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This week, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey for students in Years 4-6. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. 

The survey is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys.

As well as providing our school with feedback from our students, the survey has a broader purpose. It provides the Department of Education, through the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation, with insights into student wellbeing, engagement, and effective teaching practices for ongoing school improvement. This is done by using non-identifying student data from across NSW.  

This survey is confidential, and staff in schools will not be able to identify individual students from their responses. 

To ensure confidentiality, participating students will receive a unique username and password. Information is only reported where five or more students answer a question. All information will be handled according to relevant privacy legislation. Students’ personal information will not be disclosed by the department to any other person or body other than as required by law. Individual students will not be identified in any publications. 

The survey is online, takes 15 to 30 minutes, and will take place at school during school hours. We will receive a report on our school’s survey results shortly after our students complete the survey. 

Participating in the survey is voluntary. If any survey questions make your child uncomfortable, your child can skip the question or can choose to stop the survey at any time. 

If you do not want your child/children to take part in the survey, please complete the non-consent form on our Audri App by 3pm Tuesday June 27.

Last week, 5P parents were advised that Mr Hajjaj will not be returning to his role in Term 3.  A recruitment process is currently underway to find a full-time replacement for our Year 5 class. We are also running a recruitment process to find a teacher for our Year 4 class that Mrs Taylor has been covering this term.  We are hopeful that a successful recruitment process will enable Mrs Taylor to return to her role as our non-teaching Assistant Principal responsible for student welfare, learning support, mentoring teachers and providing instructional leadership across our school.  

Parents and carers will be notified of the outcome of our recruitment process during the school holidays. 

The Winter School holidays commence on Monday, July 3. School staff will return for a School Development Day on Monday July 17.  Students return on Tuesday July 18. 

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday period. 

Welcome Miss Stumberger! 1/2S have enjoyed getting to know their new teacher. This week they participated in a shared writing task where groups presented their ideas to the class. Students illustrated their stories, each student having an important role in their group to contribute to the task. 

Friday 30 June - Last day of term 

Tuesday 18 July  - 1st day of term 3

18 - 21 July  - NAIDOC Week School Celebrations

Wednesday 19 July - Yrs 3 & 4 Excursion - Riverside Theatre

31 July - 3 August - Education Week

Wednesday 2 August - P&C AGM

Week 4 and 5 - Literacy and Numeracy Parent Workshops (Dates to be confirmed!)

Our PBL focus for Week 6 was Uniforms.

Our PBL focus for Week 7 was Visiting Teachers. 

Students K-6 participated in conversations about respectful behaviour towards teachers that visit our school. We are looking forward to rewarding students positive behaviour in this area with Wren Tokens and PBL stickers. 

Our PBL focus for Week 8 is Library and Week 9 is Oval

Our PBL Focus for Week 10 was Assemblies.

P&C AGM meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd August.

Meeting/Venue details to be advised at a later date.

Hello! I hope you're staying warm during these chilly days. Just wanted to let you know that the Hub room is currently under construction, but no worries - we'll have access to it again once term 3 starts. In the meantime, we've had to make some changes to the locations of our programs, but don't fret - we have all the details below. 

Monday: English class on June 19th took place in the library, while on June 26th, students headed  to the Phive building in Parramatta for a picnic.

Wednesday: Playgroup will be happening in the hall on Wednesday June  28th, from 9:30am to 11:30am. 

Collection for The One Box program will be from the office at 9:00am and from 2:30pm to 3:00pm until the end of term. 

Friday: Dance fitness with Sophie takes place on Friday, June 23rd, from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Green Room. 

Creator's meet will be held in the OOSH room on Fridays from 10:30am to 12:30pm. 

With school holidays coming up soon, it's a great time to plan some fun activities with your little ones, like baking or playing in the park. Check out the Parramatta council website for heaps of free activities for kids, but be sure to book soon before spots fill up! 

Our term 3 calendar is now available, so be sure to ask Seetha for a copy and sign up for any programs that interest you. If you're unfamiliar, I'm Seetha Srinivasan, the Community Liaison Officer at our school's Community Hub. My work days are Mondays to Wednesdays and Fridays. Our Community Hub connects families with each other, the school, and local community services. It's an all-inclusive place where parents can meet, make friends, and take part in weekly or one-off activities that are open to everyone. 

Drop by for a coffee or join one of our activities - we'd be happy to welcome you. If you're interested in learning more about the Hub and how to get involved, don't hesitate to contact me at 0448331588 or seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au.