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August 21, 2025
St Joseph's Catholic School
Around the rooms - Year 1
What a fantastic start to the second semester we are having in Year 1! Lots of learning, fun and celebrations to be had this term!
Stage 1 have been busy practicing for the Bathurst Eisteddfod - all the students (and teachers!) are very excited to showcase some wonderful talent on the big stage in Week 6.
In Visual Arts, we are exploring art from different parts of the world. So far we have looked at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Chinese lanterns and Origami from Japan! In Mathematics, we are learning all about measurement and time, with a special visitor coming to our classroom on Friday to showcase our mathematical thinking and reasoning skills! In English, we are working on incorporating more into our writing and editing our work. In Religious Education, we have been learning about Joseph the Dreamer and other parables from the Bible.
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Oberon Public School
Waste 2 Art
Oberon Council attended our school assembly and acknowledged the winners from the Waste 2 Art competition.
Congratulations to our winners:
1st: Lily Levvell
Regional
Finals Coordinator choice award: Arabella Sinclair
Combined 2nd:
Linken Stevens and Jed Kirby.
Highly Commended: James McMahon
A special congratulations to Lily and Arabella whose artwork will go to the Waste to Art Regional Finals held in the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo.
Kelly Sheppard l Waste 2 Art Coordinator
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Terrific Transition
In the past week, we have started visiting our local early childhood settings to meet children before they start with us for orientation next term, and share the benefits of our program with educators. This has been a wonderful opportunity to chat with children and talk to them about ‘big school'. Some of our year 5 students have come along to share their reflections and lerning at Oberon Public School. They will welcome children to school as their buddies. We will continue visiting local preschool providers throughout term 3.
If you have a child that may be starting school in 2026, please phone the school office on 6336 0093 to discuss enrolling your child.
Nicola McMahon | Kindergarten Coordinator
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Inclusive School Sports
K-6M competed in the Inclusive School Sports ten-pin bowling competition. Braxton Wood scored the top score on the day with 148. He got 3 strikes and 3 spares in one game. Well done to all students.
Shelly McGrath | Classroom Teacher
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Homework Raffle
Congratulations to Mia Oliver, Lauren Ellery, Braxton Anlezark and William Diamond who won the raffle for handing in their homework. The winners chose a variety of toys and stationery. Well done, students!
Jo'elle Frampton | Principal
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Fabulous Friday Attendance
Congratulations to our attendance raffle winner, Jaxon Christie-Johnston who came to school 90% or more of the time last fortnight, and it paid off. He received a spaghetti bolognese pack to share with his family.
Nicola McMahon | Attendance Coordinator
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Thank you!
OPS staff and students would like to thank Oberon Council for their generous support. Under the 2025/2026 Section 356 Financial Assistance, we were provided with funds for our student's Breakfast Club and classroom fruit break. These contributions were much appreciated to support our student's education.
Jo'elle Frampton | Principal
All About Ants!
1/2T have been learning and researching fascinating facts about ants. In groups, they have created labelled diagrams, information posters and amazing artworks all about ants. The student's favourite fact about ants is that they can carry 50 times their own bodyweight…impressive!
Karissa Turner | Classroom Teacher
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Pyjama Day
Our students and teachers wore their pyjamas to school to support Stewart House. Stewart House provides a free 12 day stay to approximately 1600 students every year where they can access essential health care screening. It was great to see everyone take part in this fundraiser to help children and families in need. Thank you to all who contributed a gold coin. We raised $256.50.
Natalie Beattie | SRC Coordinator
Lots of pyjamas in a 2:05 slideshow. Photos
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Off to Western
On Monday, a team of 16 students attended the 1500m and High Jump district event in Bathurst. The students all displayed amazing sportsmanship and determination. Congratulations to Maisy Christie-Johnston who came 2nd in the 1500m, Brax Booth who finished 3rd in the junior boys high jump (1.23m) and Lexi Booth (1.24m) who finished 1st in the junior girls high jump. Congratulations to both Brax and Lexi who qualified for the Western Region carnival.
Taya Austen | Athletics Coordinator
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Learning in the Library
This term in Library we are looking at the shortlisted books for Book Week. These books are all written and illustrated by Australians. Children are enjoying completing activities associated with these books.
Belynda Ruhan | Teacher Librarian
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Oberon High School
Art Workshop - Part 2
We were pleased to welcome Claire Ryan, Visual Arts Subject Coordinator from Rural Learning Exchange, back to our school for a follow-up HSC Visual Arts Workshop. The workshop focused on providing our students with encouragement and expert guidance in painting and drawing techniques. A big thank you to Claire for her invaluable support in helping Mrs Adams and our students as they work hard to finalise their Body of Work, due on 1st September.
Tristan Goodwin | Principal
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Thank you!
Oberon High School's staff and students extend their sincere thanks to Oberon Council for their generous support. Through the 2025/2026 Section 356 Financial Assistance, we were able to secure funding for the End of Year Presentation. This support will make a difference in enhancing our students' learning experience.
Tristan Goodwin | Principal
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O'Connell Public School
Bowling Magic!
Congratulations to our two ten-pin bowlers who competed in the regional competition today. So proud of their efforts!
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