Events
Our school events are a fantastic way to enrich students’ learning, build confidence, and create a vibrant, positive school community. These activities help students connect with friends, celebrate achievements, and make lasting memories. Events also offer wonderful opportunities for families to get involved and support their children’s journey.
Some of the exciting events we host include:
- Transition days
- Sports carnivals
- Open days and school tours
- Harmony Week and Book Week celebrations
- Excursions and incursions
- Performances, concerts, and school productions
- Fundraising, charity, and community events
- Award assemblies
- Graduation and other milestone celebrations
Want to know more about upcoming events or how to join in? Please contact the school - we’d love to hear from you!
Featured Events
To stay updated on featured events happening at your school, you can regularly check the school’s event calendar or announcements. These highlighted events showcase key activities and opportunities for students, families, and the community to get involved.
If you’re interested in volunteering or participating in school events, visit the Community involvement section on the school or NSW Department of Education website. There you’ll find information on how to volunteer, upcoming opportunities, and ways to support the school community.
Up and coming Events and Excursions at Woodenbong Central School
🌟Parents & Citizens (P&C) Meetings 2026
🗓️ When: First Tuesday of each month (during school term)
🌟 Parents & Citizens (P&C) Meetings – 2026
All parents and carers are warmly invited to join our vibrant P&C community. 🤝 The P&C is a wonderful way to stay connected, see what’s happening at school, share ideas, and support initiatives that benefit our students.
📅 Meeting Details
- 🗓️ When: First Tuesday of each month (during school term)
- 🕓 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 📍 Where: School Community Room
📆 2026 Meeting Dates
- Tuesday 3 February
- Tuesday 3 March
- Tuesday 5 May
- Tuesday 2 June
- Tuesday 4 August
- Tuesday 1 September
- Tuesday 3 November
- Tuesday 1 December
💬 Your voice matters! We welcome new members at any time. Come along, meet other parents and carers, and help make our school an even better place for our students to learn and thrive.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿
🐄 Show Cattle Agriculture Team – 2026 🐄
📅 Commences: Thursday 19 February 2026
📅 Concludes: Thursday 17 December 2026
🐄 Show Cattle Agriculture Team – 2026 🐄
Woodenbong Central School students who have shown interest are invited to join the Show Cattle Agriculture Team, held after school on Thursday afternoons at the Woodenbong Central School Agriculture Farm.
📅 Commences: Thursday 19 February 2026
📅 Concludes: Thursday 17 December 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Location: Woodenbong Central School Agriculture Farm
Unumgar Street, Woodenbong NSW 2476
The team will prepare show cattle to parade and groom steers at local shows throughout the Northern Rivers region.
Important Information:
🐄 Students will walk from school to the Ag Farm at 3:30pm under staff supervision.
🐄 Pick-up time is 4:40pm from the Ag Farm. Parents/carers are required to collect students promptly.
🐄 Parents will be notified if a session is cancelled (e.g. wet weather or staff absence).
🐄 This program will run throughout the school year.
What to Bring:
👕 A change of clothes (to protect school uniform)
👟 Flat, enclosed, comfortable footwear
💧 Water bottle
🥪 Snacks
We look forward to another successful year with our Show Cattle Agriculture Team.
For further information, please contact the school office.
🥓 Rise & Shine for the Woodenbong Central School P&C Fundraiser! 🥓
🥓 Rise & Shine for the Woodenbong Central School P&C Fundraiser! 🥓
🌅 Join us for a Gunfire Breakfast! 🥓🍳
After the Woodenbong ANZAC Day Dawn Service, come along and enjoy a hearty breakfast with the Woodenbong Central School P&C.
📅 Friday 25 April
⏰ 5:15 AM
📍 Woodenbong Water Tower, Hillview Drive
On the menu:
🥓 Bacon & Egg Rolls
💳 EFTPOS Available
Our P&C is raising funds to help purchase a school bus for excursions 🚌 so every roll sold makes a difference.
Please come along, grab some breakfast, and support our school community ❤️
🎓 Southern Cross University Taster Day 2026 🎓
🎓 Southern Cross University Taster Day 2026 🎓
📅 Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Southern Cross University, Lismore
👥 Open to: Year 10 students
Woodenbong Central School will be attending Southern Cross University’s Taster Day in Lismore. This is a fantastic opportunity for Year 10 students to experience university life through dynamic and interactive sessions.
Students will be able to:
✨ Live like a university student for the day
✨ Participate in 6 interactive workshops across a range of exciting study areas
✨ Experience SCU’s state-of-the-art campus facilities
✨ Meet inspiring people, including academics and current university students
✨ Learn more about university life in a fun and engaging way
This excursion is ideal for Year 10 students considering university education.
🚌 Travel: Students will travel on the Connect Bus.
🎒 Students need to bring:
- A small backpack
- A pen or pencil
- A notebook
- Lunch, or students may purchase food as canteen facilities will be available at the venue
👕 Uniform: Students must wear full school uniform.
✅ Permission: Parents are to give permission through SchoolBytes.
⚠️ Please note: This excursion is limited to 11 students only — first in, first accepted.
