Rebecca Hope was named Senior Cadet of the Year 2011 for the St Johns Ambulance Cadets at their presentation night. Rebecca is a Corporal in The Cadets and has been a member for the past 5 years. This award recognises her achievements throughout the year in activities such as badges and courses completed. Rebecca was also successful in the First Aid Competition with a first place.... Read more

HSC results released this week were very pleasing for the 2011 cohort. Emma Horn has achieved the highest ATAR score in the exams. (94.65). 4 students achieved above 90 ATAR (used by the Universities to rank students for course entry) and many others in the 80 + range. Yr 12 can be very pleased with their efforts. 19 band 6 results were achieved across a number of subjects. A pleasing number of subjects were on or above state average. This is very encouraging. Shari Wallace has had one of her HSC Dance pieces included in the CALL BACK... Read more

The state's most talented young singers, dancers and musicians displayed their skills during four exciting and extravagant performances at the 2011 Schools Spectacular, held recently at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. If you missed the live shows or if you just want to enjoy it all again, you can catch the highlights on ABC TV. Two telecasts are scheduled (check your local TV guide for confirmation): 7.30pm Sunday, 18 December on ABC1 (1hr version) 7.00pm Saturday, 31 December on ABC2 (2.5hr version). The brilliantly choreographed and... Read more

Now that you've received your HSC results, you may need help with what to do next. A free phone and email careers advisory service is available for students and their families from Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6 January 2012, and is provided by the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Experienced careers advisers will be available on 1300 300 687 or via the Careers Advisory Service website to answer your enquiries and provide advice about career and study options. If you need assistance in clarifying course choices, employment... Read more

Narara Valley High School Expo 2011 6th December Featuring the following:- 5-5.30pm School Band performing in the Hall. 5.30-6pm Parent and Year 6/7 Information talk in the Hall. 6-6.30pm Official Opening by Glen A Baker. 6.30pm-8pm Faculty displays in the · Studio · Hall · Performance space · Lab 6 · B5 · Library... Read more

Due to the dangerous nature of the flooding around Narara Valley High School, the school has been advised that all students/staff were to be moved out of the school as soon as we are able to do so. The SES has co-ordinating the rescue. Students have been bused to North Gosford LEarning Centre located off Jarrett St ( near North Gosford Private Hospital). Parents have been called and we are requesting that students be picked up if possible.... Read more

Our senior students like to celebrate their major milestones at this time of year, such as finishing exams and leaving school. We encourage parents to work with us to ensure their safety, health and wellbeing during this time. Be assured, our school doesn't allow alcohol at any student function whether held at the school or at student dances, farewells, sports events and barbecues outside the school. Celebration guides for parents and students Time to party Parties are part and parcel of teenage social life and help mark the move... Read more

Congratulations to Gisele Everson, Steven Pross-vale and Dana Williams who have been successful in winning in a range of categories in the YCENTRAL Mental Health school photography competition. Peoples Choice winner - Gisele Everson - Freedom High School Category - Steven Pross-Vale - Caught Runner-up Peoples choice - Awakening - Dana Williams Gisele Everson Steven Pross-vale Dana Wiliams The Mental Health Month School Photography competition is an opportunity to raise awarness amongst children and young people about positive mental... Read more

You can't always trust what you read when researching information for assignments. Here are ways your child can tell a good website from a bad one. With so much information on the web and no-one responsible for fact checking, kids need to look out for: bias and hidden agendas factual errors outdated information information which is country-specific commercially motivated information. Play the detective The ability to question information is a vital tool for all school kids. People can publish something that looks great but is full of factual... Read more

Feeling anxious before exams is perfectly normal and can even help kids do better. The problems arise when the worry gets out of hand and prevents your child from studying effectively. While you obviously can't jump in and do the work for them, parents can help their kids manage the fear and, in the process, learn valuable skills that will be crucial in later life. Child psychologist Kimberley O'Brien says these key areas are where a little parental guidance can make all the difference: Make sure your child is eating a balanced diet with... Read more

Parents can now access quality information to help with their child's homework and assignments while on the go. The School A to Z mobile app, available free for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, is part of a new online parent resource developed by the education department. The app features: plain-English definitions of maths, English and technology terms, including videos and help sheets information and useful links to help with common classroom assignments Maths Monkey times tables learning game Spelling Bee learning game. The Spelling Bee... Read more

"MySchoolAct" is an online talent competition created exclusively for Australian High School students who live for their music. Narara Valley High School are pleased to have two groups of music students who are participating in this competition. Claire Sheather is a solo artist who is a talented young singer songwriter, Hayley Nobbs and Meagan Seabrook are a duo who are called 'Hey Mia'. Please view the attached files to see how you can support these talented students. Clairejean (pdf, 266 KB) Hey Mia (pdf, 263 KB) Please register your vote at... Read more

Narara Valley High School turns 21 this year and to celebrate the school is holding a festival with a range of activities Friday 23rd Sept. - School Based Activities Saturday 24th - Community stalls and a range of celebrations including a formal dinner at Gosford Racecourse for 6.30pm please open the attached file to view the invitation and more details. 21st Birthday dinner Invitation (pdf, 40 KB)... Read more

Parents can support their child's learning with a new purpose-built resource that includes a website, mobile applications and social media channels. The School A to Z online school community, developed by the education department, provides practical advice about homework, tips on learning, wellbeing, technology and resources to help parents and carers support their child's social, physical and mental development. It includes a free mobile application for iPad and smartphones that features hundreds of definitions about maths and English terms,... Read more

As of tomorrow there will be some price rises at the canteen in line with increased costs.... Read more

Many students find study a challenge, but you can help make it more rewarding for your child by encouraging them to use some of the following ideas: Keep up with assignments and assessment tasks mark key dates on a calendar make an assignment schedule for each week make daily 'to-do' lists. Review class work each day keep a notepad handy while reading to make notes or reminders create flash cards of main ideas or key points (with details on the back) make up study questions to test learning. Take breaks while studying your child will... Read more

The 2011 yrs 11 and 10 Parent /Teacher evening will be held on Wednesday evening, 20th July , in the hall. Appointments are essential and students can make these with their teachers prior to the evening. Appointments commence at 5pm and the evening ends at 8pm.... Read more