Principal's Report

Welcome!

Schools are very busy places and this year is panning out to be no different for us at Uralla Central School. It has been a pleasure to welcome so many new students and their families to our school over the last couple of weeks.  I trust you have all settled in well and are enjoying our programs and opportunities for your students.

Urgent -Downloading New Apps for School Communication - Please Download NOW

Last week, all families were provided information about new apps/platforms we will be using for school communications from next week. The School Stream app will be phased out to make way for two more effective and powerful apps to assist families in knowing about events, their children’s learning and providing permission for excursions and paying for events.  Parents/Carers will need to download two apps, Sentral and School Bytes.

Sentral App:

(You will need you unique code sent home late last term. Please contact the office if you need this provided to you again)

This app will provide information about:

• Student timetables
• Student reports each semester
• Attendance - parents can notify the school of student absences
• Notifications - The school will send out notifications such a newsletter links etc.

School Bytes App:

This app will provide information to:

• Parents to electronically sign permission notes
• Newsletters
• Calendar

• Pay for excursions and events

   

Please click on the link below for information on how to download the app.  Please note that the current School Stream app will be removed next week.

Congratulations Brydie Williams

Uralla Show Success

Our students continued to shine at the Uralla Show this year with so many achievements in nearly every category in the pavilion. It was so nice to walk into the area and see our students work awarded at such a high level.  Congratulations to all students who achieved awards but also to every student who went to the effort of submitting an item for display. Our achievements are so great that we cannot list them all here, but please see a small selection of our works below:

Swimming Carnival

Our 2026 Swimming Carnival held last Friday was a fantastic success, showcasing the incredible talent and enthusiasm of our students. The event was filled with vibrant energy as students from all year groups competed with great sportsmanship and determination. We were thrilled to see outstanding performances in various swimming styles, and congratulations to all participants for their effort and teamwork. A special thank you to our dedicated staff and volunteers who ensured the day ran smoothly. Well done to everyone involved!

2026 Student Representative Council

Congratulations to our 2026 Student Representative Council (SRC) members who proudly received their badges at this week’s assembly. Your commitment to representing your peers and contributing positively to our school community is truly commendable. We are excited to see the leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm you will bring throughout the year. As SRC members, you play an important role in making our school a better place for everyone. Well done on this achievement, and we look forward to supporting you in your important work ahead!

Your elected representatives are:

Primary

Kindergarten:  George Burton & Hazel Cooper

Year 1:  Wendy Borg & Charlie McFarlane

Year 2: Dakotah Sharpe & Lacey Baker

Year 3/4 Opals:  Macie Bell & Fletcher Devlin

Year 3/4 Diamonds: Hannah Cain & Henry Doyle

Year 5/6 Pearls: Hunter Sly & Evie Byers

Year 5/6 Garnets:  Mitchell Roobol & Vivian Saint Julian

Secondary

Yr 7: Josh Brown & Charlotte Tobler

Yr 8: Liliana Blackburn & Shakaya Graham

Yr 9: Juliette Michell & Elle Ware

Yr 10: Annie Hunt & Millie Hunt

Yr 11: Hanna Vedat & Alexis-Anne Castles

Yr 12: Eloise Oxley, Hannah Khan, Sarah Canning & Jack Young (School Leaders)

Senior Badges for Academy Students

We are delighted to announce the re-introduction of senior badges this year. At our assembly this week, our Academy (Year 11 & 12) students proudly received their badges. These badges symbolise their important role as leaders and role models within our school community. Wearing the senior badge is a mark of achievement, responsibility, and pride, recognising the hard work and dedication these students have shown. We congratulate all recipients and look forward to seeing their continued positive influence as they lead by example throughout the year.

Sports Captains for 2026

Our Sports Captains have been elected for 2026 by their respective sports teams. Congratulations to the following students on their election positions:

Lawanha

Lilliana Blackburn

Zac Froome

Brydie Williams

Hannah Khan

Rogala

Annika Fuller

Christian Dulay

Ava Saint Julian

Josh Goldspink

David Kpapyah

School Photo Day - Friday 13 March

Our school photos will be take on Friday 13 March 2026 from 9am (Staff photo at 8.30am). All students must be in full school uniform on the day and be at school by 9am. Information from MSP Photography will be distributed when it arrives.  Please mark this day in your calendars.

NAPLAN  - Years 3, 5, 7 and 9

We would like to inform parents that students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be participating in the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assessments, which will commence on Wednesday, 11 March. NAPLAN is an important national assessment that helps measure your child’s skills in reading, writing, language conventions, and numeracy. These assessments provide information to help support your child’s learning and progress. If you do not want your child to participate in the NAPLAN assessments, please contact our child's class tacher or Year Advisor. Further details can be found by clicking the link below:

Senior Sydney Excursion - Years 9-12

Our Sydney excursion plans are being finalised for our students in Years 9-12. Final payments must be made by Friday 27 February so we can confirm your places at events. Students will be away from Monday 23 to Friday 27 March (Week 9).

All the Best Jacob

We wish Jacob Toomey all the best as he represents the North West at the tennis championships in Woolongong next week.  All the best Jacob!

National Servicemen Ceremony 

Thank you to our senior captains for representing our school at last Sunday's National Servicemen Ceremony in Armidale.  Our students were proud flag bearers and placed a wreath in memory of those who lost their lives.  Thank you to our senior school leaders Eloise, Hannah, Sarah and Jack for representing our school so proudly.

Our New Wood/Metal Tech Room

We started using our new wood/metal tech room this week after many months of work to install the new resource.  This building is in addition to our older woodwork room so we now have 2 rooms for our students.  Thank you to the NSW Department of Education for providing us this incredible resource!

Brad Hunt

Principal