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    Year 10 students put compassion into action
    Community

    Year 10 students put compassion into action

    26 Sep 2025
    This term, Year 10 students put compassion into action, after hearing powerful stories of homelessness at their school camp earlier this year.
    Why NAPLAN matters, but doesn’t define us
    Academic

    Why NAPLAN matters, but doesn’t define us

    28 Aug 2025
    NAPLAN is often perceived in the broader community as a high-stakes, judgmental assessment that labels students, ranks schools, and creates unnecessary pressure. This view tends to reduce students to numbers and comparisons, overlooking their individual learning journeys, diverse talents, and …
    Year 9-12 students explore gospel-shaped hospitality
    Secondary School

    Year 9-12 students explore gospel-shaped hospitality

    20 Aug 2025
    Over the past two terms, our Year 9–12 students have been meeting in small groups every second week to work through the Civic Hospitality program. This series has explored what it means to build genuine hospitality and a sense of …
    Living Restoratively – Engage Evening Recap
    Community

    Living Restoratively – Engage Evening Recap

    5 Aug 2025
    At our Term 3 Engage Evenings, parents and teachers came together for a workshop on the theme Living Restoratively. This session focused on how we, as a Christ-centred learning community, can intentionally build classroom cultures and use restorative practices to …
    Why are families choosing us?
    Community

    Why are families choosing us?

    29 Jul 2025
    Did you catch our recent appearance on ABC's 7.30 program? Although we weren't really the main focus of the story, which concentrated on the declining enrolments in some public schools, you would have noticed the report alluding to the enrolment …
    ICS runners excel at the CSSA State Cross Country Carnival!
    Junior School

    ICS runners excel at the CSSA State Cross Country Carnival!

    30 May 2025
    On Friday, May 30, many Primary and Secondary ICS students competed at the CSSA State Cross Country Carnival at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.  Our students recorded some incredible results – read below for a summary!
    Year 2 students step into the imaginative world of Grandpa's Shed
    Junior School

    Year 2 students step into the imaginative world of Grandpa's Shed

    30 May 2025
    Year 2 students have recently embarked on an exciting and imaginative learning journey through a Conceptual PlayWorld inspired by the book The Imagineer by Christopher Cheng. At the heart of this experience is “Grandpa’s Shed,” a rich, story-driven environment that …
    Finding Life's Purpose: Guest Speaker Dave Jensen Visits ICS
    Secondary School

    Finding Life's Purpose: Guest Speaker Dave Jensen Visits ICS

    6 May 2025
    On Tuesday, May 6, ICS had the privilege of welcoming guest speaker Dave Jensen, who spoke to students from Years 7 to 12 in two engaging sessions.
    Another successful year for ICS at the Regional da Vinci Decathlon!
    Academic

    Another successful year for ICS at the Regional da Vinci Decathlon!

    5 May 2025
    During the first week of Term 2, ICS was represented by six teams across three days of competition at the Illawarra Regional da Vinci Decathlon. Our students recorded some fantastic results across the board, highlighted by our Year 8 team …
    The 2025 ICS Japan trip – an enriching cultural experience!
    Secondary School

    The 2025 ICS Japan trip – an enriching cultural experience!

    21 Apr 2025
    At the end of Term 1, 17 students from Years 9, 10 and 11 with three teachers – Mrs I’Ons, Mrs Brown and Mr Burke – embarked on a cultural and educational adventure throughout Japan. Hear below from Year 10 …
    Year 6 experiences an educational excursion to Canberra
    Junior School

    Year 6 experiences an educational excursion to Canberra

    7 Apr 2025
    Year 6 students recently enjoyed an exciting two-day camp to Canberra, packed with educational and fun activities. They visited several key sites, including the POD Playground at the National Arboretum, the National Electoral Education Centre, Parliament House, the Australian Institute …
    Everyone Belongs – Harmony Day 2025 at ICS
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    Everyone Belongs – Harmony Day 2025 at ICS

    21 Mar 2025
    ICS School Counsellor Mrs Jill English outlines the importance of belonging as we celebrate Harmony Week at ICS.
    Izzy receives a prestigious CIS Sporting Blue Award
    Secondary School

