Drummoyne Public School

Dear Drummoyne PS Community,

Peer Support Kicks Off 

This week, we started our Peer Support program, with our wonderful Year 6 leaders and Year 5 co-leaders running small-group sessions for students in Kindergarten to Year 4 every Wednesday afternoon. Over the term, students will work through a module called Moving Forward, which focuses on building resilience - one of our core school values.

A big thank you to our Stage 3 team for organising the program and for preparing our Year 5 and 6 students so well for their leadership roles. It's fantastic to see our senior students taking the lead and supporting their younger peers in such a meaningful way.

Cross Country Success!

A big thank you to our wonderful Stage 1 team for organising today’s Cross Country Carnival. Despite the gloomy skies, the event ran seamlessly - and thanks to the efficient planning, we were able to get through all the races in record time, with students back at school by 12:30!

It was fantastic to see so many parents join us to cheer on the runners and be part of the fun. Well done to all our students for giving it their best on the track.

Snags, Stalls & Stars

A big shoutout to our P&C, parent, student and ex-student volunteers who fired up the BBQs at last weekend’s election sausage sizzle. Thanks to your hard work (and some hungry voters), they raised over $3000 to support our students.

Huge thanks also to Belle, Tanya and their team for putting together our gorgeous Mother’s Day gift bags. A special thank you to our amazing office staff who ran the Mother’s Day Stall on Thursday and Friday - on top of their already busy days. 

These special events don’t happen without parent support. Whether it’s flipping snags, wrapping gifts or helping on a stall, every bit of help counts. So next time the call goes out, please consider putting your hand up - it’s all for our kids and these events and opportunities really do make a big difference to our school and community.

Happy Mother’s Day!

This Sunday, we celebrate the amazing mums, grandmothers and carers in our school community. Thank you for everything you do - from the school drop-offs and packed lunches to cuddles, encouragement and endless support. We hope you feel loved and appreciated this weekend - you truly deserve it!

Regards,

John Nguyen​

Principal

E: john.nguyen34@det.n​sw.edu.au 

• Henry H - K1/W
• Nene S - 3/4A

• Milla H-S - K/1W
• Jasper M - 1/2A
• Maddie B - 1/2M
• Henry S - 1/2M
• Cody K - 1/2W
• Jordan K - 3/4D
• Buted B-O - 5/6H
• Grace R - 5/6H

Resilience awards - Bretty says congratulations to:

• Ayana L - K/1W
• Audrey J - 1/2A
• Juliette F - 1/2J
• Mya W - 1/2J
• Ethan G - 1/2M
• Isla L - 1/2P
• Angus T - 1/2P

Mr Nguyen says congratulations to:

• Angus T - 1/2P - Respect
• Maddie B - 1/2M - Responsibility
• Cody K - 1/2W - Responsibility

Students from across NSW are invited to join a fun-filled day of drama at The Arts Unit in Lewisham!

• Kindergarten – Year 2: Creative play and expression
• Years 3–4: Character development and storytelling
• Years 5–6: Advanced techniques including improvisation, monologues, and audition skills

Workshops are available both in morning and afternoon sessions, in person and online.

To learn more or register, scan the QR code or visit the website: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/drama-skills-development-workshops

From 24 February to 21 March 2025 Transport for NSW will be focusing on school student Opal tap data to help plan better bus services. It’s vital that your child remembers to tap on and tap off their Student or Child/Youth Opal card during this time – and every time they 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? Please remind your child to tap on and off and ensure your child has a valid Opal card (either a School or Child/Youth Opal card) and remind them to tap on and tap off on every trip.

To apply for a school Opal card, visit https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply.  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. 

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Election Day BBQ.

Thanks to the incredible support from our school community, we sold out of sausages and lolly bags and raised an amazing $3,500! 

We’re so grateful to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy — we couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks to the Year 4 students who made over 200 lolly bags, and then set up the stall and sold the treats to voters looking for a sweet voting experience!

Many thanks to :

Ex- Students - Ava A, Phillipa M, Sophie H, Harriet M & Olive B.

Finally to DPS Parents - Sarah Lindquist, Angus McDonald, Christine Gunn, Lisa Pender, Stephen Jefferies, Joe Paul, James Song, Tim Counter , Lauren and Kendall Mackay, Angela Farrell, Ali and Bel White, Jess and Steve Mcleod, Ashley Moore, Oliver Wood , Nicholas Dogulin, Brendan O'Brien and Alastair ONeill

DPS P&C

From Term 1 the uniform shop will be open for face to face sales on Monday 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:

We really do appreciate any time given.

To register to volunteer:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B4FA5AA2EA7FBC52-47648005-dpscanteen

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.

With Google Translation integration, you can access our newsletter in ANY language. Simply scroll to the bottom of the newsletter preview to give it a try.