🏊♀️🏊♂️ CHS NSW State Swimming Championships 2026 🏊♂️🏊♀️
🏊♀️🏊♂️ CHS NSW State Swimming Championships 2026 🏊♂️🏊♀️
Best of luck to our Central School Relay Team and Senior Boys Relay Team as they travel to Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush to compete in the CHS NSW State Swimming Championships from 29th April to 1st May. 🌟
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication and team spirit, and we know you will represent our school with pride. 💙
Wishing all swimmers the very best for a successful and enjoyable carnival! 👏🎉
🌷 A Special Mother’s Day Morning at WCS! 🌷
🌷 A Special Mother’s Day Morning at WCS! 🌷
Woodenbong Central School P&C Mother’s Day Fundraiser
📅 Thursday 7th May
🥓 Breakfast Bacon & Egg Rolls
🕢 From 7:30 am
📍 Outdoor COLA
There will also be a gift store for students to purchase a special gift for their motherss. 💝
Come along, grab a delicious breakfast, and help make Mother’s Day extra special for our school community.
🏃♀️🌟 Secondary Northern Rivers Zone Cross Country 🌟🏃♂️
🏃♀️🌟 Secondary Northern Rivers Zone Cross Country 🌟🏃♂️
We are excited for the Secondary Northern Rivers Zone Cross Country to be held on Thursday 7th May 2026 in 📍 Lismore.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to challenge themselves, do their best and represent our school with pride. 👏 We are looking forward to a great day of energy, determination and school spirit! 🎉🏅
ℹ️ More information will be coming soon — stay tuned!
🏃♂️✨ Primary Upper Clarence PSSA Cross Country ✨🏃♀️
🏃♂️✨ Primary Upper Clarence PSSA Cross Country ✨🏃♀️
Get ready for the Primary Upper Clarence PSSA Cross Country on Friday 8th May 2026 at 📍 Bonalbo.
This is a great opportunity for students to get involved, give their best effort and proudly represent our school. 🌟 We are looking forward to a fun day of running, encouragement and school spirit! 🏅👏
📝 More information will be shared soon.
🏉🌟 North Coast Regional Open Touch Football Trials 🌟🏉
🏉🌟 North Coast Regional Open Touch Football Trials 🌟🏉
Good luck to Stella Dau, Isla Shaw and Gus Maloney as they travel to Solitary Islands Sports Ground, Woolgoolga on Friday 8th May 2026 to compete at the North Coast Regional Open Touch Football Trials.
This is a wonderful achievement and a fantastic opportunity to compete at a regional level. We are very proud of Stella, Isla and Gus, and we know they will represent our school with skill, determination and pride. 💙
Wishing them all the very best for a great day of competition! 👏✨
🎯🌟 Clifton Interschool Shooting Competition 🌟🎯
🎯🌟 Clifton Interschool Shooting Competition 🌟🎯
Woodenbong Central School students have been invited to participate in the Clifton Interschool Shooting Competition, a 2-day clay target and benchrest shooting event to be held at Laurie Bowie Rifle Range, Clifton, QLD. 👏
📅 Dates: Thursday 14th May and Friday 15th May 2026
📍 Location: Laurie Bowie Rifle Range, Clifton, QLD
🕢 Start Time: 7:30am at the Clifton Gun Club
💲 Cost: $110.00 total to be paid at school
($55.00 per day)
🏡 Accommodation:
Parents are required to book their own accommodation.
A suggested venue is:
Leyburn Motel / Cabins
📞 0475 670 474
🚗 Transport:
Parents will be responsible for driving or organising private transport for their child.
📄 Permits:
Please ensure your child brings their shooting permit.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to represent our school, develop their skills and enjoy two exciting days of competition. 🎉
For any questions or further information, please contact the school.
🏃♀️🌟 Primary Northern Rivers PSSA Zone Cross Country 🌟🏃♂️
🏃♀️🌟 Primary Northern Rivers PSSA Zone Cross Country 🌟🏃♂️
We are excited for the Primary Northern Rivers PSSA Zone Cross Country to be held on Friday 22nd May 2026 at Corndale, NSW. 📍
This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to challenge themselves, do their very best and represent our school with pride. 💪👏 We are looking forward to a great day of energy, effort and school spirit! 🏅🎉
ℹ️ More information will be coming soon.
🏉🌟 Central School’s Regional Touch Football Carnival 🌟🏉
🏉🌟 Central School’s Regional Touch Football Carnival 🌟🏉
We are excited for Central School’s Regional Touch Football Carnival in Inverell on 25th to 27th May 2026. 🙌
This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their skills, work together as a team and represent our school with pride. 💪👏 We are looking forward to two great days of competition, sportsmanship and school spirit! 🎉
ℹ️ More information will be coming soon.
📚 Primary National Simultaneous Storytime
📚 Primary National Simultaneous Storytime
Our primary students are looking forward to taking part in National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 27th May 2026.
This year’s featured story is Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller, and it promises to be a fun and engaging celebration of reading, imagination and shared storytelling. 🌟🦘⚽
National Simultaneous Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for students across Australia to enjoy the same story together and celebrate the joy of books and reading.
We are excited to join in this special event!
🦒✨ Life Education Van Visit ✨🦒
🦒✨ Life Education Van Visit ✨🦒
We are excited to welcome the Life Education Van to our school on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. 🚐🌟
This is always a fun and valuable experience for students, with engaging learning activities and important health and wellbeing messages. 💙📚
We look forward to a great day of learning, laughter and discovery! 😊
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Key dates
📅✨ Looking for important school dates? ✨📅
You can find term dates, school holidays, and other important dates for all NSW public schools by visiting the official NSW Department of Education website. 🌟
Their up-to-date calendar includes:
📘 Term start and end dates
🏖️ School holiday periods
🇦🇺 Public holidays affecting schools
🗓️ Other important education-related dates
Stay organised and plan ahead with all the key dates for our school community!
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