Drummoyne Public School

Dear Drummoyne PS Community,

Reflections on Term 1

As we come to the end of Term 1, I am pleased to report that it has been a very positive start to the year. Despite some late changes of plan and adjustments to the way we’ve done things in previous years, the term has been remarkably settled. As I walk around the school, I continue to be impressed by the calm, purposeful atmosphere and the strong focus on teaching and learning in every classroom. A huge thank you goes to you, our parent community, for the incredible support you’ve shown – not just to the school, but to your children as they’ve navigated the transition into new classes, new routines and, for many, new friendships. The start of the school year can be a big adjustment and your partnership makes a real difference in helping students feel secure, confident and ready to learn.

ANZAC Day Commemorations

ANZAC Day is a significant occasion for all Australians, and an important opportunity for young people to learn about and reflect on the values of courage, sacrifice and service. At Drummoyne Public School, we believe it’s essential that our students understand the meaning behind this national day of remembrance and acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who served.

This year, our school will be represented at several events: the Five Dock RSL Commemoration and March on Sunday 27 April, the City of Canada Bay Council Dawn Service at Queen Elizabeth Park on Thursday 25 April and our school ANZAC assembly on Wednesday 30 April. We hope many of our families will be able to join us and help us to model the importance of honouring and remembering those who have served their country.

Easter Hat Parade 

Our Easter Hat Parade was a great success, with lots of colour, creativity and smiles on display. It was wonderful to see so many families and local preschools joining us to celebrate – thank you to those of you who were able to attend for being part of such a joyful community event. 

As we head into the break, I’d like to wish all our families who are currently observing Lent and those who will celebrate Easter a meaningful and joyous celebration. I hope everyone enjoys a restful and relaxing break and I look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday 30 April.

Regards,

John Nguyen​

Principal

E: john.nguyen34@det.n​sw.edu.au 

This week at Drummoyne, Greek Language students enjoyed making Greek Easter biscuits called Kουλουράκια. (Koulourakia)

Kουλουράκια (Koulourakia) are butter-based biscuits and come in certain traditional shapes, including a braid, a figure eight, s-shaped 'snake' with two swirls at either end. Koulourakia are traditionally made at Easter time. Families bake them at home during Holy Week and offer some to their friends and families as gifts.

If you decide to make some Koulourakia for Easter, they are best enjoyed with morning coffee or a hot chocolate. Dunking is encouraged!

We wish all families a Happy Easter/Καλό Πάσχα/Buona Pasqua

Greek Language Teacher

Dear Drummoyne PS Families,

We invite you to join us in commemorating ANZAC Day at a special ANZAC Day school assembly.

🗓 Wednesday, 30 April 2025

🕝 2:35 PM

📍 School Hall

This special assembly will be led by our student leaders and provides an opportunity for our school community to come together in remembrance. We hope you can join us.

Drummoyne Public School will also be proudly represented by staff and student prefects at the following ANZAC Day services and we warmly invite families and members of our school community to attend:

Five Dock RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day Ceremony and March

Sunday, 13 April 2025 | 10:00 AM

Commencing at Five Dock RSL and concluding at Five Dock Park

City of Canada Bay ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Friday, 25 April 2025 | 5:00 AM

Pavilion of Honour, Queen Elizabeth Park, Concord

We’re thrilled to announce that professional 1:1 violin and viola lessons will be available at Drummoyne Public School from Term 2! A highly experienced tutor from the Inner West Institute of Music will be offering 30-minute lessons on Wednesday afternoons after school.

If your child is interested in learning a string instrument, or you’d simply like to find out more, come along to our Discovery Session in Term 2, Week 2 – Wednesday 7 May, from 8:30–9:30am. The Director of the Inner West Institute of Music, Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich, will be available to answer all your questions. This session will cover everything from lesson costs to how to source and properly fit a violin.

We’re excited to grow our vibrant string program, building on the success of our current string ensemble, which will make its debut performance at the Sydney Opera House in September this year!

For more details or to register your interest in the Discovery Session, please contact Ms Sole  - suzanne.sole@det.nsw.edu.au

On Monday Ashton and I were selected to play PSSA rugby league at a hugely successful gala day. The Gala Day was held at Cronulla high school where all of the different zones of NSW played against each other in two different pools. Our PSSA team won our first game, lost our second game, and lost our last game in the semi-finals.

Although we might not have won the competition, we still won mentally and we had loads of fun all day. Ashton and I had a really enjoyable time and will remember the fun that we had with our fellow team members.

By Charles H 5/6O

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. 

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:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TERM 2

Please register. We really do appreciate any time given.

Canteen and P&C Committee

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.

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