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Zing Gymnastics lessons every Thursday

Welcome back to Term 2! I hope all of our RPS families had a wonderful and relaxing break. This term many exciting experiences have been planned such as the Premier’s Spelling Bee, Multicultural Public Speaking Competition, cross country carnival, Winter PSSA competition, free Netball NSW clinic and a variety of incursions and excursions for each stage group. 

Welcome back to Term 2! I hope all our RPS families had a wonderful and rejuvenating break. It’s great to see everyone returning with fresh energy and enthusiasm for the new term ahead. 

We have an exciting lineup of experiences planned for our students this term that promises to engage and inspire them. Among the highlights are the Premier’s Spelling Bee and the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition, which will provide our students with opportunities to showcase their talents and build confidence in their communication skills. 

Additionally, our Cross Country Carnival is just around the corner, encouraging physical fitness and sportsmanship among students. The Winter PSSA competition will also kick off this term, allowing our students to participate in various sports and represent our school with pride. 

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible P&C, parent and student leader volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to set up and organise the Mother’s Day Stall. Your hard work and creativity ensured that our students had a wonderful experience selecting thoughtful gifts for the special women in their lives. The success of this event is a testament to your commitment to our school community, and we truly appreciate your support in making it a memorable occasion for everyone involved. 

Additionally, I want to express my gratitude for the fantastic job our P&C, staff, parent and student volunteers did with the Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall. Your enthusiasm and teamwork made this event not only a delicious treat for our community but also a great opportunity for families to come together. The funds raised will greatly benefit our school, and we are thankful for your contributions and the positive spirit you brought to the day. 

Thank you once again for your invaluable support and dedication. We are fortunate to have such a caring and involved group of parents at our school. 

Our school joined all other public schools across NSW to deliver professional learning focused on the implementation of High Potential and Gifted Education. School development days are used by schools to build on the knowledge and skills of our teachers, school leaders and school administrative support staff through a targeted professional learning program. Our day focused on the HPGE policy, opportunities that the school can provide for our students in class and within the network . Thank you to Mrs Ranna,  and Mrs Townsend for presenting and leading their sessions. 

David Leydon has held the position of Director Educational Leadership for the Carlingford Network for the past seven years, during which he has overseen the operations and educational initiatives of 20 schools within the network. His leadership has fostered a collaborative environment, helping to enhance educational outcomes for both students and teachers. At the end of the last term, David made the decision to retire, marking the conclusion of his impactful career in this role. I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything he has done during his time in leadership. 

Following David’s retirement, we are pleased to welcome Daniel Hurd as the new Director Educational Leadership for the Carlingford Network. Daniel previously served as the Director of the Mudgee Network, where he made notable contributions to educational leadership and community engagement. We are excited about his appointment and look forward to collaborating with him. Welcome to the Carlingford Network, Daniel—we are eager to work together in supporting our school and enhancing educational experiences for all students. 

Have a wonderful week!

Warren Yee

Welcome back to Term 2, everyone! We hope you had a restful break and are ready for another busy and exciting term ahead. There’s lots to look forward to as we continue our learning journey together. Please remember, we have an exciting camp coming up at the beginning of Term 3 – stay tuned for more details! Let’s make the most of this term and make it one to remember!

The students in 3 Gold have been enjoying experimenting with instruments as they learn about beat, metre, time signature and barlines during music lessons.​

In science 3G enthusiastically made their soil solutions and took detailed observations in teams. Students also worked on drawing diagrams and labelling their samples. ​

Sick Bay

When your child is unwell and needs to be collected from the sickbay, the school will call you from one of the following numbers: 9638 1568 or 9638 2944. Please save these numbers in your mobile phone as Rydalmere Public School so that you can recognise the number when we call and answer accordingly.

Change of Contact Information

If any of your details have changed, including your contact phone numbers please contact the administration office by email rydalmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au We need to have up to date contact details at all times.

Thank you for your understanding.

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.

Please label your child’s belongs. Lost property items are donated back to P&C uniform shop at the end of each term.

Thank You for Supporting the Stewart House Drive! 

Our school raised $71.35. 

The draw will take place on Friday, 23 May 2025. Good luck!

Your support will directly contribute to life-changing experiences for children in need and helping to provide them with brighter futures.

