Drummoyne Public School

Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The Week runs from 27 May to 3 June every year. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

As you know, reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation.

At Drummoyne PS, we are currently developing a school Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) through the Narragunnawali program and framework and we will share updates with you during year.

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Inner West Zone Cross Country Carnival Runner-up

Congratulations to our Zone Cross Country team who were runners-up recently at the zone carnival. Well done to everyone who competed and thank you to Leah Pegler and Michelle O'Dowd for supporting the students to attend.

Some 16 students have qualified to represent the Inner West Zone at the Regional Cross Country Carnival in Miranda on 15 June. We wish them good luck for the carnival!

Semester 1 Student Reports

In recent weeks, teachers have been working hard in preparing student reports to parents which will go home in the last week of term. The reports are part of our assessment and reporting process and an integral component of the overall teaching and learning cycle.

Our teachers have been working in their stage teams to ensure our assessment practices allow every student to display their knowledge and skills in relation to the outcomes and content covered in classrooms this semester. We are aiming to provide parents with relevant and clear information about the performance and achievements of your child, in terms of both strengths and areas for development.

Stage 3 classes have been learning about visual literacy in the library. Students first looked at examples of book covers and illustrations, learning the language of visual literacy and how to read it.

Using artists such as Anthony Browne, Jane Tanner and Matt Ottley for inspiration, students created their own artworks incorporating some of the interactive features of visual literacy such as angle, distance and eye contact and compositional features such as salience and vectors.

Every day matters, right throughout the term!

It is really important for students to come to school every single day, unless they are sick.

Being at school every day boosts student learning and confidence and helps them build and maintain friendships.

A reminder that planned travel should only be taken during school holidays and students should be at school every day during school term, right from beginning to end.

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up. Every day matters and we are here to support all students in attending and engaging with their learning every day of the term.

RAT kits were sent home with all students at the end of Term 1 and will be sent home next week to Year 5 prior to their overnight excursion. Even so, if any children are experiencing COVID symptoms and parents would like another box of RAT'S for continued testing, please call or visit the office to arrange collection.

Our layered COVID-smart measures – staying home if unwell, hygiene and cleaning practices, testing for COVID-19, masks strongly encouraged and ventilation – will continue this term. More details on our Advice for families page.

NSW Health advise that during the winter months, COVID will continue to present a health risk to the community. Accordingly, schools will implement baseline COVID-smart measures to help reduce the risk of transmission for students and staff members. These key COVID-smart measures include:

• staying home and getting tested if unwell, and only attending school when symptom free.

• rapid antigen testing for symptomatic students and staff. Please contact us for test kits.

With flu cases on the rise, we would like to remind you that simple hygiene such as regularly washing hands will help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus.

Students are asked to stay home when sick. They should only attend school when they are symptom free. 

Parents and carers who have children with persistent or ongoing symptoms of flu or COVID 19 are encouraged to have these assessed by their local health care professional. These symptoms may be related to other illnesses (e.g. allergies or hay fever) that require treatment and management by a doctor. 

Respect awards - Rawson says congratulations to: 

• Riley Conroy - 5/6M

Responsibility awards - Monty says congratulations to:

• Tyler Bridges - 4/5K
• Matthew Summerfield - 5/6O

• David Heath - 3/4A
• Ashun Chee - 3/4S
• Louise Morgant - 3/4R
• Isabelle Mills - 4/5K
• Aleksandra Mitic - 4/5K
• Jaiman Vanza - 4/5K

Mr Dill says congratulations to:

• Riley Conroy - 5/6M - Responsibility Badge
• Cyra Loney - 5/6M - Responsibility Badge
• David Heath - 3/4A - Resilience Badge

On Saturday 27th May, Susan Tran hosted her inaugural Biggest Morning Tea to raise money and awareness for the Cancer Council. Susan was overwhelmed by the generosity and support she received on the day from family, friends and the community, and has so far raised almost $6,000 for the fight against cancer.  

An uplifting, heart-warming and emotional day was enjoyed by all, that started at 8am, attended by 70+ people, who enjoyed 'made with love' food, drinks and conversation, a testament to our amazing community.

If you would like to donate to this cause, you can do so until 30 June via the following link:-

DPS offers Scholastic Book Club for you to purchase books for your children whilst also supporting the library to obtain new library books and classroom resources.

Parents can order and pay online for their child’s Book Club purchase via LOOP (Linked Online Ordering Payment).

Book Club issue 4 closes soon. Please place your orders online by 9th June.

https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent.aspx

On Tuesday 30th May 19 Stage 3 students, Miss Davis & Ms Phoebe had an early start to get out to Heffron Park, Maroubra for a day full of netball!

Everyone was very excited to get out and play. We had 2 teams of students with a mixed range of playing ability. Some had never played in a competition before, where some students play regularly. Each team played 5 games each consisting of 2x10minute halves. Here are the results:

Team 1 – Won 3 out the 5 games, with a few very close games!

Team 2 – Won all 5 games, convincingly so!

Everyone had a great day. It was so nice to see all the students respecting each other, the umpires, other schools but most importantly improving as a team each game! Here are some quotes from students about our day:

Hayden: The games were amazing; everyone tried their best!

Tahlia: Teamwork was amazing, everyone tried their best; it was fun!

Jack: It was very fun, and everyone worked together.

Indi: We all persevered through the tough games.

