Drummoyne Public School

2023 Education Week

This week we have opened our doors to parents, grandparents and friends to show you the impact of public education on the lives of your children and grandchildren and how the children are embracing the opportunities that Drummoyne Public School offers.

At Drummoyne we see the best in public education and this week we have celebrated the achievements of our students and our teachers.

Thank you for your support of the school, for the sacrifices you make and your time this week to join us, knowing that your involvement helps to build a brighter future for your children.

Children's Day

On Friday, Australia will celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.

Since 1988, the 4th August was chosen to celebrate the birthdays of First Nations children taken from their families at a young age known to us as the Stolen Generations.

Children's Day is a chance for all Australians to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, languages and the rich culture of all First Nations Australians who have provided love and care for their children for thousands of years.

In the heart of a seed, buried deep so deep,

A tiny little plant lay fast asleep.

"Wake" said the sunshine, "Creep to the light."

"Wake" said the voice of the raindrops bright.

"Never give up and do your best,

We know you can do it so don't get stressed."

The little plant heard and it wanted to see,

What the wonderful outside world might be.

It stretched its roots and grew so tall

To be the best it could be and not miss it all.

Over the next few weeks, our enrolment panel will meet to confirm local applications for next year, particularly Kindergarten 2024 applications. If your child turns 5 before 31 July 2024 they are eligible to start Kindergarten next year. Please complete your child's application as soon as possible, attaching a copy of their passport or birth certificate, proof of your home address (ie latest electricity bill, rates notice or lease etc) and their immunisation statement from Medicare. Any additional OT or speech therapy reports, additional needs etc should also be included.

Please submit your enrolments online at :  

RAT kits are available from the school office for all families.

For continued testing, please call or visit the office to arrange collection.

Our layered COVID-smart measures – staying home if unwell, hygiene and cleaning practices, testing for COVID-19, masks strongly encouraged and ventilation – will continue this term. More details on our Advice for families page.

NSW Health advise that during the winter months, COVID will continue to present a health risk to the community. Accordingly, schools will implement baseline COVID-smart measures to help reduce the risk of transmission for students and staff members. These key COVID-smart measures include:

• staying home and getting tested if unwell, and only attending school when symptom free.

• rapid antigen testing for symptomatic students and staff. Please contact us for test kits.

With flu cases on the rise, we would like to remind families that simple hygiene such as regularly washing hands will help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus.

Students are asked to stay home when sick. They should only attend school when they are symptom free. 

Parents and carers who have children with persistent or ongoing symptoms of flu or COVID 19 are encouraged to have these assessed by their local health care professional. These symptoms may be related to other illnesses (e.g. allergies or hay fever) that require treatment and management by a doctor. 

Respect Awards - Rawson says congratulations to:

• Rupert Pringle - 1A
• Lucie Morgant - 1J
• Alexander Booth - 2M
• Ili Forbes - 2M
• Attie White - 2M
• Mya Mediati - 2O

Responsibility Awards - Monty says congratulations to:

• Arlo Orgad - KW

Resilience Awards - Brett says congratulations to:

• Tom Holtsbaum - 1A
• Evie Thornhill - 2D
• Olivia Doughman - 2O

Mr Dill says congratulations to:

• Ili Forbes - 2M - Respect badge
• Alexander Booth - 2M - Responsibility badge
• Olivia Doughman - 2O - Responsibility badge

From Monday 7 August, lessons will be presented to all Kindergarten, year 1, year 2, year 3 & year 4 students by the Life Education team. Online parent resources and articles are available to support learning at home. Access online parent and carer resources through:

https://lifeed.org.au/families/resources-for-parents-carers/

Kindergarten celebrated 100 days of learning on Friday last week with lots of fun activities with their class. Here are some thoughts from the Kindergarten children about the day and what they have learnt so far in Kindergarten.

• Celia from KW said "My favourite thing was making jam sandwiches. At school I have learnt how to read".
• Adrian from KY said "In KY we made jam sandwiches. I have learnt how to play beyblades and make new friends".
• Zakee from KN said, "I like that we celebrated".
• Paddington from KN said, "At school I have learnt how to write".
• Katerina from KB said, "I loved making a crown on our 100 Day". 