RPS Preschool Enrolments for 2026 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:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
• children living in low socio-economic circumstances
• children who are unable to access other early childhood settings due to financial hardship

The Principal will then offer enrolment in the following order:

• children living within the school's catchment area
• children living outside the catchment area but have siblings at the school
• other applicants       

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. 

P&C Report

Greetings from the P&C!

We’re excited to bring you the latest news and happenings from our P&C! Your continued support and involvement help make our school community vibrant, connected, and full of opportunity.

Thank You to Our Generous Supporters!

A huge thank you to Officeworks West Ryde ($100 worth of contact paper to cover library books), Woolworths Ermington ($100 voucher for the Easter Raffle), Bunnings Rydalmere ($150 voucher for the Easter Raffle) for their recent donations. We also thank a generous member of our local community who donated all the Hot Cross Buns we sold at the Easter Hat Parade. Your generous contributions help us support school initiatives and create enriching experiences for our students. We truly appreciate your support!

Election BBQ & Mother’s Day Stall – What a Success!

Our recent Election Day BBQ and Mother’s Day Stall were both fantastic events! Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who gave their time and energy to help everything run so smoothly at the BBQ and our Mother’s Day Stall.

Election Day BBQ Volunteers

Mr Yee, Mrs Arnott, Mrs Colotouros, Mr O’Connor, Daniel Fourro, Charlie Hennessey, Georgie Hennessey, Tom Hennessey, Chris Mackenzie, Lynette Purcell, Suzie Purcell, Kate Reilly Casali, Vivian Sham, Billie Thorton, Wayne Thorton, Charlie Wong, Jess Wong and Will Wong.

A huge thank you to our P&C Life Member, Jack Davey for leading the charge on obtaining supplies, cooking and even running to the shops during the BBQ to pick up more sausages!

A special thank to you Mrs Arnott, Mr O’Connor and Lynette Purcell for growing and providing the lovely plants to sell at the BBQ stall.

Mother’s Day Stall Volunteers

Kara Arnold, Paula Fourro, and Naomi Woolley.

A huge thank you to Mel McMutry who managed the event by sourcing all the gifts, making everything look nice by packaging with care, and managing all the finances.

Our recent fundraising efforts have raised more than $3,000 and we are well on our way to meeting our 2025 fundraising goals. Thank you for YOUR continued support.

Canteen – Winter Menu

As the weather is starting to cool down, we have added some limited time hot foods for recess and lunch. Have you tried any yet? Check out the Qkr! app to see what's new this term. :)

Dates for your diary

· Monday 12 May: Term 2, Week 3 General P&C Meeting – all are welcome to join in person or via Teams! Meeting ID: 494 603 888 689 / Passcode: 4mj2Ku3P

· Monday 16 June: all are welcome to join in person or via Teams!

· Term 3: Father’s Day Stall, SLSO Appreciation Morning Tea, General Meetings in Weeks 3 & 8

· Term 4: Colour Run (7 November), Teacher Appreciation Morning Tea, Last Day Lunch, General Meetings in Weeks 3 & 8

Thank you again for your continued support. Together, we’re building a stronger school community for all our children!

Warm regards,

Your P&C Committee

Hello everyone!

I'm Seetha, your friendly Community Liaison Officer at the Community Hub. You can find me at the school from Monday to Wednesday and on Fridays. The Community Hub is a wonderful space for families to connect with each other, the school, and local services. It offers a welcoming environment where parents can come together, socialise, and forge lasting friendships. We provide a range of regular and special activities that are open to everyone, regardless of their background.

Join us and become part of our vibrant community! If you'd like to learn more about the Hub or find out how you can get involved, feel free to call me at 0448 331 588 or email me at seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au.

Term 2 promises to be packed with exciting programs! The Bike Together program will commence on May 13th for registered participants. We will also be offering special art therapy sessions with Mihikaa, and don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Mother’s Day celebration on May 19th!

If you’re interested in volunteering or sharing your skills, or if you’d like to facilitate a program or learn something new, please feel free to chat with Seetha.

Hub week in a glance:

-Mondays (9:30 am - 12:30 pm):  Drop by for our Conversational English class—no appointment needed!

-Tuesdays: (9:30 am - 11:30am):   Information session on “Bike together"

- Wednesdays (9:30 am -11:30 am): Playgroup with SDN Children's Services (9:30 am - 11:30 am):** Just walk in and play! One Box Collection Exclusively for those who've 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!

Looking forward to seeing you!