John Hunter Hospital School

John Hunter Hospital School John Hunter Hospital School is an educational facility for students from K-12

🌈 Wear It Purple Day at John Hunter Hospital School 🌈Today, our dedicated staff proudly participated in Wear It Purple D...
28/08/2026

🌈 Wear It Purple Day at John Hunter Hospital School 🌈

Today, our dedicated staff proudly participated in Wear It Purple Day, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and support for our young people at John Hunter Hospital School.

We are thrilled to announce that Nexus Ed took out the colouring-in competition at the Nexus school site – congratulations to all the talented participants! 🎨✨

Here’s to embracing differences and fostering a community where everyone feels valued and accepted! 💜

🌟Book Week 2026: A Symphony of Stories 🌟📘📗📙📕📘📗📙📕I wonder if rapper Pitbull ever reads Charlotte’s Web? Or if Angus Young...
28/08/2026

🌟Book Week 2026: A Symphony of Stories 🌟

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I wonder if rapper Pitbull ever reads Charlotte’s Web? Or if Angus Young from AC/DC picks up The Gruffalo?

Maybe Tina Turner once flipped through Where the Wild Things Are, and Roy Orbison once enjoyed The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Would Harry Styles get into The Day the Crayons Quit, or the Wiggles dance through Possum Magic?

I bet Sia and Pink have both read Harry Potter!

And maybe Dolly Parton—whose kindness and stories brightened the world—is sharing Goodnight Moon with a smile, just as she always did.

Ok, so our connection to this year’s theme, A Symphony of Stories, might be a bit of a stretch (symphony – music stars – get it?), but in Book Week, anything is possible. The only limits are your imagination.

Our teachers always bring their A-game when it comes to dressing up for the occasion —and this year was no exception.

And just when we least expected it, two ninjas and the character Spinifex from The Last Alchemist arrived on the scene—proving that in our Symphony of Stories, there’s room for musicians, shadowy warriors, alchemists and more! As well as so many amazing books.

A big thanks to our Starlight Captains for organising a wonderful book parade through the wards of the hospital.

Book Week 2026 at John Hunter Hospital School: exploring, imagining, and smiling together! 🎶

What is your favourite children’s or young adult book? We’d love to hear—comment below!

24/08/2026

From one of our amazing ward teachers last week:

Today, I had the joy of working with a super energetic young learner who’s currently on the sidelines from sports due to injury. To keep the fun and curiosity alive, we dived into the fascinating world of physical science with Makey Makey!

Using magic clay, we crafted our own piano keys and discovered how to create circuits through the power of our bodies. It was an exciting way to stay active, explore STEM, and spark creativity—even while in hospital.

Science + creativity = endless possibilities!

💡 What hands-on science activity have you enjoyed recently, either at school or at home? Share your ideas and inspire others!

20/08/2026

Science makes waves—even on the wards! 🌊

What's your favourite science experiment? Let us know in the comments below.

What happens when teachers and students swap uniforms for pyjamas?Pure joy! ❤Today was Pyjama Day at John Hunter Hospita...
19/08/2026

What happens when teachers and students swap uniforms for pyjamas?

Pure joy! ❤

Today was Pyjama Day at John Hunter Hospital School, and our J1 classroom was full of happy, silly faces (and a few pretend snoozers).

But PJ Day isn’t just about comfy clothes and fun—it’s about showing support for Stewart House, a wonderful charity that provides free health checks, dental care, counselling, and respite programs for NSW public school children in need. By wearing our PJs, we show we care for others and help spread awareness for this wonderful cause.

It’s a day of togetherness, kindness, and being yourself!

Thank you to everyone who made today extra special. Our comfiest day is also our most caring!

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit: https://www.stewarthouse.org.au

Happy National Science Week everyone!We’re diving into Science Week with a HUGE burst of fun and discovery in our school...
17/08/2026

Happy National Science Week everyone!

We’re diving into Science Week with a HUGE burst of fun and discovery in our school classroom! Get ready for hands-on experiments, curious minds, and lots of “wow!” moments.

This week, we’ll be:
🌪️ Creating tornadoes in a jar
🌊 Building oceans in a bottle
🌈 Crafting colourful lava lamps
🏗️ Engineering spaghetti and marshmallow towers
🧸 Exploring osmosis using gummy bears

Science Week is all about curiosity, creativity, and seeing how the world works—right in our classroom. We can’t wait to see our students' excitement and discoveries!

Stay tuned for updates on all the scientific fun happening at JHHS this week.

Deadly Door Competition Winner! 🏆Drum roll, please...We are delighted to announce the Children’s Complex Pain Management...
06/08/2026

Deadly Door Competition Winner! 🏆

Drum roll, please...

We are delighted to announce the Children’s Complex Pain Management Team as the winner of this year's Deadly Door Competition!

As part of “50 Years of Deadly,” their creative and culturally meaningful entry featured a detailed timeline that beautifully blended truth-telling with hope for the future. Through powerful storytelling, they celebrated resilience and demonstrated an ongoing commitment to positive change.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement—thank you for inspiring us all!

And that's a wrap on this year’s Deadly Door Competition. Thank you to everyone who participated and celebrated culture and community with us. We look forward to even more creative entries next year!

🥈 Congratulations to the Nexus Clinical Team on securing Second Place in the Deadly Door Competition! 🥈A huge well done ...
03/08/2026

🥈 Congratulations to the Nexus Clinical Team on securing Second Place in the Deadly Door Competition! 🥈

A huge well done for designing a door that is bold, bright, and truly unforgettable.

Your creativity brought vibrancy and spirit to this year’s showcase.

Thank you for your inspiring contribution!

First place will be announced tomorrow so stay tuned!

🥉 Deadly Door Competition – Third Place! 🥉Congratulations to the Educator’s Office for securing third place in this year...
02/08/2026

🥉 Deadly Door Competition – Third Place! 🥉

Congratulations to the Educator’s Office for securing third place in this year’s Deadly Door Competition!

Your beautifully hand-crafted door powerfully celebrated culture and community and truly impressed our judges.

Thank you for your fantastic entry and for being part of this special event.

🎨 Deadly Door Competition Entry Spotlight 🎨Today we’re proud to highlight the creative work of the Starlight Room.Those ...
31/07/2026

🎨 Deadly Door Competition Entry Spotlight 🎨

Today we’re proud to highlight the creative work of the Starlight Room.

Those clever Starlight Captains – with a little help from some of the talented younger visitors to the Starlight Room – have made quite an impression with this fantastic mural.

Thank you, Starlight Room! Your door is truly deadly.

Stay tuned as we continue to share each incredible door in the lead-up to announcing our top three winners.

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