    Izzy receives a prestigious CIS Sporting Blue Award

    6 Mar 2025
    Year 11 Student Izzy Christian recently attended the Prestigious NSW CIS Awards Presentation. At the event she was presented with a NSW CIS Blue with Honours to recognise her achievements in reaching the highest representative level in her chosen sport, …
    Tuning in: Research into music learning and language development in young children
    Academic

    Tuning in: Research into music learning and language development in young children

    27 Feb 2025
    ICS Director of Primary Mr Caleb Jones highlights the growth of the Primary Strings Program, inspired by Dr. Anita Collins' research on music education's benefits. Dr. Collins recently visited ICS as part of her research, collaborating with our expert music …
    Celebrating the 2024 ICS Christmas Markets
    Community

    Celebrating the 2024 ICS Christmas Markets

    30 Nov 2024
    One of the highlights of Term 4 at ICS was our 2024 Christmas Markets on Saturday, November 30! Despite some rainy weather, many members of the community joined us for an exciting evening of food, stalls, music, and activities. Check …
    Year 10's insightful incursion from Vietnam veterans Vin & Nancy
    Secondary School

    Year 10's insightful incursion from Vietnam veterans Vin & Nancy

    29 Oct 2024
    During Week 3, Year 10 students were visited by Vietnam Veteran Vin and his wife Nancy, hearing their stories of the Vietnam War.
    Why you don't need to make your kids happy
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    Why you don't need to make your kids happy

    28 Oct 2024
    As parents, we naturally want our children to be happy. It’s part of the desire to love, protect, and care for them. But as counterintuitive as it may seem, constantly trying to make your kids happy might not be the …
    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
    Community

    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    24 Oct 2024
    Nearly a year of hard work and planning paid off in Week 2 of Term 4, as our 2024 musical, The Wizard of Oz, hit the stage at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre! 
    Caleb and Ashton receive HSC SHAPE nominations!
    Academic

    Caleb and Ashton receive HSC SHAPE nominations!

    30 Sep 2024
    Congratulations to Year 12 students Caleb Vagg and Ashton Jones, whose Industrial Technology – Multimedia Major Works have been nominated for the HSC SHAPE Showcase! Caleb's project, "Path to Discovery", and Ashton's project, "Coastal Records", have been shortlisted for inclusion …
    Primary STEM students win the regional Tournament of Minds challenge!
    Junior School

    Primary STEM students win the regional Tournament of Minds challenge!

    27 Sep 2024
    Six weeks of hard work concluded three ICS Tournament of Minds teams as they competed in the Regional competition earlier this term! All three teams represented ICS beautifully, spoke clearly and related thoughtfully with each other and all with whom …
    Stage 5 students display their creativity in the 2024 Wool4School Competition
    Secondary School

    Stage 5 students display their creativity in the 2024 Wool4School Competition

    26 Sep 2024
    Stage 5 Textiles Technology students have again participated in the Wool4School Design Competition! Read more about the 2024 competition below and take a look at some of our students' entries!
    ICS students record impressive results at the CIS Athletics Carnival!
    Secondary School

    ICS students record impressive results at the CIS Athletics Carnival!

    24 Sep 2024
    At the end of Term 3, ICS was represented by a team of 14 students at the NSWCIS Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park. There were some highly impressive results for ICS across the day – read below for a …
    Introducing our 2025 Secondary Student Leadership Team
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    Introducing our 2025 Secondary Student Leadership Team

    20 Sep 2024
    Congratulations to our 2025 School Captains and House Captains, who were awarded their badges at our Term 3 Celebration Assembly! Read on below to find out who they are.
    More Athletics Success at the CSSA State Carnival
    Junior School

    More Athletics Success at the CSSA State Carnival

    9 Sep 2024
    ICS was strongly represented at the CSSA Primary and Secondary State Athletics Carnivals across Weeks 5 and 6! The carnivals were again successful for our students, with seven Primary athletes and 15 Secondary athletes qualifying to represent ICS at the …
    Celebrating the 2024 HSC Major Works Evening
    Academic

    Celebrating the 2024 HSC Major Works Evening

    22 Aug 2024
    Earlier this term, we held the 2024 HSC Major Works Evening, a celebration of the hard work of our Year 12 students across the past school year. We were thrilled to welcome so many students, parents and other members of …
    Success galore at the Zone Athletics Carnival!
    Junior School

    Success galore at the Zone Athletics Carnival!

