Drummoyne Public School

Dear Drummoyne PS Community,

Term 2 Reflection

As Term 2 draws to a close, it's a great time to pause and reflect on the many rich experiences our students have enjoyed this term – both in and beyond the classroom.

In addition to the wonderful teaching and learning taking place each day, our students took part in a wide range of opportunities that supported their wellbeing, confidence and connection to each other. These included the Healthy Harold visit, Peer Support program, Reconciliation Week activities, spelling bees, public speaking competitions, inter-school debates and PSSA gala days.

We also saw students thrive on the sporting field at our Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals, explore healthy lifestyles through our Healthy Eating incursion with The Root Cause, experience life on the land during the Kindergarten farm excursion and our Stage 3 students spent a memorable few days full of learning, fun and friendship in Canberra as they deepened their understanding of civics and citizenship. The term ended on a high note with our Winter Soirée – a fantastic celebration of the musical talent in our school and a lovely way to bring our community together.

Winter Soirée Wrap-up

And  what a spectacular night it was! We were absolutely thrilled by the incredible turnout at our very first Winter Soirée in its new format. The evening was packed with energy and talent, highlighting the enthusiasm of our students and the strength of our music and band programs. A heartfelt thank you to you, our wonderful school community – from grabbing extra chairs to topping up the bread rolls, and most importantly, cheering on our young performers with such warmth and support, your attendance and enthusiasm made it a night to remember for our students.

Apologies to those who missed out on a (perfectly cooked!) sausage – we completely sold out, which is a great problem to have. Rest assured, we’ll be ordering plenty more for the Summer Soirée later in the year. Fair warning: it might be time to brush up on your Christmas carols!

Special thanks go to Suzy Sole for coordinating the evening and leading many of our exciting new ensembles. Thank you also to Mr Neufeld for his work with the ukulele group, Ms Buchanan for preparing the Stage 1 choir, Ms Xenos for directing the Stage 3 choir, who gave a brilliant closing performance, and Ms Champion for preparing the Stage 2 choir so thoroughly – it was a pleasure for me to step in and conduct them on the night!

We’d also like to thank Phil, Mikayla and Kevin from Directions in Music for their fantastic work with both our Junior and Senior Bands – their support and expertise are helping our band program go from strength to strength.

On that note, it's not too late for your child to join any of our music groups for Semester 2 and I hope to see more students taking advantage of the wonderful opportunities on offer at our school.

Looking forward to Term 3

There’s so much to get excited about in Term 3! We’ll kick things off with NAIDOC Week celebrations (actual NAIDOC Week is in the holidays) , including hands-on art workshops with Taleena Simon, an Aboriginal artist from the Boomalli Gallery in Leichhardt. Education Week is just around the corner too – and yes, on top of our usual Education Week assembly and open morning, we’ve got something fun planned for parents with a Taikoz drumming workshop! There’s the always-colourful Book Week parade, Year 4 heading off to camp at Stanwell Tops, and some big performances on the horizon with our choirs, recorder and string ensembles set to take the stage at the Sydney Opera House and Town Hall. And of course – the FETE is coming!

These kinds of events are more than just fun – they help our students feel connected, confident and proud to be part of our school. I can’t wait to see everyone back on Tuesday 22 July for what’s shaping up to be another amazing term.

Regards,

John Nguyen​

Principal

E: john.nguyen34@det.n​sw.edu.au 

On Tuesday, 1st July, the Stage 3 Choir journeyed to the Salvation Army Hall to prepare for their upcoming Festival of Choral Music at the Opera House.

The choir sang beautifully for hours on end, and represented Drummoyne with pride. They are an asset to our school, and have worked extremely hard to ensure they are sounding fantastic for the Festival. Well done, Stage 3 choir!

Kathy Xenos

Stage 2

Congratulations to our  students who competed at Balmain Public School last week. Maya L from 3/4C received a Highly Commended award and Ryan E from 3/4R gained first place and will continue to regional finals at The Arts Unit, Lewisham on 25th August. We wish him good luck!

Stage 3

Aleksandra M from 5/6O competed at Waterfall Public School this week and is to be congratulated for her Highly Commended award.

