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June 4, 2026
Oberon Public School
National Simultaneous Storytime
On May 27, K-2 students walked to the town library to join other students from all over Australia to read "Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller" written by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, and illustrated by Jake Minton. This fun event aims to promote the value and importance of reading and literacy.
K-2 Teachers
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PDH at OPS
This term in Personal Development and Health, students explored health and wellbeing through discussions, stories and group work. They reflected on identity, culture and respect for differences. Lessons focused on self-regulation, communication, resilience and recognising strengths. Students also learned about healthy eating, physical activity and their benefits, building confidence, positive relationships and lifelong healthy habits.
Eva Fait | PDH Teacher
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CWA Speaking
Well done to all Oberon Public School students who participated in the CWA Public Speaking finals in Orange. A special congratulations to Rory Sperelakis who achieved second place and will advance to the next round which will be held in June at Narromine. Ava Thompson achieved 3rd place, Tegfatehyab Singh achieved 5th place and Logan McGrath represented our school proudly. Congratulations to these students.
Cameron Wright | Coordinator
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PSSA Soccer
On May 28, our boy's and girl's PSSA soccer teams played against Eglinton Public School. Both teams displayed perseverance and great sportsmanship but were defeated.
Chloe Killen and Natalie Beattie | Soccer Coordinators
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All In for Reconciliation
Last week students celebrated National Reconciliation Week from Wednesday 27th May - Wednesday 3rd June. We learnt about and celebrated our shared history, cultures and achievements. Students discussed and acknowledged how we all contribute to reconciliation in Australia.
OPS Teachers
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External Validation
On Tuesday, June 2, the assistant principals and I participated in the external validation process for public schools. This process provides an important opportunity to reflect on our journey of continuous improvement and excellence.
I am incredibly proud to announce that we have received a rating of ‘excellence’ in 11 out of 14 areas against the School Excellence Framework from the External Validation team who conduct this work across the state. This is an amazing and significant achievement for any school.
Today’s success belongs to our entire school staff. I would like to sincerely thank our staff for the work they do and for the passion they bring to their roles every day. I would also like to thank our families and wider community for the support and partnership you provide to our school. We are incredibly fortunate to work alongside such a positive and supportive community.
We are a united team at Oberon Public School, committed to making the academic achievements and wellbeing of our wonderful students our number one focus. Every student at OPS is known, valued, challenged and cared for, always.
Congratulations to the best staff ever!
You can be assured that your child is receiving a great education at Oberon Public School.
Jo'elle Frampton | Principal
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Artists at work
K/1H artists have been hard at work exploring the vibrant, storytelling art style of renowned Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft! As part of our art focus, the children practised using bold lines, rich colour layers and dot patterns to create these wonderful landscape artworks. It is National Reconciliation Week, making it the perfect time to celebrate and learn from First Nations artists and their fantastic contributions to culture and art. We are so proud of our little artists creativity and beautiful masterpieces!
Sandie Higgins | Classroom Teacher
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Hockey Superstars
Congratulations to our girls hockey team who had a wonderful 2-1 win against Perthville Public School in round 2 of the PSSA knockout competition. The girls played exceptionally well and can be very proud of themselves. Thank you to Ella Thompson and Laura Moorhead for umpiring the game. We will now play either Canobolas Public or Parkes Public in round 3 of the competition later this term. Congratulations girls.
Danni-Lee Thompson | Coach
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St Joseph's Catholic School
On May 27, our students, along with Galloping Gumnuts, celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime with this year’s wonderful story, "Luna Roo"! To join in the fun, we embraced the sporty spirit by wearing our soccer and sports jerseys. Mrs Rich organised a fantastic State of Origin meal deal, along with a huge range of Origin-themed snacks available at recess. Our library looked absolutely incredible, and we would like to extend a huge thank you to Mrs Martens for the amazing job she did organising the day, decorating the library alongside our Year 6 students, and providing four copies of "Luna Roo" to give away!
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Our K-3 students had a fantastic time participating in hockey workshops run by Hockey NSW on May 26. A big thank you to Mo from Bathurst Hockey Association for travelling out to work with our students and introduce the game of hockey to them. The students thoroughly enjoyed working alongside you. We greatly appreciate the time and enthusiasm shared with our students throughout the workshops.
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Recently, our Year 5 students had the wonderful opportunity to attend an Experience Day at Stannies and MacKillop. Throughout the day, students enjoyed a guided tour of the school, participated in a range of engaging learning activities, explored different subject areas and met new people along the way.
It was a valuable and enjoyable experience that gave our students a glimpse into secondary school life while building their confidence and connections for the future.
A big thank you to both Stannies and MacKillop for hosting the day. We are very grateful for the opportunities provided.
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Around the Rooms - Year 2
This term, Year 2 students have been enthusiastically engaged in a wide range of learning experiences across the curriculum. In English, students are exploring a hybrid text during our Great White Shark literature unit, which is developing their understanding of informational and narrative features.
During Science and Technology, Year 2 students have been learning about forces through hands-on investigations and experiments. They raced soap boats, made pop-up toys and created wind-powered cars while exploring concepts such as push, pull, twist, spin and friction.
In Mathematics, students have been showing improved automaticity and confidence through regular speed sheets and mental maths activities.
In Visual Arts, students have been experimenting creatively with line and colour to produce imaginative artworks.
Students also thoroughly enjoyed participating in the hockey clinic, where they demonstrated great skill, teamwork and enthusiasm.
An excellent term so far!!
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Maths Coach
Our students have been enjoying our whole-school focus on improving automaticity and recall of basic mathematical facts and vocabulary. Across all year levels, students are building confidence and fluency through engaging activities, daily practice and consistent use of mathematical language in the classroom. It has been wonderful to see students becoming more confident when recalling facts and explaining their mathematical thinking.
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Oberon High School
Golf Glory
Congratulations to our talented Year 9 student, Nate Hotham, who has qualified for the NSW CHS Golf Championships! Nate will be teeing off against the best young golfers in the state at Magenta Shores Golf Club this June. We are proud of his dedication and achievement - best of luck, Nate!
Tristan Goodwin | Principal
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Sorry Day
Students decorated cut-out feet , which are displayed together to form a "sea" . These represent the steps taken by the Stolen Generations and the shared community journey toward healing, acknowledgement and reconciliation. Pam, Chase, and Jasmine contributed to creating the outdoor display.
John Ryan | Teacher
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Hampton Public School
On Friday May 22, five of our students ran in the Lithgow District cross country trials. We are very proud of their efforts and achievements. Thank you to Wallerawang Public School for your organisation of the event. Congratulations to Coco who is off to represent the district at Western cross country in Orange!
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O'Connell Public School
Tullie, our very own Hairy Maclary!
Our paws-itively amazing Tullie isn't just any dog - she's our calm and caring support companion, helping both students and staff feel safe, focused, and ready to learn every day. Her gentle presence makes our school a kinder, happier place for everyone - one wag at a time!
Miss Doble | SLSO/Tullie enthusiast
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