    16 Aug 2024
    During Week 3, ICS was represented strongly at the Primary and Secondary Zone Athletics Carnivals, emerging as the overall winners of both carnivals! Our Secondary team was also awarded the Wainwright Trophy (decided by the points scored divided by the …
    Staffing Announcement: Director of Secondary
    Community

    Staffing Announcement: Director of Secondary

    12 Aug 2024
    Illawarra Christian School is excited to announce that after a thorough recruitment process, Mr Peter Richardson has been appointed to the role of Director of Secondary.
    Footballers and Netballers represent ICS at Zone and State Gala Days
    Secondary School

    Footballers and Netballers represent ICS at Zone and State Gala Days

    24 Jun 2024
    It was a busy second half of Term 2 for our school football and netball teams, with plenty of success across both Zone and State-level carnivals!
    Public speakers shine at the South Coast competition!
    Academic

    Public speakers shine at the South Coast competition!

    18 Jun 2024
    On Tuesday, June 18, nine secondary students represented ICS at the South Coast Public Speaking Competition at Holy Spirit College in Bellambi. Competing among a strong field of 13 public and private schools from across south-west Sydney, the Southern Highlands and …
    Future Problem Solvers place first in the world!
    Academic

    Future Problem Solvers place first in the world!

    9 Jun 2024
    For the second year running, ICS has placed FIRST in the world for the Presentation of Action Plan at the Future Problem Solving International Conference! A very big congratulations to our team of five Year 7 students – Keira Stevens, …
    Chelsy wins Silver at the Oceania Athletics Championships!
    Secondary School

    Chelsy wins Silver at the Oceania Athletics Championships!

    7 Jun 2024
    ICS Year 11 student Chelsy Wayne has recently been overseas in Fiji representing Australia at the Oceania Athletics Championships! Hear what she had to say about her incredible result in Fiji and what's ahead for her athletic pursuits.
    Keira House Captains put the 'fun' in 'fundraiser'
    Community

    Keira House Captains put the 'fun' in 'fundraiser'

    6 Jun 2024
    The long-awaited 2024 Keira Fundraiser took place during Week 6 this term, with great success!
    A record-breaking day for ICS at the Zone Cross Country!
    Junior School

    A record-breaking day for ICS at the Zone Cross Country!

    31 May 2024
    During Week 4 of Term 2, ICS was represented strongly across both Primary and Secondary School at the CSSA South Zone Cross Country competition. It was a record-breaking day for many of our students at the Willandra Cross Country Track …
    National Reconciliation Week 2024
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    National Reconciliation Week 2024

    27 May 2024
    This week (May 27 to June 3) has been National Reconciliation Week. This week-long commemoration is a time for all Australians to celebrate and learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us …
    Year 7 & 10 teams compete at the State da Vinci Decathlon
    Academic

    Year 7 & 10 teams compete at the State da Vinci Decathlon

    16 May 2024
    Our Regional Champion Year 7 and 10 da Vinci Decathlon teams competed at the State tournament during Week 3, up against teams from all around New South Wales. 
    Year 9 Duke of Ed students embark on a wet and wild practise hike
    Secondary School

    Year 9 Duke of Ed students embark on a wet and wild practise hike

    10 May 2024
    At the beginning of Term 2, our Year 9 Duke of Ed students braved the rainy conditions and soggy trails as they embarked on their practise hike. Hear below from Year 9 student Miriam about the hike!
    Mrs Simone Brown completes her Masters with excellence at UNSW!
    Academic

    Mrs Simone Brown completes her Masters with excellence at UNSW!

    10 May 2024
    Congratulations to our Director of Student Learning Opportunities Mrs Simone Brown, who recently graduated with her Masters from the University of New South Wales! Mrs Brown graduated with a Masters of Education in Educational Psychology, with excellence. This is an …
    Preparations for the Wizard of Oz begin in earnest!
    Junior School

    Preparations for the Wizard of Oz begin in earnest!

