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:

school orientation days
sports carnivals
open day
Harmony Week and Book Week events
excursions and incursions
performances, concerts or school productions
fundraising, charity and community events
award assemblies
graduation and other celebrations.

Featured events

See what’s happening at our school. Visit Community involvement to volunteer at our events.

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Swimming carnival

Date: Term 1

Our annual school swimming carnival is a thrilling day of fun and competition, where students showcase their swimming skills and team spirit in a series of exciting races and activities.

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Lismore Lantern Parade

Date: Term 2

Students from WRPS performing in the fiery finale at the lantern parade.

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NAIDOC celebrations

Date: Term 2

Celebrating NAIDOC Week, where we honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through engaging activities and events within the school and across the community.

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Book Week

Date: Term 3

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

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Open classrooms

Date: Term 3

Open classrooms takes place during Public Education Week and is an opportunity for parents and carers to visit our classrooms.

Biennial school show

Date: Term 3

Experience the magic of our school show, where our talented students showcase their creativity and skills through captivating performances in music, dance, and drama.

Grandparent's Day

Date: Term 4

Grandparent's Day is a special annual celebration filled with laughter, games, and heartfelt connections. Our Grandparents and special visitors joined us for a lovely morning tea and memorable moments.

Orientation Days-Kindergarten

Date: Term 4

Kinder orientation provides young learners and their families with a welcoming introduction to the school environment, helping children feel comfortable and excited about starting their educational journey.

Orientation Days-High School

Date: Term 4

High school orientation offers students a comprehensive overview of academic expectations, school facilities, and extracurricular opportunities to support a smooth transition into secondary education.

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