Stories and highlights
There's always something to celebrate at our school! From exciting events to proud moments and everyday wins, here are some of our highlights.
A year at our school
2026
The Resilience Project
Throughout the year, our students take part in our Resilience Project lessons, building skills in gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. This gallery captures special moments from these sessions as students learn, reflect and grow together.
First Nations Family BBQ
Our First Nations Family Barbeque at the Yarning Circle provided a wonderful opportunity for families, students and our Aboriginal Education Team to come together in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Despite a light shower of rain, it was fantastic to see so many families attend and connect with staff.
The evening created space for meaningful conversations about upcoming opportunities, future workshops and the progress of our students. Thank you to our dedicated team for supporting the BBQ and activities, and to the families who joined us and shared their ideas. It was a warm and enjoyable evening of community and connection.
Year 7 and Year 11 Peer Support Camp
Our Year 7 and Year 11 students attended the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Camp for three days of adventure, challenge and connection. With early starts and plenty of enthusiasm, students embraced a wide range of activities designed to build confidence, resilience and teamwork.
From canoeing and mountain biking to archery tag, maze challenges and team-building initiatives, students were encouraged to step outside their comfort zones and support one another. They also developed practical outdoor skills, including fire lighting, damper cooking and shelter building. Evening activities further strengthened leadership and collaboration, creating lasting memories and strong bonds across year groups.
We thank our dedicated staff for their support in making this camp such a rewarding and memorable experience for our students.
University of Wollongong Discovery Day
Each year, a group of Year 12 students attend Discovery Day at the University of Wollongong, where they explore future study pathways and experience campus life. Students participate in sessions of their choice across a wide range of faculty areas, gaining valuable insight into university courses and career opportunities.
We thank the University of Wollongong for hosting such an informative and engaging event.
Lions Youth of the Year Competition
We are proud to celebrate our four School Captains — Will Chisholm, Riley Dobson, Patrick Field and Matika Simmons — who represented our school at the Lions Youth of the Year Competition.
Congratulations to Patrick Field, named overall Lion’s Youth of the Year Winner, and to Riley Dobson for receiving the Public Speaking Award. Public speaking can be a daunting challenge, and we commend all four students for their courage, dedication and commitment in taking part in this prestigious event.
Our sincere thanks to the Junee Lions Club for their ongoing support and for organising such a valuable opportunity for our students.
Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to all students who took part in the 2026 JHS Swimming Carnival! The day was full of energy, enthusiasm, and outstanding house spirit. A special congratulations to the Hammond Hornets for being crowned House Champions.
The carnival ended with exciting King and Queen of the Pool races — congratulations to Sam Chisholm and Tilly Hanlon for earning these titles! A fantastic celebration of competition and school spirit.
Presentation Night
Congratulations to all students who received awards at our Presentation Evening last night. We are delighted to recognise your hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the year.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our special guests for taking the time to attend and celebrate with us. We also wish to acknowledge the community members and local businesses whose generous support and sponsorship helped make this event possible.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success.
Year 6 Transition Day 1
We were thrilled to welcome our incoming Year 7 students for their first Year 6 Transition Day! The day provided students with an exciting opportunity to explore their new school environment, meet teachers and classmates, and take part in a range of fun and engaging orientation activities.
The program was designed to help students begin feeling comfortable and confident about the transition to high school. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, new friendships forming, and enthusiasm for the next chapter of their learning journey.
We look forward to seeing our future Year 7s back again for their next transition day!
Year 8 Billy Carts for Science
The annual Billy Cart Derby wrapped up the Forces unit for Year 8 science, with students putting their knowledge of motion, friction, gravity and momentum to the test.
Congratulations to Jaseem (fastest cart), Jayde & Serenity (most popular design), and Lyla, Immy & Izzy (top overall assessment score)!
A big thank you to JJS Glass & Co for donating the Yeti drink bottle prizes — and well done to all the amazing Year 8 students!
