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.
The term has got off to a flying start and it was great to see everyone return from holidays - especially Ms Carol Sheppad. Over the past fortnight, students have engaged with learning programs including reading and numeracy check in assessments for Years 3, 4, & 5. These online assessments provide teachers with valuable feedback on student achievement which they can respond to this term.
When everyone returned this term the main building was surrounded in scaffolding as part of the roofing replacement project. Staff and students have been very quick to adapt to the changes and it was pleasing to see the impact on playground space was minimal. Let's hope that the weather improves and the roofers can get started.
There is certainly a lot to look forward to this term and the weeks will fly by! Yesterday our Stage Three choir attended the first rehearsal for this year’s School Spectacular. This is one of many events that will ensure a busy but enjoyable end to the year. Highlights include:
COVID - CHANGES TO ISOLATION REQUIREMENTS
On 30 September, the National Cabinet announced that from Friday 14 October 2022, people who test positive to COVID-19 no longer need to isolate. Although this is a significant change, the key message that 'staff and students should continue to stay at home when sick’, remains the same. To maintain community health and minimise transition it's important we take a common sense approach. This includes:
If your child has been exposed to COVID-19 it is recommended that you monitor for symptoms and test if you have any concerns.
Students should not attend school while they are unwell and only return when symptom free.
If your child tests positive the school must be informed.
Should you wish your child to wear a mask, they will be supported by staff.
The school can provide families with additional RAT ktis. These are available on request.
I would like to thank you again for your ongoing support to keep our students, staff and community safe and healthy.
END OF YEAR - CHANGE OF DATE
At the start of this term the Department of Education revised the date for the final day of the school year. The final day for students is Friday 16 December and will include the Leavers’ Assembly and Archway. Staff will return on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 December for two days of professional learning and preparations for the following year.
KINDERGARTEN 2023 UPDATE
The school is looking forward to welcoming a new cohort of Kindergarten students in 2023. Last week Sepfora and Team Kindy ran an information evening for new families which was very well attended. Thank you to those parents who came along.
As part of the school’s transition pack, a picture book was created, published and shared with families. It is hoped that this book will be read many times before the new school year begins. This video was sent in by one of our families. Enjoy watching James and his younger sister Emmie, read about a day at Rozelle Public School.
Kindy Video Link
Later on this term, our new families will visit the school to meet staff and organised uniforms. Exciting time ahead!
SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL 2024 - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Selective High Schools cater for high potential and intellectually gifted students and applications for Year Seven 2024 are now open. If you are the parent of a Year Five child and wish to apply for a selective high school - now is the time to register.
Included in this newsletter is a comprehensive information package for parents including a step by step application guide. Importantly, applications close on Wednesday 16 November and parents must use the online application form which is available via https://shsoc.education.nsw.gov.au/
BASKETBALL COURT UPGRADE
The long awaited basketball court upgrade is finally happening. This week I met with the Department of Education Assets Team who will manage the project. The tender has been awarded and the work will be carried out during the summer holiday period. All going to plan, students will return in 2023 to an upgraded court with new hoops. The project was delayed due to COVID related staffing issues and the extreme weather events that caused damage across the state’s schools. I am very pleased that there is now a planned schedule of works which includes a completion date.
RETURNING TO RPS IN 2023
Is your child(ren) returning to Rozelle PS in 2023? To help with essential planning we request all families complete this short survey. All responses will be kept confidential with only school executives accessing responses.
You will need to complete the survey for each of your children. For example if you have three children it will need to be completed three times. For our current preschool and Year Six families there is no need to respond.
https://forms.gle/xQZiSgs7q9iwkXcb6
This survey was due back on Friday 14 October. If you have not yet completed it, please do so ASAP. Our office may follow up with a phone call.
YEAR 4 CAMP
Last term Year 4 attended the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen, for their annual camp. Students enjoyed hours of fun each day where they went canoeing, bushwalking, collecting firewood and cooking their own lunch. They also enjoyed archery tag, chariot building, night games and a movie night. In between all these activities, Year 4 enjoyed delicious camp meals from classics such as burgers and bolognese to new favourites like coconut chicken with rice.Thank you to Nicole Lamsa, Liz Singleton, Alden Kwok, Claire Rolland and Kate Mork for attending camp with Year 4.
FILM BY THE CITY FINALIST
Congratulations to some of our Stage 3 students: Aiden Plumbe (6 Komodo), Zoe Leeshaa (6 Komodo), Marlee Samson (5 Amalfie), Sophie Chamie (6 Komodo), Olivia O’Malley (6 Komodo) and Lola Van Der Heide (6 Komodo) who are finalists for the Film by the City short film competition. These students worked on this project in their own time, demonstrating initiative, creativity and a high level of organisation and team-work skills. We are very proud of them and wish them all the best. Have fun at the red carpet premiere!
Komodo and Marlee (Amalfi) will be attending the matinee screening on Tuesday 25 October to show their support and celebrate their success.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r3O640qanCXR2n0G5Ppo0e6iq2TYCVtp/view?usp=sharing
REGIONAL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Congratulations to those students who represented Rozelle Public School in the Regional Athletics Carnival held last term. Congratulations to Davin C (4 Kakadu), Eloise R (4 Daintree) & Ezra W (6 Komodo) who all placed in the top ten for their events and big congratulations to Ezra who will now compete at the state championships in Long Jump, and Davin Carty who will also be competing.
Congratulations also to the Rozelle Junior Boys relay team who came 7th in the final.
