News gallery
Every day at Royal Far West School is different and fun! Here are some recent stories:
STEM in Green group
As part of our STEM program in Green group, students were asked to research how Sphero Indi robotic cars would cope with different commands and then test their findings by creating their own tracks. This engineering exercise is a collaborative, screen-free, practical excercise.
Origami snakes
A visit to Taronga Zoo was the inspiration for a student-led discussion in Blue group about red-bellied black snakes, and learning how to make origami snakes. As the folds became more and more acute, our students demonstrated excellent fine motor skills.
Staff wellbeing
It's often said that carers need first to care for themselves. At RFWS we have a staff wellbeing week once a term in which no staff meetings are scheduled, but we take time to care for each other and ourselves. This term we enjoyed sharing a Greek-themed meal together: a perfect to ensure we spend time together.
Teddy buddies in Blue group
A big thank you to the wonderful people in the Dalwood Auxiliary who do an amazing job at supplying a beautiful array of teddies for students in Blue group. Each Monday students select their own teddy from a variety on display. The teddy becomes their buddy over the week and best of all, they go home with their student.
Random acts of kindness day
One of our Star Strengths is kindness and Blue group decided to devote a day to random acts of kindness, using a bunch of roses as inspiration. It was such a happy day as we cared for each other and at the end of it the students were encouraged to take a rose and give it to someone as an act of kindness.
Connections
One of the ways we aim to support our students is through strenthening pride in cultural identity. This week teachers and our Aboriginal Educator were able to encourage a visitor from Wiradjuri Country to practise yindyamarra — to go slow, be respectful and move with care. Aboriginal symbols were introduced to support his communication, understanding and cultural expression in a way that feels safe and familiar.
A highlight of the week was a visit to Circular Quay where he participated in cultural dances and on his return he played the digeridoo for Aunty Caroline in the Yiran Birrang Room.
Delicious science
At Royal Far West School lessons are designed to be fun, and cooking is a great way of exploring practical science. From learning to read and interpret a recipe, carefully measuring, mixing and employing the correct techniques to shape, comes the magic of watching raw materials combine to create a new and very delicious form when baked.
As well as the variety of skills which are learned, we also engage our star strengths of curiousity, teamwork and perseverance - it's hard to wait for the pizzas in Purple group and cinnamon scrolls in Blue group to be baked and eaten!
Smoking Ceremony
Aunty Caroline, our Aboriginal Educator, performed a Smoking Ceremony as part of the Royal Far West Apology to the Stolen Generations. It was a deeply significant and emotional moment of truth-telling, recognising the profound trauma, loss and intergenerational harm carried by survivors, families, and communities. Standing together with the Royal Far West community in this space of reflection and accountability created an important opportunity for healing.
The smoking ceremony offered cultural strength, cleansing and renewal: grounding all as we look toward a shared future built on respect, cultural integrity, and genuine commitment to change. This moment marks not an end, but a continuation—walking together with honesty, humility, and hope on the long journey, yiran birrang, toward healing and reconciliation.
Blue group's sandpit
Students in blue group had fun in our indoor sandpit, making cogs whirl as they tipped sand through a funnel, and hunting for buried shells. In exciting news, our new outdoor sandpit has been marked out to be built! It's the large semi-circle in the bottom image.
Gross motor skills
Across our school we encourage students to develop their gross motor skills, using our indoor and outdoor play equipment. It's great fun as well as good for emotional regulation.
Welcome new teachers
As we start 2026 we are delighted to welcome three new teachers to our school
Pebble art
Green group explored Aboriginal symbols with Aunty Caroline as part of a yarning circle, and retold creations stories using them. Later they had a chance to create their own artwork using symbols on pebbles.
