In English, students have been learning about persuasive language through advertising, while in HASS they’ve been exploring concepts around Markets, Currency, and Trade. They visited the Maitland Markets in the…
SAASTA & SAASTA Connect | April Update
These students will play an important role in guiding their peers and helping to create a positive school culture. Get Behind the Camera for Road Safety This term, a group…
Point Pearce Campus | April Update
The nest-building activity was a great success, and our students received high praise for their teamwork and skills in creating the nests. Nharanggha Culture We were honoured to have Nharanggha…
From the Principal | April update
I’m incredibly proud of the work happening across our school and look forward to continuing our momentum into Term 2. As we wrap up Term 1, I want to take…
Years 7-9 Visual Arts | ANZAC Competition Artwork
Year 7/8/9 students were given the task of creating an artwork to represent ANZAC Day for entry into a local competition. After exploring key symbols and themes associated with ANZAC…
CYS Sportsday 2025
The 2025 Sports Day was a fantastic display of school spirit, determination, and community support. Students from across all year levels took part in a wide range of track and…
Workabout Indigenous Pathways Camp
CYS students explored future career paths in conservation, ecosystems and trades. In Week 8 of the term, Duwan, Kyrell and Rovina attended the Workabout Indigenous Pathways camp in Adelaide, designed…
AFL Premiership Cup Display
Our school was one of a group chosen to see the SANFL, AFL and AFLW league premiership cups for 2025. All year levels from Reception to Year 12 had the…
2025 Maitland Show
Sizzling success at a sweltering Maitland Show. The Maitland Show was a scorcher this year, both in terms of the fierce competition and the soaring temperatures! Miss Kelly and myself…
Year 4/5 Visual Arts | Candy Theme Shoes
This was a sweet Visual Arts assignment, with the Year 4/5 class designing their own sports shoes following a candy theme. We showed the designs to the school staff; which…
ELC | Fingerpainting
The children loved experiencing finger painting!. They squished the paint through their fingers, used their fingernails to make lines and made hand print paintings. They talked about the paint on…
School Leaders’ Induction Ceremony
The 2025 CYS School Leaders’ Induction Ceremony was held on Friday February 28 in the Tim Tuck Performing Arts Centre. Duwan Smith gave the Welcome to Country with the School…
Primary Campus Update | March
These students will play an important role in guiding their peers and helping to create a positive school culture What an action-packed few weeks it has been in our primary…
Year R/1 | Two Turtles
The R/1s are learning about competition & working together The R/1 Class read the story ‘Two Turtles’. by Kiah Thomas and Jake A Minton. This is a story about 2…
Secondary Campus Update | March
Three Way Learning Conversations are designed to foster a collaborative environment where insights can be shared, goals can be set, and strategies for success can be developed. We are pleased…