Rozelle Public School Newsletter

TERM TWO WEEK TWO

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Rozelle is a place where Aboriginal children learned, played and celebrated their culture for thousands of years on this beautiful, natural land. As we learn, play and celebrate together on this land, we honour the Wangal people of the Eora nation and pay our respects to elders both past, present and emerging.

Welcome back to Term Two. The first fortnight of the term has certainly been a busy time for our students and teachers who have returned energised and ready to engage in all teaching and learning programs as well as the extra curricula.

Our teachers had the opportunity to engage in a day of professional learning around the new English and Mathematics syllabus on the School Development Day and are working hard to apply the new strategies, improve practice and outcomes for the students.

We had to postpone our Cross Country Carnival to Week 3 on Wednesday May 15 due to the wet weather. We hope to see parents come down to the oval to enjoy the day.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

School photos (class, individual and family photos) are scheduled for Monday 3 June and Thursday 6 June 2024. Family photos are taken only for students that attend Rozelle Public School or preschool. 

OPPORTUNITY CLASS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN YEAR 5 2025

Opportunity classes cater for highly achieving academically gifted students. These classes help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level. Applications for opportunity class placement are considered on the results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test. School assessment results are not required by the selection committee. Students who wish to be considered for placement are required to sit the Opportunity Class Placement Test on Thursday 1 August 2024.

How to apply

  • Parents/carers apply online before Monday 20 May 2024 at: www.education.nsw.gov.au/oc
  • You must use your own email address and not one belonging to your child.
  • You must submit only one application for each child.
  • No late applications will be accepted unless there are serious and well-documented extenuating circumstances.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS 

Helping out at school is a great way to get involved in your child’s education as well as get to know the staff and other parents and carers.

You can help by:

  • listening to children read in the classroom
  • volunteering on sports days
  • helping supervise excursions
  • getting involved in fundraising activities
  • joining school committees.

Parent volunteers are not required to have a Working With Children's Number, however they are required to fill in a 'Declaration for Child-Related Workers' Form, as well as present one form of government-issued photo ID showing full name, date of birth and current address to be sighted and photocopied at the school office. 

All parent volunteers attending during the school day will need to sign in and out from the school office please. 

PARENT VOLUNTEER DECLARATION FORM
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 KINDERGARTEN 2025 ENROLMENT

Rozelle Public School is currently taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2025 from families living within our school catchment area. Detailed information about enrolment procedures and a map of the school catchment area can be found on the school website at https://rozelle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html or by phoning the school office on 9810 2347. 

A comprehensive Transition to School Program will be outlined in future newsletters. In the meantime, the school has six tours planned for new families who are considering enrolment at Rozelle. The tours will be held on the following Wednesday mornings from 9:30am:

  • Wednesday 5 June 9:30am

  • Wednesday 26 June 9:30am

  • Wednesday 14 August 9:30am

  • Wednesday 4 September 9:30am

PRESCHOOL 2025 ENROLMENT

Applications for enrolment into the preschool program have now opened. All the necessary information and application forms are available on the school website at https://rozelle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/preschool/the-application-process.html or from the school office. Children are eligible for enrolment in preschool classes from the beginning of the school year if they turn four years of age before July 31 of that year. Applications close at 3pm on Friday 28 June 2024.

There is no priority for the order in which enrolments are received by the office. The Preschool Placement panel, consisting of the Principal, the President of the P&C and one of our preschool teachers, considers all applications in accordance with the priorities of the Department of Education and Communities' Preschool Enrolment Policy and the Rozelle Public School Preschool Enrolment and Fee Policy.

HEALTH ALERT - IMPETIGO VIRUS

We've had some cases of impetigo at RPS lately, so we thought we'd share some extra information to help you spot it and stop the spread of it. 

How can people avoid spreading impetigo?

To avoid spreading impetigo:

  • keep sores clean and covered with a waterproof dressing until they have healed. This stops people from touching or scratching them
  • discard used dressings as soon as they are taken off
  • wash your hands with soap and running water for 20 seconds after touching or cleaning sores and after handling contaminated objects such as dressings, sheets and towels
  • avoid sharing clothes, towels or bed sheets with anyone who has impetigo
  • avoid bathing children in the same bathwater if any child has impetigo
  • wash clothes, sheets and towels used by someone with impetigo every day, ideally in hot water
  • keep your child home from school, childcare and other group settings until at least 24 hours of antibiotic treatment has started. All sores on exposed skin should be covered when returning to usual activities such as school.

