The three Rs - running, reading and recipes

May 23, 2024

Oberon High School

Senior Girls Volleyball

On Wednesday, May 15, the Oberon High Senior girls’ volleyball team took part in the Western Volleyball knockout. The girls were off to a flying start beating Gulgong in straight sets. We then played Cobar and went set for set coming back from a 14 - 9 deficit to win. Game three was against the red-hot Blayney High. Oberon won the first set but went on to lose the match which meant we finished 2nd in our pool. Unfortunately we went down in the semis which means we finished equal 3rd.

Ebony Fenton - Coach

Grinners. Photo supplied

Arrive clean, leave clean

Senior students implemented biosecurity vehicle cleaning practices. Mr Graham and Ms Fenton specially prepared their utes, with lots of possible contaminants for removal. "Arrive clean, leave clean" reduces the likelihood of pests, diseases and weeds spreading around the community.

Heather Wiggins - Certificate II Rural Operations

Clean, tidy and biosafe. Photos supplied

Cross Country

All students participated in the annual school cross country on Wednesday 15th May. It was a great afternoon, with the sun shining and all students enjoying the course - whether they were walking or running. Connor Newland was our speediest student of the day, with plenty of close contenders in all age groups. Official results and information for Western Cross Country will be circulated in the next few weeks.

A Mitton PD/H/PE Teacher

A great day out in the sun. Photos supplied

Breakfast Club Donation

Our school received a generous donation from Harvey Norman Bathurst, comprising a toasted sandwich maker and a toaster. These items will greatly support our Breakfast Club in providing nutritious meals to students on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8.30am and period 1.

Renee Hatton - Librarian Teacher

Thanks, Gerry. Photo supplied

Wicked Wings!

Our senior students showed their culinary skills by preparing and cooking Sesame Chicken Wings with Stir Fried Vegetables and Rice. They learnt the art of segmenting chicken wings and marinated them for maximum flavour. Students also continued to practise their vegetable cutting skills.

Laura Young - TAS Teacher

Yum! Photo supplied

Distance Education in Dubbo

Year 12 student, Ella Robinson recently attended the Royal Dubbo Show as part of her Agriculture subject she is studying through Distance Education. Ella was the assistant to local Alanna Armstrong from Deep Creek Aussie White Stud. She has been assisting Alanna in teaching the sheep to tie up and lead, she also washed and blow dried the sheep, ready for the competition. The team came away with two first prizes, two second prizes and two third prizes. Ella enjoyed her agriculture experience while learning new skills to assist with upcoming assessments.

Fiona Abbott - Principal Rlg

Ella and Alanna. And sheep. Photo supplied

Oberon Public School

Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of our recent Book Fair colouring in competition. Our students used creativity, skill and attention to detail to earn a $10.00 Book Fair voucher. Thank you to our students who entered the competition.

Belynda Ruhan l Teacher Librarian

Book fair winners. Photo supplied

Soccer Showdown

Our boys and girls PSSA soccer teams played against Eglinton Public School. Both teams showed amazing resilience and sportsmanship. Although both were defeated by Eglington, students enjoyed the game and experience. A huge thank you to Travis, who coached both the boys and girls teams.

Nicola McMahon & Cameron Wright | Soccer Coordinators

Soccer stars. Photos supplied

Fabulous Friday Attendance

Congratulations to our attendance raffle winner, Madeline Hunter. She came to school 95% of the time or more last fortnight, and it paid off. Madeline received a Friday Footy Hot Dog pack.

Kelly Sheppard l Attendance Team

Madeleine's got the hot dogs sorted. Photo supplied

District Soccer!

Congratulations to Tahlita Francis who attended the Bathurst District Soccer trials. She played incredibly well and can be very proud of her efforts. Tahlita was selected in the team and will now represent Bathurst District at the Western Region Soccer Trials in Dubbo in June. Well done Tahlita!

Danni-Lee Thompson l Relieving Principal

Tahlita's off to Dubbo. Photo supplied

Awesome Athletes

Students had a fantastic day at our annual Athletics Carnival. All students should be commended on the high level of sportsmanship and house spirit that was on display. Thank you to all the parents who came along and supported and assisted, your help is very much appreciated. A special thank you to Mr Sellers who goes above and beyond every year to ensure the day runs smoothly. Thank you to Kayla for running an efficient and well stocked canteen for our little athletes. Congratulations to Lexi Booth who broke the Junior Girls High Jump record with a height of 1.15m.

Taya Austen l Coordinator

All the athletes. Photos supplied

Year 6 Shimmering Shirts

Year 6 were thrilled to receive their Year 6 shirts and hoodies last week, and they look fantastic! These shirts are a beautiful memento of their primary school journey.

Year 6 Teachers

Love the shirts! Photo supplied

PSSA Basketball

On May 23 our girls' basketball team participated in the PSSA knockout competition in Bathurst. Unfortunately we were defeated by Perthville Public School. Congratulations to everyone on displaying excellent teamwork and sportsmanship.

Shelly McGrath l Coordinator

At the PSSA competition. Photo supplied

Record Breakers!

Congratulations to Lexi Booth who broke the Junior Girls High Jump record with a height of 1.15m, this record was so old it didn’t have a date! Congratulations to Darcy Armstrong who broke the Junior Boys Shot Put record with a throw of 8.04m. This record was previously held by Lexi and Brax Booth’s dad - Nathan Booth, with a throw of 7.42m in 1998.

Danni-Lee Thompson l Relieving Principal

Darcy and Lexi. Photos supplied

St Joseph's Catholic School

Our Year 6 jumpers arrived early this term. Don't they look amazing?

Jumpers to remember the school by. Photos supplied

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