Events
School events bring learning to life and help shape our school culture. They help students build confidence, connect with others and celebrate their progress. Events also give families a chance to be involved in school life and share in their child’s achievements.
Our school event may include:
- school orientation days
- sports carnivals
- open day and school tours
- Harmony Week and Book Week events
- excursions and incursions
- performances, concerts or school productions
- fundraising, charity and community events
- award assemblies
- graduation and other celebrations.
Contact us to learn more about our events.
Film By The Vines
Film By provides teachers and students with filmmaking skills and expertise to tell their own stories. The program includes festivals, workshops and professional learning opportunities in film for teachers and students from all schools in NSW.
The Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools proudly supports Film By the Vines! 2026 submissions open mid year with viewing date tbc.
Congewai Public School is proud to once again be taking part in this wonderful event.
Education Week
Education Week is an annual celebration of NSW public education and the achievements of our schools, school staff and students.
Takes place during August annually. See School Bytes for more information.
Presentation Day
Date: 2026 date tbc
Time: See School Bytes for more details
Presentation Day is an opportunity for our school community to come together to honour our students and their achievements throughout the year.
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