Another great week for Oberon's schools

March 28, 2024

Oberon High School

Tractor Training!

It's that time of year again for the senior students to start learning about the tractor. Working towards achieving nationally accredited competence in tractor and machinery, the students learn about pre-operational checks, safe and controlled use in a range of terrains, PTO and 3PL attachments.

Heather Wiggins - Certificate II Rural Operations Teacher

Learning new skills. Photos supplied

The big event of the week was the performance of the play "Ruby Moon" by the Preliminary Drama class.

Ruby Moon. Photo supplied

See also: Ruby Moon rises at the Oberon High School

Open Soccer!

In a thrilling match, the Open Boys' Soccer team narrowly fell to Canobolas in extra time, with Canobolas clinching victory under the golden goal format, resulting in Oberon 4 - Canobolas 4 (5). Despite the defeat, the boys displayed commendable effort and skill throughout the game. On a brighter note, the Open Girls' Soccer team secured a solid 4-2 victory, setting the stage for their upcoming match against Canowindra. Their impressive performance demonstrates their determination and ability on the field.

Jasmin Christie-Johnston - Coach

Winners and grinners. Photo supplied

St Joseph's Catholic School

It has been a busy start to the year for Year 4. The students are keen workers and love to learn new concepts.

In Mathematics the children are clever mathematicians that enjoy the daily routine of learning their timetables and completing daily mentals. A highlight has been looking at Chance and Data and transferring survey data into Kidszone Create a Graph on their chromebooks.

Showing data as graphs. Photo supplied

This term our novel study is "The Tuckshop Kid" by Pat Flynn. It is a humorous narrative about a character called Matt and how he navigates his life at school and home. A winning novel for all our students, always so enthusiastic to read a chapter or two!

In Science and Technology students are learning to be Botanists while looking at the topic "Plants - Living Things". Our experiment of growing cress seeds in egg shells is both exciting and challenging. We can't wait to see who grows the greatest hair style.

Growing food. Photo supplied

In History we are looking at "First Contacts". The students have learnt about the importance of being an inquisitive Historian and how discovering things about the past is important for our future. We can't wait to learn more about Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander People.

Learning about cultures. Photos supplied

In Music we have been looking at beat and rhythm whilst learning how our body can be used to make sounds for body percussion. Students have recently introduced clapping sticks to our lessons and we also hope to master the BoomWhackers by the end of Term 1.

Clapping sticks. Photo supplied

Oberon Public School

District Representatives

Congratulations to Mason, Marshall, Oliver who were successful in making the Bathurst Under 12's District Rugby League team and Tye who was successful in making the Under 11's team. We wish all the boys the best of luck at the Western Region Carnival in Parkes on Monday 8th April.

Danni-Lee Thompson l Relieving Principal

Mason, Marshall, Oliver and Tye. Photo supplied

Harmony Week - Everyone Belongs!

Harmony Week celebrates Australia's cultural diversity and the inclusivity, respect and sense of belonging that everyone should experience. This week students celebrated by working together as a whole school team to create a mosaic. This mosaic represents what we can do if we work together and value every person's strengths and contributions. The lotus flower depicted represents "Unity in Diversity". Today students also marked Harmony Week by dressing in orange or cultural clothing to acknowledge this harmony and inclusivity.

Natalie Beattie l Harmony Day Coordinator

The lotus flower says it all. Unity in Diversity. Photo supplied

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