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On Tuesday, our school hosted the DOE School Excellence team, who visited classrooms to see how numeracy is being taught at Rydalmere Public School, specifically our 'Daily Reviews' in mathematics. Thank you to 1/2C and 1/2S for inviting us into your classrooms to see the great work that you are all doing. Additionally, the RPS executive team presented and highlighted the positive changes in culture at RPS, focusing on teaching and learning, student engagement and attendance, and community partnerships with the wider school community, including the P&C and Community Hub. 

Thank you to the P&C for the $5000 donation that was used for the home readers. Thank you to Mrs Colotouros and Paul McDermott (DOE – School Excellence team) who were able to secure a one off grant to match the P&C donation. Mrs Arnott, Mrs Srinivasan and our volunteer team are busy accessioning and covering the books so that they can go home in the near future. 

This morning our students were entertained by the Cumberland High School Touring Band consisting of 151 students. They showcased their instrumental and vocal talents. It was a fantastic experience for everyone. Thank you to the Cumberland High School Touring Band for visiting us. It was also great to see so many ex-Rydalmere students displaying their talents.

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who have enthusiastically for the last two Thursday mornings been selling hot chocolate before school. Our students are fundraising to purchase a legacy gift for the school and end of year celebrations. Thank you to the school community for supporting this fundraising initiative.

Have a wonderful week.

Regards,

Warren Yee

1/2S has been exploring the concept of area in maths by using tiles to calculate how much space different objects and surfaces take up. Students have been engaged in hands-on learning that is practical, meaningful, and fun!

Just a friendly reminder that our school swim program is coming up next term. All payments are to be finalised by Monday 8 September 2025.

Further information about the program, including what students will need to bring, will be provided early next term.

Below is the information for an upcoming free writing competition.

Your Mission: To write a fantastical short story or poem on the theme of "out of this world". Think cosmic thoughts, blast off with stellar words and bring us your stories or poems from the stars. We are looking for entries no longer than 300 words that will send us soaring into the stratosphere!

Your Deadline: Entries to the competition close on August 1st, 2025.

​The Prizes: All entries will be published in an anthology, with prizes for the winning entry in each age category.

The winning entry in each category (6-9, 10-12 and 13-17) will receive a $100 Better Read Than Dead voucher and two runners up in each category will receive a $50 voucher.

How to Enter: Follow the link below to submit your entry. Entries are limited to one per person.  Please submit your entry as a WORD DOCUMENT. If you need assistance with how to do so, please email us at kids@betterread.com.au.

​https://www.betterreadkids.com/2025-writing-competition

Congratulations to the following students for receiving Certificates of Merit and PBL Awards!

As the weather starts to get cooler, we’d like to remind families to ensure students are dressed appropriately for the season while still wearing the correct school uniform.

Students are encouraged to wear their school jumper and school jacket to stay warm during the day. Please make sure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name to help prevent them from getting lost.

Thank you for supporting our school uniform PBL focus and for helping students take pride in being Rydalmere Public School students.

Sick Bay

If your child is unwell and needs to be picked up from the sick bay, the school will contact you from one of the following phone numbers: 9638 1568 or 9638 2944. 

To ensure you can easily recognise the call, please save these numbers in your mobile phone under the name Rydalmere Public School. 

Change of Contact Information 

If any of your contact details have changed, including phone numbers, please let us know via the school App Audiri by selecting Forms > Change of Details, or by emailing the administration office at rydalmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. 

Keeping your contact information up to date ensures we can reach you when necessary.  

RPS Preschool Expression of Interest for 2026 – Now Open 

General Guidelines 

Public preschools offer enrolment for one year only, in the year before children start Kindergarten. Children are eligible to enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn four years old on or before 31 July of that year. 

For more information, please visit: Enrolment in a public preschool (nsw.gov.au) 

Our office staff are happy to assist with any questions or to guide you through the enrolment process. 

Greetings from the P&C! 

The P&C is looking for more volunteers to help with the running of our canteen and to expand our volunteer base. Without the support of parents, carers and community members, we would not be able to provide the canteen service for our students and staff at RPS. Our canteen is currently open Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the school term.  

You can read more about what volunteering in the canteen involves in our info sheet, attached. 

Please complete the volunteer expression of interest via the online form https://forms.office.com/r/H9yge1rjEw or email canteen@rps-pandc.org.au.  

We would love to have you join our canteen volunteer group!