2025 School Ball
The annual School Ball was a memorable evening filled with dancing, laughter, and great music, as we celebrated the Year 12 graduating class. This year’s theme, Under the Sea, transformed the venue into a magical, ocean-inspired setting, creating the perfect backdrop for a night of fun and celebration. It was a wonderful way to honour the achievements of our graduates and share in their final moments of high school with style and joy.
Year 12 Graduation Assembly
On behalf of the school community, we extend our sincere congratulations to the graduating Year 12 class. Your completion of this important stage of education marks a significant milestone. We acknowledge the effort and commitment each of you has demonstrated throughout your time here.
As you move forward to the next chapter, we wish you every success in your future endeavours. Thank you for your contributions to the school, and best wishes for what lies ahead.
U15s League Tag
Our Under 15s League Tag team had a highly successful and enjoyable day in Wagga representing our school. The team displayed exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, achieving strong victories over Tumbarumba and West Wyalong High Schools. We extend our congratulations to all team members for their efforts and commitment, with special recognition to Jada Nicoll and Paige McAlister, who were named Players of the Day for their outstanding contributions on the field.
NAIDOC Day
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our NAIDOC Day celebrations such a meaningful and memorable experience. Special thanks to Kate Kennedy for her incredible work in organising the day, and to all the wonderful visitors who generously shared their time, knowledge, and culture with our students.
The day began with a powerful Smoking Ceremony, setting a respectful and reflective tone for the events that followed. Students had the opportunity to take part in a range of engaging and culturally enriching activities, including making Johnny cakes, learning about traditional Wiradjuri tools and weapons, exploring the Wiradjuri language, enjoying traditional dance, and participating in face painting.
We are so grateful to our guests for bringing these experiences to life and to our students for their enthusiastic participation and respectful engagement throughout the day. NAIDOC Day is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we are proud of how our school community came together to honour this important occasion.
Captains Speeches
Congratulations to the four Year 11 students who have nominated themselves for the role of School Captain for 2025–2026. Each candidate delivered their speech to the school community with confidence and enthusiasm before voting commenced. We wish all candidates the very best of luck!
Year 12 IT Timber Major Projects
After a disrupted 2025 our four Year 12's in Industrial Technology Timber, Maddi, Ryan, Nate McCarthy and Nate Barrett, through persistence and dedication, completed four magnificent projects for their HSC. Well done to you all!
2025 Eisteddfod
Congratulations to all students who took part in this year’s Eisteddfod—your performances were a wonderful reflection of the dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work you’ve shown in the lead-up and on the day itself. Each performance showcased the incredible talent within our school, well done to everyone involved!
U15s Basketball
Congratulations to our JHS U15 Boys Basketball Team.
An outstanding performance saw our U15 boys finish the day undefeated with 3 wins from 3 games, securing the Plate in dominant fashion.
Each player contributed with energy, skill, and teamwork, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and commitment across all matches. Special recognition goes to Ace Hayman for multiple Players' Player awards, and to all team members for stepping up when it mattered most.
Well done to the entire team for such a successful win.
Junee Vs Cootamundra Canola Cup
Congratulations to all our incredible competitors at the Canola Cup in Cootamundra!
It was a fantastic day of sport, spirit, and teamwork across basketball, netball, soccer, touch, league tag, and volleyball. Every student represented with pride and energy. Paige was crowned the overall Canola Cup Champion for her outstanding effort, leadership, and sportsmanship across multiple events – well done, Paige!
Junee Vs Temora Canola Cup
Junee High School recently hosted the opening round of the Canola Cup against Temora High School. We achieved notable victories in the Year 9/10 Boys Basketball, Year 9/10 Mixed Soccer, and Volleyball competitions. However, despite these strong performances, Temora High School emerged as the overall winner on the day.