A special shout out to Ms Phoebe (university practicum student) who came along and umpired for us!

Also, for our parents who came and cheered us on. Thanks for supporting us!

I can’t wait until next year!!

Sam Davis

PSSA Netball Coordinator

The message below was sent to the school on behalf of the bus drivers who are driving the school run, route 745, in the morning and afternoon.

"We are writing as we are having a hard time to pick up/drop off the kid’s safely due to occupied bus stops.

We have emailed the Canada Bay Council but the issue still continues. We are hoping if this email is coming from schools maybe it will get some action. Please see the attached photo of the cars and bus stops that are always occupied during school hours.

We hope to get this issue rectified soon before any kids get injured jumping in/off the bus."

Our school is partnering with the local school bus operator, Busways, to support a new Tap On and Tap Off education campaign encouraging students who travel by bus to correctly use their school Opal cards. Busways is implementing this campaign throughout Term 3, 2023. This campaign will focus on a simple message – tap on and tap off every time you travel by bus.

Why is tapping on and off on the bus important?

The use of Opal cards is the primary way bus operators and Transport for NSW analyse demand for bus services. When students don’t use their Opal cards, their trip is not recorded. Therefore, buses may appear underutilised. Tapping on and off provides better data to plan better bus services. How can you help? If your child travels to school by bus, please ensure your child has a valid Opal card (either a School or Child/Youth Opal card).

Visit Transport for NSW website to apply for a school Opal card. Students may see onboard bus posters and Busways Community Relation Officers at afternoon loadings. Together let’s get students into good habits of tapping on and tapping off with their Opal card.

Thank you for your support with this campaign.

transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel

Please apply online at:  https://drummoyne-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html

The Online Enrolment System is designed to provide flexibility for parents to submit an enrolment application online and at the time that best suits you.

The application can be accessed on all browsers and mobile devices including iOS and Android. The online application process is currently restricted to:

• Enrolments into local schools
• Children who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
• Children who live in NSW.

We offer our support and encourage you to complete your application to enrol online. If, however, you do not feel comfortable completing an application online, a paper copy will be available for collection from the front office or can be downloaded from the Department’s going to a public school site.

The permission notes listed below were sent home recently and should be completed and signed by parents as soon as possible.

• School Contributions  for all students - $120  - overdue
• Zing Activ Term 2 Athletics program for all students - child 1 $45, child 2 $30 overdue

Unfortunately it has not been practical for the P&C to register to redeem the Service NSW vouchers for uniform sales.

Even so, if you have outstanding fees due for Zing Activ, the Year 5 Bathurst excursion, the Year 6 Canberra excursion or the school contributions please email a photo of your voucher or come to the office and we can redeem them for you and credit your account towards these payments. Service NSW vouchers expire on 30 June.

The date for our 2023 Spring Fete has been confirmed. Please add Sunday 27 August to your calendars.

Spring Fete Sponsors

The DPS parent trivia night will be held on Friday 23 June from 6.30pm in the school hall. Please save the date.

The uniform shop will be open during term 2 for face to face sales on Wednesday afternoons from 3pm - 3.30pm.

Please order school uniforms online. The P&C will process orders and the school office staff will distribute them.

 Please use our school Registration ID: 2572963 to create an account if you don’t already have one for canteen orders.

New WhatApp group

The school canteen committee has created a WhatsApp group for canteen volunteers with an aim to reach volunteers more effectively than the current emails via School 24. If you have been thinking of volunteering, already are a volunteer, or if you have any questions on what's involved, please join the group via the link below. Everyone is welcome! : https://chat.whatsapp.com/LtMJO6wyljMEabjafi7fhL

PLEASE look ahead and book into the roster. Our main days which require help are Monday, Thursday and Friday. Each of these days are especially busy from 9:30am - 10:30am and 10:30am - 12 midday. Friday being our super busy.

Thank you to our parent volunteers this week, namely: David, Gabi, Leanne, Sharnee and Lauren. 

Thank you also to our student helpers Issie, Kornay and Max.

Specials this week

Cheesy Bread - available at recess (over the counter only ) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Half a bread roll with cheese. Baked in our oven until melted and bubbly COST: $0.50

 Pineapple Yoghurt Whip - frozen pineapple blended with yoghurt, milk and vanilla Frozen. COST: $1.00

Strawberry Yoghurt Whip - frozen strawberries blended with yoghurt, milk and vanilla COST: $1.00

Pineapple Sorbet - Frozen pineapple, lime juice blended together garnished with strawberry. COST: $1.00

Pizza Stix - crusts smothered in pizza sauce, sprinkled with mozzarella and parmesan and then baked in our ovens and cut into strips. COST: $0.10 each.  Wednesdays at recess (putting our crusts to good use!)  

Volunteers needed  

Fri 9th ............9:30 am - 10:30 am......1    10:30 am - 11:30 am...2

Thurs 15th.......10:15 am - 11:30 am.....1 

Fri 16th.............9:30 am - 10:30 am......1    10:30 am - 11:30 am...2

When volunteering on these days, your child will receive a free lunch. This does not include extras eg. drink, quelch stick etc.

To volunteer, please log in to your school24 account. Click onto 'Volunteer' and follow the prompts.

Your help is most appreciated!

Canteen, 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.

With Google Translation integration, you can access our newsletter in ANY language. Simply scroll to the bottom of the newsletter preview to give it a try.