Welcome to the CYS 7-12 Secondary School
The CYS Secondary School caters for Years 7-12 students and is located in the Maitland Campus centre wing.Â
The Secondary Coordinator is Luke Trenorden.Â
7-12 Parent Circulars
7-12 News
Student Success | U15 Country Squad Representation
Congratualtions to Barnaby Wheare and Josh Rawlings who were selected to represent Woodville West Torrens in the 2022 U15 Country … ...
Peri & Yuri’s Big Adventure
Yuri On Tuesday afternoon, me, Peri, Andrew, Tate and Darryl were loaded into a trailer and travelled all the way … ...
CYS Adelaide Royal Show Success
Central Yorke School was well represented in the Led Steer and Led Goat competitions again at this year’s Royal Adelaide … ...
2022 Aboriginal Learners STEM Congress
On August 18, two of our CYS students travelled to Adelaide for the 2022 Aboriginal Learners STEM Congress at the … ...
Open Music Academy Visit
The OMA ran a side by side rehearsal with our Concert Band after their workshop on Wednesday, September 21. Guest … ...
7/8 Science | Rube Goldberg Machines
The Year 7/8 classes investigated ‘Rube Goldberg’ machines. Rube Goldberg was famous for designing really complicated machines to complete really … ...
Senior English Excursions
Secondary students travelled to Kadina to view the Bell Shakespeare performance of ‘Shakespeare Is Dead”. The play is designed to … ...
SAASTA Aboriginal Careers Exploration Week
In Week 5 of this term, the Year 10 SAASTA students travelled to Adelaide for the week to involve themselves … ...
Term 3 Student Success
Term 3 has seen students achieve academic, sporting, creative and scientific success both at school and in the wider community. … ...
Yorke Peninsula Formal ‘Under the Stars’
On Friday September 23 Central Yorke School hosted the first Yorke Peninsula Senior School Formal. Year 11 and 12 students … ...
Festival Choir | Port Pirie performance
The Festival Choir’s trip to Port Pirie to take part in the ‘East of the Ranges’ concert was a huge … ...
SAASTA ACE Block | Day 2 & 3
The SAASTA Team have finished their Career Exploration week in Adelaide . Over Thursday and Friday the students experienced being … ...
Food & Hospitality | Daniel Newchurch Masterclass
On Friday the year 10-12 Food and Hospitality students were treated to a Masterclass with Daniel Newchurch from Newchurch Horticulture. … ...
Stage 2 Outdoor Education – Rock Climbing
In week 4, our Stage 2 Outdoor Education students travelled to Warren Gorge for a 3-day Rock Climbing camp. Students … ...
SAATSA ACE Block Week (Day 1)
The SAASTA Team are currently in Adelaide with Mrs Stutley for Career Exploration week. The group started the block settling … ...
Kadina Show 2022 | Led Steers
We’re all very proud of the 2022 CYS Show Team- such an amazing group of senior Agriclutre students. Congratulations go … ...
Maitland 150th – YP Concert Band Performance
Congratulations to conductor Debbie Schwartz and her team for the showcase performance in the Maitland Town hall Ballroom on Sunday. … ...
Maitland 150th – Vocal Ensemble Performance
The Senior Vocal Ensemble is made up of singers from the YP Concert Band and they performed two stunning pieces … ...
SRC Beyond Blue Fundraiser
The SRC visited the Maitland Bakery on June 30 and iced 220 donuts ready for recess the following day in … ...
SRC Assembly – End of Term 2
We finished a busy Term 2 with our traditional SRC Assembly, but with a few twists! The assembly opened with … ...
Adelaide Guitar Festival
We were lucky enough enjoy a visit last term from guitarists Laura Hill and Nathan May. The two talented musicians … ...
Year 11/12 Adelaide Camp
As part of Central Yorke School’s commitment to build our students understanding of post school pathways, the Year 11/12 students … ...
NAIDOC Colouring Competition
Thank you to all the staff and students who took part in the SRC colouring competition celebrating NAIDOC week. Their … ...
Student Teachers
C YS has always been keen to have pre-service teachers complete their teaching blocks with us as it provides our … ...
Governor’s Civics Award
I would also like to congratulate Rhys and Sophie Heinrich on being presented with their Governor’s Civics Award and medallion … ...