    5 Apr 2024
    Have you saved the date for The Wizard of Oz! this October 23rd and 24th? While that may seem a while away, our cast has been revealed, and Visual Arts students have already begun designing and creating sets for the …
    Year 10 students embark on the inaugural Geography/Science crossover excursion
    Secondary School

    Year 10 students embark on the inaugural Geography/Science crossover excursion

    5 Apr 2024
    On Tuesday, March 12, Year 10 students conducted fieldwork activities at Warilla Beach as part of the inaugural Geography & Science crossover excursion, merging their Geography “Coastal Management” topic and their Science topic, “Biospheric Interactions.”   
    Communicating wisely online
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    Communicating wisely online

    5 Apr 2024
    I remember someone once suggesting we should lightly press our hands to our eyelids and check for warmth/heat before sending emails. Seems odd, doesn’t it?  The idea behind it was that warm eyelids are a sign of heightened emotions and …
    ICS Alumni awarded prestigious UOW scholarships!
    Academic

    ICS Alumni awarded prestigious UOW scholarships!

    20 Mar 2024
    ICS Alumni Andy Heins and Matt Nuske (both Class of 2023) were recently named as just two of seven recipients of the prestigious Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship at UOW!
    Occupational Therapy at ICS
    Resources

    Occupational Therapy at ICS

    1 Mar 2024
    Hear from our school's new Occupational Therapist, Mrs Elyssa Smith, about her role at ICS as she answers some of your Occupational Therapy FAQs.
    Kindergarten's Indigenous cultural experience

    Kindergarten's Indigenous cultural experience

    11 Dec 2023
    During Week 9, Kindergarten students attended an Indigenous cultural incursion over two days, hosted by Adam Towney from AT Culture.
    Year 10's work experience week
    Secondary School

    Year 10's work experience week

    11 Dec 2023
    In Week 7, our Year 10 students engaged in a valuable work experience program. A diverse range of career paths were explored. Some of these were interior design, floristry, shark encounters, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, journalism, engineering, business consultancy, accounting, teaching, …
    Primary Choir on Tour!
    Community

    Primary Choir on Tour!

    9 Dec 2023
    Our Junior School Choir has been out in the community recently! Hear from Mrs Judy Peters about what they've been up to. 
    ICS poets recognised as winners of Red Room Poetry's 2023 POEM FOREST prize!
    Academic

    ICS poets recognised as winners of Red Room Poetry's 2023 POEM FOREST prize!

    16 Nov 2023
    Secondary English teacher Mrs Kate Wilkinson and Year 11 student Jayda Brain have been acknowledged as two of eight winners in Red Room Poetry's 2023 POEM FOREST prize for their outstanding submissions to the competition. 
    Silver Duke of Edinburgh students scale the heights of the Snowy Mountains
    Secondary School

    Silver Duke of Edinburgh students scale the heights of the Snowy Mountains

    10 Nov 2023
    Hear from Mr Rob Spreitzer about the recent Silver Duke of Edinburgh hike to the Snowy Mountains.
    Year 8's informative and inspiring incursion with Courage to Care
    Secondary School

    Year 8's informative and inspiring incursion with Courage to Care

    6 Nov 2023
    On Monday, November 6, students in Year 8 attended an incursion from Courage to Care, a not-for-profit organisation educating about prejudice, racism and discrimination. Throughout the incursion, students heard stories of regular people who chose to stand up for what's …
    Young scientists place second in ANSTO's national 'Think Science!' competition!
    Academic

    Young scientists place second in ANSTO's national 'Think Science!' competition!

    3 Nov 2023
    During Term 3, Year 6 students Claire, Keira, Luke & Rhys entered ANSTO's national Think Science Competition, producing a study on how grass grows in different soil conditions.
    The Nebo House Fundraiser makes a difference this Christmas
    Community

    The Nebo House Fundraiser makes a difference this Christmas

    1 Nov 2023
    Christmas is coming! "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the …
    A successful day for ICS in the CSSA State Knockout Cricket Competition!
    Sport

    A successful day for ICS in the CSSA State Knockout Cricket Competition!

