Rozelle Public School Newsletter

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.

Next week, NSW public schools’ will be celebrating Education Week. This annual event provides an opportunity to celebrate the best of public education and the achievements of our schools, teachers and students. This year’s theme is Proud to belong. Public Education Week is a time for all of us to feel “proud to belong”, sharing our pride in being part of NSW public education and the achievements of our students and staff.

To mark the occasion we welcome parents and carers to join us on Friday 9 August for a classroom visit after our Education Week morning assembly. 

Assembly begins at 9:15am and classroom visits will start at 10am. Following our classroom visits, parents are invited to join children for eating time on the playground at 10:45am. 

CARNIVAL SUCCESS

Congratulations to all students who participated in our K-1 and Y2-6 Athletics Carnivals last week. 

These events were a great way to start what will be a busy term. It was fantastic to see students support one another and challenge themselves as they participated in a variety of activities. Thank you to all staff for making these events possible, in particular Kate Vallieres for organising K-1 and Liz Singleton and Ella Gubb for their organisation of our Y2-6 event. 

Y SAFE PARENT EVENING - THURSDAY 22 AUGUST 6:30PM

Protecting children in their digital worlds is an ever-evolving task for Australian families. Now more than ever parents are looking for guidance in how to manage screen time and navigate the world of games and social media. We are pleased to help our parent community by offering a crucial and engaging education session with ySafe, Australia’s leading provider of cyber safety education. This practical, strategy-rich session will cover the most important points that all families need to know about online safety.

Topics covered include:

• Insights into popular social media platforms
• Managing cyber bullying
• Screen time recommendations
• Online Gaming
• Practical steps for setting up a cyber safe home for kids of all ages.

Filled with real-world and relevant information, these sessions provide strategy-rich, practical content that can be implemented immediately to promote safer online environments. 

At the end of the session, all attendees are provided with our follow up resource 'A Parent's Guide to Setting up a Cyber Safe Home' and access to an email tutorial series for further support and information. 

Session Date & Time: Thursday 22 August at 6:30pm

Please register for this event by clicking on the link: bit.ly/45R9CDJ​

P&C MEETING

The P&C meeting is next week on Wednesday 7 August in the staff room at 7.30pm - 9pm. Only $1 to join the P&C. BYO refreshments and snacks. All welcome!

The P&C Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in week 7 Term 3 on Wednesday 4 September. All positions become vacant and members can vote in the executive team for the following 12 months.

P&C FEDERATION - SURVEY FOR ALL SCHOOL AGED PARENTS

The P&C Federation is committed to representing you on the issues that matter most. To effectively speak on behalf of parents in NSW we need your help. Please complete a short survey to share your values and shape our voice.

 Your feedback is crucial in guiding our efforts and making sure your concerns are heard.

Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Q6CTY3

Thank you for your support in strengthening the voice of parents and carers in NSW.

Warm regards,

Gemma Quinn

CEO, P&C Federation

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 the first week back on Friday 9 August 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.

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 14 August 9:30am

• Wednesday 4 September 9:30am

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 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.

News alert! ‘French Club’ commencing at RPS in Term 3!

Would you like your child to learn French?

Join Term 3 2024!

If so, please join our native French teacher on Wednesday afternoons from 3pm-4.55pm.

Places are strictly limited (max 8 students).

Only 2 spots left!

First to express interest will secure spots.

This club is open to students in Years 2-4.

To register/enquire please email: info@bonjourbabies.com.au

Classes will be held at 1 James classroom.

www.bonjourbabies.com.au/book-now