All the schooling that anyone could want

December 12, 2024

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Hampton Public School

What a great time of year to brush up on our swimming skills! Just in time for the summer holidays.

Click to see 12 photos (1:00). Photos supplied

Congratulations to Niamh for being our newest Student of the Week. Niamh has been demonstrating her ability to persevere with tasks, particularly with her work in English. She has been listening more carefully to the sounds in words she is trying to spell and has been really working hard with her fluency work. Well done, Niamh!

Student of the Week. Photo supplied

We welcomed our friends from Megalong PS for a fun sports day to finish off the year. A competitive softball game followed by ice blocks and loads of fun together.

Thanks for coming along, Megalong.

Lots of fun. Photos supplied

St Joseph's Catholic School

What an epic afternoon of friendly competition! This afternoon we held the highly anticipated Students vs. Teachers T-Ball game, and it did not disappoint! The energy was electric and the laughs were endless. Teachers showed off their skills, while students proved they've been practising in secret! In the end, it wasn't just about winning (...BUT the teachers did Win!!!!) but about coming together as a school community and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Who's ready for next year's rematch?

Photos supplied

What an unforgettable night! Our Christmas Concert was a huge success (and not a raindrop in sight!!!) and we are grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the holiday season. Thank you to our incredibly talented students and all who attended for making the evening so special. We hope the music and spirit of the season will continue to inspire you throughout the holidays! Here are some highlights from the concert!

Click to see 25 photos (2:05). Photos supplied

CAPTAIN SPEECHES Congratulations to our Year 5 students who presented their School Captain speeches this morning. Each student spoke to a very high standard and they are to be commended for their efforts.

Click to see the Captains introducing themselves (0:55). Photos supplied

Congratulations to our students who participated in the 2024 Premier's Reading Challenge. A special mention goes to Narla Youngson who received a Gold Certficate for 4 years participation in the Challenge.

Reading - the first and most important of the Three Rs. Photo supplied

Oberon Public School

Amazing Artists

Our K-6 students have been creating these wonderful festive artworks. These masterpieces are spreading smiles and adding a magical touch to our school, reminding us all of the joy and warmth of the festive season.

OPS Teachers

Click to see 39 amazing artworks (3:15). Images supplied

Presentation Day 2024

We celebrated the achievements and efforts of our students at our annual Presentation Day. We acknowledged academic and sporting achievements, leadership, as well as outstanding citizenship. We are extremely proud of all of our students.

Proud OPS Teachers

See all the winners here (1:50). Photos supplied

Creative Celebration

Oberon Public School took part in the O'Connell Public School P&C Gingerbread House Competition. Our creative teachers, Sandie Higgins and Tamara Ballas designed and painted the cutout supplied by O'Connell Public School P&C. Don't miss our Gingerbread House on display as you drive through O'Connell.

Danni-Lee Thompson - Relieving Principal

A great house. Photo supplied

See also: The gingerbread people are back!

Christmas Cooking

Mrs Hotham brought the Christmas cheer to life in 3/4D, turning the classroom into Santa's cookie workshop. Students enjoyed making reindeer cookies so cute even Rudolph would be jealous. Students have also enjoyed learning about angles in mathematics.

Danni-Lee Thompson l Relieving Principal

Click for lots of cooking (1:20). Photos supplied

Super Scenic World

KM had a wonderful time exploring Scenic World, Katoomba. They caught the steepest railway in the world, down to the floor of the Jamison Valley, exploring the natural fauna and flora. Along the way they spotted some prehistoric creatures before taking a much slower rise to the top in the cable car. This was a great way to explore our local history and the importance of the Blue Mountains.

Nicola McMahon l Classroom Teacher

Educational and fun (1:50). Photos supplied

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