Events
School events bring learning to life and help shape our school culture. They help students build confidence, connect with others and celebrate their progress. Events also give families a chance to be involved in school life and share in their child’s achievements.
Our school event may include:
- School orientation days
- Sports carnivals
- Open day and school tours
- Harmony Week and Book Week events
- Excursions and incursions
- Performances, concerts or school productions
- Investiture
- Fundraising, charity and community events
- Award assemblies
- Graduation and other celebrations.
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Featured events
Year 12 Mid Course Examination Period
Friday 27 March to Thursday April 2, 2026
Year 7 Camp
The Year 7 cohort, as well as selected Year 10 peer support students, will attend The Great Aussie Bush Camp at Kincumber.
When: Monday 30 March 2026 to Wednesday 1 April 2026
Depart: 8.55am
Return: 1.45pm
Transport: Bus
Cost: $379.00
Term 1 ~ Last Day
Date: Thursday 2 April 2026
Students return
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Aboriginal Dance Workshop
Date: Thursday 2 April 2026
Time: 9.00am ~ 11.00am
Where: Lisarow High School
A wonderful initiative; providing Indigenous students with the opportunity to participate in a cultural dance experience. Such experiences often foster community connections, build confidence, and enhance understanding of Indigenous cultures among students and staff.
ANZAC Day School Service
Date: Friday 23 April 2026
Time: 11.40am ~ 12.40pm Years 8, 10 & 12
12.40pm ~ 1.40pm Years 7, 9 & 11
Where: MPC
A meaningful occasion for our school community which will allow students to come together, reflect, and pay respect to those who have served and sacrificed for Australia.
ANZAC Day Service
Date: Friday 25 April 2026
Time: 8.30am ~ 12.30pm
Where: Gosford CBD
SRC members will be representing Henry Kendall High School at the 2026 Gosford Anzac Day Service.
Geography Fieldwork
Date: Friday 1 May 2026
Time: 9.10am ~ 3.10pm
Where: Wamberal / Terrigal Beach
Cost: $10.00
Year 10 will be attending a mandatory Geography Fieldwork excursion at Wamberal/Terrigal beaches. The activities from the day will contribute to their upcoming assessment task on Change and Management in Coastal Environments. Students will build their geographical skills by engaging in a series of practical tasks across two sites, firstly at Wamberal Beach, before walking to the headland at Terrigal Skillion.
Annual events
2026 Swimming Carnival
Our swimming carnival is an extremely popular school event that encourages student participation which promotes physical fitness, fosters school spirit and friendly competition.
Years 4, 5 & 6 Information Evening
Discover the unique opportunities offered at Henry Kendall High School! Explore our faculty stalls and enjoy engaging presentations and share some light refreshments with us.
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Harmony Day
Henry Kendall High school recognise our country's cultural diversity and promote inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging.
Relay for Life
In 2025 students and teachers walked and ran for 24 hours at the Relay For Life. As a school we raised over $16,000 for the cancer council.
R U OK?
A day dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening connections, and encouraging open conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
VISTAS
An evening held yearly to celebrate our HSC Students' major works.
Swimming Carnival
Every year, students from Henry Kendall High School come to the Gosford Olympic Pool wearing their house colours. They show a lot of school spirit and energy, which creates a fun and exciting environment.
Athletic Carnival
The students' sportsmanship, encouragement, and camaraderie at the Athletics Carnival not only highlight their positive character but also reflect very well on Henry Kendall High School's values and community spirit.
Here you can find our School Calendar; details of assessment tasks, school events for Henry Kendall High School as well as other some other useful calendars
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