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February 5, 2026 by Roxane Manley

Welcome Year 7 2026 Red Bend Catholic College.

Red Bend Catholic College: Day 1 for 2026, and it was a fantastic day welcoming Year 7 students to the College.

NSW Government – Free Learn To Swim Classes: Those who are the most at-risk of drowning including people from lowincome households, multicultural commu­nities, First Nations people and people in regional areas can access 10 free swim­ming lessons at participating providers. These lessons will not only save lives, but help build community and lifelong skills. Find your local program and dive in bit.ly/NSWLearnToSwim

The March Charge: Ready to feel good and do good this March? Join Cancer Council’s The March Charge and walk 85km. Join an amazing community and fundraise for life-saving cancer research. Sign up today: https://www.themarchcharge.com.au/

Office For Youth: Applications are now open for the NSW Government’s Holiday Break Autumn and/or Winter 2026 pro­gram. Applicants are encouraged to design high quality, fun and engaging activities for the exclusive participation of young people aged 12-24 years. Applicants can deliver the activities in the autumn and/or winter holidays. Eligible organisations can apply for $1,500–$10,000, which can be split across the autumn and/or winter school holidays. Please email grants@officefory­outh.nsw.gov.au with any questions, or find out more by visiting nsw.gov.au/Holiday­Break.

Cancer Council NSW: It’s more than a night in – it’s a moment to support the women who matter most. Get your friends together, stay in, and fundraise for people affected by cancer. Make it fun. Make it meaningful. Make it happen. Sign up now. www.doitforcancer.com.au/event/a-girls-night-in

Your Mental Health Matters Just As Much As Your Physical Health: Looking after your mental health doesn’t have to mean big changes. It can start with some­thing simple, like checking in with yourself or someone you care about. Staying con­nected, keeping active, and reaching out when you need support can make a big dif­ference. If things feel hard, you don’t have to wait. Support is available 24/7 across NSW: Call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 (free and confidential) or Visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/support

Parkes High School Welcome Year 7 2026: We were so thrilled to see all of Year 7 start their High School journey.

Welcome Year 7 2026 Parkes High School.

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