Go! Learn things! It's school time. (Part 2)

February 20, 2025

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St Joseph's Catholic School

Here are some snaps of students keeping it fresh, fun & wrapper free. Some students also had a blast seeing what they could create with cardboard boxes.

Click for 14 photos (1:10). Photos supplied

Oberon Public School

Introducing Stage 2 Teachers

Introducing our wonderful Stage 2 teachers. Children in Years 3 and 4 are very lucky to have committed teachers who are dedicated to quality educational experiences for our children. Our Stage 2 teachers for 2025 are Mrs Kelly Sheppard, Mrs Taya Austen, Ms Justine Dabroski (absent) and Mrs Lorraine Hotham (absent).

Jo'elle Frampton l Principal

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Records Broken!

Congratulations to Marley McDermott who broke the 11 year girls 50m butterfly record in a time of 58:97. This record was previously held by Olivia Sullivan in a time of 59:05 and was set in 2011. Congratulations also to the Hampton senior girls relay team consisting of Maggie Austen, Maisy Christie-Johnston, Rubi Christie-Johnston and Marley McDermott who smashed the senior girls relay record in a time of 1:28:93. This record was previously held by Jenolan in a time of 1:38:00 and was set in 2014. Congratulations girls!

Danni-Lee Thompson l Swimming Coordinator .

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Swimming Carnival 2025

A wonderful day was had at our annual swimming carnival. Students displayed outstanding sportsmanship and house spirit. There were some wonderful races throughout the day with many students swimming personal best times. Champions will be announced and our competitors will be presented with their ribbons at a special afternoon assembly on Monday. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

Jo'elle Frampton l Principal

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House Captains 2025

Introducing you to our new House Captains for 2025. Students voted for these enthusiastic leaders to represent their sporting house. Congratulations to the following students: Gurnang: Pamela Cruickshank, Michael Frail, Chase Watson and Alexis Swaan. Hampton: Eliki Ralele, Rubi Christie-Johnston, Marley McDermott and Vincent McKinnon. Jenolan: Jai Hay, Clare McMahon, Tye Newstead and Charlie McKinnon. Vulcan: Kally Sperelakis, Eve Campbell, Lexi Booth and Jax Thomson-Hyam.

Jo'elle Frampton l Principal

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Super Stage 1

We would like to introduce our exceptional Stage 1 team, Miss Shannon Fisher, Mrs Emma Graham, Mrs Sandie Higgins, Mrs Karissa Turner and Ms Kellie Schenk (absent). Our Year 1 and Year 2 students are excited for a year of fun and learning.

Jo'elle Frampton l Principal

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Chinese New Year

3/4D have had a wonderful start to the year learning about the Chinese New Year. 2025 is the year of the snake.

Lorraine Hotham l Classroom Teacher

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Introducing Stage 3 Teachers

Introducing our wonderful Stage 3 teachers. Children in Years 5 and 6 are very lucky to have committed teachers who are dedicated to quality educational experiences for our children. Our Stage 3 teachers for 2025 are Mrs Chloe Killen, Mrs Tamara Ballas, Ms Erin McMurray and Mr Cameron Wright.

Jo'elle Frampton l Principal

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Super SLSOs

We are very lucky at OPS to have a wonderful team of School Learning Support Officers. They work tirelessly to support all our students both in the classroom and the playground.

Jo'elle Frampton l Principal

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Go to Part 1 for the rest of the schools