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Welcome back to term 4! I hope that all students, families and staff had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday break. This term is certainly going to be very busy with our school calendar already filled with a range of exciting activities planned for the school community. Activities in the first half of the term will include Grandparents' Day, the P&C Colour Splatacular School Run, Kindergarten Transition sessions and sporting clinics for cricket and basketball. 

If your child misses school due to illness, religious reasons, family circumstances, or other reasons, remember it is important you let the school know, including the reason why, on the day or the day before.

If your child arrives at school late or needs to leave early, you will need to go to the school office to sign your child in or out and explain the reason for the absence.

If you’re having difficulty getting your child to school and on time every day, contact the school for support.

The Carlingford Network of Schools hosted a Big Mob Day at West Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park yesterday, immersing students in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples histories and cultures. As part of this day, students participated in a range of activities focusing on Aboriginal practices, connecting to culture, and respect and management of local Country. Students participated in a short bush walk, with an opportunity to discover some of the engravings.  

Malik and Madison said the best part of their day was bushwalking to the spectacular viewpoint from West Head and connecting with other students. 

The students had a great time and were fantastic representatives of our school. Thank you to Mrs Green for accompanying our students. 

Have a wonderful week. 

 

Kind regards, 

 

Warren Yee 

Applications for student travel in 2025 opened from Monday 14 October 2024.

Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass for 2025 can apply now. 

Please see link attached below.

https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply 

RPS Preschool Enrolments for 2025 are now open.

General Guidelines

Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school.  Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn four years of age before 31 July that year.

Priority is given to:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
• children living in low socio-economic circumstances
• children who are unable to access other early childhood settings due to financial hardship

The Principal will then offer enrolment in the following order:

• children living within the school's catchment area
• children living outside the catchment area but have siblings at the school
• other applicants       

For further information, please go to the NSW Department of Education link below:

Enrolment in a public preschool (nsw.gov.au)

Our office staff are happy to be of assistance with any further questions or with the enrolment process. 

Change of Details

Please contact the office by email rydalmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au if there has been a change to any of the following to your child/children's details:

- change of address.

- change of email.

- phone numbers - mobile or home/work.

- change of emergency contacts.

- Additional/change of medical circumstances

Lost Property

Our PBL expectations of being Safe, Respectful Learners support our students in taking responsibility for their own belongings at school including jumpers, hats, lunchboxes and drink bottles.

To support your child and the school in maintaining lost property to a minimum level we ask that parents or carers clearly label all items brought to school with your child's FULL NAME.

The most common items to lost property include jumpers and hats, lunchboxes and drink bottles, and personal treasures. Students have access to lost property during the school day to search for misplaced possessions. When possible, labelled items in the lost property will be returned to students. Due to the limited space for lost property, unlabeled and unclaimed items are regularly disposed of.

Lost property is located at the front of the office.

 

Tuesdays Oct 15- Dec 10	Footsteps Dance Stage 3 Drama
Friday 18 Oct	Cricket Clinic #2
Tuesday 22 Oct	Macarthur Girls HS Transition Day
	Kindergarten transiton 9:30am - 11am
Friday 25 Oct	Cricket Clinic  #3
Monday 28 Oct	Grandparent's Day Celebration
	P & C Meeting (7pm in the library)
Wednesday 30 Oct	Orientation Session
	Stage 3 Parliament Excursion
Thursday 31 Oct	Year 6 Fundraising - Face Painting
Friday 1 Nov	Cricket Clinic #4
	Diwali Celebrations
	PSSA Newcombeball Gala Day #2
Tuesday 5 Nov	Kindergarten Transition 9:30am - 11am
Friday 8 Nov	P & C Colour Run
	PSSA Newcombeball Gala Day (Term 1 catch up)
Friday 15 Nov	Free Basketball Clinic
Tuesday 19 Nov	Kindergarten Transition 9:30am - 11am
Thursday 21 Nov	Year 6 Fundraising - Super Dooper Day
Thursday 28 Nov	Student Leadership Special Assembly
Friday 29 Nov	K - 2 Free AFL Clinic
Monday 2 Dec	P & C Meeting (7pm in the library)
Wednesday 4 Dec	Preschool 2025 Orientation (in preschool)
Thursday 5 Dec	Year 6 Fundraising - Year 6 Fare
Friday 6 Dec	K-2 Free AFL Clinic
	High School Orientation
Wednesday 11 Dec	Presentation Day
Friday 13 Dec	Preschool Blue Group Graduation (10am-11am)
	Year 6 Graduation Assembly
	Year 6 Farewell at FC Social (5pm -8pm)
Tuesday 17 Dec	Preschool Green Group Graduation (10am-11am)
Wed 18 Dec	Walk out for Year 6 and other leaving students and staff

