Stories and highlights

There's always something to celebrate at our school! From exciting events to proud moments and everyday wins, here are some of our highlights.

A year at our school

First Lego League-  FIRST^® LEGO^® League guides students through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. First Lego League begins in Term 3 and in Term 4 teams from around the region join together and compete for the First Lego League title.

Culture and language lessons- Our school is committed to providing an inclusive education that extends and enriches the learning environment. As such, we offer a Dhangatti language sessions to each class with Aunty Cheryl Blair. Each class has a 45 min lesson each week for two terms ( 1and 3 or 2 and 4) to learn Dhangatti language.

All classes have been given an animal as their totem and are learning the Kempsey South Warcry.

Students are also involved in cultural dance groups and workshop. they then perform these dances during NAIDOC week celebrations.

Playgroup- Our playgroup operates each Friday morning from 9.30am – 11.00am. It is available to anyone in our community who has children under 5. See Facebook for more details and changes of days.

Small School NAIDOC Day- Our School hosts the small schools NAIDOC day each year around NAIDOC week. This day involves 8 schools and numerous service providers providing sporting activities and cultural activities. It is a great day celebrating NAIDOC in our valley.

Special Events- Each year we may celebrate a special event. It is always fun to celebrate Olympics and Commonwealth games

Music lessons happen every week with our specialist music teachers.

"We love our school for its supportive community and commitment to every student’s success. Our child feels safe and inspired every day.” — a parent of Kempsey South Public School

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