The Wave term 3 week 8

Relieving Principal's Message

Weeks 7 and 8 have been busy yet again! Once more, I get to celebrate major achievements of both our students and staff here at Ballina Public School.

Our Senior Rugby League team have been successful yet again and won both the quarter final and semi-final rounds played during Week 7 in Port Macquarie. This means our superstars are now off to the state grand final being held in Cessnock. The team plays on Tuesday 16 September and we are wishing them the very best of luck. Let’s show them what us regional students can do!

Last Week, we celebrated SASS Week. This is where we acknowledge the heart and soul of our school team- our Student Learning Support Officers and School Administration Officers. They are the face of our school and the people there to make sure your child’s day is as amazing as possible. SASS support students, teachers, parents and community. Thank you for everything you do!

Today, we welcomed our youngest members of the Ballina Public School family for their first visit to big school. Our 2026 Kindergarten students engaged in some fun learning activities and then had a picnic morning tea outside. We can’t wait for our next session held on Friday 17 October at the end of Week One, Term 4. Please contact the school office if you have a child starting Kindergarten next year who is yet to enrol.

We had three staff members and two students being acknowledged at the Goonellabah Education Office Public Education Week Awards held on Thursday, 11th September, 2025.

We celebrate Ava in Year 6 and Rylan in Year 5, Mrs Julie Streader, Mr Luke Ansell and Mrs Amber Hurrell.

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Term 3

Upcoming Events Calendar

Week 9 - Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September

• Wednesday 17 September - K-2 Paradise Country Excursion

Week 10 - Monday 22 September to Friday 29 September

• Monday 22 September - School Assembly 1:20 pm (School Hall)
• Friday 26 September - Last Day of Term 3

Term 4

Week 1 - Monday 13 October to Friday 17 October

• Monday 13 October - Staff Development Day
• Tuesday 14 October - K-6 Students return
• Friday 17 October - Kindergarten Transition Session 1 (9.30 am - 10.30 am)

Week 2 - Monday 20 October to Friday 24 October

• Thursday 23 October - Year 6 Students attend BCHS Subject Tasters (10.00 am - 2.00 pm)
• Friday 27 October - Kindergarten Transition Session 2 (9.30 am - 10.30 am)

Week 3 - Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October

• Friday 31 October - World Teachers Day

Week 4 - Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November

• Monday 3 November - Dress Rehearsal for Whole School Production
• Wednesday 5 November - Whole School Production (12:00 pm Matinee Session) and Whole School Production (6:00 pm Evening Session)
• Thursday 6 November - Whole School Production (6:00 pm Evening Session)
• Friday 7 November - School Counsellor Recognition Day

Ballina Public - Whole School Production

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K-6F has been very busy this term.

We have been caring for our animals. We have chickens, doves, budgies and silkworms. We are excited to share that our doves have recently hatched 2 eggs.

We were lucky to have a ‘Variety Bash Car’ pop in and say hello to us. It was interesting hearing the story about the Variety Children’s Charity.

Last week, K-6F went to Lismore to see the new skate park that opened recently. It was great fun. We love the big ramps and the climbing gym. We are looking forward to going back again sometime soon.

Last Tuesday, Stage 2 students visited Goanna Headlands for an excursion organised by Mr Eli Cook. It was a fantastic day in Evans Head where students explored how Indigenous Dreaming Stories are closely connected to the landscape. The excursion directly supported the Geography unit the classes have been studying.

During the day, students were shown traditional methods of making tools, including the use of rocks for cutting and shaping. They walked across the headland, observed the native flora and fauna, and learned about traditional customs and the importance of respecting and caring for country, land and waterways.

Overall, it was a highly valuable and enjoyable learning experience for both staff and students.

Mr Coulter - Stage 2 Assistant Principal