    20 Oct 2023
    On Friday, October 20, ICS was represented by two teams in the first round of the CSSA State Knockout Cricket Competition at Dalton Park in Fairy Meadow. It was a very successful day, with the Opens team winning its 40-over …
    Future Problem Solvers take on the 2023 Nationals
    Academic

    Future Problem Solvers take on the 2023 Nationals

    16 Oct 2023
    At the beginning of Term 4, 14 students travelled to Brisbane for the Future Problem Solving National finals. We are so blessed with the quality of our students. They were incredible all weekend and were an absolute delight. 
    Students begin their school leadership journey at the Senior Leadership Retreat
    Secondary School

    Students begin their school leadership journey at the Senior Leadership Retreat

    12 Oct 2023
    In Week 1 of Term 4, over 50 Year 11 and 12 Bible Lunch Time (BLT) leaders, Year 11 support leaders, and Year 12 secondary captains ventured up to Mount Keira Scout Camp for an overnight leadership retreat.
    Textiles students shine in the Wool4School design competition

    Textiles students shine in the Wool4School design competition

    21 Sep 2023
    Our Stage 5 and Year 11 Textiles students have showcased their creativity through submissions for this year’s Wool4School design competition. 
    Read, Grow, Inspire! with Book Week 2023

    Read, Grow, Inspire! with Book Week 2023

    1 Sep 2023
    We are excited to share the highlights of our recent Book Week events, in a week filled with literary exploration, creativity, and, most importantly, the love of books. Thanks to our dedicated teaching staff and the active participation of our …
    Kindergarten's green day out
    Junior School

    Kindergarten's green day out

    22 Aug 2023
    During week 4, Kindergarten went on an excursion to the Botanic Gardens. 
    Year 12 wow the crowd at the 2023 Major Works Evening
    Academic

    Year 12 wow the crowd at the 2023 Major Works Evening

    22 Aug 2023
    On Monday 7 August, our school held the HSC Major Works Exhibition celebrating the skills and talents of Year 12 from Design & Technology, Drama, English Extension 2, History Extension, Multimedia, Music, Science Extension, Society & Culture, Textiles & Design …
    Local lifeguards teach our students how to be safe at the beach
    Junior School

    Local lifeguards teach our students how to be safe at the beach

    8 Aug 2023
    On Tuesday, August 8, students in Years 2, 4 and 6 were visited by local lifeguards Matt and Eli as part of the Wollongong City Council's surf education program.
    The 2023 ICS Senior Ski Trip
    Secondary School

    The 2023 ICS Senior Ski Trip

    31 Jul 2023
    Hear from Mr Rob Spreitzer about the annual Senior ski trip to Perisher on the first weekend of Term 3.
    A wrap on the State da Vinci Decathlon
    Academic

    A wrap on the State da Vinci Decathlon

    27 Jul 2023
    During the first week of Term 3, three teams of ICS students travelled to Knox Grammar School in Sydney to compete in the State da Vinci Decathlon competition. Here's a wrap on how they performed.
    Staffing Announcement: Mrs Melinda Sharpe

    Staffing Announcement: Mrs Melinda Sharpe

    26 Jul 2023
    Illawarra Christian School is excited to announce that after a thorough recruitment process, Mrs Melinda Sharpe has been appointed to the role of Deputy Principal. Mrs Sharpe has been acting in the role for the first six months of 2023 …
    A Spotlight On Year 11's Picture Perfect Portraiture
    Secondary School

    A Spotlight On Year 11's Picture Perfect Portraiture

    23 Jun 2023
    Visual Arts teacher Mrs Emma Perry recounts what the Year 11 cohort has been up to during their first semester of Preliminary Visual Art.
    Our Future Problem Solvers On Top Of The World!
    Academic

    Our Future Problem Solvers On Top Of The World!

    11 Jun 2023
    Over the past couple of weeks, 12 ICS students, Mrs Simone Brown and five parent helpers have been in the USA as they prepare to compete at the International Future Problem Solving Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in …
    National Reconciliation Week 2023
    Community

    National Reconciliation Week 2023

    26 May 2023
    National Reconciliation Week (27th May to 3rd June) is upon us. This week-long commemoration is a time for all Australians to celebrate and learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. Together we can mourn the injustices from the …
    A Visit from Mulga
    Secondary School

    A Visit from Mulga

    22 May 2023
    On Monday, May 22, Years 7 and 8 were visited by Australian artist Joel Moore, better known as Mulga.
    Q&A with our Japanese Continuers Students on their Japanese Tour
    Secondary School