Today Stage 1 received their prizes for the culmination of the Jump Rope for Heart program.

The total money raised was $3,656.

Well done to all of Stage 1 for their fundraising and skipping efforts.

Georgia Apostolopoulos

Classroom Teacher

This week Drummoyne PS debated against  Newtown Public School. The topic was ‘Sports Stars are Overpaid’.

The  Scomos were the away team. As the affirmative, they pointed out that sport star salaries are inequitable to those who contribute way more, such as teachers and care workers. They also argued that salaries are discriminatory against  women, high profile athletes are  poor role models, and that the salary cap system is a rort. Their team line was ‘They only entertain for a living’. Congratulations to Ist speaker Amelia Baggett-Grenfell, 2nd speaker Lucy Fernley, 3rd speaker Sophie Hill and team advisor Aria Shipp for putting up a great fight, despite narrowly losing the debate. Well done Sophie, who was chosen as debater of the day, for her excellent rebuttal. A very big thankyou to Lucy’s mum, Melissa for providing transport. 

The negative team, the Bartons, comprising Triet Nguyen as 1st speaker, Sam Bains 2nd speaker, Aydin Dizdar 3rd speaker and Amber Worden team advisor, argued that sports stars deserve what they earn on the basis of  supply and demand and contribute tremendously to the sports industry, inspiring the next generation. They also factored in the health risks of being an elite athlete and the brevity of their careers. Their compelling team line was ‘The world demands, and sports stars supply’. The Bartons had a convincing win, with Aydin chosen as the debater of the day for his dynamic wrap up of the team’s case.

Also, thank you to our chairperson Gabi Buckman, and timekeeper Theo Kav and 'meet and greeters' Demi Pavlis and Lachlan Ong.

Class 1A hosted the assembly this week, with a video celebrating 175 years of public education. Students and teachers spoke about why education is so important.

We have received confirmation from The School Photographer that the sports and extra-curricular photos are now available to be viewed online at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au using the Online Order Code: 23S1248EL50D

The photo prices are:

$18.00 each, 2 for $34.00, 3 for $46.00, 4 for $58.00 or 5 for $70.00

Any additional photographs are $10.00 each. This discount is only available per family order.

The photos will be available to view and purchase online only.

The SRC badges for newly elected students in Years 1 and 2 were presented to students at the assembly on Tuesday 1 August by Miss Xenos. They then recited the SRC pledge to signal their commitment to the role.

Students have enjoyed the new Newcombe Ball net that has been set up in the Thompson Street playground!

Book Fair 

Thank you to everyone who purchased a book from the Book Fair on Tuesday and especially to those who donated a new book to the library! Every purchase that was made contributes towards new books for the school library. 

Premier’s Reading Challenge  

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is still on, but not for much longer!

Students in years 3 to 6 must have their reading logged on the PRC website by Friday 18th August to get their certificate!  

Kindy, year 1 and year 2 students will have their reading logs updated by Mr Neufeld. 

Happy reading! 

Our school is partnering with the local school bus operator, Busways, to support a new Tap On and Tap Off education campaign encouraging students who travel by bus to correctly use their school Opal cards. Busways is implementing this campaign throughout Term 3, 2023. This campaign will focus on a simple message – tap on and tap off every time you 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? If your child travels to school by bus, please ensure your child has a valid Opal card (either a School or Child/Youth Opal card).

Visit Transport for NSW website to apply for a school Opal card. 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.

Thank you for your support with this campaign.

transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel

Please apply online at:  https://drummoyne-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html

The Online Enrolment System is designed to provide flexibility for parents to submit an enrolment application online and at the time that best suits you.

The application can be accessed on all browsers and mobile devices including iOS and Android. The online application process is currently restricted to:

• Enrolments into local schools
• Children who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
• Children who live in NSW.

We offer our support and encourage you to complete your application to enrol online. If, however, you do not feel comfortable completing an application online, a paper copy will be available for collection from the front office or can be downloaded from the Department’s going to a public school site.

