Dear Drummoyne PS Community,
Healthy Harold Visits Drummoyne PS! 🦒
This week, our K-4 students had the opportunity to take part in the much-loved Life Education program, delivered from the iconic Healthy Harold van! Each class explored age-appropriate lessons focused on health, safety and wellbeing. From learning about the importance of nutrition and making healthy choices, to understanding friendships, feelings and how to stay safe, students were thoroughly engaged in the interactive sessions. Harold, of course, made a special appearance - much to the delight of our younger learners! A big thank you to Ms Gaby Walsh for her excellent organisation of the program.
Keeping Our School Community Healthy
As we head into the colder months, we’re starting to see an increase in colds, flu and other seasonal illnesses. To help minimise the spread of sickness among students and staff, we kindly ask that families keep children at home if they are showing cold or flu-like symptoms. We understand that sometimes children may be symptomatic without being contagious. In these cases, we may request a medical certificate confirming that your child is fit to return to school.
Earlier this week, the school provided flu vaccinations for staff to help protect our teachers and maintain continuity of learning for our students. Thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our school community safe and well.
Uniform Reminder – Cold Weather ❄️
On the topic of cooler weather, we’ve noticed students beginning to layer up and we’d like to thank families for supporting our uniform expectations. It’s been great to see a noticeable uplift in our uniform standards since the introduction of the new guidelines.
A few quick reminders as we head into the colder months:
When wearing tights, stockings or trousers, navy socks are expected to maintain a consistent and neat appearance.
Only school jackets should be worn at school. Non-uniform outerwear should be left at home. We’re currently working with the P&C to introduce new school jumpers/sweaters as an additional cold weather option. We look forward to sharing more details soon.
Thanks for helping us keep our students looking smart and feeling proud in their school uniform!
You're Invited – Kindergarten Reading Session and May P&C Meeting
We warmly invite all parents to join us next Tuesday evening, 20th May, for two important events:
Regards,
John Nguyen
Principal
E: john.nguyen34@det.nsw.edu.au
Calling all DPS students from K-6! We are looking for talented performers to open our assemblies and showcase their skills. Whether you play the piano, recite poetry, or sing up a storm, we would love you to audition to become one of our Assembly Stars and start our assemblies with a showstopping number. You can perform solo or collaborate with a small group of two or three others to highlight your talents.
If you’re interested in auditioning, please fill in the School Bytes form sent on 15 May. Auditions will take place on Wednesday morning, 21 May, before school from 8:30 am. Be sure to sign up and bring any instruments or props you need. You are also welcome to use the DPS piano. Please note that students will be performing in school uniform, so there’s no need to dress up.
Even if your idea isn’t quite perfected yet, don’t hesitate to register. We’re excited to see your creativity and enthusiasm! (Photo of Ayden A playing the piano at the 2024 assembly).
Suzy Sole
CAPA teacher
Thank you to the parents who expressed interest in their child learning the violin this year. Our goal at DPS is to build a vibrant string ensemble, with the opportunity to perform at the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House. We aim to make this an ongoing tradition, with our string ensemble participating annually.
We were thrilled by the enthusiasm shown by both parents and students. If you were unable to attend the session but would like more information, please feel free to email Ms Sole - suzanne.sole@det.nsw.edu.au
Students from across NSW are invited to join a fun-filled day of drama at The Arts Unit in Lewisham!
Workshops are available both in morning and afternoon sessions, in person and online.
To learn more or register, scan the QR code or visit the website: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/drama-skills-development-workshops
How parents order from Book Club online:
Closing date for this issue is Monday 19th May.
Congratulations to the following students:
Vivienne 5/6O, Sienna D 5/6O, Claire 5/6O, Aodhan P 5/6P, Ayden A 5/6O, Ella 5/6O, Eleanor 5/6H, Lachlan S 5/6O, Grace 5/6H and Ashton 5/6O.
They have been selected to represent DPS in one of two DPS teams, competing in the NSW DOE's Game Changer Challenge for 2025.
They are required to collect initial data on sustainability, therefore would appreciate as many responses as possible to their questionnaire. Please click on this link to access the questionnaire : https://forms.gle/PuB4CAqTidLmPdJe8
They are also excited to be hosting Sally Sitou MP for a breakfast meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss sustainability. Further information about GCC 2025 can be found here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/schooling-initiatives/game-changer-challenge/about-the-game-changer-challenge
Ewan Sutton
From 24 February to 21 March 2025 Transport for NSW will be focusing on school student Opal tap data to help plan better bus services. It’s vital that your child remembers to tap on and tap off their Student or Child/Youth Opal card during this time – and every time they travel by bus.
Why is tapping on and off on the bus important? The use of Opal cards is the primary way bus operators and Transport for NSW analyse demand for bus services. When students don’t use their Opal cards, their trip is not recorded. Therefore, buses may appear underutilised. Tapping on and off provides better data to plan better bus services.
How can you help? Please remind your child to tap on and off and ensure your child has a valid Opal card (either a School or Child/Youth Opal card) and remind them to tap on and tap off on every trip.
To apply for a school Opal card, visit https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply. Students may see onboard bus posters and Busways Community Relation Officers at afternoon loadings. Together let’s get students into good habits of tapping on and tapping off with their Opal card.
Our trivia leaders are in the early planning stages of another cracker trivia night. To make it happen, we need volunteers to share the load.
Please email president@drummoynepublicschool.com.au if you can join this very fun event team in any capacity (even if it's just offering to pick up bags of ice on the night, or donate a raffle prize).
Trivia night date will be communicated soon.
From Term 1 the uniform shop will be open for face to face sales on Monday mornings from 9am - 10am.
All uniform shop orders are now to be placed on Flexischools.
If you need to contact the uniform shop volunteers please email:
uniformshop@drummoynepublicschool.com.au
We really do appreciate any time given.
P&C Canteen Committee
To register to volunteer please visit :
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B4FA5AA2EA7FBC52-47648005-dpscanteen
To book Gowrie NSW - enrolment forms can be found on the Gowrie website:
https://www.gowriensw.com.au/out-of-hours-care/drummoyne-and-stmarks
Contact Rekkha for more information on 0436 616 744.
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