    Q&A with our Japanese Continuers Students on their Japanese Tour

    19 May 2023
    Our four Stage 6 students studying Japanese Continuers – Charlotte, Elisha, Josh and Kyle – reflect on their trip to Japan at the end of Term 1. 
    2023 da Vinci Decathlon Wrap
    Academic

    2023 da Vinci Decathlon Wrap

    12 May 2023
    During Week 3, six ICS teams competed at the Illawarra Regional da Vinci Decathlon. Schools from all over the region and beyond gathered to challenge themselves at this incredible event, consisting of ten different disciplines inspired by the many talents …
    Cooper takes home the Wollongong Youth Small Business Award!
    Academic

    Cooper takes home the Wollongong Youth Small Business Award!

    2 May 2023
    ICS Year 9 student Cooper Palmer has won the Wollongong Youth Small Business Award, with his business 'Surfing is my Coffee' taking home the title at the Wollongong Youth Awards event last week.
    Illawarra Christian Education Board Meeting Summary – April 2023

    Illawarra Christian Education Board Meeting Summary – April 2023

    27 Apr 2023
    Illawarra Christian Education Board Chair Andrew Spence provides an update on the Board's most recent meeting.
    Equipping our students to be confident language learners
    Junior School

    Equipping our students to be confident language learners

    6 Apr 2023
    Competence in English enables students to examine God’s word, appreciate and learn from others and their own experiences, giving order and meaning to their life. It will enable them to communicate their thoughts and feelings and be an active community …
    ICS students have their day in Court (on an excursion)!
    Academic

    ICS students have their day in Court (on an excursion)!

    28 Mar 2023
    On Tuesday 28th March, Legal Studies students from ICS and Calderwood Christian School travelled to the Downing Centre in Sydney’s CBD to observe first-hand the legal system in action. 
    Support our Stage 5 Textiles Technology Students' Charity Work!
    Academic

    Support our Stage 5 Textiles Technology Students' Charity Work!

    17 Mar 2023
    At the end of last year, our Stage 5 Textiles Technology students spent some time researching specific ways in which using their skills could be used for the benefit of others.  The students voted on their favourite movements or charities …
    Year 11 Textiles and Design Students attend the HSC TEXStyle Exhibition
    Academic

    Year 11 Textiles and Design Students attend the HSC TEXStyle Exhibition

    14 Mar 2023
    Our Year 11 Textiles and Design students travelled to Concord West recently to view the TEXStyle Exhibition at Gallery 76. The exhibition showcased a wide range of exemplary Major Textile Projects from 2022. 
    ICS Celebrates Pi Day
    Academic

    ICS Celebrates Pi Day

    14 Mar 2023
    See what Illawarra Christian School students got up to celebrating Pi Day – March 14 (3.14)!
    ICS students hit the trails at the Australian MTB Interschools competition
    Junior School

    ICS students hit the trails at the Australian MTB Interschools competition

    13 Mar 2023
    Illawarra Christian School was well represented at the recent Australian MTB Interschools competition in Thredbo, with three students competing at the event. 
    CSSA Primary State Swimming Recap
    Junior School

    CSSA Primary State Swimming Recap

    13 Mar 2023
    Last week, 21 Junior School students travelled to the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatics Centre to represent Illawarra Christian School at the CSSA Primary State Swimming Meet.
    Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts Excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW
    Academic

    Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts Excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW

    2 Mar 2023
    Our school's senior Visual Arts Students took part in an excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW on Wednesday, engaging with 2022 HSC Major Works and participating in workshops on the day. 
    Year 7 & 11 Peer Support Day at Mount Keira Scout Camp
    Secondary School

    Year 7 & 11 Peer Support Day at Mount Keira Scout Camp

    22 Feb 2023
    Students in Years 7 and 11 enjoyed a great day at Mount Keira Scout Camp yesterday for their Peer Support day.  As part of the program, our Year 7 students were led in group sessions on topics including empathy, optimism …
    Success at the South Coast Zone Combined Swimming Carnival!
    Junior School

    Success at the South Coast Zone Combined Swimming Carnival!