MUSIC & CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM

RPS BAND NEWS

Week one saw the electric piano in the band room receive some much needed attention with all the piano keys now replaced. At Monday's assembly the RPS junior & senior band gave a thoroughly enjoyable performance of Katie Perry's "Firework" and Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" despite less than a week of rehearsal time. Amazing turnaround! Well done to all the students involved and of course to Helen for her dedication in bringing it all together. 

Last Wednesday marked the inaugural rehearsal session for our 2024 Training Band. Helen's feedback was that attendance was good, everyone was well behaved and confidence levels were high! Hopefully they will be ready to perform at assembly themselves in the not-too-distant future. Next performances for our Junior & Senior bands are as follows:

  • Week 4 - 2:15PM Monday 20 May Assembly - Junior/Senior Band
  • Week 8 - 2:15PM Monday 17 June Assembly - Junior/Senior Band

BAND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE TERM 2

  • Monday 7:45am - 8:45am - Year 4 (Junior band)
  • Tuesday 7:45am - 8:45am- Years 5 & 6 (Senior band)
  • Wednesday - 7:45am - 8:45am - Anyone in Training band
  • Thursday 7:45am - 8:45am - Year 4 (Junior band)
  • Friday 7:45am - 8:45am - Years 5 & 6 (Senior band)

JOINING THE RPS BAND

Whist the main intake for the band occurs in term one, it is perfectly possible to join the band at any time during the year. There currently exists an opening for students in Years 3 -6 interested in learning the Trombone as part of the band. For more information contact matthew.roe3@det.nsw.edu.au

K-2 PERCUSSION GROUP

Bruce Stephens uses the standard music notation to teach basic composition, using a range of percussion instruments involving a mix of drums, drumsticks and boom whackers. 

The goal of the class is for the children to have fun and enjoy making music! It also prepares them to play later in a band, exposing them to great music beats and encourages them to learn to play as a group. K-2 Percussion Group is held on Friday lunchtimes in the band room next to the Tiger Turf. Cost is $160 per term. If your child is in Years K-2 and interested in joining percussion group next term, please contact matthew.roe3@det.nsw.edu.au 

RPS STRINGS PROGRAM

Tanya Swinton is now running our strings program. Tanya is currently studying at the Sydney Con and is a very accomplished musician. We have limited openings for those wishing to take lessons with Tanya during school hours, but with plans to expand availability and restart the RPS Strings Ensemble before too long. If your child is in years K-6 and interested in joining the RPS Strings Ensemble, please contact matthew.roe3@det.nsw.edu.au  

CHOIRS UPDATE

In Term 2 , Rozelle PS  Choirs are as follows:

  • Stage 2 Choir - Tuesday 3.00-3.45pm
  • Stage 3 Choir - Wednesday 8.10am
  • Stage 1 Choir 'Rozella's' - Thursday lunch 11.10am


UKES ON TOUR

Rozelle's own Ukelele legends will join around 60 primary school musicians for a one day festival of all things UKELELE on Thursday 16 May. The 2024 UKELELE WORKSHOP has invited our Years 3 to 6 uke players, accompanied by Ms Bury & Ms Rolland, to spend the day at Strathfield Nth Public School playing songs new and known. Fantastic fun!

URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Have you taken some great shots around our local built environment on your phone or camera? Inner West Council's annual urban photo comp is open to all ages - including a primary school category. The theme for this year is 'Connections'. Details here: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/whats-on/events-in-detail/built-environment-awards 

BALLET WORKSHOP

The Arts Unit, in collaboration with The Australian Ballet, will host a series of workshop opportunities for students from Years 3 to 6 in Term 3 in September. The 1-day workshops will be held at Tanya Pearson Academy and are taught by tutors from The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team. Details here: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/form/ausballet-workshop-app

BIENNALE 2024

Prepare to witness the rebirth of history as the heritage-listed White Bay Power Station, a relic of the early 20th century and once a bustling coal power station, opens its doors to the public for the first time in over a century. Ten Thousand Suns breathes new life into this architectural gem, transforming it into a canvas for contemporary expression. Runs until 10 June. https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/ten-thousand-suns/

CALENDAR TERM DATES

TERM 2 KEY DATES:

WEEK 3

  • No Assembly 
  • Cross Country - Wednesday 15 May
  • P&C Meeting - Wednesday 15 May
  • Ukulele Workshop at Strathfield Ps - Thursday 16 May

WEEK 4

  • Assembly hosted by 6 Wignell - Monday 20 May 2pm
  • Zone Cross Country - Wednesday 22 May

WEEK 5

  • No Assembly
  • Mitch Tambo Incursion - Tuesday 28 May

WEEK 6

  • School Photos Day 1 - Monday 3 June
  • Wear It Wild Wednesday Fundraising Mufti - Wednesday 5 June
  • School Photos Day 2 - Thursday 6 June

