Pendle Hill High School

Thank You - Pendle Hill High School Community! 💙

Our Blanket & Beanie Appeal has now concluded, and we would like to extend a sincere thank you to all students, families and staff who generously donated throughout the campaign.

Thanks to your kindness and support, we have collected a wonderful range of blankets, beanies, scarves, jumpers, sleeping bags, doonas, sanitary products and other essential winter items that will help support people experiencing homelessness during the colder months ahead.

This student-led initiative, organised by our Year 12 Senior Leaders, has demonstrated the compassion, generosity and community spirit that makes our school so special.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a meaningful difference to someone in need this winter.

Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our community ❤️

🏓 Table Tennis Boys Shield 🏓

Well done to our table tennis crew who represented our school at the NSW Combined High Schools Table Tennis Championships.

Although they did not come away with the win, they gained valuable experience, showcased their skills and showed great teamwork across Year 7 and senior students.

Fantastic effort, team! 💫

🏅📅 Toongabbie Public School Athletics Carnival 2026 🏃‍♀️🏁

What a fantastic day hosting the TPS Athletics Carnival at our school.

A huge thank you to our incredible students who helped throughout the day. From setting up, assisting with events, supporting staff and helping things run smoothly, they represented our school with pride, maturity and a great attitude. Days like this do not happen without teamwork, and our students showed exactly what leadership and service look like in action.

Well done to everyone involved, and thank you to TPS for a great carnival!

🏛️🏺 National History Challenge 📜⌛

Last year, our current Year 12 students who study Ancient and Modern History were invited to take part in the National History Challenge, a free competition with a theme. Last year's theme was "Conflict and Resolution".

Five of our student's works were chosen to be submitted for marking, and they were awarded Bronze Historian certificates.
Congratulations to Archie W, Vidula M, Vipula M, Nadia M and James F.

This year's theme is "Voices" and students from Year 7-12 are welcome to see Mr Colefax for information on this challenge!

🚨 Thinking about your future after Year 10? 🚨

Have you heard about the SBAT program?
A School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT) allows students to:
✅ Stay at school while completing Year 11 & 12
✅ Gain paid work experience
✅ Work towards a nationally recognised qualification
✅ Develop industry skills and connections for future employment

SBATs are a great pathway for students interested in combining school, work and training across a range of industries.

📍 Interested in learning more?
See Cheryl Johnson, who is on site every Friday, to discuss opportunities, pathways and how to apply.

🔗 More information:

School based apprenticeships and traineeships School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) are a great way to get a head start on your career while still at school.

Parliament of NSW School Leadership Program 💙

Yesterday, our School Captains had the honour of representing Pendle Hill High School at the prestigious Parliament of NSW School Leadership Program held at Parliament of New South Wales.

This unique civics and citizenship initiative, delivered in partnership with Parliament of New South Wales and Government House Sydney, provided our student leaders with the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the parliamentary system, the role of Members of Parliament, and the responsibilities of the Governor of New South Wales.

Held on an official Parliamentary Sitting Day, the program allowed students to experience the parliamentary process in action and engage directly with political leaders and representatives from across the state.

We are incredibly proud of our captains for representing our school with maturity, professionalism, and leadership throughout the day. Opportunities such as these continue to inspire the next generation of informed and active citizens. 👏🏛️

💙🧣 Blanket & Beanie Appeal 2026 – Halfway Update 🧣💙

We are now halfway through our Blanket & Beanie Appeal and are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by our amazing school community so far.

Thanks to the kindness of our students, families and staff, both donation boxes have already been completely filled, with additional boxes needed as donations began overflowing!

Every blanket, beanie, jumper, sleeping bag and essential item donated will help support people experiencing homelessness during the colder winter months. Your support is already making a meaningful difference.

There are still 2 weeks remaining in the appeal, running until Friday 29 May, and we would love to continue building on this incredible support.

We are still accepting donations of new:
- Blankets
- Beanies
- Scarves
- Adult pants
- Adult jumpers
- Sleeping bags
- Doonas
- Women’s sanitary products

📍 Donations can be dropped off at the Front Office collection box.

A huge thank you again to everyone who has donated so far. We are extremely proud of the compassion and generosity shown by our school community 💙👏

🏀 JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🏀

Congratulations to our Junior Boys Basketball team, who finished as State runners-up!

An outstanding achievement and a huge effort from the whole team. We are extremely proud of the way the boys represented our school with skill, teamwork and determination. A big thank you to the coach for their time, effort and leadership throughout the competition.

Well done boys, an incredible result!

21ST CENTURY GIRLS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 💜

Last Friday, a group of Year 10 students began their journey in the 21st Century Girls Empowerment Program at Merrylands RSL.

This exciting weekly program, running throughout the term, is designed to empower young women by building confidence, leadership, communication, teamwork, and career readiness skills. Students will participate in a range of engaging workshops and activities focused on personal growth, resilience, workplace readiness, and future pathways.

Throughout the program, students will explore topics including goal setting, interview preparation, resume writing, workplace communication, leadership, conflict resolution, diversity awareness, and confidence building.

We look forward to seeing their growth and achievements throughout the program! 🤩

UNSW School Visit 💛

Students recently had the opportunity to hear from representatives and student ambassadors from UNSW during an engaging presentation for our Year 11 and Year 12 students.

The session explored university pathways, study opportunities and student life at UNSW, giving students valuable first-hand insights into future study options beyond school. Students also participated in a Q&A session where they were able to ask questions and learn more about university experiences and courses.

Thank you to the UNSW team for visiting our school and supporting our students as they begin planning their future pathways 🎓