    20 Feb 2023
    Illawarra Christian School has had a successful day at the 2023 South Coast Zone Combined Swimming Carnival in Nowra, emerging as overall winners in both the Primary and Secondary carnivals.
    Teaching kids to be safe online
    Wellbeing

    Teaching kids to be safe online

    7 Feb 2023
    Tuesday 7th February is Safer Internet Day! Online activity is part of everyday life and for many families, it can be overwhelming to know how to create safe and healthy guidelines around internet use in our households.  Whether your children …
    Reflections on the 2022 HSC

    Reflections on the 2022 HSC

    3 Feb 2023
    "What great results!" This is the comment I have most frequently heard from people in our community when they hear about our HSC results. Our 2022 HSC cohort were ranked second in the Illawarra - and first out of all …
    Year 12 students awarded prestigious UOW Ramsay Scholarships for 2023

    Year 12 students awarded prestigious UOW Ramsay Scholarships for 2023

    7 Dec 2022
    Illawarra Christian School is delighted to congratulate two students from our 2022 Year 12 cohort who have been recently announced as recipients of the prestigious Ramsay Scholarship at the University of Wollongong!
    It's a wrap on The Little Mermaid!

    It's a wrap on The Little Mermaid!

    11 Nov 2022
    The sets have been dismantled, the costumes have been washed, the lights have been dimmed and the stage doors have closed on three amazing and exhausting days of tech rehearsals, dress and rehearsals and two performances.  
    ICS executive staff announcement for 2023

    ICS executive staff announcement for 2023

    4 Nov 2022
    It is with great excitement today that we are able to inform our wider school community of our executive staff team for 2023, who join our Principal, Mr Simon Lainson, in leading Illawarra Christian School next year. Some of these …
    Exciting new roles for ICS executive staff

    Exciting new roles for ICS executive staff

    20 Oct 2022
    The end of the school year will bring exciting changes for two of our much-loved executive staff at Illawarra Christian School. We are thrilled for the opportunities which have been placed before them, and excited to tell our school community …
    Incredible results for Future Problem Solvers at Melbourne Nationals!

    Incredible results for Future Problem Solvers at Melbourne Nationals!

    17 Oct 2022
    Over the weekend of October 15-16, Mrs Simone Brown and a team of excited parent helpers travelled to Melbourne with the 28 students who qualified earlier this year for the national Future Problem Solving finals. Friday was a huge day …
    A wonderful night out at the Twilight Fete!

    A wonderful night out at the Twilight Fete!

    23 Sep 2022
    The addition of road closures and thousands of tourists descending on Wollongong for the UCI Cycling Championships wasn't enough to dampen the enthusiasm of the ICS community for our first Twilight Fete and Open Day since 2019. 
    The Hewitt Years

    The Hewitt Years

    25 Aug 2022
    Illawarra Christian School is celebrating its 40th anniversary; the commemoration of an ongoing journey of community, education, and coming together through Christ. Mr Hewitt was one of the first principals at ICS, and had an immeasurable impact on the community …
    Good chemistry at the UOW Titration Competition

    Good chemistry at the UOW Titration Competition

    21 Jun 2022
    Last weekend, three teams from our Year 11 and 12 Chemistry classes competed in the NSW Titration Competition at University of Wollongong with about 30 other teams from various schools in the Illawarra. 
    Gold Duke of Ed Trip 2022

    Gold Duke of Ed Trip 2022

    27 May 2022
    Duke of Ed trips are always an adventure. From waking up to a field of cows at a campground by the Shoalhaven River to succeeding in our mission to conquer Pigeon House Mountain, we have never had an uneventful time …
    Camp Week 2022

    Camp Week 2022

    25 Mar 2022
    Two weeks ago our Secondary students set out on adventures far and wide! However, earlier that week we were not very hopeful that Camp Week 2022 would happen! Weather conditions that caused flooded tents, campsites closing down, COVID taking down …
    2021 HSC Textiles student has work selected for TEXStyle Exhibition

    2021 HSC Textiles student has work selected for TEXStyle Exhibition

    25 Mar 2022
    Kate Robinson, one of our Year 12 Textiles and Design students from 2021, has been selected to exhibit her major work as part of the TEXStyle Exhibition currently held at Gallery76, Concord West. The TEXStyle Exhibition is a showcase of …
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