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 events include:

P&C BBQs and events
sports carnivals

Celebration of Learning Assemblies and open classrooms
Harmony Week and Book Week and NAIDOC events
performances and concerts including our annual Creative Arts Showcase
our biennial Multicultural Food Fair

Featured events

These are just a sample of the major events, celebrations and excursions that occur at Ben Venue Public School.

Creative Art Showcase

Each year, we celebrate the talents of our performing artists with our Creative Arts Showcase.

Sports carnivals

Students in Years 1 and 2 enjoy athletics and cross country carnivals, while Year 3-6 students compete in athletics, cross country and swimming.

Celebration of Learning

Celebration of Learning Assemblies are held in conjunction with open classrooms during Education Week and at the end of Term 4.

NAIDOC Week

We celebrate all Aboriginal cultures represented in our school.

Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre excursions

All classes benefit from annual excursions to the Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre, supporting class learning programs.

Multicultural Food Fair

Our Multicultural Food Fair is a joyous celebration of the cultural diversity of our community and a great opportunity to connect over a beautiful meal and entertainment.

Book Week

Book Week is a special time at our school where we celebrate a love of reading. Students take part in fun activities throughout the week, including our Book Parade and have the opportunity to purchase books through our Book Fair.

Stage 3 Camp

The annual Stage 3 is regularly sited as the highlight of graduating students' time at Ben Venue Public School. Students travel to Canberra to learn more about our nation's democracy and history in even years, and push the limits of their comfort zone at visit the Great Aussie Bush Camp on odd years.

Opera House Choir

Year 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to join the Opera House Choir. This group enjoys the truly special experience of performing at the Sydney Opera House.

Two females talking to each other while one reads a book.

Staff vs student sport

The fierce but friendly rivalry between our staff and students ensures an enjoyable spectacle at the staff vs student game at the end of each term.

Student leadership camp

Our inclusive leadership structure provides access to leadership learning and opportunities to any Year 6 students who demonstrate the requisite behaviours.

Hat Parade

Our Hat Parade is one of the most popular annual events with students and families.

An Evening with ACoS

The biennial Evening with the Armidale Community of Schools is a celebration of the creative and performing arts across all public schools in Armidale.

Bike Bus

Supporting active lifestyles and a strong sense of community, our Ben Venue Bike Bus welcomes students and parents who wish to ride to and from school twice a week through the warmer months.