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.
Contact us to learn more about our events.
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Join us for an exhilarating evening of music at Henry Kendall High School's ONTRACK Performance Night! Experience the incredible talent of our students as they showcase a diverse range of bands, ensembles, and performance groups, featuring styles from jazz and rock to blues and contemporary. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and the school community to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our young musicians while enjoying dinner in the Panaromic Room of the Gosford Race Course. The event will be enhanced by the amazing Sound and Light Crew, ensuring a stunning auditory and visual experience.
Don't miss this chance to support our students and enjoy an unforgettable night of live music!
Featured events
Term 2
Students return
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Last Day
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Year 4 Taster Day - Gosford Public School
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Time: 9.00am ~ 2.00pm
Where: Henry Kendall High School
Year 4 Taster Day - Gosford Public School
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Time: 9.00am ~ 2.00pm
Where: Henry Kendall High School
Senior School Multiple Pathways Program
Community Information Evening 1
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Where: MPC
Year 7 Welfare Day
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 9.10am ~ 3.10pm
Where: MPC
Women in Construction
Date: Friday 28 May 2026
Time: 8.15am ~ 2.45pm
Where: Gosford RSL Club
Central Coast Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Challenge
Date: Friday 28 May 2026
Time: 9.00am ~ 2.45pm
Where: University of Newcastle ~ Gosford Campus
All In Reconciliation March
Date: Friday 28 May 2026
Time: 9.15am ~ 11.50am
Where: Gosford Stadium
OnTrack Music Performances
Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Where: The Entertainment Grounds
Cost: $20.00 per person
French Film Festival
Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Time: 10.00am ~ 3.30pm
Where: Avoca Theatre
Cost: $17.20 per person
Stand Tall
Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
Time: 6.30am ~ 4.20pm
Where: International Convention & Exhibition Centre
HSC Stage 6 History Study Day
Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
Time: 6.20am ~ 4.45pm
Where: University of Sydney
HKHS Athletics Carnival
Date: Friday 5 June 2026
Time: 9.30am ~ 2.30pm
Where: Mingara Athletics Centre
Cost: $5.00 Venue Entry
$10.80 Return Bus Trip
Stage 5 ~ Round 1 Debating
Team A
Date: Monday 10 June 2026
Time: 11.00am ~ 1.40pm
Where: HKHS
Year 9 Welfare Day
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time: 9.10am ~ 3.10pm
Where: MPC
Senior School Multiple Pathways Program
Community Information Evening 2
Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm ~ 8.00pm
Where: MPC
Zoosnooze and Disease Museum
Date: Thursday 11 June ~ Friday 12 June 2026
Time: 9.00am ~ 3.10pm
Where: Disease Museum at the UNSW & Taronga Zoo
Special Education Boccia
Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Time: 9.30am ~ 2.30pm
Where: Niagara Park Stadium
Stage 5 ~ Round 1 Debating
Team B
Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Time: 9.30am ~ 12.10pm
Where: HKHS
Stage 6 Parent Teacher Interviews
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Time: 4.00pm
Where: MPC
Stage 5 Commerce
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 7.45am ~ 3.30pm
Where: NSW State Parliament and Supreme Court of NSW
Stage 5 Visual Arts Archibald Prize
Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Time: 7.15am ~ 4.30pm
Where: Art Gallery of NSW
'Write a Book in a Day' ~ Stage 3
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Time: 9.00am ~ 3.00pm
Where: HKHS
Year 8 Welfare Day
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Time: 9.10am ~ 3.10pm
Where: MPC
Central Coast Dance Festival Showcase
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: Laycock Street Theatre
Year 10 into Year 11 Interviews
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 9.10am ~ 3.10pm
Where: Library
Stage 5 Subject Selection ~ Information Evening
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 6.00pm ~ 8.30pm
Where: MPC
Central Coast Dance Festival Showcase
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: Laycock Street Theatre
Central Coast Dance Festival Showcase
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm ~ 9.00pm
Where: Laycock Street Theatre
Presentation of Learning ~ 7Y
Date:
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Time: 9.30am ~ 3.10pm
Where: HKHS
Term 2
Last Day
Date: Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3 ~ Students return
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
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.
Book a school tour now!
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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