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Thank you to our wonderful P&C for organising such a brilliant Colour Run again for our school community. It was nice to see students and families from Preschool to Year 6 attend our annual fundraiser. Congratulations to Noah and Henry who were the top two fundraisers this year. To celebrate their fundraising skills, they both were given the fun task of pouring a gigantic bucket of slime over me!  

 I would also like to thank our wonderful Rydalmere Public School parents, families and staff who came along and volunteered their time last Friday afternoon, it was a hugely successful afternoon. 

Last Friday our Summer PSSA team were invited to join the inaugural NRL Pacific Championships Gala Day event for schools. Eight National teams joined our students for a fun day of leaguetag activities. Students had the opportunity to visit informative kiosks that had cultural activities and stories about the different Pacific Island nations such as Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Towards the end of the day our students and Mrs Jaitani were lucky enough to meet current NRL and NRLW players. 

Have a fabulous week. 

Regards, 

Warren Yee 

The coding and robotics club has been a blast! Students have been exploring coding by experimenting with Blue-Bots and Dash Bots and creating exciting programs. Just a reminder, coding and robotics club will wrap up in Week 7 for term 4.

Stage Two and Three students have been diving into Reader’s Theater, bringing stories to life through expressive reading and teamwork. This engaging activity helps students develop fluency, comprehension, and confidence as they take on different character roles. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for them to practice reading aloud, collaborate with classmates, and add their unique personalities to each performance.

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. 

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.

COLOUR RUN WRAP UP!

Thank you to the P&C Executive, P&C Committee, staff and volunteers who helped make our Colour Run this year a huge success! Special thanks to Maryanne, Naomi, Chris and Jack for all their efforts.

Thank you to Mitsubishi Electric in Rydalmere for their generous donation of $500, which helped cover our BBQ and catering costs for the evening. We are so thankful for their loyal support.

Congratulations to our highest fundraisers - Noah in year 1 and Henry in year 3 - who had the privilege of sliming Mr Yee! Thank you Mr Yee for being such a great sport on the day and encouraging the students with their fundraising in the lead up. Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended with their children. It was wonderful to see such a great display of community spirit!

We have already raised over $6K and there is still more time to add to our tally! Visit Australian Fundraising: https://myprofilepage.com.au/ to make any last-minute donations before this Saturday 16th November.

Thank you again for your support!

SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS

We are seeking second-hand uniforms. If you have any pre-loved uniforms that you no longer need or your child has outgrown, please donate them back to the uniform shop, via the school office. The P&C will be holding a second-hand uniform sale later this term for families wishing to purchase items at a discounted price. 

NEXT MEETING

Please join us at the next meeting on Monday 2nd December from 7-8pm in the school Library. All parents and carers are encouraged to attend to hear updates from the committee and how we have been supporting the school this year.

Hello, Community Hub Members!

As we reach the mid-term mark, I want to express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making our Diwali and Moon Festival celebrations a fantastic experience. A big shout-out to Asami for her surreal sound and breath workshop, followed by Sophie’s energetic dance fitness session, and of course, the delicious feast everyone brought to share. We also had a blast crafting and creating beautiful henna designs!

Exciting news! The much-anticipated "Use Food Hygiene and Safety" course by Parramatta Community College is set for Friday, November 15th. The theory session will be conducted in the computer room in the morning, while the practical session will take place in the canteen in the afternoon. A huge thanks to our P&C for supporting this initiative and closing the canteen for a day to ensure everything runs smoothly. We encourage all course participants to lend a hand in our canteen on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays.

Kerri delighted us with another incredible craft session at the hub on November 11th. If you missed it, don't worry! She will be back with more creative fun on December 9th. Mark your calendars and register to take part in this unique program!

Save the date: Friday, December 6th, for our Christmas and year-end celebration! This special day will feature discussions about next year's exciting programs, including swimming, cooking, floristry, and English. Plus, enjoy dancing, crafts, and a whole lot of fun. Don't forget the lucky draw and fabulous prizes for attendees!

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.