Stories and highlights
Our school is filled with inspiring stories, memorable experiences, and achievements worth celebrating. From exciting events and community initiatives to academic successes, sporting accomplishments, and creative endeavours, there is always something happening across our vibrant school community.
Every day brings opportunities for our students, staff, and families to learn, grow, and connect. Whether it's reaching an important milestone, showcasing a special talent, giving back to the community, or simply sharing moments of joy and achievement, these experiences help shape the culture and spirit of our school.
Explore our latest stories and highlights to discover the people, events, and accomplishments that make our school such a special place to learn, belong, and thrive.
A year at our school
Extra-Curricular Activities
We are excited each year to offer our students the opportunities to audition for our extra-curricular performing arts groups.
The performing arts groups we have at York Public School are:
- Senior Dance Group (Year 5 & 6 students)
- Junior Dance Group (Year 3 & 4 students)
- Infants Dance Group (Year 1 & 2 students)
- Choir Group
- Band (Teaching Services Australia - enrol.teachingservices.com.au )
Playground Equipment and Outdoor Spaces
On our expansive school grounds we have many outdoor spaces to cater to our students.
The playground equipment and outdoor spaces are:
- Pirate Ship
- Sand Pit
- Climbing Equipment
- Basketball Court
- Handball Courts
- Playing fields
- Chicken pen and vegetable garden
- RISE outdoor garden and peaceful place
- Grandpa's Garden
- Yarning circle
Excursions, Incursions and Camps
Each year our students are given the opportunity to learn outside the classroom with all grades attending excursions and incursions to complement their subjects.
We offer camps to our Year 5 and 6 students each year.
Our Year 5 students attend an overnight Sport and Recreation camp.
Our Year 6 students visit Canberra and the Snowy mountains for a 3 day / 2 night camp.
Fundraising Events
At York Public School we hold regular fundraising events, during 2025 we held the following events:
- Year 6 Sausage Sizzle
- Student Voice Spider Drink Day
- Stewart House Pyjama Day
- Year 6 McDonald's night
- Year 5 & 6 Bake Sale
- Student Voice Halloween Disco
We've been part of the York Public School Community for the past 8 years and couldn't be happier. The dedicated teachers, supportive staff and amazing leadership from Mrs Robins creates a positive difference. The school makes learning exciting and brings all Yorkies together through fun, inclusive events — parent of a Year 6 York Public School student
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