Darwin High School

26/03/2026

Dear families and community members,

As we continue to be one comprehensive Year 7-12 high school, we’d like to let you know that our current page will be closing soon. To ensure you continue receiving the latest updates, news, and celebrations from our school, we invite you to follow the new Darwin High School Facebook and Instagram page.

👉 Please follow our new page here:
Darwin High School

All future posts, announcements, and event information will be shared through the new page. This change helps us streamline communication and keep everything in one place.

Once our community has made the move, we’ll close this page and continue sharing everything from the Darwin High School page.

We encourage you to follow the new page as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on important information. Thank you for your ongoing support and for staying connected with our school community.

Warm regards,
Darwin High School Principal
Annette Pedersen

18/03/2026

Darwin High Student Selected for Chief Minister’s International Study Tour

Congratulations to Darwin High School Year 10 student Ramneet Gill, who has been selected to participate in the Chief Minister’s “Sharing Our History, Securing Future Peace” Study Tour to Okinawa, Japan in June this year.

This prestigious program brings together students from across the Northern Territory to explore the history and legacy of World War II while building a deeper understanding of peace and international relationships.

During the tour, students will be immersed in the military history and culture of Okinawa, visiting significant historical sites, museums and cultural landmarks. The experience provides a powerful opportunity for young people to reflect on the past and consider the importance of cooperation and peace in shaping the future.

We are proud of Ramneet’s selection and look forward to hearing about the insights and experiences gained from this unique international learning opportunity.

16/03/2026

Darwin High School presents.. Legally Blonde the Musical Jr!
This year, our school proudly presents Legally Blonde the Musical Jr as our major production — and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable show.

Make sure to save the dates as it’s a performance you won’t want to miss.

Ticket information will be released next term, so stay tuned for updates.

16/03/2026

Community Meeting and Parent Representative Elections

Last Wednesday Darwin High School held a successful community meeting with strong attendance from parents, staff, and the wider school community. Fourteen nominations were received, and 10 parent representatives were elected:
- Years 7–9: Heather Holt, Stephanie Hawkins (Secretary), Bruno Braga, Ajimon Joseph, Anthony Bale (Treasurer)
- Years 10–12: Nichola June D’Antoine, Sarah Hinton, Natalie Gibbs, Amanda Hoepper, Max Al-Ibrahim (Chair)

The new representative body also voted to endorse Darwin High School as an Independent Public School. We look forward to announcing our Staff and Student representatives once finalised.

Darwin High School thanks the Department of Education and NTCOGSO for their support in running the meeting and election.

12/03/2026

💧 Boil Water Alert Cancelled

The Boil Water Alert for Greater Darwin was lifted earlier today. All water bubblers and drinking taps are now fully operational.

We sincerely thank our students and families for their patience during this period, and extend a special thank you to our staff who worked tirelessly over the past few days to ensure everyone had access to safe drinking water.

BOIL WATER ALERT LIFTED - GREATER DARWIN, PALMERSTON AND SURROUNDS.

NT Health has lifted the boil water alert. It is safe to use your tap water for all purposes. ✅

A boil water alert is STILL IN PLACE for Katherine and Jilkminggan.

SecureNT Power and Water

10/03/2026

⚠️ Boil Water Alert – Greater Darwin & Palmerston

NT Health has issued a boil water alert due to flooding at Darwin River Dam.

Darwin High School remains open and operating as normal. Precautionary measures are in place, including decommissioning all water bubblers.

Students should bring a filled water bottle with enough water for the day. Additional safety measures are in place to keep everyone safe.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and support.

For more information, visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/

08/03/2026

💜 International Women’s Day 2026 💜
Students celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 on Friday 6th March, with a vibrant lunchtime event in the courtyard. The celebration featured an Affirmation Station, a Women I Admire chalk activity, I Appreciate You cards, and displays highlighting strong and influential women. Music by female artists filled the space and added to the atmosphere. Check out the photos from this wonderful event!

06/03/2026

School Community Meeting – Establishing Our New School Council/Board

Our new 7–12 school is taking the next important step in shaping its future.

Following the recent amalgamation of Darwin Middle School and Darwin High School, we are inviting parents and carers to attend our upcoming School Community Meeting to establish the new School Council/Board.

📅 Wednesday 11 March
🕔 5:00pm
📍 Goyder Road 7-9 Library

At this meeting, we will:
• Determine the composition of the new School Council/Board
• Elect parent representatives
• Elect office holders (Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary)

Parents and carers play a vital role in shaping the direction of our school. When families and school work together, we strengthen outcomes for all students.

Nominations are now open via the linkhttps://forms.office.com/r/8UnadFhVZV and close COB Tuesday 10 March.

We look forward to working in partnership with you as we build the future of our new Darwin High School.

02/03/2026

🎉 Big News: Darwin High School is Here!

From 28 Feb, Darwin Middle School and Darwin High School officially become one school for Years 7–12!

✅ No changes to timetables, classrooms, or daily operations
✅ Years 7–9: continue in Darwin Middle School uniform
✅ Years 10–12: optional Darwin High School uniform
✅ Strong academic outcomes & a clear 7–12 pathway

📌 Upcoming Events:
Parent Info Night – 4 Mar, 5pm, Goyder Rd Library
All current Year 7–12 parents are encouraged to attend, especially if interested in joining the new School Representative Body.
RSVP: [email protected]

Community Meeting – 11 Mar, 5pm, Goyder Rd Library
This meeting will determine the structure of the new School Representative Body, with parent, student, and teacher representatives, and equal parent representation for Years 7–9 and 10–12.

Families can be reassured that students will continue to receive a high-quality, consistent secondary education, with their learning and wellbeing at the centre of every decision.

27/02/2026

🌟 Alumni, former staff, and parents – it’s your turn!

We’re shaping the values and identity of our new 7–12 school, and we want your voice to be heard. Share your thoughts and help guide our future.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll also be hosting student workshops to ensure a broad representation of student voices.

👉 Join the conversation here: https://forms.office.com/r/Jyq0Tvd8aB

27/02/2026

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Science 🔬✨

We are excited to share that we have recently been notified that Year 10 student Anmar Al-Ibrahim has been recognised as a finalist in last year’s Science Fair, which he completed as a Year 9 student in 2025.

Anmar’s project, Heat Transfer, has been named a top contender for the national iCubed Awards — an exceptional accomplishment.

Out of more than 7,000 projects submitted across the country in 2025, Anmar’s work has been selected as one of the Top 100 finalist projects nationwide. This is a remarkable achievement and a true testament to his dedication, curiosity and scientific thinking.

The national judging panel has been carefully reviewing over 100 finalist projects across multiple year levels and categories. Winners across five categories and three year group divisions (Years 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12) will be revealed during a virtual ceremony next month, with some recipients receiving sponsored cash prizes in recognition of their outstanding scientific work.

Congratulations, Anmar — this is an incredible achievement! 👏🎉

26/02/2026

Honouring the 84th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin

Wednesday 19 February 2026 marked the 84th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin — a significant moment in our city’s history.

Darwin High School has a longstanding tradition of involvement in this important event, and this year 30 of our students proudly attended the Commemoration Service at the Darwin Cenotaph.

Year 12 student Zoe Francis delivered the Ode of Remembrance with poise and respect, honouring those who lost their lives on 19 February 1942. Seven of our student leaders also laid a wreath on behalf of the school, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of so many.

This was also our first official community event as a 7–12 school, and it was fantastic to have student representatives from all year levels taking part. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing our school community with such maturity, dignity, and reverence on this significant day of remembrance. 🌺