ZIG ZAG Public School

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been wonderful to see our school so settled into a new year of learning.

• Classrooms are calm and happy
• Students are engaged in their work
• Teachers are excited to be implementing the new syllabi in Creative Arts, PDHPE and English and Mathematics syllabus units.

Our playground has also been a joy to be in, filled with happy, smiling faces as students reconnect, enjoy each other’s company and settle back into school routines.

It is clear that everyone is pleased to be back and ready for a positive year ahead.

I have also had the pleasure of presenting our first “Go for Gold” award for the year — a fantastic achievement for our students.  

•  Every child will be receiving their Term 1 Coal Award, recognising their strong start and commitment to learning.

Vicki Gillmore

📢 School Attendance Alert

Did You Know?

Partial attendance at school – such as late arrivals or early departures – is recorded and contributes to your child’s overall attendance record.

While these may seem like small amounts of time, they can quickly add up and impact your child’s learning and continuity in the classroom.

We encourage all families to support full-day attendance wherever possible, ensuring students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day.

Every minute of learning counts! 📚✨

🚌 Bus Travel Reminder 

Start of the School Year - As we begin a new school year, it is a timely reminder for all students who travel to and from school by bus that appropriate behaviour is expected at all times.

Families are reminded that inappropriate behaviour on the bus has consequences. Serious or repeated breaches of expected behaviour can result in disciplinary action, including the possible withdrawal of a student’s bus pass.

We appreciate your support in discussing these expectations with your child to ensure safe and respectful travel for everyone. 🚌

There is now new parking signage out the front of the school.

There is strictly NO PARKING outside the school between 8.30am and 9.30am and 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

NO PARKING means:

 "No Parking" sign prohibits leaving a vehicle unattended, but typically allows stopping for a very short duration—usually under 2 minutes—to immediately drop off/pick up passengers or goods. The driver must remain within 3 meters of the vehicle".

The fines for disregarding these signs are substantial.

It is also "NO STOPPING" on the grass area to the right of the School Gates. This is a private driveway and is  signed 'NO STOPPING'

NO STOPPING' means:

' you must not stop at any point on the road or kerb in the direction of the arrow'

Please park in Mill Street and walk up to collect your child/children or alternatively the children can walk to Mill Street in the walkers line with the teachers.

The council has changed this signage for the safety of students, parents and staff at the school and to stop the conjestion out the front of the school.

Thank you for your co-operation.

FIRST DAY of BIG SCHOOL.

A big welcome to our new Kindergarten students.

It is wonderful to see the Kindies big smiles and confidence in the school environment.

This is thanks to our Puffing Billies- (transition to school program) and the support and kindness of our Year 6 Big Buddies.

Well done everyone!

Our 2026 Student Leadership Team proudly made their pledge today, committing to lead our school community with kindness, responsibility and heart.

Parents proudly pinned on their children’s badges — a special moment celebrating support, connection and shared pride.

So special to see our young leaders step forward at Zig Zag Public School. We can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make

ZZPS Swimming Carnival 2026

Our Whole School carnivals are always a great day for EVERYONE.

The day starts with 50 metre races, with competitors being cheered on by the rest of the school.

Then everyone gets a chance to get in the water for novelty races and water play.

Not to mention our Kindergarten students enjoyed their first excursion at Big School!

 Dear Parents,

School photography day is coming up soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by returning the order envelope with your payment to our photographer on school photo day.

Two easy ways to purchase:

 Visit: www.advancedlife.com.au

And enter online order code: 2AD L2J B8M

School photography information:

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
• Sibling Photos - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide your school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at your school. Please note not all schools offer sibling photos
• Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
• Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.
• Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the “Order School Photos Here” button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Zig Zag Public School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

Our annual General Meeting will be held at 3pm in the school canteen on Wednesday 18th February.

Please come along, there is no pressure to take a position, everyone is welcome.

To view more photos from our activities at Zig Zag please visit our facebook page on the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/zzpublicschool/