I am thrilled to announce that the Rydalmere Public School Executive Team has been honoured with the Executive Director's Recognition Award Metropolitan North for school improvement and excellence. This recognition celebrates the significant improvements made in our school and our commitment to providing high-quality education for all students in our school. The award highlights the innovative initiatives and collaborative efforts led by our executive team, which have directly contributed to enhancing student learning outcomes. Over the past year, we have implemented targeted programs that focus on student engagement, explicit teaching, curriculum development and teacher professional learning. These initiatives have resulted in improved academic outcomes, increased student attendance and participation, and overall, a more positive school environment. We have also strengthened our partnerships with families and the community, ensuring that we support our students both inside and outside the classroom. These efforts have created a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all learners.
Congratulations to Mrs Colotouros, Mrs Rana, Ms Taylor and Mrs Townsend for this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to Mrs Townsend and her family who last week welcomed James into the world. It was very exciting to hear that James and Mrs Townsend are healthy and happy. We look forward to meeting him sometime soon.
Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will be heading off on an exciting excursion to Elizabeth Farm in Term 3, Week 4, Friday 15th August.
As part of their History unit, this hands-on experience will help students explore what life was like in colonial Australia and how it compares to life today.
All information and the permission slip are available on SchoolBytes. Please ensure payment is completed by Monday 4th August, 2025.
This term, our hot chocolate fundraiser has been a warm and delicious success, brightening up many chilly mornings! Thanks to the incredible support from our school community, we have raised $335 so far.
We would especially like to acknowledge our dedicated Year 6 students who have arrived early each week, often by 8:30am, to help set up and sell hot chocolates. Their enthusiasm, responsibility and teamwork have been outstanding, and they’ve played a key role in making this fundraiser such a positive experience for everyone.
Thank you to all the families who have supported this initiative. Your contributions make a real difference to our school!
Within our school community, we have many students who shine brightly, demonstrating dedication and academic talent. This year, we are excited to give them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their abilities by taking part in the world-renowned ICAS competitions.
What is ICAS? ICAS is an online academic competition that challenges students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills across a range of subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies.
ICAS results are meaningful and provide insights into your child’s strengths and areas for growth, comparing their performance with students across the state and nation. Each participant receives a printed certificate for every subject entered and an online report to track progress over time. Top achievers may also be awarded an ICAS medal.
How to register Parents can register and pay directly through the ICAS Parent Portal until Monday 28 July at 11:59pm. Please note: we are unable to process refunds or changes once registrations have been completed, as all payments go directly to ICAS Assessments.
Parent Code: ZTN801 Direct Parent Payment Link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment/ZTN801
Sitting dates and costs:
Subject Sitting Date Cost (AU$)| Digital Technologies | 4-8 August | $20.95 |
| Writing | 4-8 August | $24.95 |
| English | 11-15 August | $20.95 |
| Science | 18-22 August | $20.95 |
| Spelling Bee | 18-22 August | $20.95 |
| Mathematics | 25-29 August | $20.95 |
For more details on ICAS, you can visit https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas/. You can also read the terms and conditions here: https://www.icasassessments.com/icasa-terms-and-conditions/#icas-parents and the privacy policy at https://www.janison.com/privacy-policy/.
We are proud to be offering ICAS this year and encourage you to consider this excellent opportunity for your child. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Congratulations to our talented students who recently represented Rydalmere PS as finalists in the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition held at Epping West PS.
We are very proud of Noah and Ben, who represented our school in the Stage 2 division, and Marcus and Daniel, who competed in the Stage 3 division. All four boys did a fantastic job showcasing their speaking skills and confidence.
A special thank you to Ben’s mum for kindly taking photos of the boys on the day, capturing these memorable moments.
Well done to our wonderful students for being such impressive ambassadors for our school!
