Principal's Report

Beyond the Line

This week, our school welcomed 10 initial teacher education students from the Sydney metropolitan area, showcasing our school and the opportunities for teaching and working outside of Sydney. The teachers are currently enrolled a universities across Sydney and are visiting local schools in Armidale, Uralla, Guyra, Inverell and Tamworth. It was wonderful to show the group how we work in a small community and how a "Central School" is so very different to other settings such as a primary or secondary setting.  Thank you to our staff and students for making our visitors so welcome.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

We will hold parent/teacher interviews on Monday 30 March for students K-12. Primary students should have taken a note home with information about this last week.  For our secondary parents, there is no need to book a time, teachers will be available in the hall from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. 

Senior Sydney Excursion

Our students in Years 9-12 will be travelling to Sydney from Monday to Friday of next week to participate in our major excursion for 2026. Our staff have put together an incredible program of events to support student learning and to compliment content being taught in our classrooms.  Thank you to the entire team for putting together such a rewarding experience for our students.

Sports Carnivals - Cross Country and Athletics

We will be holding our K-12 Cross Country events here at school on Wednesday 1 April. Students in primary will be competing between recess and lunch and secondary will compete during sport time after lunch. The course will be a lap of the school oval and then three laps of the block. All students are expected to participate but are not required to run. However, if they want to compete at the zone or regional events they will need to run.

Save the Date:  Our athletics carnival will be held on Friday 15 May at the Uralla Sporting Complex (back up date is Friday 22 May).  This will be a whole school event.

State Swimming

I congratulate Lily Rafferty for qualifying to compete at the state swimming carnival next term in Sydney.  This is a fantastic achievement Lily, well done!  Lily competed at the Armidale PSSA Zone and North West Carnivals, along with a number of our primary students.  Please see further information in this newsletter.

Preliminary Exams

Congratulations to our Academy students who have been sitting their preliminary exams this week. Our students will finish their preliminary content at the end of this term.  They will commence their HSC courses from the start of Term 2.

Rotary Art Show

Our school have provided a significant number of quality artworks for the Rotary Art Show. Please support this wonderful event at the Uralla Memorial Hall.  At the opening night, our students will also be providing catering and service.  Thank you to Mrs Taylor and her team!

NAPLAN

Congratulations to all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 on their completion of the NAPLAN assessments this week.  Parents and carers will receive feedback on their child's performance when results are released next term.

Central Schools Conference

Our school is often asked to host conferences, meetings and other Department of Education events.  We use these opportunities to provide our food tech and hospitality students catering, service and preparation skills as part of their studies.  We will be hosting one of two state-wide Central School Conferences on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 May in the hall.

Easter Hat Parade

We invite all primary students and any interested secondary students, to our Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 2 April 2026 from 10am.  We will also have visitors from the Uralla Pre School and TG's Child Care Centre joining us.  Primary students will create an Easter Hat in class for the parade.

Kindergarten and Year 7 2027 Transition Dates

Each year, our school offers two transition days for current Year 6 students to come along and experience high school for the day.  This opportunity is open to all students who are currently in Year 6, not only at Uralla Central School, but at all of our local schools.

Our Kindergarten transition program will also commence in Term 3.  

Please see information below:

School Photo Catch Up Day

We have secured a catch up day for any students who were unable to get their school photo taken last week.  This day will be on Friday 1 May (Week 2 Term 2).  All students in Academy will also get their class photos with their new jerseys.  This will mean that Academy student photos will arrive a few weeks after the other classes.  If your child needs to have their photo taken, please ensure they are in full school uniform on the day.

Introducing the Revised Student Code of Conduct

In our commitment to creating safe and positive learning spaces, NSW public schools are introducing a revised Student Code of Conduct. This revised Student Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for student behaviour during all school activities, including online and off-site.

The Student Code of Conduct will be implemented from Term 1, 2027. In Term 2 this year, schools will receive posters to display in teaching and school public spaces, with resources and professional learning available to support everyone in promoting positive behaviour.

Students and parents will be asked to acknowledge the Student Code of Conduct annually as part of ongoing school processes.

For more information, please visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/familiarisation/student-code-of-conduct

Thank you for supporting a respectful and positive school community.

P&C Meetings Online for Terms 2 and 3

Please see information in the P&C section of this newsletter about a trial for online meetings for Terms 2 and 3.  The purpose of the trial is to encourage parents who cannot attend in-person, to be able to join from home. This may be particularly welcomed as we enter the cooler months of the year.  

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at their next meeting, so it is important to ensure you are financial to vote.  We have a very supportive P&C and they are very keen to welcome new members to the team.  

Please see further information on the P&C page of this newsletter.

School Development Days - Term 2

Term 2 will commence with two school development days for staff only.  On Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April, staff will be at school, working through professional learning modules on inclusive educational practices.  

Students commence Term 2 on Wednesday 22 April.

Happy Holidays

As this is the last newsletter for Term 1, I thank you all for another great term at Uralla Central School. I hope all students, staff and their families, have a wonderful Easter and a restful holiday.  See you all next term.

Brad Hunt

Principal