The Three Rs - reading, running and revegetation - Part 2

August 29, 2024

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Black Springs Public School

Small Schools Book Week Celebrations

Our students joined a number of other local small schools to participate in Book Week celebrations. The students loved parading in their favourite character costumes, sharing morning tea and lunch with the other students, reading the short-listed books and engaging in accompanying activities. A big thank you to Mrs Cogdell, Principal of Trunkey Public School, who organised a great day for the students.

Black Springs Public School staff

Lots of fun. Photos supplied

O'Connell Public School

Book Week Magic

This year's Book Week was a showcase of incredible creativity and effort from our students! From classic characters to imaginative new ones, the costumes were nothing short of amazing. Special shoutout to Mr. Happy, who not only dazzled us with his cheerful costume but also achieved the impossible - running up the hill with a big smile on his face! A huge thank you to everyone for making Book Week so much fun. Your hard work and imagination truly brought our favorite stories to life!

Staff, O’Connell PS

Fun with books. Photos supplied

District PSSA Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to our incredible athletes for their outstanding performances at the District PSSA Athletics Carnival! Several students qualified for the Western Athletics Carnival in Week 9! One of our students broke a 24 year old Discus record! Great job team.

Mr Hardy | Sports Coordinator

At the carnival. Photos supplied

Stage 3 Class Olympics

Over the past three weeks, our Stage 3 students have been putting their skills to the test in our very own Class Olympics! With events like puzzle building, basketball relays, item sorting, and even the ever-challenging bottle flipping, the competition was fierce, and the fun was off the charts!

After 11 events the top 3 placed countries were:

• 1st Place: USA
• 2nd Place: Argentina
• 3rd Place: Jamaica

Well done 5/6 on your hard work and sportsmanship. Whether it was solving puzzles or mastering that perfect flip, everyone gave it their all and made this a truly unforgettable experience!

Mr Hardy / Stage 3 Teacher

Olympians!! Photos supplied

Oberon High School

Green Thumbs!

Students and staff volunteered to join with our P & C members to spruce up the garden at the front of the school. Together, they weeded, pruned and refreshed the garden beds. Not only did they brighten up the school garden, but they also shared plenty of laughs throughout the afternoon.

Fiona Abbott - Principal Rlg

Gardeners! Photos supplied

Aussie Adventures!

Year 7 Camp at The Great Aussie Bush Camp in Tea Gardens has been an exciting adventure! The first day and night students experienced thrilling activities like the 15 metre high swing, which was both exhilarating and challenging. They also took on the gully crossing, testing their balance and teamwork. In the evening they went spotlighting enjoyed hot chocolates and gathered around the campfire to share stories and laughter.

Racheal Samuels - Year 7 Advisor

The big adventure. Photos supplied

Thank you!

O.S. Trees of Bathurst generously donated a load of mulch to our school, which will be a great addition to our gardens. We are grateful for their support in helping us maintain beautiful and functional green spaces.

Fiona Abbott - Principal Rlg

Mulch spreaders. Photo supplied

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