Schools teach the "Three Ls" - Learning, Learning and Learning

October 29,2026

Rockley Public School

Rockley Public School joined local schools and community members at the Wiradjuri Cultural Festival to celebrate NAIDOC and "50 Years of Deadly". It was a special opportunity for our students to learn about Wiradjuri culture, celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements and strengthen connections with our community. Thank you to the organisers, performers and community members who shared their knowledge, stories and talents, making the day so memorable.

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We couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces at gymnastics! This term, our students are attending weekly gymnastics lessons at PCYC Bathurst, developing fundamental movement skills, balance and coordination while building confidence. There was plenty of enthusiasm as students had a go, practised new skills and enjoyed being active together. We can’t wait for next week!

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Oberon Public School

NAIDOC Week Celebrations

We celebrated NAIDOC Week. Students were engaged in a series of workshops throughout the day involving songs and stories, Johnny cake and kangaroo tasting, boomerang painting, dancing, yarning and weaving. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Higgins for preparing wonderful activities for our students about traditions, history and culture.

Danni-Lee Thompson | Relieving Principal

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Good Luck!

Good luck to Oscar Gordon who is representing Western Region at the NSW Athletics State Championships in Sydney. We know he will represent Oberon Public and Western Region proudly. We look forward to hearing his results.

Danni-Lee Thompson l Relieving Principal

Science Session

5/6W have been learning about electrical circuits in science. Students put their learning into practice by building their own circuits to light a lightbulb. They then challenged themselves to see how many lightbulbs they could power using a single battery pack. Through experimenting and problem-solving, they successfully lit all 10 lightbulbs!

Cameron Wright | Classroom Teacher

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Best Buddies

We have begun our new buddy program to assist in the transition of Year 2 into Year 3 in 2027. Year 2 made the walk all the way down to the Stage 2 classrooms, where they were partnered up with a Year 4 student. They completed tasks to learn more about each other, and even had a go at drawing their buddy! This program will be ongoing throughout term 4 and is a wonderful opportunity for Year 2 to become more comfortable with the transition into the primary end of school, as well as for the Year 4 students to develop their leadership skills moving into Year 5.

Erin McMurray | Assistant Principal

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Oberon High School

Pink Up Oberon

Our SRC organised Pink Up Oberon Day at school, raising funds for the McGrath Foundation. Students and staff wore pink to support breast cancer care and donated a gold coin, raising $131.15. Thank you to everyone who contributed - together we made a difference!

Fiona Abbott | Deputy Principal

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TAFE Launch

The Bathurst TAFE YES - Youth Engagement Strategy program for Oberon High began last Friday. This is a seven-week program held every Friday. Transport is being facilitated by Bathurst Community Transport. Fifteen students aged fifteen and over will participate to familiarise themselves with an adult education setting and explore a variety of immersive experiences, including:

Bricklaying
Wall and Floor Tiling
Construction
utomotive
Beauty
Animal Care
Early Childhood Education
Cooking
Electrical
Welding

Week one included Early Childhood Education and Electrical.

Tristan Goodwin | Principal

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Porchae on Prac!

Porchae Mobbs has recently begun her practicum at OHS and will be with us for the next three weeks. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education in PDHPE at CSU Bathurst and brings enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference to our students.

Already a valued member of our team as a Student Learning Support Officer and School Administration Officer, Porchae continues to excel with her incredible dedication and genuine care for our students. Her warmth, patience and positivity make her a beloved presence around the school.

Tristan Goodwin | Principal

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Wambuul Shield

Last Friday, OHS students proudly competed in the Wambuul Shield in Bathurst. Our U16 Boys Rugby League 9s team faced strong competition from Bathurst High, Blayney High, and Cowra High, while our U16 Girls League-Tag team took on Bathurst High and Blayney High. Throughout the day, all players demonstrated great sportsmanship, determination, and teamwork , giving their absolute best on the field. Thank you to Mr Graham, Miss Fenton, and Mr Sargent for their guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the day.

Tristan Goodwin | Principal

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Tech Adventure

The NBN VR Roadshow brought an exciting experience to our school for Year 7 and 8 students. The teams arrived equipped with VR headsets featuring the ANSTO VR experience. Students had the exciting opportunity to virtually step inside a nuclear reactor , engage with an interactive periodic table , and explore the structure of an atom . It was an inspiring day of hands-on learning and technological discovery, demonstrating the importance of digital connectivity in our modern lives.

Heather Wiggins | Head Teacher

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Bean Experiment

Stage 4 MC took advantage of the beautiful spring weather to plant dwarf beans in both soil and cotton wool, with the aim of comparing their growth. We re-used drink containers for pots and plant labels, and enforced a strict three-seeds-per-pot rule. We look forward to sharing our results in the weeks to come.

John Ryan and Robyn Gibbons

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Hampton Public School

It was wonderful to welcome Grandparents to our morning tea celebrating Grandparents Day on Friday of week 2. Grandparents play such a valuable role in our children’s lives and the special bond shared and time spent together forms memories that last a life time.

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