School life
Student opportunities and activities
We offer a range of co-curricular programs to support students goals both inside and outside of the classroom.
School Times
At our school, we do not use bells to signal break times; instead, bells are only used in emergency situations. Our school day begins at 9:00am, with recess from 11:00am to 11:20am and lunch from 1:00pm to 1:50pm. The school day finishes at 3:00pm. This approach helps create a calm and welcoming environment for our students.
Canteen
Our canteen opens every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Orders can be placed in person or on our new Student Pay + platform
Parent portal
The Sentral Parent Portal is a simple, secure way for parents to stay informed and involved in their child’s education.
Key Benefits:
- View attendance, timetables, and academic reports
- Receive school updates and messages
- Book parent-teacher interviews
- Complete forms and permissions online
Everything you need, all in one place—making school communication easy and accessible.
Events
Our school hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from fun-filled celebrations to educational excursions.
Newsletters
Stay connected with our school by catching up on the latest news, events, and highlights through our Sway Newsletter, published every fortnight. Packed with important updates, student achievements, upcoming dates, and engaging stories, it’s your go-to source for all things school-related. Delivered digitally and easy to read anywhere, be sure you don’t miss an issue!
Uniform
Our school uniform consists of black pants, shorts, or a skort, paired with the official school polo shirt. Uniform polo shirts can be purchased from Totally Workwear on Rakow Street or at Fast Print Studio Gypsum Street. We also have a limited stock available at the school administration office.
Community involvement
The P&C at Broken Hill Public School plays a vital role in building a strong school community. Made up of parents, carers, and community members, the P&C supports the school through fundraising, volunteering, and providing a voice for families.
By working together, we help create a better learning environment for all students. New members are always welcome – it’s a great way to get involved and make a difference!
Travel to school
The School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) gives eligible school and TAFE students free or subsidised travel between home and school on NSW public transport, including busses.
You need to live a minimum distance from your school to be eligible for a free school travel pass. The minimum distance varies according to the year/grade you are enrolled in, in that calendar year:
- Years K to 2 (Infants): no minimum distance
- Years 3 to 6 (Primary): 1.6km straight line distance or 2.3km walking or further