38 | Mid-Western Living | SPRING 2026 SCHOOL NEWS Inspiring Every Student, Every Day Gulgong Public School (GPS) is a well-established and highly regarded school that has proudly served the Gulgong community for many years. We are committed to ensuring every child receives a high-quality education and offers a wide range of academic, sporting and extracurricular programs to support students in achieving their full potential. Public Education Week – Open Classrooms: As part of Public Education Week, we welcomed families into our classrooms on Monday 3 August for a wonderful morning of coffee, conversation and learning. Families joined their children in classroom activities and experienced the creativity and opportunities happening at GPS each day. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped celebrate the strong partnership between our school, students, families and wider community. GPS Choir – A Wonderful Success: Our GPS Choir has enjoyed an outstanding few weeks, taking out 1st Place at the Wellington Eisteddfod. This fantastic achievement reflects the students’ dedication, teamwork and commitment to their rehearsals. The choir also travelled to Sydney to participate in the Festival of Choral Music, performing alongside public school students from across NSW at the Sydney Opera House. Congratulations to our talented students, Ms Jones and their families on this wonderful achievement. At GPS, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships, having a deep understanding of our rural community and providing engaging, real-life learning experiences. Our dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure every child feels a true sense of belonging. Give your child the best start to their learning journey — enrol now and become part of our welcoming school community. Public Education - Inspiring Excellence. At Ilford Public School, we take great pride in celebrating achievements and milestones regularly through our weekly assemblies, social media highlights, and our engaging newsletter. However, Public Education Week offers us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the excellence demonstrated across all public schools in NSW. This year, our students demonstrated compassion and community spirit by raising funds for Jeans for Genes Day, supporting the vital work of the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Thanks to the generosity of our school community and the dollar matching contribution from Lowes, we raised an impressive $667.00 to help children facing health challenges. Our annual Open Day was another wonderful occasion to celebrate student success. We proudly opened our classrooms to families and friends, showcasing exceptional artworks, diligent bookwork, and innovative STEM projects. The event was further enriched by sharing morning tea in the sun together, demonstrating a strong sense of community. This year, our newly renovated multi-purpose court was alive with excitement as students challenged their parents to games of tennis, highlighting both our facilities and school spirit. At Ilford PS, students are inspired to pursue excellence in every endeavour, driven by passionate teachers and the continued support of our dedicated parents. Though we are a small school, our achievements are truly significant—we are a community that is accomplishing big things together! 6943 Castlereagh Hwy, Ilford (02) 6358 8507
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