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March 12, 2026
Oberon High School
What an absolute treat to get the behind the scenes look for our school leaders. Thanks to the Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee for taking time out of his busy schedule. Once in a lifetime.
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University Insights
Last week, Year 12 students Auron, Lisa, Sophie and Wyatt attended the Scots College Showcase on University Pathways. They explored various programs like policing, criminology, business, and pharmacy. Representatives from several universities and UAC shared valuable info on scholarships, degrees, and applications. Our thanks to Ms Helen Jones and Ms Lily O'Toole for hosting.
Susan Koeford | Careers Adviser
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Inclusive Athletics
Last Wednesday, MC students travelled to Bathurst for an exciting All Inclusive Athletics Sports Day at Cubis Park, Eglinton! They took part in events including discus, shot put, javelin, sprints (50m, 60m, 80m) and relays. It was a fantastic day full of fun, teamwork and learning new skills - all while focusing on safety and building social connections. Well done to all the students for their amazing efforts!
Rachel Staines | School Learning Support Officer
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Double, double toil and trouble,
Fire burn and cauldron
bubble!
The witches made their prophecy on Friday 6th March and determined Oberon High School students would have an awesome opportunity to view parts of Shakespeare's most villainous play, Macbeth. Students from Kelso High and Bathurst High joined us to watch Come You Spirits present the play and discuss key elements including the witches brew, Lady Macbeth's power speech and the encroaching forest that attacked Macbeth in the end. Thank you to Oberon Rotary and Come You Spirits for bringing such a wonderful event to our school.
Fillet of fenny snake,
In the caldron boil and bake.
Amber Hibbert | HT English/HSIE/PA
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Year 12 Work Studies Visit – Retail
Our Year 12 students had an insightful visit with Lisa Richards, owner of Seasonal Threads, to learn all about the day-to-day operations of a small business. This was the first in a series of visits to local businesses, giving students a real-world perspective on how businesses operate and are structured.
John Ryan and Sonia Page | MC Teachers
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St Joseph's Catholic School
Congratulations
Huge congratulations to our Year 6 student Isabel who was selected as the Hockey goalkeeper in the polding team for the NSWCPS polding trials in May! Well done Izzy! Your hard work and enthusiasm has paid off!
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More Exciting news from our Winter Trials on Friday! Congratulations to Matt Joseph for making the Diocesan Rugby League team and Hudson for making the Diocesan Netball team! They will now compete in the Diocesan team at the polding Trials in May. Well done and best of luck
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Around the Rooms - Year 2
This term in Year 2, students have been exploring images of God in Religious Education and bringing their ideas to life through Visual Arts.
As part of our learning, we discussed the image of God as a potter - someone who carefully shapes and forms with patience and love. The children shared thoughtful ideas about what this tells us about God’s care for people. They made wonderful connections between the role of a potter and the way we are each unique and special.
In Visual Arts, students created their own pinch pots from clay. They carefully shaped, moulded and painted their pots, experiencing firsthand what it feels like to be a potter. This hands-on activity helped them better understand the image we had been discussing in class, while also developing their fine motor skills and creativity. Each piece was unique and full of character!
In English, students enjoyed reading Peggy by Anna Walker. They examined the structure of the text as an example of a circular narrative, identifying how the story returns to where it began. Through class discussions and writing activities, students developed their comprehension skills and explored how authors use narrative structure to create satisfying and meaningful stories.
Year Two have had an excellent start to the year!
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Oberon Public School
Personal Development and Health
This term in PDH, K–6 students focused on hygiene, self-management and road safety aligned with the NSW PDHPE syllabus. They practiced handwashing, toothbrushing, set personal self-care SMART goals and explored road safety through activities like role play and problem-solving. Your support at home helps reinforce these important health and safety skills for lasting habits.
Ms Eva Fait | PDH Teacher
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Music Movement
K/1H students explored how different movements can represent the tempo of a song. They enjoyed marching, swaying and jumping to fast and slow rhythms, helping them understand changes in tempo through active participation.
Kellie Schenk | Classroom Teacher
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