Jacqui Hill & Maria Arruzza

Our Stage 3 students had many wonderful learning opportunities last week on their 3-day excursion to Canberra. Students engaged in role plays at Parliament House, learned the voting process at the Electoral Education Centre, visited the Museum of Democracy , and valued the opportunity to engage in the 'We Will Remember Them' Program at The Australian War Memorial. Interactive activities were also enjoyed at Questacon and the National Arboretum. These high-quality educational sessions were the culmination of history studies for students this semester. 

Thank you to our accompanying teachers, Amanda Champion, Jacqui Hill, Elyse Mooney, Orla Page and Leah Pegler for their supervision, care and sacrificially leaving behind their families to support this wonderful learning opportunity.

While each of our students benefited from the rich learning,  the additional benefits for them were significant. Teachers observed new relationships being made and existing ones deepen. Our school values of respect and responsibility were seen day and night. Resilience was noticed when students used their initiative to seek support, face their uncertainties, and with teacher guidance, demonstrate the perseverance required. Overnight excursions provide the opportunity for students to reflect on their developing maturity and celebrate their many successes. Students should be proud of the way they cared for each other. Throughout the trip, they were complimented for their respectful behaviour and willingness to share their learning with the educators.

Thank you, parents and carers, for your support and for partnering with us. Wonderful memories were created for our senior students.

Leigh Russ

Stage 3 Assistant Principal

This year, we have once again organised a Drummoyne PS Team for 2km Primary School Challenge as part of the BayRun on SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2025 from 8am.

The BayRun brings together families, school kids and elite runners for a run around the stunning Iron Cove Bay. There is something for everyone - students and their families can run or walk in the 2km primary school event, or parents and older siblings can take on the full 7km course.

If you are interested, please visit the BayRun website for further information and to register your family. You will be able to select our school when you sign up for the 2km Primary School Challenge. Additionally, we have been given a discount code that will provide 20% off in any race category for the first 100 uses. Enter BRF20 at checkout to receive your discount.

• Elodie D - 1/2J
• Marley S - 1/2M x 2
• Evie K - 3/4C
• Lucie M - 3/4D
• Pia P - 3/4X
• Vivienne C - 3/4A
• Evelyn O - 1/2A
• Christopher A - 1/2W
• Zia TR - 1/2M 
• Jonny E - 1/2P

• Louise M - 5/6P
• Grace K - 3/4R
• Russell B - 3/4X
• Jasmine S - 5/6O
• Joseph Z - 3/4X
• Lilou S - 1/2A
• Maddie L - 1/2W

Resilience awards - Bretty says congratulations to:

• Finn M - 1/2A
• Maya P - 3/4A
• Heidi O'n - 1/2A
• Milo BS - 3/4A
• Zakee B - 1/2J
• Claire L - 1/2A

Mr Nguyen says congratulations to:

• Elodie D - 1/2J - Responsibility
• Elelyn O - 1/2A - Responsibility
• Milo BS - 3/4A - Responsibility
• Zakee B - 1/2J - Respect
• Christopher A - 1/2W - Respect
• Jonny E - 1/2P - Respect
• Marley S - 1/2M - Respect
• Paddington S - 1/2P -Resilience
• Maddie L - 1/2W - Resilience

Book week is on again this year in Week 5 of Term 3! We will be celebrating in the usual style with parades and books, adventures and authors!

More information will be on the way next term, but I am excited to announce that we have two amazing authors visiting us!

Serena Geddes and Belinda Murrell will be meeting our students on the 18th of August. Serena will be talking to our K – 4 students about writing and illustrating, while Belinda will be giving our Stage 3 students a very special writing workshop. If any students would like to purchase a book to be signed on the day by our visiting authors, please follow the links in the flyers below.

Happy reading,

Mr Neufeld. 

Our Winter Soiree was a spectacular celebration of student talent and creativity, showcasing performances from our Junior and Senior Bands, Recorder and String Ensembles, The Dukes (our ukulele club), and the Stage 1, 2, and 3 Choirs. It was a full house - the biggest music event we’ve seen in years!

A special mention must go to Mr Nguyen’s sausage sizzle, which was such a hit it completely sold out! We’ll be sure to double the supply for our next event. Thank you to all the wonderful families who supported the fundraiser. Every sausage sold helps raise much-needed funds for our CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) department.

Thank you again to all who attended and supported the evening. It was a joyful celebration of the arts and a great reminder of the talent and energy in our school community.

