| Mondays | 11.50am Stage 1 Choir rehearsal in the KB classroom (second half of lunch) |
| Wednesdays | 8.30am Stage 2 Choir rehearsal in 5/6C 8.30am Stage 3 Choir rehearsal in the library |
Week 1 22 July | Staff Development Day - no students at school |
| 23 July | First Day of Term 3 - students return 2.40pm Primary Assembly hosted by House Captains - Athletics carnival ribbons being presented (8 year olds also to attend) 8pm P&C Fete Committee Meeting |
Week 2 30 July | 2.40pm K-6 Assembly - Semester 2 SRC Reps taking their pledge Festival of Choral Music Stage 3 rehearsal |
| 31 July | 1500m & Long Jump events at King Georges Oval |
| 2 August | Parent/teacher interviews for class 3/4A |
| 5-9 August | Education Week |
| 12-16 August | Healthy Harold visiting |
| 13 August | Festival of Choral Music Concert |
| 15 August | Zone Athletics Carnival |
| Sunday 25 August | DPS Fete - 10am to 3pm |
| 30 August | P&C Father's Day Stall |
| 2-3 September | Year 4 overnight excursion to Stanwell Tops |
Dear Drummoyne PS Community,
End-of-Term 2 Reflections
As we wrap up Term 2, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your ongoing engagement with, and support of, our school. Your active partnership and advocacy for your children have been instrumental in making this term a successful and rewarding one for our students.
This term has been filled with many wonderful events and activities that have enriched our students' learning and development. Our Stage 3 students had an unforgettable experience at camp, where they built resilience and independence whilst learning about Parliament and the gold rush; the Peer Support Program saw older students mentor and guide their younger peers, fostering a sense of community and leadership across year levels; our farm excursions provided hands-on learning experiences that brought classroom lessons to life, allowing students to connect with nature and the past; and the cross country and athletics carnivals were highlights of the term, showcasing our students' dedication, sportsmanship, and school spirit. It was wonderful to see so many parents cheering on our athletes and adding to the vibrant community atmosphere of these events.
Additionally, we navigated the announcement of several changes to school staffing and programs for Semester 2. These adjustments, whilst not ideal, will mean the school will be in a position to provide the best possible learning environment for your children and maintain the high standards of education and support for our students that our school is known for. Your ongoing understanding and cooperation during this transition period is greatly appreciated.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
The parent-teacher interviews conducted over the last week have been incredibly well received. It was wonderful to see so many of you taking the time to connect with our teachers and discuss your child/ren's progress. These conversations are crucial in fostering a strong home-school partnership and are also a very tangible reflection of the professionalism, knowledge and care of our teachers who gave of their time to provide this opportunity for our families.
NAIDOC Week
As we enter the school holidays, I encourage all families to engage with the NAIDOC Week celebrations happening around Sydney next week. There are many wonderful opportunities to learn about and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples alongside your children.
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/naidoc-week
Term 3
Looking ahead to Term 3, I am excited about the special events we have planned, including Education Week open classrooms, a whole-school ‘Art Trail’, the creation of two new Indigenous murals and, of course, our school fete. These events will offer fantastic opportunities for our school community to come together and celebrate our students' talents and achievements.
I look forward to welcoming you and our students back to school on Tuesday 23rd July.
Regards,
John Nguyen
Principal
E: john.nguyen34@det.nsw.edu.au
