Dear CCS Community.

The news of Mrs Hull’s resignation last week came as a shock to us all, and I’m sure that some of you felt confused and concerned about what this means for our school.

Mrs Hull poured so much of herself, her time and her energy into this school and she loved her time spent in the classroom building relationships with the students. She will be greatly missed by many, both within the school community as well as by those she regularly connected with in the wider education community.

I would like to reassure you that, though we have had a change to leadership, it is ‘business as usual’ for the operation of the school. I have the intention, and am working hard with the support of a fantastic staff team, to maintain a sense of normality for the school community. As valued students, parents, carers, and stakeholders, it is important that you can maintain a feeling of safety and trust that the school is in safe hands.

While having the responsibility of being Acting Principal I have the opportunity to lean on the support of, not only our dedicated and experienced staff team, but also the backing of our Board Chair, Jeoff Falls and the existing Principals of our ‘sister schools’ in Grafton and Nambucca Heads.

Romans 8:28 says; 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

We know that God has a plan for our school, and that He is working behind the scenes to orchestrate his plan for the good of the Casino Christian School Community.

Again, I would like to reassure you that, as a CCS family, we are all working together to maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Yours in Christ,

Matt Lake

Acting Principal

Student Leaders 2026

On Tuesday 11th November we held a whole school assembly, where we were able to celebrate leadership within our community. This was also an opportunity to announce our 2026 Student Leaders, Student Representative Council members. and House Captains. Here are our 2026 team:

Student Representative Council (SRC) 2026

Year 1: Willow Skinner & Matilda Tessmer

Year 2: Gracie Ranger & Cooper Collins

Year 3: Aria Killiby & Eli Skinner

Year 4: Amelia Duley & Saxxon Boland

Year 5: Makenzi Bosch & Rosalie Wade

Year 6: Charli Gardiner & Amity Corcoran

Year 7: TBC in 2026

Year 8: Lietta McElligott-Nott, Alex Temple, Celeste Vaughan & Kailey Cole

Year 9: John Edwards, Angus Eichorn-Clark, Winter Renshaw & Alexis House

Year 10: Elijah Filmer, Torah Coughran, Macie Armfield & Marley Spare

Year 11: Sam Rixon & Isabelle Ford

School student travel information for parents and students

School Travel Passes

Applications are now open for 2026 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel.

Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their School Opal card at their nominated postal address from mid-January 2026.

Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply for a new card or update their existing card as soon as possible. Students who receive a notification that their School Opal card is expiring need to re-submit their details. 

If a student has lost their School Opal card, they will need to apply for a replacement card. Note: a new card will not be issued if an existing School Opal card is updated online – you must submit a replacement application if a School Opal card is lost.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.

Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use.

This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

Mr Hamish’s Shop

Kindergarten have been learning about money and got to purchase items from Mr Hamish’s shop!

3×3 Zone Basketball

On Tuesday 16 students, making 4 teams from CCS went to Casino Basketball Stadium for a 3v3 contest against teams from the local high schools. Our students all played well, scoring and defending well. One of our junior boys teams went through undefeated and took home the gold.

Week 9 (A) 8th – 10th December

Monday 8th

Stage 4 Pool Party Reward Day

Tuesday 9th

Stage 5 Evans Head Reward Day

Year 11 Kyogle Cinemas Reward Day

Wednesday 10th

Last Day for Students for 2025

Term 1 2026 Dates

Monday 2nd February

First Day for Students