Drummoyne Public School

Dear Drummoyne PS Community,

2025 Wrap-up

As we wrap up the year, it has been wonderful to see so many parents joining us at our Presentation Day assemblies to celebrate the achievements and successes of our students.

2024 has been a year of significant change for Drummoyne Public School, marked by my first year as principal. It has been a privilege to lead this incredible school community. Through new initiatives, fresh opportunities, as well as some challenges, the strength of our school community has shone brightly. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our families for their unwavering support of the school, our staff and myself.

Building and nurturing our community has remained a key focus throughout the year. We have also continued to advance our Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal education initiatives, deepening our collective understanding and commitment to cultural inclusion and respect.

Looking ahead to 2025, I am excited about what the new year will bring, with many fresh ideas, innovations and chances to further enrich the educational experiences on offer for your children at Drummoyne.

Staffing Update

In addition to farewelling our Deputy Principal, Dianne Colb, this year, we will also be saying goodbye to two long-term and highly-valued members of our staff, Belinda Richmond and Belinda Shine. Belinda Richmond will be retiring after a remarkable career dedicated to teaching and shaping the lives of countless DPS students and Belinda Shine has been successful in securing a transfer to Ngarala PS in Epping, a move that will bring her closer to home. Both Belindas have contributed immensely to the fabric of our school community over many years, inspiring countless students and colleagues alike with their dedication and professionalism. They will be deeply missed by all of us at Drummoyne Public School.

2025 Start Dates

A reminder that, as a result of the new Teachers Award in NSW 2025 - 2027, there has been an important change to the 2025 school calendar. From next year, there will be changes to the structure of school development days across NSW schools. The main change will occur at the beginning of the year as there will be four school development days at the beginning of Term 1 with all students (including Kindergarten) starting on THURSDAY 6th February 2025.

2025 School Development Days

Term 1: Friday 31 January to Wednesday 5 February. Students start on THURSDAY 6/2/25

Term 2: Monday 28 April and Tuesday 29 April. Students start on WEDNESDAY 30/4/25

Term 3: Monday 21 July. Students start on TUESDAY 22/7/25

Term 4: Monday 13 October. Students start on TUESDAY 14/10/25

Semester 2 Reports

Our Semester 2 Reports have been emailed to families this afternoon. We have made substantial changes to these reports in response to the feedback we received from parents following the Semester 1 report survey. These updates aim to provide clearer, more comprehensive insights into student academic progress as well as social growth. 

On behalf of the staff at Drummoyne PS, I wish you all a safe and joyful holiday season. To the families who are leaving our school this year, thank you for your contribution and support. To those of you who will be back with us, I look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.

Regards,

John Nguyen​

Principal

E: john.nguyen34@det.n​sw.edu.au 

There are many unnamed lunchboxes, drink bottles, hats, jumpers and jackets in lost property so if your child has lost anything this term, please check the lost property baskets next week.

All school items left at the end of Wednesday 18 December will be washed then added to the second hand uniform pool. All non school uniform items and lunch boxes etc will be donated to charity.

Dianne Colb

Deputy Principal

Respect awards - Rawson says congratulations to:

• William W - 3/4R
• Sophie H - 5/6C
• Theo K - 5/6O

Responsibility awards - Monty says congratulations to:

• Daniel H - 5/6C

Resilience awards - Bretty says congratulations to:

• Ava S - 1/2M
• Zachary A - 3/4K
• Lily E - 5/6C
• Cyra L - 5/6C
• Deniz K - 5/6H
• Joseph M - 5/6P

Mr Nguyen says congratulations to:

• Aliya B - 3/4S - Responsibility
• Sophie H - 5/6C - Responsibility
• Ava A - 5/6H - Responsibility

The Sydney Sixers are excited to announce our exclusive Schools Competition for the BBL|14 Season. Rally your classmates, teachers, and friends to attend the first Sixers home match at the SCG and put your school in the running to win some fantastic prizes! Enjoy an unforgettable night of action-packed Big Bash.

This coming Monday the 16th of December the Sydney Sixers are taking on the Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Click on the link below to access discounted tickets to the match. 

sydneysixers.spinzo.com

Congratulations to each and every one of you. We have admired the way you have faced challenges, embraced opportunities and for some of you, taken risks like never before. We have enjoyed watching your independence flourish and now we know you are ready for your new destination beyond the gates of Drummoyne Public School.

We hope you will use the lessons learnt, the skills developed and the knowledge gained wherever you journey.

Each one of you has added much value to the Drummoyne school community, and in the years to come, we hope you will reflect on your years with us with pride and thankfulness for the opportunities given.

 Look out and look about Year 6 .......... the opportunities for you to continue to be outstanding citizens are there. Take the risks because engaging journeys are as important as great destinations.

Leigh Russ

Assistant Principal

A final reminder that all library books need to be returned before the end of the year! Parents and carers, please help your child/ren to return all outstanding books asap!

Joe Neufeld

Teacher Librarian

Applications are now open for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their School Opal card at their nominated postal address from mid-January 2025.Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use.This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

We farewell three very special DPS parents this year. The P&C would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the tireless efforts of Nadda El Khoury, Walid El Khoury and Sam Voukenas, over their many years as parents, volunteers and P&C members of DPS. 

We wish you and your families all the best for the years ahead!

Angela Farrell

P&C President

 The P&C will be holding a 2nd Hand uniform sale on Friday 7 February 2025.

For students who are leaving DPS, please feel free to donate any clean, good quality uniforms by dropping them off at the school office next week.

From Term 4 the uniform shop will be open for face to face sales on Wednesday 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:

On Wednesday this week, we bid farewell to Catherine, our amazing school canteen assistant. For the last three and a half years, Catherine has been a warm presence in the canteen, serving with a smile and brightening the day of students, staff and volunteers alike. Over the years, she has contributed many ideas for more exciting menu options for the canteen.

Her dedication, hard work, and friendly nature made the canteen a welcoming place for everyone. We are truly grateful for the kindness and energy she brought to our school community. As we recruit for her replacement, it is clear that she has left big shoes to fill!

We wish her and her family all the best in their next chapter in Melbourne. Catherine, you will always be part of our school family, and we will miss you a lot!

Thank you to parent volunteers Simon, Nurila, Lyndelle, Megan and Issie ( ex- Drummoyne student 2023). Thank you also to student volunteers Asher and Cyra.

As we are coming to the end of the school year, some items will not be available. I am running down stock to avoid unnecessary waste. Butter Chicken will not be available Tuesday instead pies and sausages rolls are on the menu.

Monday 16th December Canteen will be closed as all students will be out on end of year excursions.

End of Term Sausage Sizzle

Wednesday 18th December orders are live. Orders will close Monday 16th, 4:00PM. Order now!!!

• $7.00. Sausage Sizzle including sauce ( extra mustard $0.25) and drink ( Just Juice or Flavoured milk or water) Optional extra Quelch Stick $0.80
• $7.50 Sausage Sizzle including sauce( extra mustard $0.25) and a chill j.Optional extra:Quelch Stick

DECEMBER: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Monday 16th…..CLOSED   

Wednesday 18th......9:30am -10:00am.......1         10;00AM-10:30AM......1           10:30AM-11:00AM…..2       11:00AM-11:30am…..1      

Please register. We really do appreciate any time given.

I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!!!Good luck to all our Yr 6 students on their very exciting new phase in their lives. We wish you all the best in your new endeavours. Thank you to the Yr 6 students who helped in the canteen throughout the year, it was a pleasure .

Eugie & the Canteen Committee

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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