Drummoyne Public School

Dear Drummoyne PS Community,

Meet the Teacher’s Evening & Parent/Teacher Interviews

In response to last year’s parent survey results regarding beginning-of-year organisation and communication, this year,  we have moved our Meet the Teachers Evening and Parent-Teacher Interviews earlier in the term. Through these changes, we hope to ensure that we are working in partnership with you and keeping you informed about your child’s learning right from the start. These events are a great chance to meet your child’s teacher/s, ask questions and build a positive home-school relationship. There is a weight of evidence that shows strong partnerships between families and schools helps students to thrive - both academically and socially. I hope to see you all take advantage of these opportunities to meet with us.

Permission to Publish & Social Media

Next week, we will be emailing out our General Permission Forms for 2025, which include a section for Permission to Publish. Giving this permission allows us to celebrate and acknowledge our students' achievements through our newsletter, website, and DPS Facebook page. Please note that no photos or information will be shared with the media or external agencies without first seeking specific permission from parents.

We would also like to remind our families that images of other children and/or staff should not be posted on social media, or made publicly available, without prior consent. As a school, we take our duty of care very seriously and there are many important reasons why some families choose not to have their child/ren’s photos published. As a community, we ask for your understanding and respect for these considerations.

P&C: Welcome Drinks,  Second-hand Uniform Stall & February Meeting

A huge thank you to Angela (P&C President) and her team of volunteers for running the Second-Hand Uniform Stall this morning - I know  it’s always a great help for families preparing for the year ahead. Also, another big shout out to the P&C for their work in organising the upcoming Welcome Drinks which will be held next Monday in the library from 5:45 PM. This event is a fantastic way to connect with other families and be a part of our school community. The P&C plays a vital role in organising many events, such as this, throughout the year and supporting our school in innumerable other ways. I encourage all parents - especially our  new families - to get involved. Join us for the first P&C meeting next Tuesday at 7:30pm in the library - we’d love to see you there.

Regards,

John Nguyen​

Principal

E: john.nguyen34@det.n​sw.edu.au 

I am looking forward to seeing our students giving it their all next week. So far, the weather looks good! Sports leaders will lead their houses in chants and support all competitors. There will be an assembly once results have been collated where overall place getters and Age Champions will be recognised for their efforts. Stay tuned!

Attached below is the program with the order of events. Here is a list of housekeeping items that class teachers will go through with the students. 

Housekeeping - Tips for a successful day:

• 8:50am - Class teachers mark paper rolls in the North Playground and write numbers (unique ID no) on students. Students will then be directed to house areas for dismissal.
• Students walk to the pool in house groups and sit in house groups on arrival.
• Students will come to  school wearing their swimmers underneath their sports uniform. Change rooms are not available. No one should be using the showers.
• Toilets are located near the marshalling area, towards the canteen. Students must ask a teacher and go with a buddy.
• The marshalling area is near the announcing area, also towards the canteen.
• The First Aid desk is located near the marshalling area. This is where class rolls will be located if a child needs to be signed out early..

Age groups

8 year olds born in 2017

9 year olds born in 2016

10 year olds born in 2015

11 year olds born in 2014

12 year olds born in 2013

The JUNIOR age group is ages 8, 9 and 10.

General Rules

1. No running at the swim centre.
2. Students must seated in your allocated house areas unless called upon.
3. Please do not stand near the edge of the pool. No student is to be on this level. Students must remain in the grandstand spectator area.
4. Students should not be sitting or hanging from the railing at the top level of the grandstand.
5. Hat, shirt and sunscreen should be worn when not in the pool.
6. As per school expectations each day, student mobile phones and smartwatches need to be switched off and kept in school bags. Parents and carers may be contacted by a staff member.
7. No students are permitted to go to the canteen unless they have been signed out for the day and are leaving the venue with an adult.
8. For safety reasons, COMPETITORS/STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS are the ONLY people allowed on the pool deck. 

Amanda Champion

We are looking forward to our first PSSA Gala Day next Friday. Stage 2 and 3 students have been trialing for selection in softball, cricket or basketball teams. Successful players will be announced Monday.

We wish all our competitors good Luck!

Watch this space for results!

Leah Pegler

Yesterday I attended a workshop where Stage 2 Choir teachers from all over NSW gathered to learn the songs to this years Primary Proms  - a serious of choral concerts held at the Town Hall for Stage 2 Choirs. We were again accepted into the program after a gruelling audition process towards the end of last year. 30 students will be selected to participate in the Daintree concert on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

For now, I'd like to invite all interested Stage 2 students to join myself and Mrs Skontos next Thursday morning at 8.30am (meet at the front of the school). I encourage everyone who is curious to come along for the first few weeks - no strings attached! I will be asking for student commitment - practising at home, turning up to rehearsals on time -  before the end of Term 1.

A Google Classroom will be set up with access to music and lyrics for the students.  More information to come!

Amanda Champion

Applications are now open for 2025 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their School Opal card at their nominated postal address from mid-January 2025.Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use.This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

Let’s get together and meet your fellow school community next Monday, 17th February, on the information sessions evening. Drop in any time between 5.45pm - 7.45pm to the school Library.

Support the P&C, buy your $15 entry ticket through Flexischools (under EVENTS) and enjoy an informal catch up in the library. Please make sure you have updated your flexischools account with your child's 2025 classes.

This is a great chance for new families to meet other parents, chat with teachers and get to know the P&C crew!

We look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAAAD22A6FFC70-55123005-champagne

P&C Committee

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers : Rika, Sylvia, Ashlea, Emilie, Angela, Jade, Hannah, Leanne, Meredith & Kumi (and a few more that helped while shopping) thank you! 

We made $1,300 for the P&C!

From Term 1 the uniform shop will be open for face to face sales on Monday mornings from 9am - 10am.

We are currently out of stock of size 8 & 10 short sleeve polos, stock is due to come in first week of March :)

All uniform shop orders are now to be placed on Flexischools.

If you need to contact the uniform shop volunteers please email:

Flexischools

The new 2025 classes have been updated in Flexischools. Please update your child's class using the drop down menu.

Volunteers

We rely on parent volunteers for our very busy days eg. Monday, Thursday and Fridays. The help we receive is invaluable and helps keep the cost of menu items at very reasonable prices. If you can spare 30 mins, an hour a week , once a month or once a year…..it all helps!!

To register to volunteer:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B4FA5AA2EA7FBC52-47648005-dpscanteen

Kind regards,Canteen and P&C Committee

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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