Deepwater Public School

May

2025

Another Fantastic Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day at Glen Innes West Infants School

Local News, School NewsANZAC Day, Cheryl Muldoon, Deepwater Public School, Glen Innes West Infants School, Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day, Judy Ennis, Judy Fraser, Lesley Clibborn, Red Range Public School, Shannon De Jong, Wytaliba Public School

On Tuesday 6th May, Glen Innes West Infants School proudly hosted another memorable Highlands Small Schools Alliance Day, with nearly 100 students and staff from Deepwater, Red Range, and Wytaliba in attendance. The school community came together to provide students with a wide range of rich and engaging learning opportunities. A standout highlight of the day was the Light Horse display led by Mr and Mrs Newberry. With "Tilly," his trusted steed, Mr Newberry thrilled students by leaping hay bales, hoisting flags, and popping balloons—each moment met with enthusiastic cheers. Judy Fraser also attended with her service dog to explain…

Mar

2025

By Annette Bain

Kindy 2025: A New Chapter Begins

Local News, School NewsDeepwater Public School, Glen Innes Public School, Red Range Public School, St Josephs Primary School

Thursday 6th February 2025 was a momentous day for dozens of small children across the district, as they entered the world of big school for the first time with its promise of greater learning and lifelong friendships. With local schools ranging significantly in size, some children made up 50% of their two student Kindergarten class, while others in bigger schools joined one of two Kindergarten classes. Luckily our teachers are prepared for anything! Do you remember your first day at school? We ran a quick survey of our own memories of that all-important day. Several remembered what they ate; somebody…