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
Term 2
Students return
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Last Day
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Brisbane Water Zone Athletics Carnival
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 9.15am ~ 3.00pm
Where: Mingara Regional Athletics Centre
NSW Sheriffs Office Presentation
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 12.40pm ~ 2.10pm
Where: School Library
French Food Experience
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 12.40pm
Where: HKHS
Central Coast Dance Festival Showcase
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: Laycock Street Theatre
French Food Experience
Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Time: 9.10am
Where: HKHS
Video for Change Judging
Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Time: 10.10am
Where: HKHS
Year 8 Let's Yarn - NAIDOC WEEK
Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Time: 11.50am
Where: Gosford Public School
French Food Experience
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 9.10am
Where: HKHS
Presentation of Learning ~ 7Y
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 9.30am ~ 3.10pm
Where: HKHS
Year 8 Let's Yarn - NAIDOC WEEK
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 9.20am
Where: Gosford Public School
Central Coast Dance Festival Showcase
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: Laycock Street Theatre
Central Coast Dance Festival Showcase - Special Education Inclusive Dance Group
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: Laycock Street Theatre
Under 15's NetballKnockout ~ Round 2
Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: HKHS
Celebration Assembly
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Time: 8.55am
Where: MPC
Special Education Reawrds Day
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Time: 9.30am ~ 2.30pm
Where: Bill Sohier Park ~ Ourimbah
Term 3
Staff Development Day
Date: Monday 20 July 2026
Students return
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Last Day
Date: Friday 25 September 2026
School Captain Interviews 2026~2027
Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Time: 9.10am
Where: HKHS
Stage 5 Debating ~ Round 2
Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Time: 10.10am
Where: HKHS
GCLC NAIDOC Day Event
Date: Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 9.10am ~ 2.00pm
Where: HKHS
Annual events
2026 Athletics Carnival
Our athletics carnival is a highly anticipated school event that encourages student participation, promoting physical fitness, fostering school spirit, and encouraging friendly competition.
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.
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