Newcastle Senior School

Father’s Day Morning Tea at NSS!
Families and carers of NSS students are warmly invited to join us for our Father’s Day Morning Tea in the COLA!
Thursday, 3rd September 9:30 am – 10:20 am
Come along and enjoy some fun games, light refreshments and a chance to celebrate together!
Please let us know if you’ll be joining us by returning your RSVP. A note will be sent home with students today. We hope to see you there!

Meet Bardo, our Bearded Dragon! This term, NSS is excited to participate in the Humble Hive habitat experience. Through this immersive program, students become Dragon Keepers, caring for Bardo and learning about desert habitats and animal welfare. By observing and caring for their scaly friend, students develop confidence and appreciation for the natural world.

Last Friday, a group of NSS students went to Dullboys Social Club to take part in an Inclusive Sports Tenpin Bowling competition. A total of 694 teams joined the event. Congratulations to everyone who took part, and a special shout-out to Ethan and Kai for getting high scores. It was a fun day for all involved!

NSW Trustee and Guardianship are offering a free information session on Guardianship.

Information Session for Parents and Carers - Tuesday 18 August

When: 18 August 2026, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free

The session will include:
• Guardianship
• What to consider when a child turns 18 years old
• Substitute Decision-Making in NSW
• Person Responsible
• Planning ahead documents (Wills, Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian)
• The role of the NSW Trustee and Guardian
This FREE online webinar for parents, carers and educators will provide an introduction to guardianship and the role of the NSW Public Guardian. The link below will take you to the event information on the website.

Information session for parents and carers This free online information session will provide parents, carers and educators with practical information about guardianship and the role of NSW Trustee and Guardian.

Class 2 has been working hard since coming back from the holidays! Last term, we went on some excursions to Newcastle City Centre. It was so much fun! We celebrated Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Day. We’ve been cooking lots of delicious foods and getting creative in Art. We’re enjoying visiting Mini Woolies and making candles for the Chances shop too!

Celebrating excellence during Education Week - where every student is supported to learn, grow and thrive.

Class 1 continues to be busy, focusing on PDHPE and participation in the Chances work skills program. Students have been learning important skills through cooperative group activities, teamwork, and hands-on experiences. Well done, Class 1!

Term 3 Week 2
Please follow the link to the latest edition of the Newsletter.

Term 3 Week 2 Newcastle Senior School From the Principal

Families and carers of NSS Students, please join us for Education Week at our Enterprise Cafe!
Next Tuesday, 4th August, from 9:30 am to 10:15 am
-Buy a barista-made coffee or tea
-Watch Chances work skills demonstrations
-View our ASDAN exhibition
Please let us know if you’re coming by returning your RSVP.
We hope to see you there!