Southern NSW Small Schools Competition
Junee High School’s 14’s and 16’s Rugby League teams participated in the Small Schools Gala Day. The 14’s had a competitive day, finishing with a draw in their final game. Players of the day were Liam Brandon, Zach Shaw, and Joseph Bradley. The 16’s team, playing without a bench, secured wins over Sacred Heart, Hay War Memorial, and Tumbarumba, before a loss to St Annes. Blake Sweeney and Seth Wright were named players of the day.
Cronulla Sharks Visit
Our school was incredibly lucky to have three Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks players visit the school to talk with students. William Kennedy, Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jesse Ramien were fantastic guests and presenters. During their visit they spoke with students about their lives and the importance of community, as well as managing social media use. They also had the opportunity to talk with elective sports studies students about training and injury management. Students and staff were also very excited to get involved in games of Touch Football and Basketball.
Friday Fun Frenzy
Our Friday Fun Frenzy was a great rewards afternoon to thank our students for their hard work and effort during the first semester. Students got involved in a variety of activities including pilates, movie watching, tug-of-war, and the highly anticipated inflatable mechanical bull. Also part of the rewards afternoon was the Smokin' Spit food truck and Crazy Pizza, as well as popcorn and hot chocolate provided by year 12. The afternoon was a great success.
2025 School Production
This year's production of "Rouges' Gallery" follows the unfortunate story of two security guards who mistakenly missed their shift at a local art gallery and arrive to find a famous art piece destroyed. As they go back through the day's security footage to find the culprit, they watch with the audience the unfortunate mistakes made by the gallery's vistors and employees that lead to the artworks destruction. The production was a huge success with amazing performances from all actors, dancers, vocalists and musicians, and great work from the backstage crew. All of the cast, crew and staff are to commended for their efforts.
Zone Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to all students who represented Junee High School at the Zone Athletics Carnival in Temora. You are all to be commended for your effort and sportsmanship on the day.
All Schools Touch Football Carnival
Students had a fantastic day playing at the All Schools Touch Football Carnival in Wagga.
Zone Cross Country
Congratulations to the eight students who travelled to Tumbarumba to represent our school at the Zone Cross Country. Of the eight students, we are very pleased to announce that six students qualified for the Riverina Cross Country. All students should be very proud of themselves and their efforts on the day.
2025 Cross Country
Our students had a wonderful time at this years Cross Country. Thank you to our Year 12 cohort for providing a BBQ lunch and congratulations to all students who qualified for Zone Cross Country.
2025 Athletics Carnival
Our Athletics Carnival this year was a wonderful success. Participation from students was fantastic and everyone had a great time.
NAPLAN BBQ
In celebration of completing their NAPLAN testing, year 7 and 9 were rewarded with a BBQ lunch for all of their hard work. This was kindly prepared by a few of our year 12 students.
World Down Syndrome Day
Students and teachers marked World Down Syndrome Day this year by wearing colourful, patterned, long or mismatched socks. Their support helps raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with down syndrome.
PASS Excursion
Stage 5 and 6 elective sports studies students travelled to Melbourne to watch the Storm vs Panthers NRL game at AAMI Park.
Opens Touch Football Carnival
Students had a fantastic day at the Opens Touch Football Carnival.
Year 7 & 11 Peer Support Camp
Year 7 and 11 had the opportunity to attend camp at Attunga in Canyonleigh. For year 7 students, this camp challenges them to go outside of their comfort zone and to push themselves to try new things. For year 11 students, this camp teaches them valuable leadership skills and also gives them the opportunity to mentor the younger students. Everyone had a great time and it's a great first excursion for our year 7's, giving them the perfect opportunity to get to know each other and develop new friendships.
2025 Swimming Carnival
This years Swimming Carnival was a great success. Everyone had a wonderful day with lots of colourful costumes and great participation.
Year 12 Biology
Mr Bedford's biology class got the opportunity to use the electrophoresis machines to extract colours from skittles.
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