Assistant Principals' Report

Rae Gittos & Matt Kirkright

Jeans for Genes Day

We are asking that students wear Jeans as part of our school uniform on Thursday 7th August. This annual event encourages people to wear jeans and make a donation to support the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in its research into genetic conditions. The campaign aims to raise awareness and funds to help find cures for children's genetic diseases. We are not asking for any money to be donated to the school, but rather, please scan the QR code below, which will donate directly to the organisation.

Baby News

On behalf of the school community, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the world, a baby boy, Darwin Scoberg. Mrs Carli Scoberg (2A) and her husband were very excited to welcome Darwin over the school holiday break. All are well.

NAIDOC Week @ WPS

This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, and the theme, 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy', celebrates the achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. As a part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, our indigenous students and some of their friends participated in an immersive Indigenous incursion with Kelly Tarlington (Iningai Tribe) from Aboriginal Culture Programs. The students took part in a 1.5-hour incursion, where they explored bush tucker plants and created Aboriginal Art in an engaging, creative arts activity.

You may have seen the 2025 National NAIDOC Week poster in our school office or at Kmart and Target, as they have once again been appointed the Official National NAIDOC Week Poster Distribution Partner for 2025. The poster is a stunning digital artwork titled Ancestral Lines, created by Jeremy Morgan Worrall, a proud Ngarbal/Gomeroi man from Emmaville and Deepwater in northern New South Wales. His family lines include the Wrights, Connors, and Marlows.

Jeremy’s work honours the knowledge, care and cultural strength passed down through generations, from Ancestors Lucy, Enoch and Nonie Wright to his Nanna Audrie and his mother Vanessa. The artwork is set beneath the swirling clouds and moonlit skies of Tenterfield, where the next generation gathers around the fire — to listen, to learn, and to lead.

“When I look back at my mob, it helps me see towards the future,” Jeremy said. “This piece tells the story of our knowledge — of lore, care, hunting, weaving, and love — being passed on through time. My hope is that it speaks to young people and shows them that they come from strength. They come from a legacy of survival and brilliance. And that gives us all vision for what comes next.”

Here are some images from today's incursion, a celebration of indigenous culture and coming together.