It needs a bit of TLC.
The students and the wider community will benefit from a proliferation of fresh veggies from the area, which once was a lovely productive space.
Call the school office if you feel like rolling up your sleeves and getting dirt under your finger nails for a good cause.
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There are about 10 seats left on the bus which will run to Coleambally each day from September 29 to October 1, for the annual Christian-based school holiday program.
This year it will be held at the Coleambally football stadium.
The bus will leave Jerilderie at 8am each day.
The program, open to all children aged from Kindergarten to Year 12, is run by the Young Adults Ministry team from Sydney’s Wesley International Congregation.
It is supported by the local Uniting Church communities, and other church groups and volunteers.
Cost is $12 per day per child (max $25 per family per day).
For more information, and for the link to the registration form, go to the Coleambally Youth Connect Camp 2025 Facebook event page.
You can also contact Jacqui Robertson on 0491 183 557 for info, or if you need help to register.
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Jerilderie Race Club will be hosting the 2025 Jerilderie Gold Cup Race Day on Saturday, September 27.
This is your chance to don your finery and fancy hats, and make a day of it with friends.
And pray for lovely weather.
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The Services NSW Mobile unit will be back in Jerilderie next Wednesday, September 24, at Memorial Park from 9am to 3pm
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St Joseph’s Catholic School has a couple of new faces among the staff.
Mrs Andrietta Prinsloo will be with Year 5/6 on Thursdays and Fridays, and Mrs Brianna Jukes will be at the school on Tuesdays as the IDL (inclusion and diverse learning) teacher.
In other school news, First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 8.30am Mass this Sunday, September 21.
Also, mark your calendars for the school production on October 22.
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Jerilderie Public School’s Years 3-6 students are presently enjoying their excursion to the nation’s capital.
Thanks have been expressed to the following Jerilderie organisations for their support: the Sports Club, Apex, MAKATAK, Murrumbidgee Council, Lions, Eagle-i Machinery, IGA, CWA, and Red Cross.
This invaluable support enables engagement in learning options beyond the classroom.
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Mark your calendar for Jerilderie’s bulk waste collection day, on Monday, October 13. Full details are available from Murrumbidgee Council.
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