Our next meeting will be held in Week 3 of Term 3 – Monday 4 August at 7:00 PM in the School Library. If you would prefer to join via Teams, that is also an option by clicking the link below and entering Meeting ID/Passcode. 

Join the 4 August meeting via Teams 

Meeting ID: 489 446 937 296 

Passcode: zE67oa2K 

Upcoming dates for your diary 

• Term 3: Father’s Day Stall, SLSO Appreciation Morning Tea, General Meetings in Weeks 3 & 8 
• Term 4: Colour Run (5:00PM – 6:30 PM Friday, 7 November), Teacher Appreciation Morning Tea, Last Day School Lunch, General Meetings in Weeks 3 & 8 
 

Hello everyone!

Hope you're staying warm and cozy as winter settles in!

First and foremost, a huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined us on June 17th to help cover our new home reader books. What a wonderful way to spend the morning—great company, steaming cups of coffee, plenty of laughter, and of course, getting those books ready for our children to enjoy.

Your support and generosity mean the world, and we truly appreciate every one of you.

Calling all volunteers!

Our canteen thrives thanks to the incredible support of people like you, and we could really use a few extra hands. If you have a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and can complete a quick, basic food handling course, you're good to go!

Join us at the Community Hub on Friday, June 20th, from 10:30 to 11:30 am to complete the course—it’s quick, simple, and all you need is your phone to fill out the questionnaire.

Exciting news for next term!

We’re rolling out new programs, including a special addition to our English class designed to help you prepare for the Citizenship test. No need to be signed up for the test—just drop in on Mondays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and join the session.

And if you’ve got little ones at home, we’ve got you covered with free childminding.

Exciting programs coming in Term 3!

We’re thrilled to introduce Huddle Up—Play Your Way, a fun and active program open to all ladies! Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am, where each week brings a new game or activity—chosen by you! Bring your ideas, bring your energy, and let’s make it a great time together.

Ever wanted to master the art of coffee-making? We’re offering a free six-week barista course, with priority given to our amazing canteen volunteers. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this chance to learn your way around a coffee machine!

Plus, we’ve teamed up with MobilEyes to bring a free eye clinic for both kids and parents/carers. If your child is enrolled at our school, you can register for a free eye check-up using the link below—just be sure to enter "Rydalmere Family" in the school section. Consent Form – Mobileyes Website

Stay connected! We’ve got plenty of information sessions running next term, so make sure to follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates.

Mondays (9:30 am - 11:30 am) – Conversational English Class Drop in anytime—no appointment needed!

Tuesdays (9:30 am - 10:30 am) – Bike Together Program For registered participants only.

Wednesdays (9:30 am - 11:30 am)

• Playgroup with SDN Children's Services – Just walk in and play!

• One Box Collection – Exclusively for those who have signed up.

Fridays (9:30 am - 10:30 am) – Dance Fitness with Sophie Get your groove on—no need to sign up, just show up!

Friday, June 20th (10:30 am) – Basic Food Handler Course

For those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, I'm Seetha, your friendly Community Liaison Officer at the Community Hub. You'll find me around the school on Monday to Wednesday and Fridays.

The Community Hub is your go-to place for building meaningful connections—with fellow families, the school, and local services. It’s a welcoming space where all parents can come together, share experiences, and create lasting friendships.

We offer a range of activities, both regular and special, that are open to everyone, no matter your background. So why not drop by for a coffee and a chat, or take part in an activity? I'm excited to meet you all!

Want to learn more about the Hub or find out how to get involved? Feel free to give me a call at 0448 331 588 or send an email to seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au.

See you at the Hub!

At Flower Power, we believe that gardening has significant benefits for everyone, regardless of age. That’s why our FREE Kids’ Gardening Class program will be running during the July school holidays.

These classes are designed to foster a love of gardening early in life, spark curiosity about the natural world, develop creative thinking and encourage kids to get off their devices and into the great outdoors.

During the July school holidays Flower Power will be talking to the children about the importance of BEES, the difference between native and European bees and how we can help all bees with what we plant in our gardens. 

They will then go home with their very own potted up flowering plant and activity sheets.

Dates and times

Our Kids’ Gardening Classes are completely free to all children and will start at 11am. Each class runs for 30-60 minutes – one class per day. Classes will be held on the following days:

Locations

Kids’ Gardening Classes are held at all 10 Flower Power Garden Centres across Sydney and at our Ashtonfield Flower Power Garden Centre in the Hunter region. Click here to find your nearest location.

Please note, classes will not be held on weekends.