Suzy Sole

This week’s Assembly Star is Olivia D from 3/4R. She played “The Busybody” by Sheila Nelson on the violin. Olivia is part of our DPS String Ensemble who will be playing at the Opera House in September this year.

Suzy Sole

Congratulations to Ryan E, 3/4R, Stage 2 School Winner, and Jasmine S, 5/6O, Stage 3 School Winner. They will be representing DPS via a Zoom Regional Spelling Bee, in August 2025.

Ewan Sutton

5/6C students were introduced to tension force and elastic force by considering medieval weapons such as the longbow and the catapult.

They built and tested the capabilities of two different types of catapult—one utilising tension and the other utilising elastic force.

Amanda Champion

With the recent cold weather changes students are taking their jackets on and off throughout the day and many are ending up, unclaimed, in lost property!

Office staff have been endeavoring to return items to students where the owner's name is clearly marked but many items have no name or the name of a student who has left the school.

Please clearly mark your child's hats, jackets, lunchboxes etc and encourage them to be responsible for their belongings.

Thank you 

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. 

The Fete Committee held a busy P&C Fete meeting at Drummoyne Sailing Club on Wednesday night. We did lots of planning for the big day and can’t wait to tell you more!

We are seeking prizes for our Fete Silent Auction, and would like to invite our local business owners in the school community to kindly donate. Nothing is too big or small!

Some of the generous prizes we had last year:

• · Netball training session with NSW Swifts Co-Captain
• 9-Carat Diamond Ring
• Personal Training Packages
• Cosmetic and treatment vouchers
• Bespoke Pet Portrait
• Coffee vouchers

If you’d like to donate, please contact the Sponsorship Team on sponsorship@drummoynepublicschool.com.au. Your support is greatly appreciated.

About the Fete

The fete is not only a fantastic day out for the whole family, but plays a crucial role in raising funds for our school. This year we have ambitions to raise even more than last year’s record of $43k — and we are well on track! All proceeds from the fete will go towards enhancing educational resources and facilities for our students.

Date: Sunday 31 August 2025

Time: 10am – 3pm

How can you help?

We are seeking a co-ordinator for our Silent Auction. If you are interested, or would like to contribute in another way, please contact Rob (0410 441 053) for more details.

Let’s come together as a community to make the 2025 Drummoyne Public School Fete a day to remember!

Warm regards,

Rob Tolliday

Fete Coordinator

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’re excited to let you know that our new school jumpers are now available for purchase through the uniform shop! These jumpers can be worn instead of the current bomber jackets, or underneath them on particularly cold days. They’re warm, comfortable and designed to match our existing uniform, helping students stay cosy, while maintaining a neat and consistent look.

Dear Parents & Carers, 

Canteen Menu Term 3 2025

Hi all, we have a couple of changes happening for Term 3 in the canteen. Please see menu details below!

Monday – Chicken nuggets with the option of adding potato and sweet potato wedges and sauce

Tuesday – Cheeseburgers with lettuce and the option of sauce 

Wednesday – Wrap & Salad Day! 

• Chicken & cheese wrap
• Ham salad wrap, 
• Falafel/tomato & hummus wrap 
• Salad - tomato, carrot, cucumber & lettuce OPTION:  chicken, ham or falafel.

Thursday – Pasta with either Bolognese or Napolitana sauce (GF pasta available)

Friday – Sausage sizzle and the option of sauce & mustard

Sausage rolls and pies will be available daily (as well as GF pies and sausage rolls)! 

Toasties will also be available as always.

We will be trialing a new recess option! Our Healthy Snack Plate will include veggie sticks (carrot and cucumber) and hummus with the option to add a boiled egg or falafel. 

We will be ceasing pizza bread but you will have the option to order fan favourite cheesy bread as well and pancakes for recess. Cheesy bread will also be available for purchase at recess. 

Still available as added extras will be popcorn, jelly cups, milo cups, frozen fruit, twisted frozen yoghurts & quelch sticks!

Each term we will have an “International Day” where we serve a menu from a particular country! More to come on this for term 3! 

Please remember to remind your children if they have a recess order as we have had a lot of kids forgetting to pick up their recess!

Kind regards, Canteen and P&C Committee

To register to volunteer please visit :

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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