Student opportunities and activities
At Nashdale Public School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
Our programs may include:
- school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
- creative and performing arts groups and showcases
- cultural and language activities
- excursions and incursions
- public speaking and debating
- lunchtime and interest-based clubs
- student leadership opportunities
- activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Orange Small Schools Association (OSSA)
Nashdale Public School is a proud and active member of the Orange Small Schools Association.
The member public schools consist of: Borenore, Canobolas, Cargo, Clergate, Cudal, Cumnock, Mullion Creek, Spring Hill and Spring Terrace.
Staff of these schools meet regularly for professional learning activities and to organise and plan experiences for students in member schools.
Some of the activities include athletics, swimming and cross-country carnivals, the biannual Small Schools Spectacular, and combined PSSA sporting teams among a number of other opportunities.
At the district athletics, swimming and cross-country carnivals, OSSA splits into three zones to compete, in addition to numerous team sports in the PSSA knockout competition.
Our students consistently attain many carnival titles and representative honours at the Western Region and State level.
The three zones consist of;
- OSSA Green – Nashdale and Canobolas
- OSSA White – Spring Terrace, Cudal, Cargo, Borenore
- OSSA Gold – Spring Hill, Clergate, Mullion Creek, Cumnock
Representative Sport
Students at Nashdale School are eligible to enter all sporting opportunities offered by larger schools and have more opportunities to represent at a school level than at a larger public school.
Students have pathways for representation in all PSSA sports from the age of eight. OSSA traditionally enters many teams in the PSSA knockout competitions and students are notified of selection trials as they occur.
Students with sporting talent have the opportunity to trial for representative teams at district, Western, NSW, and national levels through the PSSA system. Nashdale Public School is proud to have had both individual and team state representatives across a variety of sports.
OSSA convene three annual carnivals in Cross Country, Swimming and Athletics to select representatives for the district carnival. Parents are encouraged to come and support these enjoyable community events. Host schools are determined on a rotational basis.
The path for representation is as follows.
- Nashdale Public School & Canobolas Public School (OSSA Green) team (School level)
- Orange Small Schools Association (OSSA Green) team (District level)
- Orange District team (Western Area level)
- Western Region Team (State level)
Our extra-curricular highlights
Debating and public speaking
Students can develop their thinking, communication and teamwork skills through debating and public speaking. They also have the chance to compete in local and state events.
Creative and performing arts
Our drama, music and art programs help students be creative and express themselves. They can join in concerts, art shows and drama activities.
Trips and excursions
Our students enjoy getting out of the classroom to explore, learn and try new things. These experiences help them grow, build confidence and see how their learning connects to the world.
Facilities and resources
Learn how our spaces and tools support every subject and learning style.
Events
Find out about school events, celebrations and what’s coming up.