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 events may include:
- school orientation days
- sports carnivals
- open day and school tours
- excursions and incursions
- National week of Action Against Bullying
- performances, concerts or school productions
- fundraising, charity and community events
- award assemblies
- graduation and other celebrations.
Contact us to learn more about our events.
MADD Night 2026 (CAPA Junior Showcase)
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
The Turramurra High School MADD Night 2026 is a one-night only event, celebrating the achievements of Year 7-11 students in the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA). Student works from Visual Arts, Visual Design, Photography and Digital Media, Drama and Music will be displayed and performed throughout the evening.
This event provides students with a professional platform to present their works to peers, staff, families, and the broader school community. MADD Night highlights the creativity, innovation, and dedication of our students and fosters pride in their accomplishments across both academic and creative disciplines.
Event Details:
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Exhibition and Art Trail Open: 3:00pm – 6:30pm
Acknowledgement of Country & CAPA HT/Principal's Address: 4:20pm
Music, Drama & Dance Performances: Intermittent performances 4:30pm –5:30pm
Ice Cream Truck: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Visual Arts Open Studio
Date: Monday afternoons 3-5pm
Visual Arts Open Studio welcomes all students to work on creative arts projects beyond their Visual Arts class times. This additional time is essential for students to refine and develop their artworks to a high standard.
Rationale: High achievement in Visual Arts requires sustained engagement with materials, techniques, and conceptual development. By allowing students access to the Visual Arts classroom, they will be able to:
Build Technique and Skill: Develop effective use of techniques and materials relevant to their chosen medium. Enhance Quality of Work: Improve overall craftsmanship and attention to detail in their finished pieces.
Foster Innovation: Encourage experimentation with new processes and ideas to push creative boundaries.
Gain feedback and expertise: Visual Arts teachers will be available to students to provide guidance, feedback and expertise to support their artmaking.
Bundanon Art Camp
Date: Monday 7 December 2026 - Wednesday 9 December 2026
Our Senior Visual Arts Camp is scheduled at the end of Year 10 for all students who have studied Stage 5 Visual Arts and/or have chosen Visual Arts as a Stage 6 subject. Invitation to Visual Arts Camp is not confirmation that they will be placed in a Year 11 Visual Arts class. Preference goes to those who have selected Visual Arts as a top preference.
Senior Art Camp is a 2 night stay at Bundanon Art Centre, which will help students establish a strong foundation for their senior studies. This intensive program provides essential skills, structured artmaking time, and opportunities for students to explore their strengths and interests as they prepare for the HSC course.
Across three days of focused artmaking, students will immerse themselves in the local environment, work within a highly regarded art gallery and creative centre, and learn from specialist Visual Arts practitioners. This setting offers an exceptional opportunity for students to extend their practice, experiment with new techniques, and draw inspiration from professional artistic spaces.
The camp also supports the development of a positive, collaborative learning environment, helping students build confidence and creative momentum as they begin their senior Visual Arts journey.
Music Open Studio
Date: Various dates - Mondays
Music Open Studio welcomes all students to work on creative performance projects beyond their Music class times. This additional time is essential for students to refine and develop their work to a high standard.
Rationale:
High achievement in Music requires sustained engagement with instruments, techniques, and performance development. By allowing students access to the Music learning spaces, they will be able to:
- Develop compositions
- Practice instruments, learn parts or rehearse
- Receive specific feedback and guidance
- Collaborate and exchange ideas with fellow musicians
Logistics:
- Students will be supervised in the B Block Music areas by a Music teacher during the designated times.
- All necessary health and safety protocols will be followed.
- Students will be expected to use this time productively and respectfully within the learning environment.
This opportunity will contribute to the development of high-quality, innovative music and performance pieces.
Dates and permission:
Mondays 3-5pm: Students are required to have permission to attend, but do not have to attend every session. Students will sign on at the beginning of each session and sign out when leaving.
Students who study Music in Years 9-12 or are in a Co-Curricular Band Ensemble are automatically invited to attend. Other students can speak with Mr Sham, Ms Harper or Ms Farr-Jones to ask to be added to the event.
