Cedars Aspire

Congratulations to our ASPIRE students who received Encouragement and Principal's Effort awards at our recent Awards Ceremonies. It is wonderful to see our students had work and dedication being celebrated with the wider Cedars community. Congratulations students!

Our Primary ASPIRE students enjoyed a fantastic day at their Athletics Carnival, embracing every opportunity to run, jump and throw. Students showed great determination, encouraged one another throughout the day, and celebrated each achievement along the way. Well done everyone!

Some of our ASPIRE Students hit the track and field yesterday for the Secondary Athletics Carnival! Students had a wonderful time - running, jumping and throwing with determination, and encouraging one-another along the way. Well done ASPIRE students!

This week, our ASPIRE students in enjoyed a beautiful day out in Wollongong! They visited Stuart Park, explored the sensory playground, and took a walk along the Blue Mile. The day finished with fish and chips, followed by a special treat of ice creams, which was a clear highlight for many.
Students shared how much they loved the excursion. It was a beautiful winter’s day, and one student summed it up perfectly, saying, “It was the best excursion ever!

Work is well underway on our ASPIRE building. In recent weeks, the slab has been poured, scaffolding has been installed, and the structure is beginning to take shape.

Recently our Principal Steve Walton visited the site with our Cedars Maintenance Team to check out the recent changes and developments, snapping some photos of the progress along the way.

We look forward to seeing this purpose-built facility come to life and the positive impact it will have on the learning, growth and wellbeing of our ASPIRE students.

Stay tuned for further updates as the project progresses.

Today our ASPIRE students and staff joined the wider Cedars community in contributing to our Social Justice Pantry Collection. Donations were packed and organised by our Year 12 students for distribution to local food banks and community kitchens throughout the Illawarra.
It’s wonderful to see such a strong spirit of generosity and service in our community.

Last Friday, Cedars ASPIRE showed up in full colour for our Jersey Day Missions Fundraiser - a day that brought energy, connection and a whole lot of team pride. From favourite sporting teams to jerseys representing our own, it was a powerful reminder of what it looks like to belong, and to come together for something bigger than ourselves.

All funds raised are supporting our mission partnership with Forever Projects, helping create lasting impact well beyond our gates.

Throughout the day, students took on the challenge of throwing, kicking and scoring 5,895 goals. Our ASPIRE students had a great time throwing baskets with their Year 12 prayer partners!

If you would like to support our missions goal, we invite you to partner with us through the link below.

https://cedars.nsw.edu.au/2026/04/29/cedars-2026-missions-partner-forever-projects/

Our Cedars Vocal Group is a wonderful co-curricular opportunity that students love being part of! Recently, the group has been busy rehearsing pieces in preparation for upcoming end-of-Term 2 presentations and showcases. It is great to see some of our Secondary Aspire students have also been coming along and enjoying rehearsals.

Our ASPIRE students looked fantastic and brought so much joy on our School Photo Day! It was wonderful to see their confidence and personalities on display, with so many bright, happy faces captured.