Events

🌟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.

🎖️ Careers School Visit – Australian Defence Force

🎖️ Careers School Visit – Australian Defence Force

Woodenbong Central School will be welcoming the Australian Defence Force for a Careers School Visit on Tuesday 21 July. 📅

This visit will give students the opportunity to learn more about career pathways, training opportunities and life in the Australian Defence Force. 👩‍✈️👨‍✈️

Students will hear about the wide range of roles available and gain valuable information to support their future career planning. 🌟

We look forward to welcoming the Australian Defence Force to our school.

🏀 Northern Rivers Zone Under 15s Basketball 2026

🏀 Northern Rivers Zone Under 15s Basketball 2026

Woodenbong Central School students will have the opportunity to participate in the Northern Rivers Zone Under 15s Basketball event.

📅 Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Please note: times may be adjusted depending on the event draw.
📍 Venue: Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre

💰 Player Levy: $5.50
This levy is to be paid at the venue. Students are asked to please give their levy to their teacher on the day so the team payment can be made in one single payment.

🚗 Transport:
Parents and carers will need to provide private transport to and from the event.

👕 Uniform:
Students are to wear full sport uniform. A basketball singlet will be provided on the day. Please wear suitable footwear.

🍎 Food and Drink:
Canteen facilities will be available at the venue, although options may be limited. Students may wish to bring snacks and lunch. Please bring your own water bottle.

⚠️ Eligibility:
Students who have been placed on Formal Caution or Suspension within two weeks of this event are not eligible to participate.

📝 Permission notes are due back by Wednesday 22 July 2026. Permission note can be downloaded here or permission can be given through SchoolBytes.

🎓 Connect Northern Rivers Careers Expo – Lismore 🌟

🎓 Connect Northern Rivers Careers Expo – Lismore 🌟

Students in Years 10 to 12 are invited to attend the Connect Northern Rivers Careers Expo in Lismore.

📅 Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Venue: Lismore Showgrounds, 116 Alexandra Parade, North Lismore NSW 2480

Held annually, the Connect Northern Rivers Careers Expo is the region’s premier careers event. It showcases career advice, further education, employment and training opportunities, helping students explore genuine long-term career pathways.

Students will have the opportunity to:

👩‍🔧 Speak with professionals working in industries they are passionate about
🔨 Take part in Try a Trade hands-on activities
🎓 Learn about university, TAFE and tertiary study options
💼 Explore apprenticeships, traineeships, employment and volunteer opportunities
🤝 Build valuable career networks and receive expert pathway advice

Exhibitors will include apprenticeship organisations, career pathway advisers, employers, universities, tertiary education providers, training providers and volunteer organisations.

🚌 Important Information

🚌 Transport: Students will travel to and from the venue by chartered bus.
👕 Dress code: Full school uniform
🍔 Food: Canteen facilities will be available at the venue.
🎒 Please bring: A small backpack and a fully charged mobile phone in case of emergencies or changes to finishing times.
📚 Educational outcomes: Career planning, pathway information and network building

💰 This excursion is subsidised by Connect Northern Rivers and is free for students.

📝 Permission is due by Friday 24 July 2026.

Permission can be given online through SchoolBytes, or the permission note can be downloaded here.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to discover future study, training and employment options and begin planning their career journey! 🚀

🏉 Central Schools Rugby League – Inverell 🏉

🏉 Central Schools Rugby League – Inverell 🏉

Woodenbong Central School is inviting boys to participate in the Central Schools Boys Rugby League 7-a-side Gala Days at the Inverell Sporting Complex.

The gala days will be run by the NRL, along with a Central Schools Coordinator.

📅 Event Dates:
Open and Under 14 Years Boys: Monday 27 July 2026
Under 16 Years Boys: Tuesday 28 July 2026

⏰ Times at Inverell Sporting Complex:
Monday 27 July 2026, 9:30am – Tuesday 28 July 2026, 3:00pm

Please note: Students are only required to attend in Inverell on the day they play. Travel time has not been included. It takes around 4 hours to drive to Inverell.

👦 Age Groups:
Under 14 Boys – turning 13 or 14 in 2026
Under 16 Boys – turning 15 or 16 in 2026
Open Boys – turning 17 or 18 in 2026

Boys who are one year under the age group may be able to play up if an appropriate “playing up” form has been completed by parents/carers and approved by the Principal. This will only be approved for experienced players who regularly participate in contact sports.

🚗 Transport:
Parents/carers will need to organise transport for their child. Students are not to drive themselves to this event due to the distance involved and the impact of fatigue from contact sport.

👕 Dress Code:
Full sport uniform.

🍎 Food:
Students must provide their own food, as there will be no opportunities to purchase food.

✅ Please Bring:
Mouthguard.

📌 Permission Due Date:
Thursday 23 July 2026

Permission note can be downloaded here or permission can be given through SchoolBytes.

We wish all students participating a great day of rugby league, teamwork and sportsmanship! 🏉👏

🏃‍♀️🏅 Primary Upper Clarence PSSA Athletics Carnival 🏅🏃‍♂️

🏃‍♀️🏅 Primary Upper Clarence PSSA Athletics Carnival 🏅🏃‍♂️

The Primary Upper Clarence PSSA Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 30th July 2026 at Tabulam Public School.

Qualifying students will receive permission notes to take home soon. 📝

We wish all students competing the very best of luck! 🌟👏

🌟📚 Public Education Week 2026 📚🌟

🌟📚 Public Education Week 2026 📚🌟

Public Education Week is an annual celebration of NSW public education and the wonderful achievements of our schools, teachers and students. 🏫👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

This year, Public Education Week will be held from Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August 2026 during Term 3, Week 3.

The 2026 theme is “Inspiring Excellence”, recognising the dedication, growth and achievements of students and staff across NSW public schools. ✨👏

We look forward to celebrating the many people who make public education so special! 💚❤️💛

🌊 Great Barrier Reef Excursion 🐠🐢

🌊 Great Barrier Reef Excursion 🐠🐢

📅 Monday 3 August – Thursday 6 August 2026
⏰ 8:30am Monday – 6:00pm Thursday
📍 Lady Musgrave Island & Coral Cay, Southern Great Barrier Reef

We are excited to offer students in Years 8 to 11 the opportunity to attend an educational excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. 🌏✨

Students will take part in hands-on learning while exploring one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders. They will learn about marine biodiversity, conservation, environmental responsibility, tourism and sustainability. 🪸🐠

An itinerary will be provided to families closer to the departure date. 📝

Key Details
👥 Year Groups: Years 8 to 11
⚠️ Places are limited
💰 Total Cost: $650.00
💵 Deposit: $100.00 due by Friday 24 April 2026
✅ Final Payment: Friday 3 July 2026

Payment Information
Families can pay the balance in instalments or as a lump sum, as long as the total is paid by Friday 3 July 2026.

📌 $110.00 by 1 May
📌 $110.00 by 15 May
📌 $110.00 by 29 May
📌 $110.00 by 12 June
📌 $110.00 by 3 July

Permission Note
✅ Permission can be given through SchoolBytes.
📝 A paper version of the note is available from the front office, or you can download a copy here.

Behaviour Standard
⚠️ No student placed on a Formal Caution (Suspension Warning) or returning from suspension within 2 weeks of this excursion will be allowed to attend.

For further information, please contact the school.

We look forward to making this a memorable learning experience for our students! 🌊🐠✨