Boorowa Central School NSW DEC

10/09/2026

DOLLAR FOR DUSTY – WHAT A SPECIAL MORNING AT BCS!

This morning we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Dusty to Boorowa Central School as he continues his incredible Dollar for Dusty journey from Warren to Parliament House in Canberra!

At just 12 years old, Dusty is taking on this huge walk to raise funds and awareness for Little Wings and its Medical Wings program, helping bring paediatricians to regional communities so country kids can access the specialist care they need closer to home.

Dusty began his visit at our Infants and Primary Morning Muster, where students had the chance to meet him, hear about his adventure and fire off some fun questions!

Our School Captains, Mylee and Belle, then presented Dusty with a $200 donation from our SRC, along with a family-sized packet of Red Frogs to provide a little extra energy for today’s 26 kilometres!

Sammi Jensen and our wonderful P&C also made sure Dusty wouldn’t go hungry, presenting him with a care package of Sammi’s famous home-baked cookies, along with an amazing $300 donation already raised through cookie sales this week, with still two days of sales to go!

To finish the morning, our Secondary students joined the celebrations and students and staff from K–12 lined the school grounds to form a huge guard of honour, proudly holding the posters they had created in support of Dusty. With plenty of cheering and encouragement, Dusty ran/walked his way through the guard of honour and out of BCS to continue the next leg of his journey towards Canberra. 💙👏

We are incredibly proud to have played a small part in such a big mission and to show Dusty that country communities get behind country kids!

If you would like to support Dusty’s mission, donations can be made directly to the Dollar for Dusty Walk, with funds supporting Little Wings and its work to improve access to paediatric care for regional children. Or buy a cookie at the canteen with $1 from each sale going to this mission.

👉 Donate to Dollar for Dusty

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Good luck for the rest of the journey, Dusty, BCS is cheering you all the way to Canberra!

Mrs Rachael Taylor l Boorowa Central School

10/09/2026

INSPIRING EXCELLENCE – WHAT A NIGHT!

What an incredible evening celebrating the talents, learning, creativity and achievements of our students at our Inspiring Excellence Showcase!

Our new Showcase format gave families and community members the opportunity to wander, explore, interact and experience learning from across our school, from Preschool and Kindergarten right through to our senior students.

Throughout the evening, our hall and surrounding spaces came alive with student performances with Kindy and stage 2, Rostrum speeches, robotics, interactive displays, arcade games, Business proposals, Greek mythology, Choose Your Own Adventure stories, science and mathematics, marbling, sewing and lino cutting demonstrations, Agricultural experiences with cattle and sheep, CAFS and Child Studies, PE challenges and so much more.

On stage, our students entertained us with The Postman, skipping, verse speaking and rock band, while our Art Gallery showcased an incredible collection of student work and invited visitors to have their say in our People’s Choice Art Awards. These will be announced at the coming weeks assemblies.

Our Food Tech and Hospitality students kept everyone refreshed with mocktails and Japanese canapés, and our wonderful P&C kept the crowd well fed throughout the evening.

Most importantly, the night reminded us that excellence looks different for every student. It can be found in performing on a stage, creating an artwork, solving a problem, sharing an idea, mastering a new skill, having the courage to try something new or discovering something that inspires you to keep striving.

A huge thank you to our students for so proudly sharing their learning, to our staff for the enormous amount of preparation behind the scenes, to our P&C for their continued support, and to every family and community member who came along, participated and helped create such a wonderful atmosphere.

We couldn't have asked for a better response to our first Inspiring Excellence Showcase.

Mrs Rachael Taylor l Event Coordinator

09/09/2026

R U OK?

Today is a reminder that a simple question can make a meaningful difference:
R U OK?
Wellbeing isn’t always about having everything together. Sometimes it’s about having someone who notices, listens without judgement, and gives you space to be honest about how you’re really feeling.

Today, take a moment to check in with the people around you, your family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, or someone who might be doing it tough.
Ask. Listen. Encourage. Follow up. 💛
And remember, you don’t need to have the perfect words or all the answers. Sometimes simply being there is enough to let someone know they’re not alone.

If you or someone you care about needs extra support, there are services available across Australia.
For children & young people
• Kids Helpline: Ages 5–25 — 1800 55 1800, free and available 24/7
• headspace: Mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12–25

For adults
• Beyond Blue: Free 24/7 counselling — 1300 22 4636
• TIACS: Free phone and text counselling for tradies, truckies, farmers, blue-collar workers and their loved ones — 0488 846 988, Monday–Friday, 8am–10pm AEST
Lifeline: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support

Mrs Taryn Riles l Student Support Officer

09/09/2026

Boorowa Public Preschool Update

We’re excited to announce our new public preschool will open on Monday 14 September!

Our preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service that operates under the National Quality Framework. Our learning program will offer age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.

We look forward to welcoming our preschoolers to upcoming school events as part of our school community.

There are still available places at our preschool. Families can express interest in enrolling their child by submitting a completed expression of interest to enrol in a NSW public preschool form to our school office or from our website:
https://boorowa-c.schools.nsw.gov.au/preschool

Don't forget, Boorowa Public Preschool is also open for tours this afternoon between 5 and 6pm prior to our school's showcase evening.

Come along and see our fantastic preschool and stay to see what wonderful learning our students have been engaged with this year.

Mr Graham Jones l Principal

08/09/2026

🌸 WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK 🌸

This Women’s Health Week, we’re celebrating the many ways women can care for their health and wellbeing, without pressure or perfection.
FUEL -Nourish your body with simple, practical food choices that support your everyday wellbeing.
MOVE - Movement doesn’t have to be intense, structured or time-consuming. Find ways to move that feel good for you.
REST - Rest is an important part of good health. Give yourself permission to slow down, recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
BREATHE - Mental health matters. Take a moment to pause, breathe and check in with how you’re really feeling.
CONNECT - Make time for the people and relationships that matter. A small conversation, phone call or shared moment can make a big difference.
Fuel your body. Move your way. Rest without guilt. Take a breath. Stay connected.

Mrs Taryn Riles l Student Support Officer

08/09/2026

Introducing Grug!

Boorowa Central School would like to extend our sincere thanks to Belview Simmentals and Fleckviehs for their ongoing support and for working with our Ag and Show Team.

Our students are enjoying the opportunity to work with Grug and prepare him for the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza next term.

We invite families and community members to visit the Ag and Show Team display at our Showcase Evening, where you can meet Grug and learn more about our students’ involvement in agriculture.

Think you can guess Grug’s weight? Enter our competition on Showcase Evening for your chance to win a seedling voucher!

Mr James McDonald l Agriculture Teacher

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

🔓 YOUNG UNLOCKED 2026 🔓
Join us for a FREE afternoon of recognition, fun, laughter and unforgettable experiences as we celebrate young people across the Hilltops region.

With activities including VR, gaming, laser tag, rock climbing, giant inflatables, a mechanical bull and much more, there's something for everyone!

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
🕙 10am - 2pm
📍 PCYC Young
**If under 12's attending we ask that they are fully supervised by a parent or guardian

07/09/2026

SHOWCASE EVENING – THIS WEDNESDAY!

We are getting excited for our Showcase Evening this Wednesday, 9 September, from 6:00pm–7:30pm!

Come along and celebrate the incredible talents, creativity and achievements of our students. There will be something for everyone, with an exciting program of performances, demonstrations and displays throughout the evening.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community and showcase the amazing things our students can do!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Mrs Rachael Taylor l Event Organiser