Primary Department

You Can Do It!

We are pleased to share an update about the ‘You Can Do It!’ program, which we have been implementing in classrooms since the beginning of the year.

‘You Can Do It!’ is a social-emotional learning program designed to help all students develop key personal skills that support learning, wellbeing, and success. The program focuses on five essential areas: Confidence, Persistence, Organisation, Getting Along, and Resilience. Through various classroom activities, discussions, and practical strategies, students are learning to set goals, tackle challenges positively, manage their emotions, work well with others, and bounce back from setbacks.

Our teachers have been incorporating ‘You Can Do It!’ into everyday lessons as well as a formal weekly lesson in Primary and fortnightly lesson in High school. We are already seeing students begin to embrace new ways to approach their learning and relationships.

This week in Primary we celebrated Aiden, for all of his outstanding organisation at school. He has taken onboard the key ideas of being organised and demonstrates them in his actions at school. Aiden received a unique orange organisation key and a certificate in acknowledgment of his achievement.

Year 4, 5 & 6 CPR

Last week, students in Years 4, 5 and 6 took a major step towards becoming lifesavers, as they participated in a CPR course for kids. The course, designed for young learners, focused on the skills and confidence required to respond in emergency situations.

Throughout the session, students learned the critical importance of CPR and how their actions can make a vital difference during an emergency. Under the guidance of qualified instructors, they received hands-on experience with the basics of chest compressions, the recovery position, and how to call for help via Triple Zero (000).

Teachers described the workshop as “engaging and empowering,” noting the enthusiasm displayed by students. “Our students now have a greater awareness of how to help someone in need,” said Mr McLean. “It was wonderful to see them working together, practising their skills, and realising that even young people can have a positive impact in an emergency.”

The CPR course forms part of the school’s commitment to student wellbeing and practical life skills, ensuring all children are equipped with valuable knowledge that could one day save a life. We are proud of all our Years 4, 5 and 6 participants for their eagerness to learn and willingness to help others.

Year 2

Last week, Year 2 dived into a fascinating science lesson focused on the effects of push and pull forces in water. The classroom buzzed with excitement as students became young engineers, exploring how different forces can move objects and influence their motion.

During hands-on investigations, students were able to see for themselves how objects behave in water. Using everyday materials, they experimented with the effects of pushes and pulls, observing how these forces worked to move objects in different directions and speeds.

The highlight of the lesson was the chance for each student to design, build, and test their own sailboat. Drawing on their newfound understanding of forces, students worked to create boats that could glide across the water. Once built, the boats were tested using wind (push). Students reflected on what worked and what they would do differently next time.

Years 5 & 6

This term our Year 5/6 classes have begun learning words from the Anaiwan Language.  This is an in-class activity and the students are enjoying learning an introduction to Anaiwan words and traditional names of animals and plants.  Each student volunteered to identify and name each item for their class, and students who were keen, got to show what they have learned.  

Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Day

On Wednesday 20 May, we welcomed our first group of students for the first 2026 Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Day. The day provided students with an opportunity to become familiar with the school environment, meet staff and begin building connections with their future classmates, some that may already be at Uralla Central School and others that will be joining us from other primary schools in the area.

Students started the day with a range of icebreaker activities before taking part in a school tour to explore the campus and learn more about life in high school.

Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of engaging, hands-on learning experiences. With Miss Burton, students stepped into the role of investigators during a Forensic Science lesson, developing observation and problem-solving skills. Students then joined Mrs Taylor in the kitchen to prepare biscuits and sausage rolls, which they enjoyed together at lunchtime. Students also spent time in the new workshop with Mr Walker constructing a timber box to take home, providing an opportunity to develop practical skills and experience another area of learning offered at Uralla Central School.

To conclude the day, students worked with Mr Hunt on a series of problem-solving and team-building activities that encouraged communication, collaboration and creative thinking. It was fantastic to see students supporting one another and building confidence in a new environment.

It was wonderful to see students embracing new experiences, working together and showing enthusiasm as they begin their transition into Year 7. We look forward to welcoming them back for future transition activities in Term 4.

Year 1

Year 1 Sapphires have been learning to write about their opinions and have been coming up with reasons to justify their opinions.

We read the story ‘Click. Clack. Moo! – Cows That Type’. After that, we imagined we were a pig on the farm and wrote letters to Farmer Brown asking for something.  

We also read ‘The Day The Crayons Quit’. We pretended to be Duncan and wrote letters to Yellow Crayon and Orange Crayon to try to stop them arguing.

Soon we will use our persuasive writing techniques to write letters to Mr Hunt asking for some things for our school.

We have been learning about compound words, and we are really clever at putting compound words together!

In Maths, we have been learning about doubles numbers and have been playing lots of games to help us learn our doubles facts.

On Thursday 4 June K-2 students will be participating in some novelty races while the Athletics Carnival takes place. We look forward to cheering on our friends who are competing in the carnival.

PSSA Touch Football

On Friday 23 May, students from Stages 2 and 3 travelled to Walcha to participate in the PSSA touch football gala day and trials.

The boys’ team faced a challenging first game, but every player demonstrated excellent skill and sportsmanship throughout the day. Meanwhile, the girls played strongly, winning their opening match and progressing to the second round of the knockout competition. They were narrowly defeated in a closely contested game, with the final score 2-1 in favour of Ben Venue.

A special congratulations to all students who trialled for the PSSA team. All participants competed in the ‘possible's and probable's' round with great determination. We are proud to announce that three Uralla Central School students – Vivian Saint Julian, Matilda Sowerby, and Jett Williams – were successfully selected for the girls’ and boys’ touch teams. This marks Jett’s second consecutive year of selection.

We wish all selected students the best of luck in the next round!

Stage 1 

Congratulations to all our Stage 1 students on their amazing performance of Mr Clicketty Cane and Fabuloso at the last assembly. Your enthusiasm and confidence made us all very proud! Our creative arts focus this term is Drama. Students are completing activities from the unit When Is A Stick Not A Stick, where they are learning to incorporate drama with imagery. They are exploring elements of drama to create characters, responding imaginatively when using a stick as a stimulus, developing expressive skills through movement and voice, and creating artworks inspired by the stick. 

Recently, we enjoyed an exciting visit from the Life Education Van. The children had a fantastic time learning about “Growing Good Friends” and making positive decisions through engaging, interactive activities.

Next Thursday, we are looking forward to our Athletics Carnival! It’s a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills, have fun with friends, and enjoy some friendly competition. Year 2 students who turn 8 this year will attend the carnival all day on the school oval. Kindergarten, Year 1, and the remaining Year 2 students will have their own mini carnival from 11:30am to 12:30pm on the Infants playground. Please ensure your child comes prepared with a hat and appropriate clothing to spend time outdoors participating in age-appropriate and novelty races. We encourage families to come along and cheer on our young athletes in their track and field events!

On 27 May, Stage 1 participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime. This year’s book is Luna Roo, a delightful story about a kangaroo who loves playing soccer. Students will enjoy various classroom activities inspired by the text.

Looking ahead to Week 8, Stage 1 will be going on an excursion to Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre. The program, titled “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” promises to be a hands-on experience that will inspire curiosity and excitement about science and the environment. Please ensure your child brings their own lunch, drinks, sunblock, hat, and wet weather gear. We also ask that you encourage students to bring a low-waste lunch to support sustainable practices.