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Today we celebrated Public Education Week by opening the classrooms up to parents and families. Students led their parents through a discussion of various work samples that they have prepared in class. It was great to see so many parents during the open classrooms.

I am delighted to share the wonderful news with you all, that Maryanne Thompson was awarded the Public School Parent of the Year Award which acknowledges the fourteen years of service that Maryanne has contributed here at Rydalmere Public School.  The ceremony was held at Town Hall on Monday evening as part of the celebrations for Public Education Week. As I was writing her nomination, it was wonderful to learn about the various roles that she has undertaken since 2010 when her daughter began kindergarten here at the school. She has taken on various volunteer roles in the canteen, uniform shop, mother's day and father's day stalls, organising raffles, discos, movie nights, along with various roles as P&C Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President.  Congratulations Maryanne!

Well done to all of our fabulous students who all participated in a variety of events. A big thank you to Mrs Arnott and Mrs Colotouros for organising the carnival. Students will soon receive their ribbons at the next whole school assembly. Students who have qualified for the Zone track and field events carnivals, will be sent permission notes via school bytes. 

Have a wonderful week and hopefully I will see you next Thursday at the book week character parade.

Regards,

Warren Yee

Music 

Rhythm Village is a school-funded program that runs every Tuesday. Students have been learning African drumming and are very engaged with the program. This term, we will be exploring a range of musical instruments and music from different cultures.

Science

Students in K/1C and 1/2S have been engaging in a range of hands-on science experiments to explore how everyday materials can be physically changed in various ways. They are comparing the properties of cooked and uncooked food, predicting how heating and cooling can change foods, and learning about which changes to food can be reversed and which cannot.

If you have a child/sibling or friend starting Kindergarten in 2025, enrolments are now open.  All applications can be done online.  

Enrol online here:https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/schoolenrolment/?schoolCode=3020

Phone contact our school office staff on 9638 1568 for any assistance. 

Please save the following transition to school session dates in your diary.

During each session, children and families will be encouraged to attend to help your child develop a sense of belonging to our school community. Children will engage in a variety of activities during these sessions, and we will also offer a parent information session.

Term 3

Week 8 - Tuesday, 10 September 2024 (9:30 am - 10:30 am)

Week 10 - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 (9:30 am - 10:30 am)

Term 4 

Week 2 -Tuesday, 22 October 2024 (9:30 am - 11:00 am)

Week 4 - Tuesday, 5 November 2024 (9:15 am - 11:00 am)

Week 6- Tuesday, 19 November 2024 (9:15 - 11:00 am)

More detailed information about the sessions will be sent via email to all families with students enrolled in Kindergarten for 2025.

Recently, our students enjoyed an exciting science incursion focused on exploring the wonders of electricity, heat and energy. They engaged in various activities, including building their own mini fans using simple circuits and making solar ovens to harness the power of the sun. Through these interactive experiments, students gained practical insights into how electrical circuits work and the principles of solar energy. The incursion fostered creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of science in action. It was a fantastic experience that sparked curiosity and enthusiasm for the world of science!

Year 6 parents, we'd greatly appreciate your donation of baked goods! Please bring your treats to the Community Hub (purple building) on Thursday morning (15 August) for our cake stall. Please label cakes and slices with the ingredient list and with your containers for ease of return. Please do not bake anything with nuts. 

All funds raised will go towards the year 6 farewell and their legacy gift to the school. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there. 

RPS Preschool Enrolments for 2025 are now open.

General Guidelines

Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school.  Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn four years of age before 31 July that year.

Priority is given to:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
• children living in low socio-economic circumstances
• children who are unable to access other early childhood settings due to financial hardship

The Principal will then offer enrolment in the following order:

• children living within the school's catchment area
• children living outside the catchment area but have siblings at the school
• other applicants       

For further information, please go to the NSW Department of Education link below:

Enrolment in a public preschool (nsw.gov.au)

Our office staff are happy to be of assistance with any further questions or with the enrolment process. 

Thank you.

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 get in touch with 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 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 the 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.

Friday 9 August	Winter PSSA
Monday 12 August	Premier's Spelling Bee Regional Final
Thursday 15 August	Book Character Parade  Year 6 Fundraiser - Cake Stall
Friday 16 August	Winter PSSA
Friday 23 August	Winter PSSA

BEANIE & SCARF DAY

Thank you to the students and staff who participated in Beanie and Scarf Day, which raised $124! We appreciate your support of our fundraising efforts as we strive to help our school fund a new playground.

CANTEEN NEWS

The new canteen menu is here and ready for students to enjoy! The menu can be viewed on the school website or on the Qkr app. 

​We are seeking volunteers to help us keep the school canteen operating regularly and effectively. If you are able to help out (even for an hour or two a week) we would love to hear from you. Please contact: canteen@rps-pandc.org.au

UNIFORM SHOP

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

P&C DATES AHEAD

Wednesday 28 August - Fathers' Day Stall - KM, Preschool Green, K/1C, 1/2S, 2/3A

Thursday 29 August - Fathers' Day Stall - 3/4G, Preschool Blue, 4/5S, 5/6T

Saturday 14 September - Election BBQ Fundraiser 

Friday 8 November - Colour Run Fundraiser

For all general enquiries please contact us on our new email address: secretary@rps-pandc.org.au

Hello, Community Hub Members!

We hope you're soaking up the sunshine and enjoying these warm afternoons.

Our Hub programs are in full swing! The Office Admin and First Aid courses are now fully booked. We are excited to announce that we will be inviting a guest from Services NSW to discuss the various rebates we are eligible for. Would you be interested in attending this informative session? Let us know!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the OzHarvest NEST program has been rescheduled to Term 4, starting on Tuesday, 22nd October.

Great news for all creators! The Creator’s Meet is back this term. Join us on 12th August at 10:00 am in the Hub room for a creative craft session with Kerri. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, there's something for everyone. Come along, enjoy a cuppa, and let your creativity flow.

Settlement Services International (SSI) is thrilled to announce a new volunteering program. Register with them for amazing volunteering and training opportunities and volunteer with us at the Hub. Interested? Please reach out to Seetha for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at these exciting programs and continuing to build our vibrant community together!

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!

Monday - 9:30 - 12:30	English Conversational class (just drop in)
Tuesday - 9:30 - 12:30	Office Admin Skills Course - Parramatta Community College
	First Aid Course - Parramatta Community College
Wednesday - 9:30 - 11:30	Playgroup with SDN Children's Services - Just walk in and play!
	Digital Sisters 7,14 & 21 August - 9:30 - 11:30
	One Box Collection Exclusively for those who've signed up.
Fridays: 9:30  - 10:30	From 2 August -  Dance Fitness with Sophie Get your groove on—no need to sign up, just show up!
Friday - 10:30 - 12:30	Achieving school success program 30th August to 20th September.