Stories and highlights

Official Opening

Just over a term in and we are officially open!

On Friday 15 May we were officially opened by NSW Premier Chris Minns alongside Wakehurst MP Michael Regan. Our Principal Mr Lawler and student representatives, led by our Captains and Vice Captains, greeted our guests before a ceremonial ribbon cutting and tour of the wonderful new school facilities.

New Sports Oval and Courts

In Week 1 Term 2 We were excited to share with students the opening of our new synthetic oval and five outdoor multi-purpose courts. These facilities have already been in full use during PE lessons, grade sport, Forest Academy sessions and lunchtimes. The new facilities also open up opportunities for before-school training sessions.

Anzac Service

Our ANZAC Service on 28 April was a truly moving occasion, led with great pride by our students. We were incredibly impressed by the way they conducted themselves, showing outstanding leadership, respect and maturity throughout the ceremony.

A special acknowledgement to our Army and Air Force Cadets, along with our Scouts and Girl Guides, whose participation added real significance and honour to the service.

Our student speakers represented our school with dignity, making it a meaningful experience for all in attendance. We were honoured to be joined by our special guests, including Allambie Heights Public School Leaders and Senior Choir, Arranounbai School Leaders, and Mr Peter McAskill from The Forestville RSL. Their presence strengthened the sense of community and remembrance that sits at the heart of ANZAC Day.

Thank you to our band, staff and P&C for supporting our students so beautifully, helping bring the service together.

Learning from the Best

In Term 1 students across multiple TAS subjects visited the SHAPE exhibition at UTS. A highlight was seeing the work of our own Makenzie Faraji-Morris (Textiles & Design, 2025) on display - an inspiring moment for our current students.

Year 7 Camp

Our lovely Year 7 cohort successfully navigated the dusty roads, humid heat and high-flying activities of the Great Aussie Bush Camp at Tea Gardens from 23-25 February. They had a fantastic three days of experiencing a wide range of activities including archery, flying foxes, giant swing, high ropes and rock & crate climbing.

Brand new CAPA facilities

Our Dance and Drama students have embraced the dance studio and theatre at our new school site and look forward to performing for our school community. Music students have enjoyed the Music spaces with plenty of opportunities for collaboration in the learning common and studio space. Visual Arts students now have larger, dedicated workshops and our band program have begun rehearsals in the theatre

Chiba Keiai High School Visit

This year we again welcomed students and staff from our Japanese sister school this year. Students from both the Chiba Keiai Senior High School and The Forest High School had the opportunity to engage in various educational and cultural activities.