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The report card - everyone gets an A
March 5, 2026
Oberon Public School
Show Success
Oberon Public School students shone at the recent Oberon Show. From garden produce to artworks great and small many were successful across a range of the exhibits. It was wonderful to see such wonderful displays of our student achievement. Congratulations also to last year’s Year 6 students who placed well in the art and craft competitions. Well done to all students and exhibitors.
Nicola McMahon l Coordinator
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Author Spotlight
This term in the library, we have been exploring books written by Adam Goodes, our Author of the Month. Students are not only enjoying his engaging stories but also learning about important themes such as Indigenous culture, respect and resilience. Through a variety of activities connected to these books, they are developing their reading comprehension, critical thinking and cultural awareness skills.
Belynda Ruhan | Teacher Librarian
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Fabulous Friday Attendance
Congratulations to our attendance raffle winner, Charlotte Cole, who came to school 90% or more of the time last fortnight, and it paid off. Charlotte received a shop local voucher to spend with her family.
Jo'elle Frampton | Principal
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Homework Raffle
Congratulations to Amity Ayres, Olivia Murphy, Rhylan Assaf and Dylan Payne and 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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Swimming Superstars
Congratulations to all the students who participated at the Bathurst District Swimming Carnival today. All the swimmers can be proud of their efforts with many swimming personal best times and placing in their heats. There was a wonderful level of school spirit on display, especially during the nail biting finish to the senior girls relay. Congratulations to Grace McDermott who placed 3rd in the 11 year girls 50m backstroke and 3rd in the 11 year girls 50m butterfly. Congratulations also to Ava Thompson who came 2nd in the 11 yr girls 50m butterfly. Both will now go on to represent Bathurst District at the Western Region Carnival in Dubbo in March. Congratulations girls!
Danni-Lee Thompson l Swimming Coordinator
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From Page to Paint
5/6T has been studying the novel "The One and Only Ivan", focusing on the story of Ivan, the silverback gorilla. To bring the character to life, students have been experimenting with sketching and watercolour techniques, creating amazing artworks that capture Ivan’s spirit and story.
Karissa Turner | Classroom Teacher
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3/4 Atmosphere
3/4 A have thoroughly enjoyed learning about our environment with Mrs Hotham this week. During their science lessons they conducted a very engaging experiment to demonstrate the different layers of the atmosphere.
Danni-Lee Thompson l Assistant Principal
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Oberon High School
What a fantastic day for our OPAL students!
Students visited the school farm to get hands-on experience helping during shearing. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about farm life, teamwork and real workplaces. A big thank you to everyone who made this day possible and to the students for their enthusiasm and hard work. Special thanks to Sam Gascoigne Shearing!
Heather Wiggins | Agriculture Teacher
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Rodeo Champion
Huge congratulations to Year 11 student Max Meredith for his great achievements at the Oberon Rodeo last Saturday! Max won the Junior Bull ride and came 4th in the Novice Bull ride . Max travels most weekends around the state to compete, showing impressive commitment and passion for the sport. We’re proud of your hard work and determination, Max!
Tristan Goodwin | Principal
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Great work by our OPAL class students!
Students rolled up their sleeves and cleared out the garden beds at the front of the school to prepare the area for a brand-new concrete slab for our upcoming bike stand. Not only did they get their hands dirty with some hands-on gardening and clean-up, but they also put their maths skills to the test by calculating exactly how much concrete we'll need and planning out the slab's dimensions.
Muharem Cufurovic | Mathematics Teacher
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PULSE Alive Rehearsal
Five of our students had the incredible opportunity to travel to Sydney and participate in the rehearsal for the Indigenous dance ensemble as part of PULSE Alive. This rehearsal brought together many students from schools across New South Wales. Their involvement not only allowed them to connect with their peers and culture , but also to experience preparing for a professional show . Our students will perform as part of PULSE Alive on Thursday 19th March.
Tim Graham | Coordinator
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Open Boys Basketball
Last week, our Open Boys Basketball team travelled to Bathurst to compete against four other schools in an exciting tournament! The boys showed incredible sportsmanship, supporting each other and respecting their opponents every step of the way. Unfortunately, there were no wins on the day, but they gained valuable experience and appreciated the opportunity to play and enjoy time together as a team.
Muharem Cufurovic | Team Coach
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St Joseph's Catholic School
Maths in Action!
Our students have been putting their maths skills to the test with some fantastic hands-on learning!
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Around the Rooms - Year 1
What a wonderful start to Term 1 we have had so far! Students in Year 1 have been super busy - some highlights have been:
- Our class pets - spiny leaf insects named Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup!
- Hands on learning in Mathematics
- Drama lessons
- Using the chromebooks
- Lots of writing practice
- Welcoming two new students into our class this year
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Hampton Public School
Students from Hampton Public School took part in the initial Parkour lesson at Lithgow PCYC, supported by the Sporting Schools Grant, with more lessons to come. They exhibited significant agility and strength, demonstrating skill and courage.
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