Norfolk Island Central School

🌿🏃‍♀️ **School Assembly Celebrations** 🏃‍♂️🌿

During Friday’s School Assembly, we were proud to recognise and celebrate student achievement, leadership and participation across our school community.

**ENVIRO NICS** started in 2021, and this year we recognised the important work our student leaders do, with the induction taking place during last week’s assembly. Our students were presented with badges to acknowledge and confirm their important leadership role within our school community. 🌱💚

Congratulations to our **2026 Enviro NICS Leaders**:
🌿 Claudia Carleton
🌿 Indiana Giest
🌿 Baye Hamilton Irvine
🌿 Khloe Christian
🌿 Grace Wills

Please congratulate these students if you see them at school or around Norfolk. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they continue to make throughout the year.

We also celebrated our **Cross Country Carnival ribbon recipients**, recognising students for their outstanding efforts, determination and achievements during this year’s carnival. 🏅👏

A huge congratulations also to **Norfolk House**, who were announced as the winners of this year’s Cross Country Carnival! 🏆❤️ Well done to all students who participated and contributed to a fantastic carnival.

Congratulations to all students recognised during the assembly. We are proud of your efforts, leadership and commitment to our school community. 💙

🌟 Senior Tour Update – Friday, Saturday & Sunday 🌟

Our Senior Tour students have enjoyed another few fantastic days filled with learning, experiences, fun and plenty of memorable moments!

📍 **Friday** was a busy and exciting day exploring future pathways and opportunities. Students toured Southbank TAFE, student accommodation, Griffith University Film School and the Conservatorium of Music, where we caught up with Abby Dixon and watched second-year students practising their final performance under the guidance of their director.

The afternoon included time exploring the Queensland Museum before everyone came together for a family dinner at the YHA to celebrate Oggy’s birthday, complete with a party organised by Noah. The evening wrapped up with card games and plenty of laughs upstairs.

🛍️ **Saturday** was all about some well-earned downtime, with students heading to Chermside Shopping Centre where there was plenty of shopping and, by all reports, plenty of money spent!

🕯️ **Sunday** began with a moving and unforgettable visit to the Holocaust Museum. Students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Rochy, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, who shared her mother’s story of surviving the Holocaust. It was a powerful and meaningful experience for everyone.

The afternoon shifted gears with some friendly competition at go-karting. Congratulations to Callum for taking first place, followed by Lukas in second and Noah in third.

To finish off the night, students put their housekeeping skills to the test in a room cleaning competition judged on presentation, scent and tidiness. Congratulations to Daniel, Issac and Seb, whose towel swans and fresh cologne aroma secured them the win! 🦢✨

Another amazing few days on Senior Tour creating memories, building connections and experiencing opportunities beyond the classroom.

📢 Date Claimer – NI Career Market 2026

Norfolk Island Central School is excited to announce our upcoming Career Market Day!

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
📍 Term 3, Week 9

This event is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses and industries to showcase their work, connect with students, and inspire future career pathways.

💼 We’re inviting businesses & industry representatives to get involved!
• Host a table at our Career Market
• Showcase your industry
• Inspire the next generation

🚐 Industry Tours Opportunity
We are also looking for businesses interested in running a show/tell workplace session. NICS will transport students to visit your workplace.

📞 Get involved today!
Contact NICS – Ph: 23000
Ask for Annie C (Guidance Officer)
📧 [email protected]

Let’s work together to inspire our students and highlight the amazing opportunities within our community 💙💚❤️

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ **After School Sports – Athletics Begins!** 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

On Wednesday, After School Sports Athletics commenced, and we got off to a flying start! 🌟

Students began developing their running skills, with a focus on technique and form, building strong foundations for many other athletics events.

It was fantastic to see students giving their best effort, supporting one another, and embracing the opportunity to learn and improve in a fun and active environment.

We are looking forward to seeing skills continue to develop over the coming weeks as students build confidence, fitness and athletic ability. 💙

📍 **Senior Tour 2026 – Thursday 21 May**

Thursday was another fantastic day on Senior Tour, packed with opportunities, exploration and unforgettable experiences.

Students attended the **Careers Festival**, networking with exhibitors and discovering future pathways and opportunities. As Lola reflected, *“so much cool free stuff!”* 🎓✨

The afternoon provided some downtime, with many students took the chance to get a fit for **MJ The Musical**.

