by Annie Pappalardo | Aug 4, 2020 | Campus, Essence, Hillbrook 2020, News, Reconciliation Action Plan
The little black and white birds seem to be the messengersUncle Laurie Nilsen Dhirridhirri is Gamillaraay for Willy wagtail. This sculpture, created by Debbie Taylor Worley (a Gamillaraay woman), is dedicated to the memory of Laurie Nilsen, 1953 – 2020....
by Kym O'Gorman | Aug 3, 2020 | Essence, News
HOW IS YELLOW SHAPING HILLBROOK’S FUTURE? Hillbrook is an ever changing and evolving community and 2019 has seen more changes than most, from the students’ new look uniform to the new design of the school grounds. But perhaps the most talked about change this...
by Annie Pappalardo | Oct 24, 2019 | News, Year 12
The Five Most Common University Myths Debunked There are popular myths about university study some of which are: First year uni doesn’t count – False. At most universities, first year results contribute to your final grade point average (GPA). Your GPA is of...
by Annie Pappalardo | Sep 19, 2019 | Essence, News, SLT, Sustainability
Dear Everyone Think Globally and Act Locally Hillbrook began with a strong focus on sustainability and it has remained a vital part of our philosophy. It is expressed in our curriculum, outdoor education program and many student environmental groups and initiatives....
by Annie Pappalardo | Jun 3, 2019 | News, Reconciliation Action Plan, Sustainability
Friday 31 May 2019 was Hillbrook’s 32nd birthday and our Principal, Mr Geoff Newton, shared these words at our Foundation Day Celebration. *********************** “Today I would like to talk about one of the things we believe at Hillbrook; everyone can...
by Annie Pappalardo | Mar 5, 2019 | News
Bye, Leisa. With love, your hair … Hillbrook’s Receptionist and Student Support superstar Leisa Bye is shaving her head at assembly on 26 April 2019 to raise money for Ovarian Cancer. We had a chat with her to find out why this cause is so close to her heart...
