Cumballa Hill High School

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, conversations everywhere seem to revolve around resolutions. Promises to wake up earlier, study harder, spend less time on screens, or finally pick up a new skill are all anyone seems to be talking about. But beyond lists and checkboxes, the New Year offers something more meaningful: a moment to pause and reflect. For students, teachers, and parents alike, this pause is valuable. It gives us space to ask not just what we want to ch

Sports Day at Cumballa Hill High School is right around the corner, and the excitement has already begun building on the field. The preliminary heats, held this week, turned the school grounds into a lively arena of determination, friendly rivalry, and pure athletic energy. Students from every house stepped up to race, jump, and cheer, filling the campus with the unmistakable buzz that comes only once a year. What made the heats special wasn’t just the competition, but the wa

The word test can initially come across as a scary word. Parents get concerned, students tense up, and before long, it feels like something to be feared. But when done right, routine class tests can actually make learning easier, not harder. A test is simply a way to check how much a child has understood. It’s not a judgment. It’s a chance to stop, take stock, recognize strengths and give the student an opportunity to build on their weaknesses. Just as players need practice g