The permission notes listed below were sent home recently and should be completed and signed by parents as soon as possible.

• Life Education featuring Healthy Harold for students in Kindy - Year 4 - $10 
  
• Zing Activ Term 3 Performance program for all students - child 1 $45, child 2 $30 
• Parent Mathematics Workshop with Anita Chin - RSVP by Wednesday 9 August
• 2023 Primary Proms Rehearsal & Coorong Concert - for selected Stage 2 Choir students - $65 
• Year 4 Stanwell Tops overnight excursion - $100 deposit due Wednesday 9 August

As previously mentioned, the NED's Mindset Mission assembly will take place Friday 4 August, where students will learn about the importance of the three life skills: Never Give Up; Encourage Others; Do Your Best; while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humour and yo-yo tricks. Further information can be found at:- 

 http://www.mindsetmission.com/assembly.html

Yo yos will be available to purchase after the assembly via the school bytes payment portal - this letter will be going out on Friday afternoon after the NED's assembly.

Students who have purchased their yo yos online via school bytes will receive their yo yo purchases during school time.

Please start collecting and decorating your used jars in preparation for our Tombola Jar Drive for the fete. We are also looking for donations of bags of jellybeans on this day.

Our next Mufti Day is Friday 11 August - dress in casual mufti and please bring a gold coin or Tombola Jar/jellybean bag donation. Our last Mufti Day raised $583. Wow!

On Friday 25 August, although not a Mufti Day, we are asking for donations of Tombola Jars or bags of jellybeans for the School Fete on Sunday 27 August.

Spring Fete Sponsors

Unlimited all day ride passes are $40 until Friday 18th August.

After this date, the ride passes will go up to $55. You can also purchase 3 ride tickets for $25 on the day. This year's rides will be:

• Disco Show Ride (NEW!)
• Dodgem Cars
• Giant Slide
• Carousel
• Mini Ferris Wheel
• Mixed Toy Ride
• Swinging Chairs
• Ninja Course
• Hi Striker (NEW!)

Link to purchase ride tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/drummoyne-public-school-spring-fete-2023-tickets-686385586767

Thank you to all the people who donated to the GrandFriend's Day cake stall - we managed to raise $566.05 for the school.

We are extremely grateful to the volunteers who helped serve and coordinate the day. Thank you Belle, Tania, Karima, Gillian, Jenn,  Anthony, Phil and as always our fabulous school office team! These events really cannot happen without volunteers so feel free to reach out and let us know when you are able to volunteer - even an hour of your time is always much appreciated. 

The uniform shop will be open during term 3 for face to face sales on Wednesday afternoons from 3.00pm - 3.30pm.

Please order school uniforms online. The P&C will process orders and the school office staff will distribute them.

 Please use our school Registration ID: 2572963 to create an account if you don’t already have one for canteen orders.

Dear Parents and Carers,

 Volunteers Needed 

Thank you to our student helpers: Issie, Kornei, Aria, Natalia and Zara

PLEASE look ahead and book into the roster. The main days we require help are Monday, Thursday and Friday. Each of these days are especially busy from 9:30am - 10:30am and 10:30am - 12pm. Friday being our super busy day!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!     AUGUST 

THU 10th……9:30am - 10:30 am…… (1 volunteer needed

FRI 11th.........9:30am - 10:30 am.......(1 volunteer needed)    10:30 am -11:30 am........2 volunteers ( please we need volunteers)

When volunteering on these days, your child will receive a free main lunch. This does not include extras eg. drink, quelch stick etc

To volunteer, please log in to your school24 account.

Click onto 'Volunteer' and follow the prompts.

Your help is most appreciated!

Kind regards,

Canteen and P&C Committee

• New WhatApp group

  The school canteen committee has created a WhatsApp group for canteen volunteers with an aim to reach volunteers more effectively than the current emails via School 24. If you have been thinking of volunteering, already are a volunteer, or if you have any questions on what's involved, please join the group via the link below. Everyone is welcome! : https://chat.whatsapp.com/LtMJ
  canteen@drummoynepublicschool.com.au

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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