Bowraville Central School

15/06/2026

On Tuesday last week, (L to R in pic) our Head Teacher Careers, VET and Transition, Eve Riches met with Stephanie Stevenson-Wong, Kathy Powell and Holly French, to discuss Vocational Educational Training (VET) options and TAFE access in our region.

Kathy and Stephanie are from School Workforce, People Group, Department of Education and Holly is the Manager - Strategic Projects, TVET North Coast, TAFE NSW.

The meeting was in response to recommendation 4e from the NSW Skills Plan 2024-2028, School Workforce, in collaboration with TAFE NSW. The initiative will be capturing best practice in VET delivery across the state. Bowraville Central School, with its unique BEC (Bowraville Education Campus) model and Trade Training onsite hair dressing salon, has been identified as demonstrating innovative approaches in this area.

We spent time on a site tour and then a discussion to learn more about our Nambucca Valley local VET context and delivery model. We also explored the challenges and enablers for TAFE enrolment such as staffing, TAFE access timetabling and infrastructure.

The meeting has created ideas to explore meaningful ways to improve and increase access to TAFE for the students of Bowraville Central School.

15/06/2026

14/06/2026

Our Year 11 student, Will, has been gaining valuable workplace experience alongside our General Assistant Abe, helping with a range of tasks around the school grounds.

From using the leaf blower to assist with grounds maintenance to helping wash the school bus, Will has shown a great willingness to learn new skills and contribute to our school community.

Work experience provides students with practical, hands-on learning opportunities and helps build confidence, responsibility, and workplace skills.

Well done Will on your positive attitude and hard work!

12/06/2026

📢 Our latest school newsletter is out now!

Be sure to check it out to catch up on all the exciting learning, achievements, events, and important information happening around our school.

Term 2 Week 8 12th June 2026

11/06/2026

🎨🌿 Our students are busy preparing for NAIDOC Week by painting a beautiful driftwood tree! We can’t wait to share the finished artwork!

11/06/2026

🎉 Year 6 shirts have arrived – look at them!!! 🤩

Designed by the incredibly talented Ziggie, one of our amazing Year 6 students. We’re so proud of your creativity! 🙌✨

11/06/2026

On 4 June, our Year 8-10 girls enjoyed an inspiring day at the OzGreen Regional Girls STEM Conference in Coffs Harbour! They explored hands-on STEM activities, met incredible women leaders like marine scientist Jessica Bourner, Dr Natalie Woo, cybersecurity expert Jess Kuan, and more. A special shoutout to Laura Wratten from Canva for her eye-opening session on cybersecurity.

Our students left feeling empowered, curious, and ready to take on STEM careers. Thanks to OzGreen and partners for this amazing opportunity!

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Anthea, Georgia, Ante and Aaliyah for their representation of our school in the local final of the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking competition today at Macksville Public School.

They were strong competitors and did an amazing job. Thanks also to Sarah and Sadie who were chosen to attend the day as spectators after their stellar speeches at our school level.

Congratulations to Georgia and Ante for both receiving highly commended awards from the adjudicator. 📢🏆