And then came the highlight of the day — the musical itself. 🎶

What a performance! The morning was great, but the musical absolutely *Beat It!* Not everyone thought it would be their *Jam*, but by the end, students were up dancing and fully embracing the energy of the show. Some *Dangerous* moves may have appeared, but thankfully there was no *Blood on the Dance Floor*.

There is no doubt many students will *Say Say Say* and *Remember the Time* when reflecting on today’s experiences.

Another incredible day creating memories, exploring possibilities and sharing experiences together. 💙

📣 **Secondary School Sport Update** 📣

Please note that **Secondary School Sport – Fishing and Tennis** will be cancelled tomorrow due to the **Cross Country Carnival Ribbons Assembly**.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and thank students for their flexibility.

Thank you for your support. 💙

📍 **Senior Tour 2026 – Day 2 | Wednesday 20 May**

A tale of two teams and another incredible day of learning, exploration and shared experiences for our Year 11 students on Senior Tour.

🔧 **Team Ogg** headed to Acacia Ridge TAFE Trade School for a hands-on day exploring future pathways and industry opportunities.

Students navigated Brisbane’s public transport system before arriving at TAFE, where they were warmly welcomed by Bernie and her team. They explored the impressive 22-hectare training facility, visiting learning areas including carpentry, refrigeration, plumbing, automotive, engineering, tiling, painting, boiler making, electrical and many more trade pathways.

Students contributed to *The Reconciliation Journey* mosaic project, experienced virtual reality welding training, and enjoyed practical trade experiences throughout the day. A major highlight was the dyno tuning experience, creating plenty of excitement and smiles.

After another transport adventure back into the city, students walked through South Bank and admired modern art installations before returning to accommodation after a rewarding and memorable day.

🧠 **Team Tazellard** exercised both brains and bodies while travelling to UQ and QUT to participate in a human disease and psychology workshop, along with a *Home Alone* themed legal moot challenge.

Students investigated fascinating specimens ranging from parasitised brain worms to diseased feet and everything in between.

At the QUT Moot Court Challenge, students stepped confidently into legal roles, presenting arguments and working collaboratively through a mock burglary case involving the infamous *Home Alone* duo, Marv and Harry. We could not be prouder of how well our students represented our school community through teamwork, confidence and professionalism.

🎳 The evening brought everyone back together at Strike for bowling, laser tag and escape rooms, where there was plenty of friendly competition, laughter and teamwork before finishing the night with a well-earned Yo-Chi treat.

Another rewarding day spent learning, exploring opportunities and building connections together. We are incredibly proud of our amazing students and staff. 💙

🌧️📣 COMMUNITY NOTICE – UNDER 8’S DAY POSTPONED 📣🌧️

Due to the forecast rain and wet weather conditions tomorrow, Norfolk Island Central School’s Under 8’s Day has been postponed.

As this is an outdoor event, we have made the decision to postpone to ensure everyone can fully enjoy the day.

A new date will be advised as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to celebrating Under 8’s Day with our wonderful children and families soon 🌈💙

✈️ Senior Tour 2026 ✈️

Yesterday our Year 11 students headed off on their much-anticipated Senior Tour to Brisbane and the Gold Coast! 🌴🎢

Over the next two weeks, students will experience an exciting mix of university visits, career workshops, educational tours, cultural experiences and fun team-building activities. From exploring future pathways to creating lifelong memories with friends, this tour promises to be an unforgettable experience.

We wish all students and staff a safe, enjoyable and rewarding trip and can’t wait to see the adventures and opportunities that await them along the way! 💙

💈🎉 Norfolk Island Central School is taking on the World’s Greatest Shave! 🎉💈

On Wednesday 24th June (Week 10), NICS students and staff will be coming together to support the Leukemia Foundation and help make a difference for Australians facing blood cancer.

Whether you’re brave enough to shave it all off, ready for a bold new haircut, or keen to add some crazy colour to your hair — every effort helps raise awareness and much-needed funds for this important cause. ❤️

How to get involved:
1️⃣ Register through the link below
2️⃣ Share your fundraising page with family and friends
3️⃣ Spend the weeks leading up to June 24 raising funds and gaining support

Join the NICS team here:
https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/join/norfolkislandcentralschool

More information can be found on the website or by speaking with your School Captains.

Let’s come together as a school community and support an amazing cause! 💪✨