Exciting annual 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. We share many of our events with the Heritage Country Small Schools comprising of Carcoar, Lyndhurst, Neville and Trunkey.

Our school events include:

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Staff and students dressed up in costumes for book week, standing in front of a castle back drop with banner saying

Book Week

Date: 25th August, 2026

Time: 10am

Book Week is a special time at our school where we celebrate a love of reading. We welcome students from the Heritage Country Small Schools to Trunkey where the day commences with a fabulous parade of all the costumes before students separate into their stage groups. Teachers from each of the schools present a CBCA shortlisted book from that year with an activity focused on that book.

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Presentation Night

Date: 19th December, 2025

Time: 7.30pm @ Trunkey Community Hall

Each year we hold our presentation night at the end of Term 4. Join us at Trunkey Community Hall to celebrate the achievements of our students throughout the year.

14 students dressed up as the characters from Toy Story. Students are posed on the stage with props and a backdrop in a cast photo.

School Play

Date: 19th December, 2025

Time: 6.30pm @ Trunkey Community Hall

Each year we hold our school play at the end of Term 4. Our play is carefully selected and all students are cast in roles perfectly suited to them. Join us at Trunkey Community Hall for a fabulous night of performance and to celebrate the achievements of our students throughout the year.

Two students and a teacher standing with heads bowed in front of the Australian flag at half mast after laying a wreath at the base.

ANZAC Day

Date: 25th April

At Trunkey Public School, our students and staff come together each year to respectfully honour the traditions of ANZAC Day. Our school leaders take the responsibility of leading a small, meaningful service, helping the whole school reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served. We also encourage attendance at the Trunkey Creek village march, reinforcing our connection to the local community. This tradition fosters a deep sense of remembrance and community spirit, connecting our school community with Australia’s rich history and values.

14 students wearing their Easter hat parade hats and standing with the Easter Bunny

Easter Hat Parade

Date: TBA

Our Easter hat parade is a much loved event on the calendar, we welcome families to the school to watch the wonderful display of creativity the students have poured into their hats. Of course the afternoon ends with a yummy Easter egg hunt!

Stage 2 students from the Heritage Country Small Schools inside the Life Education Van with educator Maree and Healthy Harold.

Life Education Van

Date: TBA

Each year one of our Heritage Country Small Schools hosts the Life Education Van and a wonderful day of learning.

This important event provides our students with valuable lessons on health, wellbeing, and making positive choices. The interactive sessions foster awareness and encourage students to develop skills that support their physical and emotional health in a fun and engaging way. Our participation reflects our commitment to nurturing healthy, informed, and confident young people.

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