Events

School events bring learning to life and help shape our school culture. They help students build confidence, connect with others and celebrate their progress. Events also give families a chance to be involved in school life and share in their child’s achievements.

Our school events include:

Orientation days for new students support a smooth transition by helping students and families become familiar with the school and meet staff.

Sports carnivals promote participation, teamwork and a healthy, active lifestyle through a range of athletic events.
NSW Public Education Week Open Day invites families to visit classrooms, celebrate learning and connect with the school community.
Harmony Week and NAIDOC Week celebrate cultural diversity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures through whole-school activities.
Book Week promotes a love of reading through engaging activities such as dress-up days and shared texts.
Fathering Project events strengthen family connections through shared experiences and community engagement.
STEAM Challenge days provide hands-on opportunities for students to apply problem-solving skills across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Grandparents Day welcomes special visitors to share in learning and celebrate their role in students’ lives.
High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs extend students through targeted learning opportunities that challenge and develop their strengths.
Excursions and incursions enrich learning by connecting classroom content with real-world experiences and expert knowledge.
Performances, concerts or school productions showcase student talent and build confidence through the creative arts.
Fundraising, charity and community events encourage students to contribute to their community and support meaningful causes.
Formal award assemblies, such as our Celebration of Learning, recognise student achievement, effort and growth.
Graduation and other celebrations mark important milestones and celebrate students’ learning journeys.

Featured events

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Book Week

Book Week is in Term 3 every year, and is a special time at our school where we celebrate a love of reading. Students take part in fun activities throughout the week.

students with their parents during open day

NSW Public Education Week Open Day

Our NSW Public Education Week School Open Day is held in Term 3 every year, and is an opportunity for parents and carers to get to know our school, visit their child and really appreciate all of the wonderful opportunities being offered at Oatley Public School.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day is held in the later half of the year, and is an opportunity for grandparents and carers to get to know our school, visit their grandchildren and really appreciate all of the wonderful opportunities being offered at Oatley Public School.