Lithgow High School

STAGE 5 SUBJECT SELECTION EVENING – OPEN INVITATION
Attention Year 8 or 9 students, it’s time to start thinking big about your future. Join us at Lithgow High School next Tuesday 25th August at 6:00pm in the School Hall for our Stage 5 Subject Selection Evening.

Come and see why LHS delivers the broadest curriculum in the Valley. Explore everything from agriculture, engineering, design, dance, music and drama, through to hospitality, trade training, photography, business, philosophy, and even drone piloting.
With new facilities, award-winning wellbeing support, specialist programs in the arts, sport and STEM, plus pathways that take you from classrooms to careers, this is your chance to discover what is possible in 2027.

Bring your family, bring your questions, and get ready to see what your future could look like at Lithgow High School!

JOIN OUR MEET THE PRINCIPAL TOUR NEXT MONDAY
Our re-scheduled Meet the Principal Tour will be held next Monday 24 August, at 4:00pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand what makes Lithgow High School the school of choice for so many local families. Meet our Principal, tour our facilities, and discover the outstanding opportunities available to your child.
As a High Potential and Gifted Education Partner School, we are proud to offer exceptional learning experiences, including our Elite Lithgow Athlete Program (ELAP), innovative learning opportunities, and more than $6 million of investment in upgrading and enhancing our school facilities.
Bookings are essential. Call 6352 1422 today to secure your place on our school tour.

AGRICULTURE - NSW MERINO WETHER CHALLENGE
The first half of Week 4 was a great experience for our Year 11 Agriculture students participating in Lithgow High’s first crack at the NSW Merino Wether Challenge. Earlier this year, we received six Merino wethers from a commercial breeder. Students have since have been caring for, preparing, and training these sheep ready for this three-day excursion where we were just one of 68 competing schools from across the state.

Whilst in Dubbo, students not only showed their wethers but also participated in a wide range of workshops about the sheep and wool industries. This included one workshop in which two of our students received prizes for asking fantastic questions! Although we didn’t receive any major awards, we were named as having one of the top three fleeces in zone 2 (18 schools).

Overall this was a great learning experience and something we definitely hope to participate in again in the future!

BOYS HOCKEY
Last week, our Open Boys Hockey team travelled to Wyong to take on Kotara High School in the final 16 of the Statewide Hockey Competition, with a win needed to progress to the final stage of the tournament.

The boys put in a fantastic effort, playing extremely well both individually and as a team. Despite their determination, they went down 3–0 to a strong Kotara side.

A special mention goes to Beau Gill, who stepped into goals despite not being a hockey player and delivered an outstanding performance.

The highly competitive match was played in great spirits, and all of the boys should be proud of their efforts, teamwork and the way they represented LHS.

Well done, boys, on a fantastic achievement reaching the final 16!

2026 LIGHTS OVER LITHGOW –
MARKET STALLHOLDER EOI NOW OPEN

We’re inviting market stallholders, local makers, artists, food vendors and community groups to be part of Lights Over Lithgow 2026.

When: Friday 16th October 2026

Showcase what you do and join us for a spectacular celebration of light, creativity and community right here in Lithgow.

Register your EOI: 2026 LOL Market Stall EOI Form

Visit our events page: https://events.humanitix.com/lights-over-lithgow-2026

SCIENCE - SEA LIFE EXCURSION
After a term of ocean dynamics, marine organism characteristics in the abyss, Stage 5 Marine and Aquaculture Technology took the trip to SEALIFE aquarium in Darling Harbour.

The students enjoyed a guided tour on site and had the opportunity to learn and question experts in the field. It was a great synthesis of classroom content and practical first-hand observation.

The students were full of interest and intrigue. They were polite, courteous, and efficient during the long day.

NETBALL
On Friday, the Under 15 netball team travelled to Orange to compete in the Western Region U15 Netball Knockout Day. The girls faced some tough matchups early in the day and tried their hardest. Unfortunately, they were unable to secure a win. However, the team had a great time and are commended for their positive attitude and fun-spirited approach throughout the day.

CAPA - EXCITING THINGS ARE TAKING SHAPE
A sneak peek at our exciting new and refurbished Creative and Performing Arts spaces.

It's fantastic to see the transformation taking shape. We can't wait for our students to learn, create and perform in these new spaces.

Thank you to Andrew Gee MP for visiting and sharing in the excitement about what's ahead for our students.

AGRICULTURE
Our proper lambing season has well and truly kicked off this week, with three lambs born yesterday!

There is plenty of excitement around the Ag Farm as our newest arrivals find their feet and settle in. Lambing season is always a great opportunity for our students to see firsthand the care and work involved in raising livestock, while putting their agricultural knowledge and skills into practice.

We are looking forward to welcoming plenty more new arrivals over the coming weeks.

Welcome to LHS, little ones!