RPS PSSA NETBALL
RPS PSSA netballers enjoyed a great afternoon in the sun playing their last game of the season at the end of Term 3. It was fabulous to see the great teamwork and sportsmanship that allowed all 4 teams to bring home a win!
OPERATION ARTWORK
Congratulations to Amelie New (5 Amalfi), whose artwork has been chosen as one of the top 50 artworks from the entire exhibition to be shown in the art gallery of NSW and then later to hang at Westmead Children's Hospital.
TELL THEM FROM ME PARENT SURVEY - OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER
This Term, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement.
Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements.
The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, ipads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be open until 4 November. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated.
More information about the survey is available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/tell-them-from-me
To access the survey for our school go to: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/survey/splash/rozelleps22
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SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL 2024 - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR CURRENT YEAR 5 STUDENTS For those students currently in year 5 who would be interested in applying for placement in a selective high school - see attached document and key dates.
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NUT AWARE
A number of students at Rozelle have been diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy to nuts. While it is not advised for the school to declare itself “nut-free” we are definitely a “nut-aware” school. This means that we ask parents/carers to carefully consider the food they provide for their child and avoid foods that contain nuts. Before sending in food for special occasions for your child’s class, please check with the teacher. The school appreciates everyone’s effort in keeping all our students safe and supporting their families to manage this difficult situation.
REMINDER ABOUT MORNING DROP OFF
Families are reminded that students should not be arriving at school before 8.30am unless they are attending OSH Club or a before school activity such as band rehearsal. There may be occasions where you need to drop your child off 10 minutes earlier. In these instances, students must go to the Peace Garden, where they sit and wait for teacher supervision to begin. Over the past few weeks, some students have been turning up to school as early as 7.45am. This is too early as supervision does not begin until 8.30am.
LOST PROPERTY
When parents are up at the school they may have seen the lost property trolley which is wheeled regularly into the Darling Street playground. Should your child misplace a hat, jumper, water bottle or lunchbox…you may find it in the trolley.
KINDERGARTEN 2023 ONLINE ENROLMENTS
Rozelle Public School is currently taking enrolments for Kindergarten for 2023 from families living within our school catchment area. Detailed information about the enrolment procedure and a map of the school catchment area can be found on the school website at www.rozelle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au or by phoning the school office on (02) 9810 2347.
P&C MEETING
All welcome at the next P&C meeting held in the school staff room 7.30-9pm Wednesday 26th October.
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
The Outdoor movie night on Friday 16th September was a great success! With over 350 tickets sold, popcorn popping, ice cream truck on site and the lovely mild spring evening weather the event was enjoyed by many RPS family and friends. A big thank you to Rosa Romero who designed the event flyer. Also many thanks to the volunteers who helped out with the door and popcorn sales.
RPS HALLOWEEN DISCO - FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER
Get your tickets for the RPS Halloween disco on Friday 28th October!
$2 donation for entry. Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/CCZCJ
This is a cashless event and will be held in 2 sessions:**
Costume dress up and some fun tunes by special parent DJ Spooky K! This is a drop off event, if you would like to be a part of it WE NEED parent volunteers to supervise. Please sign up here: volunteersignup.org/97DAW
Music, decorations and face painting included.
Lolly bag and drink available for pre-purchase only + GF option. Note this is a cashless event.
We care about your child’s safety please ensure the following:
● Your child is signed in and out of a session by yourself/or OSH.
● Children to be signed out at the end of session 1 and signed back in for session 2 if they are attending both sessions - no kids in the hall between sessions.
● One ticket per session per child.
● Attendees must be enrolled at RPS/ Preschool to attend. Preschool students must have a parent supervising them.
● A qualified First Aider will attend each session.
● If your child is unwell please do not attend.
**The note about choosing a session time that suits the family is for families with kids in grades at school that span session 1 & session 2.
For example a family with kids in year 2 & year 4 may choose to send both kids to the same session - or one session each.
It is a drop off event.**
The RPS P&C Halloween Disco proudly sponsored by Steph Lees, buyers agent & vendor advocate from Cruz Advisory.
VICTORIA ROAD SAFETY GROUP
The Victoria Rd Safety Group continues to monitor the safety of students who cross at the intersection of Victoria Rd & Darling St to get to school. Please sign the petition here:
The four improvements we’re petitioning for and proposing in the submission are:
1. Expand the area of the scheduled Rozelle Public School Speed Safety Zone to incorporate the two intersections of Victoria Road / Darling Street and Victoria Road / Wellington Street.
2. Change the light filtering pattern to remove competition between pedestrians and drivers turning left onto Victoria Road.
3. Relocate the Red Light Speed Safety Camera from the intersection of Victoria Road and Evans Street to the intersection of Victoria Road and Darling Street.
4. Introduce barriers or bollards as appropriate on corner kerbs of the intersection of Victoria Road and Darling Street.
The submission to Transport for NSW is now fully drafted and is in the hands of the working group for feedback and finalising. If you are interested in learning more, please email johnfreeman53@hotmail.com.
UNIFORM SHOP
We have had difficulties finding a volunteer to manage the uniform shop. The P&C in consultation with the school has commenced looking at the options of outsourcing. We are currently looking into number of suppliers in particular Pickles, LW Reid and Lowes. All which offer a variety of levels in services. All impacts and procedures are currently being considered. The outcomes to be presented and consulted at future P&C meetings before deciding what is the best option for the students of RPS.
We are looking for volunteers in parent community who may be interested in the review process of the above suppliers. If you’re able to assist please email the P&C. Uniform opening are 9am - 9:45am Friday or Odets can be made online for collection from the office on Friday afternoons.
Enquiries can be made via rozelleuniformshop@gmail.com
