In the Classroom
Wild Rivers Alliance Life Education Van
Niangala, Woolbrook, and Yarrowitch Public Schools Come Together for Life Education Van and Healthy Harold Visit
On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, students from Niangala Public School joined their peers from Woolbrook and Yarrowitch Public Schools for a special day of learning and fun at Woolbrook School, thanks to the Life Education Van and the ever-popular Healthy Harold.
The Life Education team delivered engaging programs focused on "Growing Good Friends" and "Friends & Feelings." These sessions encouraged students to explore the value of positive friendships and develop skills in understanding and managing their emotions. Through interactive discussions and activities, students learned how to support others, be kind, and navigate feelings in everyday situations.
Healthy Harold, the iconic giraffe mascot, helped make the event lively and memorable, ensuring all students left with new knowledge and a sense of connection. The Woolbrook P&C provided us with a huge amount of choice for morning tea. There were many return trips to fill up on all the goodies on offer!
The day was a wonderful opportunity for Niangala, Woolbrook, and Yarrowitch students to learn together, strengthen friendships, and promote well-being across their school communities. Thank you to Woolbrook School for hosting, and to the Life Education team for providing such an enriching experience
Health & Wellbeing at Kentucky Public school
Student Recounts
Georgia - Yesterday Mrs Crawford drove us to Kentucky. We learnt about healthy eating. The healthy foods were fruit and vegetable. We got to do colouring in and eat fresh fruit. There were fresh banana, juicy orange, crunchy celery, sweet strawberries and yummy pear. It was yummy. We did exercises for body strength. I did twelve push ups. Thankyou Mrs Wall for organising the excursion.
Joey - On Tuesday we went on an excursion to Kentucky School to learn how to keep ourselves healthy. We learnt how to brush put teach properly and wash our hands properly as well. At recess and lunch I played with Chyler and Charney. We went on the bus to the hall to do exercises like trampoline jumping, weight lifting, push ups and sit ups. Thankyou Mrs Wall for organising such a fun excursion. We can’t wait for the next one.
Holly - Yesterday at Kentucky Public School we did fun activities. We even learnt to eat healthy food. Over at the hall we did exercises to be big and strong. The message of the day was to keep our body healthy, by keeping strong and eating healthy food to make me strong and big. Thankyou Mrs Wall for organising the excursion and Mrs Crawford for driving us there.
Miley - Yesterday, I went to Kentucky school to learn how to be healthy. We played netball in the tennis court and a new game called shark, shore, ship which is like bullrush.
Matilda - Yesterday we had a ride on the big bus to get to Kentucky. At morning tea time we had fruit like apples and celery. We did some dancing it was the best day ever!
Thank you Mrs Wall for organising it for us and thank you Miss Dunn and Mrs Crawford for giving us the best day ever.
Ashton - Yesterday we went to Kentucky school to learn about healthy eating. We did lots of fun activities like asking our friends if they are okay, exercising with weights and a rope. I made a new friend from Rocky River school.
Aubree - On Tuesday, we went on an excursion. We did some health lessons and I made new friends named Charney and Chyler at Kentucky. Thankyou Mrs Wall for organising the excursion for us. It was amazing.
Coby - I had fun at the Kentucky excursion. Mrs Crawford drove us on the bus. I had fun and played in the sand and I liked playing the music (the marimbas).
Harry - On Tuesday we went to Kentucky school to learn how to keep our bodies healthy. We got to do exercise and eat yummy food like apples, bananas, carrots, capsicum and cheese and biscuits. We played a game where we moved like animals to different coloured fruits. We also learnt how to be a good friend by being kind and asking if they are okay and listening to them. We took our school excursion bus to Kentucky and back. Thankyou to Mrs Crawford for getting us there and back safely. Thankyou to Mrs Crawford and Miss Dunn for taking us on the excursion. Thankyou to Mrs Wall for organising a fun excursion.
Lindsay - On Tuesday Niangala Public School went to Kentucky for a day of well-being. We did fun things like exercise and health. It was a very long drive to Kentucky. We all would have filled a whole bottle of sweat. I made a new friend at Kentucky. Their name is Ava. Thank you to Mr Tarrant for inviting us to Kentucky. It was the greatest day ever. I had lots of fun.
Green Thumbs and Cooking Crew
Garden Update: Spring Rolls and Surprises
On Friday, the Green Thumbs and Cooking Crew teamed up for a special project, creating delicious spring rolls using fresh vegetables harvested from our school garden. The Green Thumbs picked cabbages and spring onions, which they shared with the Cooking Crew. With these homegrown ingredients, the Cooking Crew whipped up a batch of tasty spring rolls for everyone to enjoy!
We also picked an extra three cabbages and three spring onions for the Ham, Partridge and Harry families, so they can make spring rolls at home. In addition, the Green Thumbs discovered a green, short, and spikey cucumber in the vegetable garden — a delightful surprise! This cucumber found its way home with the Turner family.
The Green Thumbs were busy in the garden, removing the hoops and netting over the cabbages as we plan what to plant next. They also turned the compost to keep it healthy and productive. To ensure our Vegepod keeps flourishing, we planted celery, spring onion and wombok seeds.
Everyone is now looking forward to enjoying the spring rolls for lunch!
