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.

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Book Week

Date: Aug 22nd - Aug 28th

Book Week is a special time at our school where we celebrate a love of reading. Students take part in fun activities throughout the week.

Open night

Date: 18th Feb

Illawarra Sports High School is hosting an Open Night on Wednesday February 18th.

Students in Years 5 to 10 and their families are welcome to attend.

Register Here

Year 6 TSDP Trials

Illawarra Sports High School will be holding the Year 6 Talented Sport Program Trials on Wednesday March 25th and Wednesday July 29th.

The Trials are open to current Year 6 students seeking selection into the Talented Sports and Development Program at ISHS in year 7 2027.

Date: March 26th

Time: 9am to 12pm

Year 6 Trial 1 & 2

Open Age Trial

Open Night

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Wed Feb 18th

Illawarra Sports High School is hosting an Open Night on Wednesday February 18th.

Students in Years 5 to 10 and their families are welcome to attend.

Is ISHS your local high school or are you interested in trying out for the Talented Sports & Development Program? Come along and find out more about our great school.

Starts at 4:30pm

Information about the whole school and the Sports Program.

Register here to attend the 2026 Open Night.

TSDP TRIALS 2026

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Year 6 Trials (Year 7 2027)

Illawarra Sports High School will be holding the Year 6 Talented Sport Program Trials on Wednesday March 25th and Wednesday July 29th.

The Trials are open to current Year 6 students seeking selection into the Talented Sports and Development Program at ISHS in year 7 2027.

Conditions of Trialling -

Wednesday March 25th
Illawarra Sports High School
9:00am to 12:00pm

Wednesday July 29th
Illawarra Sports High School
9:00am to 12:00pm

Students need – comfortable training kit, shin pads, playing boots AND normal runners, water bottle, snack, any medication required, e.g. puffer.
Parents are not permitted to stay on school grounds to spectate.
Contact the school for more details on sporting criteria and level required.
If wet weather - an alternate venue or date will be emailed to parents.
Final information and online application form will be emailed to parents the week prior to the trials.

Year 6 Trials Register Here

Open Age Trials (Students already at High School)

Illawarra Sports High School will be holding the Open Talented Sport Program Trials on Tuesday February 10th and Tuesday August 4th.

The Trials are open to current High School students wishing to enrol at ISHS in Term 2 2026 or to start in 2027. Trialists will join in with normal TSDP squad training during the afternoon training session.

Conditions of Trialling -


Tuesday 10th and August 4th.
Illawarra Sports High School
12:45pm to 2:45pm

Students need – comfortable training kit, shin pads, playing boots AND normal runners, water bottle, snack, any medication required, e.g. puffer.

Parents are not permitted to stay on school grounds to spectate.
Contact the school for more details on sporting criteria and level required.
If wet weather - an alternate venue or date will be emailed to parents.

Final information and online application form will be emailed to parents the week prior to the trials.

If successful at trials, normal enrolment procedures apply - a background check and Deputy Principal interview are required before enrolment can be finalised. A trial does not guarantee enrolment at ISHS.

Open Age Trial Register Here

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