Dear Parents,

Yesterday we had the Panthers Rugby League Academy visit our school to host coaching clinics for our children in Years 1-6. The children had a terrific time involved in a host of games and skill based drills. Well done to our children on their participation and thank you to Ms Puebla and Ms Lloyd for their coordination of the visit.

Our children were so excited about the Panthers visit. Below are some quotes from our children;

“It was good to work with the experienced Panthers coaches. I loved all of the activities that I participated in” - Stage 3 student

"I enjoyed that we got to see coaches from the club, and I was grateful to be part of it. My favourite activity was when people were trying to score, but my team was defending the try line. It was very special to see the trophy and have my photo taken with it” - Stage 3 student

“I love footy and I think it’s great Panthers came to Bathurst Public School. That’s pretty special” - Stage 3 student

“I liked getting to play all the different games, like Touch Football. I also liked getting to kick the ball against the post and winning a prize” - Stage 3 student

“I can’t believe we got to stand so close to the trophy!” - Stage 3 student

“It was fun, there were lots of different activities, and it was great to see some of the Panthers coaches there. The trophy was cool!” - Stage 3 student

“We got to have fun with our friends, and we got to meet some of the Panthers coaches” - Stage 2 student

“The Panthers visit was good because the games were fun and the people helping were nice” - Stage 1 student

“My class cheered in our Welcome Circle when they heard it was the Panthers visit today” - Stage 1 teacher

Last week, Cruz Fischbeck and Harvey Glasgow travelled to Minto to represent Western Region at the NSW PSSA Basketball Championships. It was a tough competition against some very talented, and tall players from around the state! Western won 1 game and played very well even if the score wasn't on their side. Well done to both Cruz and Harvey!

Congratulations to three of our students who travelled to Dubbo to attend the Western Soccer Trials. Hunter Weal, Grace Moulds and Adam Abdulla were a part of two very competitive Bathurst District Teams. Well done to you all.

Due to the wet weather today, we postponed the ’Daffodil Delights’ Morning Tea, which raises funds for Daffodil Cottage to Thursday 29th May. We hope all our families and friends can join us on this day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPDATE

The School Athletics Carnival has been moved to Thursday 3rd July due to a PSSA sport clash. The carnival will still be held at Morse Park.

Some Reminders;

Our 10 Day Term 4 Intensive Swimming Program will occur from Monday 24th November - Friday 5th December at the Manning Aquatic Centre. This program will be open to all children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The children will be taught by qualified Swimming Instructors employed by the Manning Aquatic Centre. Sessions will be 45 minutes long and will run for 10 days between 9.15am. and 2.00pm. Children will be accompanied to and from the pool by school staff. The cost will be $140.00 for the 10-day program, including bus travel, facility entry, and professional instruction. This can be paid through our Sentral Parent Portal or at the front office via cash or EFTPOS. Active Kids and First Lap vouchers are not accepted this year. If you would like your child to attend, please answer the questions through the Sentral Parent Portal. Medical information is not provided or updated through the Portal. Please contact the front office with any medical updates. A deposit of $50 must be paid to secure your child's position in the program by Friday, 26th September. The final balance must be paid by Friday, 7th November. After this date, there will be no refunds. Parents will be informed of the details of their child's classes before the program commences. Parents are asked to contact the school and update their child's medical information closer to the start of the program if necessary. If parents have any further questions regarding this Intensive Swimming Program, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Mitchell, Miss Reedy or Mrs White.
Our School Library is open to all children Break 2 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and Break 1 on a Tuesday.
Breakfast club is open to all children from 8.30am-8.55am every morning.
Lunch Club is open to children from 1.15pm-1.30pm each day.
SRC Meetings are held in Ms Lloyd’s room during Break 2 every Wednesday.

Year 7 2026 EOIs

Enrolment offer emails for Year 7 2026 will be sent to families who submitted an EOI at either Bathurst High Campus or Kelso High Campus between Monday, May 12th, and Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

Remember to:

Check your inbox during this period
Complete enrolment within the timeframe set by the Department

If any parent has any concerns regarding any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kate White

Principal