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The time to stop learning is "never"
September 4, 2025
Oberon High School
SASS Recognition Week
This week is School Administration and Support Staff Recognition Week. Our amazing SASS undertake roles in our school office , provide extra support for students in their classrooms , take care of our school grounds , look after our school farm , support our technology needs , and work behind the scenes in our library, kitchen, and science labs.
Thank you for your good humour, compassion , and care. We all really appreciate your commitment to our students.
Tristan Goodwin | Principal
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Metal Majors!
I would like to highlight the achievements of our students in Stage 6 Industrial Technology Metal who have recently showcased their completed major works. These students integrated their theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical skills to design and construct these metal masterpieces.
Mark Armstrong | TAS Head Teacher
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Hampton Public School
Pete Armstrong, our music teacher, brought in his 1960s slide guitar this week and we each had an opportunity to play it while honing our drumming skills and singing a variety of songs.
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Oberon Public School
Rocketing Readers
KM have been working hard on their reading skills this term. Students are building their confidence and independence in word attack, comprehension and fluency. They have been enjoying applying these skills when completing associated activities.
Nicola McMahon | Classroom Teacher
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Australia's diverse landscape
Students in 5/6MK have begun their Geography studies this term. They have investigated the diversity of Australia's landscape and the characteristics of these environments. Students enjoyed being given creative freedom when making artworks to display their knowledge.
Chloe Killen | Classroom Teacher
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Fabulous Friday Attendance
Congratulations to our attendance raffle winner, Susanna Mavros who came to school 90% or more of the time last fortnight, and it paid off. She received a family taco kit to share with her family.
Nicola McMahon | Attendance Coordinator
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New PA System
OPS would like to extend a big thank you to Veolia Mulwaree Trust for their $12,100 grant towards our new school bell and PA system. This support will greatly enhance communication within our school, allowing our families to hear and enjoy school performances better. Improved announcements will contribute to a safer and more efficient school environment for everyone.
Danni-Lee Thompson | Assistant Principal
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Black Springs Public School
Book Week Celebrations
Last week we celebrated Book Week at Trunkey Public School - and what an exciting day it was! It was a day filled with creativity, laughter, magic and a love of reading. Our students enjoyed sharing a costume parade, exciting book activities and a yummy book week cake. The day was wonderful and our students loved seeing their small school friends again. Thank you to Mrs Cogdell, her staff and P&C for organising such a special event.
Black Springs Public School staff.
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O'Connell Public School
Kindness Groups in action!
Our Year 5/6 leaders guided their kindness groups with engaging and insightful activities on self-regulation. These Kindness Groups aren't just about being kind, they're building essential life skills. Well done to both our leaders and learners!
Miss Doble I SLSO
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