2022 Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarships
On behalf of the school I would like to congratulate Angus Dunkley and Billy Eveleigh for receiving the 2022 Dame … ...
CYS Musical – Hat Trick
Musicals have become a much-anticipated feature on the school calendar and are an integral part of the school commitment to … ...
International Hockey Touring Squad
We would also like to congratulate Bella Chapman for being identified as a talented hockey player who has been invited … ...
Premier’s Reading Challenge STEM competition
We would like to congratulate Rhys Heinrich for becoming one of just 34 award winners of the Premier’s Reading Challenge … ...
SRC Leadership Camp
This Term in Week 2, the SRC Leadership Team went on a camp in Adelaide at the West Beach Caravan … ...
7/8 Basketball
On Wednesday June 1st a group of Year 7/8 students participated in a basketball carnival, held at Minlaton. The boys … ...
SYP Football Zone Team
On Tuesday May 31, three of our year 8 students represented the school in the SYP Football Zone Team. Joey … ...
7/8 Football
On Tuesday May 24, the Year 7/8 boys and girls participated in the Football Carnival held in Maitland. The students … ...
Statewide Netball
On Thursday June 2 the Year 7, 8, 11 and 12 girls travelled to Kadina to take part in the … ...
Ag Block News (Term 2)
The Steers Arrive The senior Ag. students welcomed our Murray Grey, Lord Mac Ashvell from Amy Nankivell a month ago. … ...
Governor’s Civics Award
Central Yorke School students Rhys and Sophie Heinrich attended Government House in Adelaide on Thursday May 12 to receive their … ...
SAASTA Aboriginal Power Cup
Students from Central Yorke Academy recently competed in the annual SAASTA Aboriginal Power Cup – and what a week they … ...
Reconciliation Week
This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme was ‘Be Brave. Make Change’. Primary students worked on class activities and our Friday … ...
Year 10/11 Career Expos
On Friday May 6, the Year 10 and 11 students attended the Careers and Employment Expo at the Wayville Showgrounds … ...
SAASTA Power Cup Visit
On Wednesday 13th April representatives of Power Community Limited, the community development arm of the Port Adelaide Football Club, visited … ...
SRC Sausage Sizzle
The SRC End-of-Term BBQ raised over $300 for the outdoor furniture project. Thank you to all the SRC students who … ...
Rural Youth Ambassador
Congratulations to Annabelle Smart (back row, second from left) and Harrison Geater-Johnson for being chosen as Rural Youth Ambassadors for … ...
Puyu Busters
The Puyu Busters team led by Tim Lawrence, visited CYS on May 8 and shared current statistics, resources and stories … ...
Easter Bunny Visit
The Easter Bunny and his helpers were out and about at CYS on the last day of the term, handing … ...
End of Term SRC BBQ
The SRC End-of-Term BBQ raised over $300 for the outdoor furniture project. Thank you to all the SRC students who … ...
End of Term 1 SRC Assembly
Our SRC Assembly was a great way to finish the term and acknowledge student achievements with special certificates and merit … ...
Dawn Service 2022
Thank you to all the students, staff and families who attended the Anzac Dawn Service. Thanks also to Jaynelle Le … ...
7/8 Ag Wool Project
After a very busy term of ‘Wool’ study, the Year 7/8 class have finished the unit with more hands on … ...
Year 10 Tractor Driving
Ben Eglinton shared his wealth of knowledge on machinery and farm safety on the first of three visits to our … ...
7/8 Electives | Maitland Markets Stall
This term the Enterprise Skills elective class have been developing their small businesses and producing items to sell at the … ...
Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship
The Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship, for year 10 Aboriginal students enrolled at a school have been awarded each year since … ...
SAASTA Painting
The stage 2 SAASTA students completed a creative presentation that required them to create a team story and transfer that … ...
Secondary Term 1 Review
Just like that- Term 1 ends. It has been a busy term which has seen once again our wonderful students, … ...
Farewell to Mr Wiley and Ms Bray
I would like to farewell Phil Wiley and Rebecca Bray. Both Phil and Bec have been committed to supporting student … ...
School Leaders Induction Ceremony
On Wednesday 6 April we held our annual Leaders Induction ceremony. Students from across the school were recognised for their … ...
