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 event may include:

cultural and NAIDOC events
sports carnivals
Harmony Week and Book Week events
excursions and incursions
school assemblies
fundraising, charity and community events
kindergarten orientation days

Featured events

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Star Struck 2026

Star Struck 2026, titled "Out of the Ordinary," is a major performing arts event featuring NSW public school students, running June 12–13, 2026, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. The 34th annual show involves over 4,500 students, including students from Tanilba Bay Public School in dance, drama, and music.

Show Dates: Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
Theme: "Out of the Ordinary" (OotO).
Ticket Sales: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM via Ticketmaster.
Performers: Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across the Hunter, Central Coast, and surrounding regions.

Stage 1 Excursion - TOCAL Homestead

Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June

As part of our History unit Past, Present and Future Family Life, Stage 1 students will be going on an excursion to Tocal Homestead. This excursion will provide students with the opportunity to learn about how people lived and worked in the past through engaging hands-on activities and storytelling.