SPRING 2026 | Mid-Western Living | 39 Celebrating Success: Rylstone Public School Education Week Open Day On Tuesday, August 4th, Rylstone Public School proudly continued its long-standing tradition of open classrooms and welcoming back old alumni during a vibrant Open Day, the highlight of Education Week 2026. Parents, families, friends, and local residents came together to experience our modern and dynamic learning environment, making this one of the best attended Open Days we have ever had! Visitors explored interactive classrooms showcasing student lessons in Key Learning Areas and a student Art Show was displayed in the library and corridor which showcased our students’ creative arts talents. Students enthusiastically discussed their areas of growth, development, and learning goals with families, offering valuable insight into their educational journeys. Guided tours allowed guests to witness innovative teaching and hands-on activities across the school. Parents, families, and friends were delighted to look into our classrooms and listen to the innovative teaching and learning happening every day. Families were then invited to enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in our spacious, green playgrounds, fostering connection and community spirit. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, pride, and togetherness. We are proudly public and a great example of “Inspiring Excellence” in our area. We extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated students, staff, volunteers, and families for their active participation in making Open Day such a remarkable success. Education Week celebrates the joy of learning, and Rylstone Public School remains committed to nurturing every child’s potential. 25/27 Mudgee St, Rylstone (02) 6379 1404 Growing Confident Learners in Hargraves Hargraves Public School is a small school fostering a love of learning while providing a safe nurturing environment for the children of the Hargraves community. We strive to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of the future. Compass Festival: At Hargraves Public School we understand that quality instruction and lessons in music and other creative programs leads to improvements in memory retention, information recall, concentration, and perseverance that help students achieve greater success in a broad range of subjects. As part of weekly music lessons, our students, K-6 all learn the recorder. Each year students in the senior recorder ensemble participate in the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Sydney Opera House. In addition, this year our senior recorder ensemble attended the Compass Festival in Orange on June 25th. Congratulations to all five of our Compass superstars … they shone bright in what was a fabulous concert, showcasing and highlighting the talent fostered and supported in Regional Public Schools. Special congratulations to Beau Colley and Ewan Mattick for their outstanding Descant 1 recorder duo. The boys did not know that they would be the only Descant 1 musicians when they arrived at rehearsal for the concert but they rose to the challenge and gave incredible performances. They were truly magnificent! 66 Merinda St, Hargraves (02) 6373 8524 Special mention to first time performers Sage Booth, Lochlan Honeysett and Jack Primmer… nerves tuned and turned into confidence after their performances. Broken Hill : Our major school excursion in 2026 was a week long visit to the Broken Hill area. Staff and students spent the week exploring the area, taking time to enjoy actvities such as camel rides in the outback, visits to mining museums, a visit to Silverton and fun at the Pro Hart gallery. YOUR BRAND HERE - GET IN TOUCH FOR SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
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