Thank you so much for supporting our school to be the best it can be. This term we are continuing our fundraising for A NEW PLAYGROUND with a Colour Run.The Colour Splatacular School Run 4 Fun will be held on Friday 8th November on the School Oval from 5-7pm.

• Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder and slime from head to toe.  
• Please make sure students wear a WHITE shirt and closed in shoes.  
• Students will be given free sunglasses and a rainbow headband for the event. 
• Entry is $5 per person (or free to anyone who fundraises a minimum of $5).

We encourage students to fundraise in the lead up to the event! Visit: https://australianfundraising.com.au/ to get started by creating your online fundraising page. Please note: all cash donations must be converted to online donations before. We cannot accept any cash donations for this fundraiser.  Students who fundraise can win up to 15 unique incentive prizes! You only need to raise $10 to achieve your first incentive prize. From there, you will win more and more as your fundraising total soars!

For more details please see flyers attached or contact Chris: president@rps-pandc.org.au

We hope to see you there!

**P&C MEETING**

Please join us at the next P&C Meeting on Monday 28th October at 7pm in the School Library.

Phoebe Cunningham

Secretary

Hello, Rydalmere Public School Community!

Welcome back to term 4. I hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is ready for an exciting new term packed with various activities!

This term promises to be a blast with celebrations such as Grandparents Day, Diwali and the Moon Festival, Christmas, and end of year festivities. Additionally, we’ll offer skill development courses, English conversational classes, Dance Fitness, and playgroup sessions. The Office Admin course continues from the previous term, resuming on October 15th.

Mark your calendars for the one-day Food Hygiene and Safety course registration on Friday, October 18th. The course itself will take place on October 25th. If you haven't registered your interest yet, now's the time! Please note that this course is open to Australian Citizens or permanent residents aged 18 and above. For registration, remember to bring your passport, visa (if you're not an Australian Citizen), photo ID such as a driver’s license, and a utility bill as proof of address.

Grandparents Day is set for October 28th. To register the grandparents or grand friends who wish to attend, please use this link:  https://forms.gle/BtKDZ22PFq2Vbesz9 By registering, you'll enter a lucky draw with a chance to win an amazing prize. Don’t miss out!

Join us at the hub for the Diwali and Moon Festival celebrations on Friday, November 1st. Bring along a plate of food to share and enjoy the festivities. If you can, dress in your cultural attire. More details will be shared soon! Stay connected, and we look forward to seeing you at the hub!

Hub this week in a glance

Mondays (9:30 am to 1:30 pm)	English Conversational class (just drop in)
Tuesdays (9:30 to 2:30)	Office Admin Skills course (Parramatta Community College) Oz Harvest Cooking program (from 22nd October)
Wednesdays	One Box Collection Exclusively for those who've signed up.  Playgroup with SDN Children's Services (9:30 am - 11:30 am) ** Just walk in and play! (from 16th October)
Fridays (9:30 am to 10:30 am)	Dance Fitness with Sophie Get your groove on—no need to sign up, just show up! (from 25th Ocotber)

For those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, I'm Seetha, your friendly Community Liaison Officer at the Community Hub. You'll find me around the school from Monday to Wednesday and on Fridays. The Community Hub is your gateway to forging meaningful connections with fellow families, the school, and local services. It's a welcoming space where all parents can meet, mingle, and build lasting friendships. So why not pop in for a coffee and a chat, or jump into an activity? I'm eager to meet all of you. If you want to learn more about the Hub or find out how you can get involved, give me a call at 0448331588 or shoot me an email at seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au. Please do let me know if you have any questions. Thanks heaps.

With best regards,

Seetha Srinivasan

 

Community Liaison Officer / Hub Leader