nice and will help kids who need help. You don't overwork, and the amount of time we get on our breaks is good.”
“I'm proud to be a part of the school community because everyone helps each other with difficult schoolwork.
I'm proud to be able to ask for help, and help will come.
I feel proud knowing that my friends and classmates are wearing the same uniform.”
Why I think public education is important
“I believe public education is important because everyone has a right to an education.
Education is important because it's what gets you really good jobs in life. It can help you get to uni, get a job and earn valuable money.
Everyone has a right to experience those things in life, even if they might not have money to start with. That's why it is important.”
A moment that you have been proud of at school.
“A moment that I was proud of is this year's reports. I think they were better than the previous years. Like the grades were better and the comments.
I think that I have stepped up a lot since the other years. I have concentrated on school a lot more and tried to do all my school work because I think I can do better”.
Other reflections will appear in further Newsletters
We also recongnised the contribution staff, students and community members make to our school with the following people receiving awards:
Student:
Kayden Elliott- Glen Innes High School student
Staff:
Mrs Barb Baker (SAO Glen Innes High School)
Mrs Jenny Wiseman (Glen Innes High School Teacher)
Mrs Naomi Muggleton (Glen Innes High School Teacher)
Mrs Carly Doust (SAO/SLSO Glen Innes High School
Mrs Lucretia Grant (Tutor Glen Innes High School)
Ms Katie Rossington (Glen Innes High School Teacher)
Community:
Mrs Leanne Eastwood (President Glen Innes High School P&C)
Congratulations to these awardees and thank you for your contribution to Glen Innes High School.
The assembly also saw a collaboration between Glen Innes High School and Glen Innes Public School with music and choir students performing the National Anthem and the song “Steel”. We were also joined by Christine Dorward - GIPS Principal and the School Captains who assisted in presenting the award winners with their certificates.
On Thursday Stage 3 students from the surrounding public primary schools attended for 3 hours introduction to High School. They participated in an ag challenge, orienteering, art lessons, a tour of the TAS/Art/Language Showcase and finished with a mini concert from the high school band. Thank you to all those involved in organising - there were some very tired students and staff at the end of the day.
There will be more photos from the Showcase in the next Newsletter.
