Barunga School

26/07/2026

If u hear an alarm on ur phone tomorrow this is what it is.
It’s just a test and you don’t need to do anything.

PSA.
The national AusAlert test date is Monday, 27 July 2026, with alarms sounding across Australia at local times adjusted for each state and territory.Test Times by LocationNew South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria: 2:00 pm AESTSouth Australia (including Broken Hill) and Northern Territory: 1:30 pm ACSTWestern Australia: 12:00 pm AWSTWhat to ExpectSound and Vibration: Phones and compatible devices will make a loud siren sound and vibrate for about 10 seconds.Override Settings: The alert will override "silent" and "do not disturb" modes.Action Required: No action is needed; the message will clearly state it is only a test ahead of the official system launch in October 2026.

21/01/2026

Hello families, I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday. School starts back next week.
School staff start back on Tuesday
27th Jan and kids start back on Thursday 29th Jan. 😊

27/04/2025

Congratulations Helen👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

😍 Helen is committed to driving health, social and economic development for Indigenous people. She is board director of the Aboriginal Investment Group, deputy mayor of the Roper Gulf Regional Council and a member of the Arnhem Crows Football Club. Helen is one of 36 finalists in the 2025 NT News Woman of the Year Awards. See the full list of finalists and cast your people's choice vote now 👉 https://bit.ly/4lFv8TA

30/03/2025

Congratulations again to our deadly Barunga School principal Malcolm Hales.
Winner of the NT volunteer award for all his work training the Arnhem Crows women’s team. 🏆🏆

12/12/2024

Before we go on holidays we had a visit from a Christmas elf at the crèche today 😊.
Merry Christmas everyone and have a safe and happy festive season 🎄

10/12/2024

Loom forward to seeing everyone tomorrow

30/11/2024

The Territory’s own Barunga Festival has been short-listed as one of only 10 cultural festivals at the BEA World Festival Awards in Rome this year 👏👏👏Full story: https://bit.ly/3Z9oLgM

26/11/2024

Congratulations to our Principal for all your hard work and dedication - well deserved 👏🏾👏🏾

Malcolm has been recognised as the 2024 BHP community coach of the year, a testament to his unwavering dedication to the club. His efforts to increase women's participation in football throughout the Big Rivers Region have been truly remarkable. Congratulations on this well-deserved award. ❤️💙💛

13/11/2024

12/11/2024

Congratulations Senior Years Students being recognised by the Department of Education for the amazing learning your class is doing