Year 11 Life Ready Camp 2026
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026 - Friday 4 December 2026
This 2-day Year 11 Life Ready Camp offers students a valuable opportunity to connect and build meaningful relationships within their year group. Through engaging and enjoyable camp activities and workshops, students will develop resilience and life skills essential for their personal growth. The Life Ready program is a mandatory component of the Year 11 curriculum designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge to navigate challenges both in school and in life beyond education. It focuses on building confidence, communication, problem-solving, and emotional wellbeing to prepare students for their future pathways.
School Spectacular- Combined Dance Ensemble
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, Tuesday 3 November 2026, Thursday 5 November 2026, Friday 20 November 2026, Wednesday 25 November 2026, Thursday 26 November 2026
10 Advanced Dancers from Year 7-10 have successfully auditioned for the 'Eclipse' number in the 2026 School Spectacular
Year 9 Urban Challenge 2026
Date: Monday 9 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
Year 9 will be attending the Urban Challenge as their grade camp. The Urban Challenge provides the ultimate real-world experience where they will work together in small teams, each with a teacher and Urban Challenge guide, to complete various activities including surfing lessons and a clue chase.
Year 10 Japanese Tanken Centre Excursion
Date: 11 November 2026
Year 10 Japanese students visit the Japanese Tanken Centre and experience a "survival day in Japan". They engage in various activities that encourage them to apply the Japanese they have learnt in authentic and supportive situations.
WPPS Twilight Markets
Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble are invited to perform at West Pymble Public School's Twilight Markets on 21st November 2026.
Cables Water Park 2026
Date: Friday 11 December 2026
Year 9 / 10 PASS, Year 10 Outdoor Education and Year 11 SLR Excursion to the CablesWater Park
Strong is the New Pretty
Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
Year 9-11 Curriculum Drama - experience of new Australian writing
Archival footage of HSC text 2026
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Year 11 students will travel to Belvoir to see archival footage of HSC text
School SpecFest- Dance Ensemble
Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Dance Ensemble
Children's Theatre travelling Festival
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Year 9 Drama class performances at Turramurra Public School and West Pymble School.
Duke of Ed - Bronze Adventurous Journey (AJ) 2026
Date: Thursday 19 - Friday 20 November 2026
The Bronze AJ (Adventurous Journey) trip is an expedition, the main activities include route finding and/or navigation, setting and packing up camp, and tasks related to the purpose of the journey.
This will happen at Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre.
The method of journeying used will be bush walking. Preparation and training will be undertaken at school during lunchtime so participants are familiar with:
•Planning and preparation
•Navigation and route planning
•Campcraft
•Care of the environment
•First Aid and Safety
•Equipment use
•Group Skills
Note that the new requirement for the Bronze AJ is for a qualifying journey only (no practice journey required).
Twilight Markets Performance 2026
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band and Big Band will be performing at the Twilight Markets.
Year 7 Orientation Performance 2026
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
Jazz Ensemble and Dance students to perform at the Year 7 Orientation morning presentation
Year 7 Orientation Workshop
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
All Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Concert Band students to participate in a workshop with incoming Year 6 music students at the end of Year 7 Orientation Day.
Future Ready Week at MQ Business School
Date: 23 - 27 November 2026
Macquarie University Business School are hosting 20 students from THS to participatein their Future Ready Week program. Within the framework of a work experience week, students will engage with interactiveactivities across different business disciplines.
Cops VS Kids - League Tag
Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
The Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command in partnership with NSW Police Youth Commandand the PCYC, has invited our Year 10 students to participate in the 2026 Kids V CopsLeague Tag Cup to be held at Barker College. The goal is to foster positive connections between NSW Police and young people in a fun environment and in a spirit of friendly competition.
Macquarie University Discovery Day
Date: Friday 4 December 2026
Macquarie University have invited 60 Turramurra High School students to attend a dayof workshops and seminars showcasing university degrees and courses and aspects ofuniversity life. Students will be able to choose which workshops they would like toattend, It will also include a campus tour.
THS LEOs attend the Uniting facility at Bowden Brae Normanhurst
Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
THS LEOs have organised a community service activity at the Uniting Bowden Braefacility at Normanhurst. This event will allow students to interact with the residents at the Aged Care Facility providing students experience in interacting with adults who areaged. Students will play board games, speak with residents and play music.
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