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Our wonderful P&C have booked our school in to operate the BBQ stall at Bunnings Rydalmere on Saturday 20th July.  If you are able to volunteer some of your time at the store, please register the period that you will be able to help, details can be found below in the P&C section.

If you are unable to volunteer, you could show your support for the school community by bringing your family down to purchase some delicious sausage sandwiches! It would be lovely to see you there!

Week 7  

Rydalmere vs Dundas won 3-2 

Seniors  

Rydalmere vs Dundas lost 5-1 

Week 8  

Juniors 

Rydalmere vs Carlingford won 5-4 

Seniors  

Rydalmere vs Carlingford draw 4-4 

This Friday 28 June the RPS Community Hub will be celebrating 10 Years since its establishment. The hub is an integral part of the school community and offers families many services and opportunities such as English language classes, first aid courses, learn to swim lessons and food boxes. If you have never been to the Community Hub, please pop in to meet Seetha our wonderful Hub Leader who has been here at RPS for six years.  

This is the last newsletter of the term. I want to thank all members of the school community for your continued efforts in supporting student learning and growth at RPS. Your support for the teachers and all the work that they do with your children is greatly appreciated. The first half of the year has been extremely successful and busy with many activities and opportunities for our students.  Student reports will go home at the end of next week, and in early term 3 there will be the opportunity for parent teacher interviews if you wish to discuss your child's learning. 

Have a wonderful winter break and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 3. 

Warm regards, 

Mr Yee 

Islamic Special Religious Education Volunteers

Our school is currently looking for an Islamic Scripture Teacher to teach Islamic scripture to Muslim students.  The lessons are for half an hour every Friday.

If you are interested, please contact the ISRE (Islamic Special Religious Education) on (02) 9708 0880.  info@isre.org.au

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 making their way 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 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.

BUNNINGS BBQ

The P&C is seeking volunteers for our BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday 20 July from 7am - 4pm at Bunnings Rydalmere.

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on https://signup.com/go/neVuVZY 

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

For queries or assistance signing up please email: secretary@rps-pandc.org.au

Any year 6 student/parent who volunteers will receive a $10 discount off their year 6 farewell ticket.

Please come along on the day and show your support by purchasing a sausage sandwich, or two! We are raising funds to assist the school with funding a new playground.

A reminder that our new email address to place uniform shop orders or book appointments is: uniforms@rps-pandc.org.au

CANTEEN NEWS

An expanded menu is coming to the school canteen in term 3, so watch this space! A big thanks to all of our students for helping shape the new menu. All our foods and drinks are halal certified/suitable and nut-free, and we will be introducing some vegetarian lunch options. We can't wait to share with you the new items that will be available at the canteen.

20 July - Bunnings Rydalmere BBQ Fundraiser

26 July - Crazy Sock & Hair Day P&C Fundraiser (gold coin donation)

5 August - P&C Meeting 7pm School Library

Term 3, Week 6 - Fathers' Day Stall

14 September - Election BBQ Fundraiser on site

Hello Families!

Hope you are keeping warm in those frosty mornings.

Floristry and gardening course came to an end on 25th June. The proud participants will showcase their talent of flower arrangements on 28th June for our celebrations.

Hub is partnering with Parramatta community college to host Office Admin course and a First aid course. These courses are provided free of charge for eligible students. If you are interested, please contact Seetha asap and register yourselves.

English class will be having a movie and popcorn day on 1st of July. Would you like to come along and enjoy a warm picnic in our hub room? Just sign in at the office when you arrive and join us.

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

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

Fridays: (9:30 am - 10:30 am): Dance Fitness with Sophie Just sign in at the office when you arrive and come along in your comfortable gear with drink bottle.

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 from Monday to Wednesday and on Fridays. The Community Hub is your gateway to forging meaningful connections with fellow families, the school, and local services. It's a welcoming space where all parents can meet, mingle, and build lasting friendships.

So why not pop in for a coffee and a chat, or jump into an activity? I'm eager to meet all of you. If you want to learn more about the Hub or find out how you can get involved, give me a call at 0448331588 or shoot me an email at seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au.

See you at the Hub!

Seetha Srinivasan