WEEK 7

  • Kings Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 10 June
  • P&C Meeting - Wednesday 12 June
  • Regional Cross Country - Wednesday 12 June
  • UPP workshop Year 4 Students - Friday 14 June
  • Assembly Hosted by 1 Donaldson - Friday 14 June 9:15am

WEEK 8

  • Assembly Hosted by 5 Silverstein - Monday 17 June 2pm
  • P&C Main Event 90s House Party - Saturday 22 June 7pm-11pm

WEEK 9

  • Assembly Hosted by 1 Jeffers - Monday 24 June
  • Swim School Years 2 & 3 - WEEK 1

WEEK 10

  • NAIDOC Week Assembly - Monday 1 July
  • Swim School Years 2 & 3 - WEEK 2
  • Last Day of Term 2 - Friday 5 July

P&C UPDATE

P&C MEETING

Join us for the P&C Meeting!

The next P&C meeting for the year is in Term Two, week 3 on Wednesday 15 May at 7.30-9pm in the RPS staff room. Come along and join us while we plan the events for the year and optimize elements of the school experience for our kids and school community!

It’s only $1 per annum to join the P&C! BYO refreshments - everyone is welcome & we look forward to seeing you there.

COLOUR FUN WRAP UP

Thank you to the whole school community for a super fun and engaging Colour Run last term!

Total amount raised is over $67k!!! Wow! What an amazing effort! These funds will go directly to enhancing your already amazing RPS!

To select the prizes simply log into your child's Colour Run profile at: www.schoolfunrun.com.au

Should you not have selected prizes by COB Friday 17th May random prizes will be selected for your child.

Colour run prize option:

We are aware that parents may not wish for their children to win prizes as part of the fundraising. As this is a non-negotiable part of the set up from the 3rd party operator the P&C have come up with an alternative. You can elect to donate your child’s prizes to charity for the less fortunate. The P&C will vote on the charity at the next meeting and welcome anyone to come along and propose a charity. Membership is only $1 for the year!

If you would like to donate your child’s prize(s) to charity please fill in the form here: https://forms.gle/8QtwcE1M1BaT5MDt6

THE MAIN EVENT 90s HOUSE PARTY -  SATURDAY 22 JUNE

RPS House Party – tickets available now! Get ready to party like it's the 90s!

The countdown is on for the RPS House Party fundraiser!

Buy tickets now at early bird prices and join us for a fun-filled night with the RPS crew.

DATE: Saturday, June 22nd

TIME: 7.00pm – 11.00pm

LOCATION: RPS School Hall

Get your tickets now: link here

Early bird pricing available until May 29th:

  • Individual tickets: $35
  • Group tickets for 5+: $30 per person

Standard pricing from May 30th:

  • Individual tickets: $45
  • Group tickets for 5+: $40 per person


DRESS CODE: Dress-up is optional but encouraged! Get into the House Party spirit with your best 90s-inspired outfit. This is an adults only event. Food and beverages will be available to purchase including Young Henrys beers and cocktails by Corner Bar. The night will include a games area, photo booth, House Party chill zone and classic 90s hits mixed by DJ Andy Dome. BYO food and drinks also welcome.

NEW UNIFORM ORDERS

Please order new items online from LW Reid Made for Schools with deliveries direct to your home. New orders can be made using this link madeforschool

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

The Second hand uniform shop  will open every Second morning (weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) with the next one, being held this Friday 17 May from 8:45am-9:15am, in the Canteen, located above the stairs across from the hall.

Any second hand uniform donations can be dropped off at the school office or when the uniform shop is open.

REMINDERS & SCHOOL ADMIN INFORMATION

PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM
RPS use School Bytes finance system for online payment and permission form consent. If you have not done so already, parents should access the School Bytes portal and register using https://portal.schoolbytes.education.

When logged online, go to the "Activities Section" to give parent consent and payment. PLEASE NOTE: Consent must be given before a payment can be made. 

You can access your portal at anytime, using the portal link https://portal.schoolbytes.education.

You an also access your portal via the Rozelle Public School website - by clicking on the button "Make a Payment" located at the bottom of the home page screen. If you should have any questions, or have difficulty logging in, please get in touch with the School Office. 

THE SCHOOL CANTEEN
The School Canteen operates as an order-only service five days per week. All orders are made online through Spriggy Schools app and delivered to the school in time for students to enjoy at lunchtime and recess. Orders need to be placed by 7:30am on the day or can be placed weekly in advance. Families will need to download the Spriggy Schools app and create a profile for their child. If you need assistance visit spriggyschools.com.au.

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