An Award Winning News Team at
Lake Illawarra High School

To apply to join the LIHS Student News Team, please speak to the News Team Co-Ordinator, Ms McLoughlin. You can find Ms McLoughlin in her classroom, E26, or the English Staffroom. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms McLoughlin via email at shannon.mcloughlin3@det.nsw.edu.au

In 2020, the LIHS Student News Team submitted their first news magazine issue into ATOM's 'Front Page' competition. This is an annual competition in which the LIHS News Team found themselves competing against schools all across Australia.

Voted the Best Middle-School News Magazine in All of Australia

Excitedly watching the live announcements in the school library, the team were thrilled to hear that their entry had won the middle-school category and their magazine was officially ranked the best in the whole country. Ms McLoughlin arrived just in time to hear her team's name announced and was so overjoyed, she nearly dropped all fifteen pizzas she had bought for the SNT as a surprise.

Student News captains, Tori Henderson and Chae Conte had a busy week to follow, as they were interviewed by The Illawarra Mercury and ABC Radio. Motivated by their achievements, the Student News Team continue to report on activities and events at Lake Illawarra High School.

Looking to Join the LIHS Student News Team?

We're looking for students who are interested in current events, art, writing, reporting, interviewing, or any area of journalism. Come up to one of our meetings in E26 to learn more about the Student News Team.

The LIHS Student News Team in the Media

→ ATOM's 'Front Page' Winners

→ Read the Illawarra Mercury Article

ABC Illawarra interview with Tori and ChArtist Name

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