Chatswood High School

🌳Year 9 iSTEM: Urban Green

As part of the Year 9 iSTEM topic Localised Food Production, students have been learning about alternative and sustainable farming methods. Students visited an underground microgreens farm in Barangaroo, called Urban Green. Here, students were able to learn about how the farm operates, what types of plants they grow and how hydroponics systems work. They were lucky enough to be able to plant their own microgreens to take home. Students also tasted these in the growing room, as well as working as a team to build a fully functioning hydroponics shelving system.
We thank Ms. Zahra and Ms. Chaggar for their leadership of this experience.

🎵🎶🔵🟠Music On The Green. Performed By Our Prefects.
Thank you to our Prefects for their performances during our Multicultural Day celebrations. Thank you, Mr Berry and the Light & Sound Team.
A sunny, joyful community celebration.

🔵🟠🏏Elite Cricket Academy at Chatswood High School with Mr. Ian Gill.
Every Tuesday afternoon, students step into a program that feels like a true elite cricket academy. Led by Mr. Ian Gill, whose decades of coaching experience includes developing high‑level state and national representative players, this program gives students the chance to train like professionals and have a great time doing it.

Mr. Gill runs structured sessions that build real cricketing skill, including:

🏏Fast‑bowling technique and run‑up control

🏏Bowling variations and accuracy

🏏Batting footwork, timing and shot selection

🏏High‑intensity fielding drills

🏏Catching, reflex work and throwing power

🏏Game awareness and decision‑making under pressure

Students love the energy, the challenge and the fun. Mr Gill’s ability to give professional‑level tips, refine technique and nurture each student’s growth makes this one of our most exciting afternoon programs.

If you’re interested in joining the Elite Cricket Academy program, please get in touch with Mr. Ian Gill at Chatswood High School. This program welcomes both girls and boys.

💙🧡Strength, Inspiration and Hope with Uncle Terry and Uncle Bobby. This was one of the most powerful and historic learning experiences at Chatswood High School.

Chatswood High School had the profound honour of welcoming Uncle Terry and Uncle Bobby, survivors of Kinchela Boys Home and members of the Stolen Generations. Their courage and generosity made this one of the most powerful days of learning in our school.

Students also heard the voices of former Kinchela Boys Home survivors through a short video. Their words were confronting, heartbreaking and powerful:
“I was eight years old when they took me.”
“I was ten.”
“I was six years old.”
“I was five.”
“They said my parents did not want me anymore.”
“He told me my parents were dead.”
“The government thinks we were taken because we were neglected… and it’s all lies because I had a good life with my family. I was not neglected.”
“And then they said I didn’t have a name. I was a number.”

Hearing these voices and then hearing directly from Uncle Terry and Uncle Bobby reminded us why truth telling matters, why reconciliation matters, and why education is a pathway to a brighter future for all.

Uncle Terry’s and Uncle Bobby’s message to our students was simple and powerful. Your education is your strength. Your choices can help build a more just Australia.

Uncle Terry’s and Uncle Bobby’s willingness to revisit painful memories so young people can learn and grow has made us all more aware, more compassionate and more committed to walking together.

We thank Ms. Kamal Kaur Head Teacher Student Excellence and Engagement Stage 4 for coordinating this important event, our student leaders for their participation, and our students for their respectful engagement. We thank Deputy Principal Mr Boogert for his powerful reflections on visiting Kinchela Boys Home.

Chatswood High School is deeply grateful to Uncle Terry and Uncle Bobby.

Thank you to Mr. Harry Ma for capturing this historic moment for our community. Your photographs beautifully reflect the power and humanity of this day.

FREE family event focused helping parents and young people stay safe, informed, and connected in today's digital world.

Through interactive games, workshops, and an information expo, families can explore important topics including online safety, cyberbullying, screen addiction, and building stronger communication and trust at home.

The evening will also provide an opportunity to meet and chat with a range of local support services, including Police, Services Australia, Mission Australia, KYDS Youth Counselling, Relationships Australia, and more. Families will gain practical tools, valuable information, and support to help make safe and smart choices both online and in the community.

🎵 Attendees can also enjoy a special music performance by Hornsby Girls High School.

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn together, connect with local services, and strengthen their knowledge and wellbeing.

For event details and registration information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-be-a-safe-kid-tickets-1988671242219?aff=oddtdtcreator

🟠 🧪🔵 Wind, Fire, Ice and Colour Changing Liquids with Three Amazing Primary Schools at Chatswood High School, a Proud Leader in Science Education.

Chatswood High School was delighted to host a vibrant HPGE Science Connection Day with students from Mowbray Public School, Chatswood Public School and Artarmon Public School.

Our visiting primary students explored hands‑on investigations, from testing clear liquids with natural indicators to experimenting with wind energy through the STELR Challenge, all guided by our outstanding Science Faculty.

We thank the teachers and principals from our partner primary schools for their leadership and strong support of Science education. We also acknowledge Ms Kaur, Mr Hill, Mr Seroukas, Ms Pethybridge, Ms Hurst and Ms McKinnon for leading and coordinating such engaging learning experiences.

A fantastic celebration of Science, curiosity and collaboration across our local schools.

To capture the spirit of the day, we share the words of Nobel Prize winning physicist Dr Donna Strickland:

“Science is about exploring the unknown and pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible.”

Thank you, Mr. Harry Ma, for capturing these exciting learning moments.

🟠🔵The Chatswood High School Scholars’ Studio is open to all students and it’s here to strengthen academic achievement and empower students.

With examinations approaching, this is the ideal time for students to revise, consolidate their learning and stretch their academic skills. Scholars’ Studio provides a calm, supportive environment where students can:

• Study in groups or individually
• Seek help with homework
• Revise classwork and prepare for assessments
• Complete extension work to push their learning further
• Build confidence with guidance from our three on-site academic coaches from Art of Smart Education.

Our coaches from Art of Smart are on site each week to support students, answer questions and help deepen understanding across subjects.

There is no cost, no bookings, and no barriers. This is equity in action. Students simply turn up and access the academic support they need.

A small investment of time each week can make a big difference. We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity.
Proudly funded by our P&C.

🟠🔵Chatswood High School Festival of Music 2026.