Beekeeper Visit
Mark from ABS came and visited us on the Wednesday morning of March 4. To start the morning, we suited … ...
Sheree Klopp
Captain Sheree Johansen Sheree (then Sheree Klopp) attended Maitland Area School from Year 8 through 12. She learned clarinet from … ...
7/8 Chinese Shadow Puppets
The 7/8 Performing Arts Class are creating shadow puppet plays based on the animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Students tested … ...
Senior Ag – Bee Incursion
Thank you to Mark from the Australian Bee Services who came in and shared his expertise on bees, honey and … ...
7/8 Ag – Wool dyeing
The Year 7/8 Ag class continued their unit on wool production today. Last week they sourced and then scoured the … ...
2022 CYS Music
C YS is very proud of its ongoing commitment to providing quality music education for all students. Music is taught … ...
2022 SAASTA Team
Welcome to our team for 2022. This year we have 21 students from 4 local schools who will be involved … ...
7/8 Ag – Wool scouring
The Year 7/8 Ag students were scouring wool this week. They took samples to scour from the school sheep with … ...
Principal’s Welcome to CYS
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Central Yorke School. As a school community we pride ourselves on providing … ...
7/8 Science: In the Lab
Year 7/8 students had their first Chemistry Laboratory lesson of the year working with Bunsen burners and learning how separate … ...
Breakfast Club is Back!
Breakfast Club has had a steady stream of customers eager for their morning toast and hot Milo. A big thank … ...
The Adventures of Addison (1)
Addison, the CYS therapy dog, was out and about at recess today checking in on the students at play. She’s … ...
Welcome Back to 2022
A huge ‘First Day Back’ welcome to all our students today! It was wonderful seeing so many excited children getting … ...
Welcome Back Year 7 and 8
Welcome back to the Year 7 students who have their first day in Secondary School and to the Year 8’s … ...
Welcome back Year 12’s
A big welcome back to our Year 12 students for their final year of school. It’s been so good to … ...
Changes to Book Collection Times
To minimise the risk of Covid exposure to staff and our school community we ask that you kindly observe the … ...
Commencement of the 2022 School Year
The start of the 2022 school year has been adjusted to help minimise the peak of COVID-19 cases in South … ...
YP Concert Band Tour
The Concert Band completed it’s Yorke Peninsula tour season last week with performances at Minlaton District School and Yorketown Area … ...
SAASTA Shield Competition
Students from the Central Yorke SAASTA Academy recently travelled to Adelaide to participate in the annual SAASTA Shield competition, which … ...
Remembrance Day
CYS staff and students commemorated Remembrance Day at both school and out in the local community. At school, Year 9 … ...
Newchurch Horicultural Farm Excursion
On Tuesday the 2nd of October the Year 11 Nutrition class joined the Stage 1 SAASTA students on an excursion … ...
Power SAASTA Connect Carnival
On October 27, the SAASTA Connect team participated in a Football Carnival promoted by the Port Adelaide Football Club. This … ...
Year 10 Cake Decorating
The Year 10 Home Ec class are studying cake decorating this term. A huge thank you to Bec Jones who … ...
Crows Cup 9-a-Side
On Wednesday October 27, some Year 5, 6 and 7 students travelled to the Maitland Town Oval to play in … ...
8/9 Basketball
On Tuesday October 26, our 8/9 Boys and Girls basketball teams travelled to Kadina to play in the first round … ...
Knockout Tennis
On Thursday the 28th of October we travelled to Clare to play knockout tennis. Before we left Maitland we were … ...
2021 Music Showcase
Our 2021 Showcase Concert was held on Wednesday November 3 in the CYS Performing Arts Centre. The show was watched … ...
Badminton SA
Professional badminton player Callum Dunk visited CYS on Tuesday October 26 and took secondary students through skill, strategy and match-play … ...
Year 7/8 Pizza Cell creations
The class first learnt the cell names and functions of the plant and animal cell. We then got into pairs … ...
Goodbye to Year 12s
This week we say farewell to our Year 12 students. Many will be going onto complete exams in the next … ...
Kadina Show- Led Wether Goat Competition 2021
After two years of pouring rain at the Kadina Livestock event, this year the weather was kind to us and … ...
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