As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we would like to take this opportunity to recognise its significance for many of our students and their families. Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It encourages compassion and gratitude, fostering a deeper connection to one another and our shared values.
We understand that some of our students may wish to engage in prayer during this special time. A prayer room will be available at lunchtime for students who would like to pray.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Mrs Rana.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and reflective Ramadan.
This year we also invite all families to join us on for our Iftar Feast to be held on Thursday 13th March from, 7 – 8:30pm in the school hall. The school will be providing a range of juice and soft drinks. We ask that all families please bring a suitable halal dish to share. Last year was such a success, we look forward to seeing as many families again.
Congratulations to Ali who competed at the State Cup for Touch Football. He plays for the West Ryde Colts in the under 10s team. The team came third overall in the competition. Well done Ali and the Colts!
Early Stage 1 students have begun phonics based lessons where they are being explicitly taught decoding and encoding skills. This phase of learning is about connecting the sounds (phonemes) to the matching letters (graphemes). Decodable Readers Australia introduce letter-sound correspondences in a sequential order that enables early word building (using common consonant and short vowels first and then progressing from simple to complex). Please see below some of our student work samples.
Stage 1 students have been engaging with the text 'Our Island' by the children of Gununa to develop their writing skills. Students have learnt how to use nouns, verbs and prepositional phrases in their writing. They are beginning to learn about and write recounts. Students have enjoyed reading and engaging with the text to develop their understanding of why authors use literary techniques and devices in their writing. Please see below some of our student work samples.
Last Friday, Stewart House envelopes were sent home for your chance to win a $4,000 holiday travel voucher!
To enter, simply place a $2 coin in the envelope, fill out your entry details on the back, and return the envelope to school to be included in the draw. Alternatively, you can pay online by scanning the QR code on the envelope. If you are making an online payment, please remember to fill out your details on the envelope and return it to the school.
Important Dates:
Your generous contribution will help support the 1,600 children who attend Stewart House each year from public schools across NSW and ACT. Thank you for your support!
RPS Preschool Enrolments for 2025 are now open.
General Guidelines
Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school. Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn four years of age before 31 July that year.
Priority is given to:
The Principal will then offer enrolment in the following order:
For further information, please go to the NSW Department of Education link below:
Enrolment in a public preschool (nsw.gov.au)
Our office staff are happy to be of assistance with any further questions or with the enrolment process.
Change of Details
Please contact the office by email rydalmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au if there has been a change to any of the following to your child/children's details:
- change of address.
- change of email.
- phone numbers - mobile or home/work.
- change of emergency contacts.
- Additional/change of medical circumstances
Lost Property
Our PBL expectations of being Safe, Respectful Learners support our students in taking responsibility for their own belongings at school including jumpers, hats, lunchboxes and drink bottles.
To support your child and the school in maintaining lost property to a minimum level we ask that parents or carers clearly label all items brought to school with your child's FULL NAME.
The most common items to lost property include jumpers and hats, lunchboxes and drink bottles, and personal treasures. Students have access to lost property during the school day to search for misplaced possessions. When possible, labelled items in the lost property will be returned to students. Due to the limited space for lost property, unlabeled and unclaimed items are regularly disposed of.
Lost property is located at the front of the office.
