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25 July 2025
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Share your stories as Bedgerabong School prepares for 150th celebration
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Share your stories as Bedgerabong School prepares for 150th celebration

Did you go to school at Bedgerabong? The community is preparing to celebrate 150 years of public school and they’d love to hear from you. Work to collate information on the history of the small school is under way, principal Paul Faulkner said, as...

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20 Jul 2025
Bedgerabong's marvelous marimbas steal the show
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Bedgerabong’s marvelous marimbas steal the show

Small school’s musical talents shine on Cowra eisteddfod stage

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14 Jul 2025
Driving simulator rolls into Forbes
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Driving simulator rolls into Forbes

Rotary travels around district to help build driving skills of students

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08 Jul 2025
Driving simulator rolls into Forbes
Education

Driving simulator rolls into Forbes

Rotary travels around district to help build driving skills of students

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08 Jul 2025
Students take on the sport of reading
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Students take on the sport of reading

Red bend Catholic College students take part in the sport of reading

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07 Jul 2025
Busy times for successful cattle team
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Busy times for successful cattle team

Following Red Bend’s success at Sydney Royal the cattle team has continued to impress with outstanding results at the Dubbo Show. Day one of the show was parade judging where students were judged on how well they handle their animals. There were more...

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06 Jul 2025
Equestrian skills on show
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Equestrian skills on show

Six Red Bend Catholic College students were part of the 400 to 600 students who attended the North West Equestrian Expo in Coonabarabran. Students from more than 100 schools participated in the high school Interschool event over five days from 30 May...

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06 Jul 2025
Celebrating success at Forbes High School
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Celebrating success at Forbes High School

The first six months at Forbes High School have been a resounding success, and if we were to assign ourselves a grade, it would undoubtedly be an A. During this semester, our students have actively engaged in a diverse array of academic, cultural...

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06 Jul 2025
Nurturing minds, building futures: The Forbes North way
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Nurturing minds, building futures: The Forbes North way

Forbes North Public School is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We believe that education is a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, and we work together to set high...

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06 Jul 2025
Celebrating success at Forbes High School
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Celebrating success at Forbes High School

The first six months at Forbes High School have been a resounding success, and if we were to assign ourselves a grade, it would undoubtedly be an A. During this semester, our students have actively engaged in a diverse array of academic, cultural...

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06 Jul 2025
Nurturing minds, building futures: The Forbes North way
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Nurturing minds, building futures: The Forbes North way

Forbes North Public School is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We believe that education is a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, and we work together to set high...

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06 Jul 2025
ABC Preschool: A holistic hub for children and families
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ABC Preschool: A holistic hub for children and families

At Forbes Preschool, we pride ourselves on being more than just a Preschool - we are a holistic hub for children and families, dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life. Our vision is driven by a commitment to quality, inclusive...

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06 Jul 2025
Youth join forces to better community
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Youth join forces to better community

Youth of Forbes and Parkes had the chance to have their voices heard at the Connect and Thrive - Pathways event in Parkes. Delivered by the NSW Office for Regional Youth, Connect and Thrive - Pathways is a direct response to feedback from the 2024...

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06 Jul 2025
Budget upgrade for high school
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Budget upgrade for high school

Forbes High is one of 14 regional schools to share in funding for upgrades to support the rollout of programs for high potential students. Announced in the NSW Budget, these enhancements will enable schools to deliver High Potential and Gifted...

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06 Jul 2025
National WorldSkills bronze for Charlie
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National WorldSkills bronze for Charlie

Charlie Spry has claimed bronze at the National WorldSkills Championships for primary industries. After winning the regional competition for primary industries in November last year, the year 12 Red Bend Catholic College student has put his skills...

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29 Jun 2025
College presents Champagnat honours
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College presents Champagnat honours

Red Bend Catholic College has celebrated Champagnat Day, recognising students and staff who live out the Marist Way. This special annual event is an opportunity for students to learn about the life and teachings of our founder, Saint Marcellin...

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22 Jun 2025
Truth and healing on Sorry Day
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Truth and healing on Sorry Day

Aunty Florence Onus has shared her experience as a Stolen Generation survivor and message of healing with Forbes on Sorry Day. Aunty Florence is a Birrigubba, Bidjara and Jagalingu woman from North and Central Qld, an educator with more than 20 years...

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08 Jun 2025
Choose St Josephs, start transition to kinder
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Choose St Josephs, start transition to kinder

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School provides an all round education for the children of the Eugowra district. During the year we run two programs to assist in preparation for kindergarten, Little Joey’s Transition in Term 3 and Orientation in Term...

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25 May 2025
Building bright futures one child at a time
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Building bright futures one child at a time

Forbes Public School proudly embraces diversity within its community, effectively integrating both mainstream and special education programs. Each student is recognised, valued, and cared for by a dedicated and experienced team of staff members who...

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25 May 2025
Building bright futures one child at a time
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Building bright futures one child at a time

Forbes Public School proudly embraces diversity within its community, effectively integrating both mainstream and special education programs. Each student is recognised, valued, and cared for by a dedicated and experienced team of staff members who...

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25 May 2025
Nurturing community at Bedgerabong
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Nurturing community at Bedgerabong

At Bedgerabong School we value community and tradition. We love to welcome new enrolments to our school family whether they be new kindergarten enrolments or someone looking for a change in their education. With the familiar, family-oriented nature...

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25 May 2025
Stay and Play to start well at St Laurence's
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Stay and Play to start well at St Laurence’s

St Laurence’s school captains Aria, Flynn and Cooper sat down with St Laurence’s Stay and Play teacher, Mrs Jacqui Sheather to discuss the Stay and Play program commencing at St Laurence’s next term on Thursday May 15. Aria: Good morning, Mrs...

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25 May 2025
Excellence and opportunity at Forbes High School
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Excellence and opportunity at Forbes High School

Forbes High School is the school of choice in Forbes. The school offers a diverse and broad range of specialist subjects from Year 7 to Year 12 and the Higher School Certificate. Highly skilled VET teachers provide industry-quality training and...

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25 May 2025
Raising champions
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Raising champions

The quality of Red Bend beef has been recognised with Sydney Royal ribbons yet again. Cattle carcase competition results from the Easter Show are out and the College has received another two championship ribbons for Overall Champion Trade Carcase and...

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18 May 2025
We're back: FPS rolls out the red carpet
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We’re back: FPS rolls out the red carpet

Forbes Public School literally rolled out the red carpet on the first day of Term 2 to welcome students back into their rebuilt school after two years in demountables. School captains Charlie Acheson and Leo Dwyer were only in Year 3 when the...

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18 May 2025
Diocese launches 'The Wilcannia-Forbes Way'
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Diocese launches ‘The Wilcannia-Forbes Way’

Catholic Education Wilcannia-Forbes is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘The Wilcannia-Forbes Way’ at four significant cluster conferences across the diocese in Broken Hill, Cobar, Parkes, and Deniliquin. This milestone highlights the dedication...

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04 May 2025
Fairytale ending to Maggie's HSC project
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Fairytale ending to Maggie’s HSC project

As Trundle university student Maggie Anderson embarks on the exciting next stage in her young life, her HSC year could almost be described as that of a fairytale ending. Not only did the teenager place second in the state in her HSC for textiles and...

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27 Apr 2025
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