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November 12, 2026

Oberon High School

Billycart Cup!

Our Year 8 students showed incredible creativity and teamwork in Tech Mandatory by designing and building their very own billycarts! From brainstorming designs to hands-on construction, they learned valuable skills in engineering, problem-solving, and collaboration. The excitement peaked at the Billycart Cup held at the Oberon Common, where we witnessed some spectacular driving and masterful mechanics in action. It was fantastic to see their hard work and innovation zooming down the track! Congratulations to the winning team was Bobby Stanley, Marshall Taylor, Maika Toga and Jack Kennedy (absent) for their dedication and amazing performance!

Mark Armstrong | Head Teacher

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TAFE Experience

Stage 5 students enjoyed a morning of beauty with Leanne at Bathurst TAFE’s YES program. Relaxed and sporting beautiful nails, they then enjoyed lunch courtesy of the TAFE before heading to the Automotive Department for an afternoon learning the basics of caring for their future vehicles. The Tesla proved popular with the female students, who enjoyed testing out the sound system. Mat and Rowan wrapped up the day with the electric motorbike , sharing interesting facts about electric versus conventional carbon-fuelled transport.

Tristan Goodwin | Principal

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Never the Last Post – 2026

Our students recently had the privilege of participating in the 2026 Never the Last Post Initiative, hosted by the Royal Embassy of Belgium in Canberra. The initiative invited students to research Australian soldiers from their local communities who fought and lost their lives on Belgian soil during World War I. Using the In Flanders Fields database, our students uncovered the personal stories of these young men, exploring their lives before the war, their connections to our local community and the sacrifices they made. Our students travelled to the Royal Embassy of Belgium in Canberra to present their research, share the stories they had discovered and learn more about the enduring connection between Australia and Belgium.

It was a wonderful and meaningful experience, bringing local history to life and reminding us that behind every name on a memorial was a young person with a family, a community and a story worth remembering. We thank the Royal Embassy of Belgium and the In Flanders Fields Museum for the opportunity to be part of this special initiative and congratulate our students on their thoughtful research and presentations. Lest we forget.

Fiona Abbott | Deputy Principal

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SWE Assembly

On Monday we held our school assembly, featuring a special appearance by Benny. The house points, which represent the total accumulated throughout the year, were announced. Abercrombie 5,640 points, Tuglow 4,400 points and Werong 4,192 points. Miss Katrina Bretts awarded the highest number of Benny Bucks this year. Congratulations to Abercrombie, who will be rewarded next week.

Fiona Abbott | Deputy Principal

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Timber Trinkets

Our Stage 5 Tech Mandatory - Timber students have been busy designing and creating beautiful trinket boxes, showcasing a variety of unique and creative lids. Throughout the project, students learnt valuable woodworking skills, including tool use, design principles, and finishing techniques. Also, don't miss checking out Olivia Martin's stunning major work - a beautifully crafted coffee table that truly stands out!

Robert Sinclair | TAS Teacher

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Remembrance Day

Our school proudly participated in the town's Remembrance Day service, gathering solemnly at the Oberon Cenotaph to honour and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. Our school captains had the meaningful privilege of laying a wreath as a mark of respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made in pursuit of peace and freedom. We thank our community for coming together to commemorate this important day and reflect on the values of courage, sacrifice, and hope.

Tristan Goodwin | Principal

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Oberon Public School

Wonderful Years

We acknowledged 2 valued staff members; Ms Justine Dabroski for 30 years and Mrs Belynda Ruhan for 20 years of service to NSW Public Education. We recognised the valuable contribution both have made to the education and lives of so many children across NSW, but particularly Oberon. Both ladies provide our students with engaging and high-quality lessons. Congratulations to you both.

Danni-Lee Thompson l Relieving Principal

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Literacy!

1/2GF have been exploring the importance of characters in a narrative and what makes a great character. Students have been looking closely at how adjectives, verbs and adverbs can be used to bring characters to life, developing their understanding of descriptive language. They then put their learning into practice by creating their own unique characters and writing matching character descriptions. A fantastic opportunity to get creative while building our vocabulary and narrative writing skills!

Shannon Fisher | Classroom Teacher

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Marvellous Mini Fete

Year 6 hosted their annual mini fete. K-6 students participated in a range of activities; mini golf, sponge throwing, cake stall, boat races, what's in the box, hair spray and lots more. Thanks to the generous support of our families who supplied cakes for the cake stall. $1398.50 was raised and will go towards the Year 6 farewell gift. Thank you to Year 6 for a fantastic mini fete.

Stage 3 Teachers

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Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day students paused to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country. We reflected with gratitude and remembered that their bravery has helped secure the peace and freedoms we enjoy today.

Lest we forget.

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Rockley Public School

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mr Mark Snow, Director, Educational Leadership, to Rockley Public School to recognise two special achievements. Mr Snow presented Miss Milgate with her 30 Years of Service Award, recognising her dedication and valued contribution to public education. This wonderful milestone celebrates her commitment to students, colleagues and school communities throughout her career. Thank you, Miss Milgate, for the care and expertise you bring to your work every day. Rockley staff and students love having you apart of our team. Grace received her Rosella leadership certificate, recognising her leadership within our school and beyond through her involvement in the DOVES transition program. We are proud of Grace’s commitment to representing our school and contributing her voice as a student leader. Congratulations to Miss Milgate and Grace, and thank you to Mr Snow for joining us to celebrate their achievements!

Nicole Burden | Principal

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