ENewsletter

A Message from the Principal

What a fantastic start to Term 3 we’ve had at Plattsburg! Firstly, a big thank you and congratulations to all our Stage 3 students who proudly represented our school in the Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition this week. We are incredibly proud of the effort, persistence and mathematical thinking on display—well done to all involved!

Next week is shaping up to be a massive celebration as we recognise both Education Week and Book Week at Plattsburg. On Wednesday, we are thrilled to invite our community to join us for a fun-filled day of learning and creativity. The day will include:

Open Classrooms – come and see the fantastic learning happening across the school,
A cheeseburger lunch for our students and community,
Our much-loved Book Parade – with plenty of colourful characters,
And a Junk Sculpture Competition, where imagination takes centre stage.

We’d also like to say a big thank you to all the students who have proudly represented Plattsburg at Gala Days and PSSA events over the past few weeks. Your teamwork, sportsmanship, and pride in our school are always appreciated.

Unfortunately, our Stage 1 League Day was postponed due to weather—this was disappointing for our students who were looking forward to a day of fun and fitness at the Knights Centre of Excellence. We hope to see this exciting opportunity rescheduled soon.

This term continues to be full of opportunities and exciting events. Next Thursday, 7th August, we are supporting Jeans for Genes Day—students are invited to wear jeans and bring a gold coin donation to support vital medical research.

Next week also marks the beginning of cooking lessons for Years 5/6 with Mrs Bull. We are thrilled that all cooking equipment has been generously donated by OzHarvest, helping us provide hands-on, healthy learning experiences for our students.

Looking ahead, our Stage 2 excursion to Glenrock Conservation Park is scheduled for Tuesday, 13th August (Week 4). This promises to be an engaging and memorable outdoor learning experience.

There is always something happening at Plattsburg, and we are proud of the opportunities we can offer our students. As always, if you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

Regards,

Dave Hopson

Relieving Principal

Plattsburg Public School

What Is Coming Up

Book Week Parade

Jeans For jeans Day

Jump Rope For Heart

Jump Rope for Heart kicks off this term at Plattsburg Public School! Jump Rope for Heart is the Heart Foundation’s primary school skipping challenge that helps kids move more, have fun, and raise funds for life-saving research and programs. Register your child online, so they can receive the full benefits of the program and participate in online fundraising, simply follow the link below to get started. www.jumprope.org.au/parents

Jump Rope For HeartAs a proud school community, we care about ourselves and others. That’s why we’re excited to be part of Jump Rope for Heart 2021. Jump Rope has been getting little Aussies active and raising funds to fight heart disease for 35 years.www.jumprope.org.au

Students will be skipping throughout the term from week 6 in PE lessons, during lunch breaks and class sport. During this time, you can share their online fundraising page with family and friends to help raise money for this great cause. We will hold our school Jump Off Day on Thursday 25th September, this will mark the end of the program and is a chance for everyone to come together to skip and show off their newly learned skills. Keep an eye out for more details throughout the term about our school jump off. Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program!

OOSH Parent Demand Survey

Please take time to fill out this OOSH parent demand survey to help the Department of Education understand your needs for OOSH services at our school. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Your name and email address will be requested to improve the accuracy of survey results by minimising duplicate and false survey entries, which will be disregarded.

You can complete the survey via this link https://tinyurl.com/594s4vtu Parent Survey, and select Plattsburg Public School in question 3. The survey will close on 15 August 2025.

NCCD Fact Sheet

Inspire Awards Night

We would like to extend a massive thank you to Ernie, Suliman, Samantha, Audrey and their families for attending the Inspire Awards night held last night at Jesmond Senior Campus. Your presence and support meant so much to our school community

.A massive thank you also goes to Miss Williams and the talented students who proudly represented Plattsburg through their powerful dance and Yidaki performances. Your efforts showcased the spirit, culture and talent of our school, and we are incredibly proud of you all.

It was wonderful to see our students shining and representing Plattsburg so excellently on such a special night.

Regards,

Dave Hopson

Relieving Principal

Stage 3 Wellbeing Group

Our Stage 3 Wellbeing Group enjoyed their very first session, and what a fantastic start it was! Students joined Miss Charlotte to make delicious marshmallow balls, sharing lots of smiles and positive conversations along the way. The session was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with one another and spend time with staff members they may not usually work with. Best of all, each student was able to take home a tasty treat – a product of their hard work! We look forward to seeing these sessions continue to build friendships, confidence, and a sense of belonging for our Stage 3 students.

Arriving to Class On Time

A reminder that our Breakfast Club is open every morning from 8:30–8:55am. This is a great opportunity for students to start the day with a healthy meal and connect with friends before school begins.

We encourage all students to make use of this wonderful facility—just remember to be finished and ready to head straight into class for a 9:00am start. It's important that no learning time is lost, and we want all our students to make the most of every moment in the classroom.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students be ready for a successful day of learning.

In The Classroom

SEL Program

Some of our students have been participating in a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program with Miss Chrystie, aimed at building important life skills such as confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Throughout this term, students have focused on developing positive communication and collaboration with one another. They have engaged in a variety of activities including drawing tasks, puzzles, and games, all designed to strengthen their ability to work together and communicate effectively in a supportive and respectful way.

Here are 2 of wonderful little classroom helpers doing some classroom jobs for their teacher!

Clothing Pool Donations

If your child had a growth spurt and no longer fit into some of their uniforms, you can donate them back to the Clothing Pool. If the uniforms are still in good condition, please drop them into the office anytime.

Highschool Enrolement 2026

Unfortunately the EOI portal has now closed and if you would like to enrol your child into high school at Callaghan College Wallsend Campus, you must enrol online via this link https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/login. and attached all supporting documents. Please enrol as soon as possible to secure your place at CCWC.

Sport

Stage 2 Touch Football Gala Day

Congratulations to the Stage 2 students that represented Plattsburg at the Touch Football Gala Day. They had a fun day and displayed great sportsmanship. Well Done!