Rozelle Public School Newsletter

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.

IRON COVE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

Last night I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Iron Cove Performing Arts Festival where Rozelle was represented with five performance groups. Our Ukuleles, Senior Band, Strings, Stage Two Dance Group and Choir all performed with skill and enthusiasm. The smiles on the performers' faces lit up the auditorium of the Seymour Centre. It was great to see so many Rozelle parents in the audience enjoying their children performing on stage, after the long impact of COVID. I would like to thank Jen McLachlan, Jen Christie, Amelia Roberts, Courtney Hansen, Helen Crimmins, Lucy Clarke-Randazzo and Mel Dunne for their commitment to our students and the performing arts programs offered at Rozelle.

UNIFORMS - PARENT HELP NEEDED

Over the past few months there has been a decline in the number of students wearing correct school uniform - especially in the senior grades. The school would appreciate the support of parents / carers in ensuring their children are wearing the correct attire before leaving the house each day. This includes the correct school hat and jumper.

New items can be purchased online or directly from the school uniform shop which is open every Friday morning. There is also a good range of second hand uniforms available. Thank you for supporting this request. 

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL SUCCESS

Last week's athletics carnivals were both a great success and it was great to finally have the weather gods smiling down. There were many highlights and outstanding results by individual students. Participation was exceptionally high and it was great to see so many students having a go and doing their best. Sporting carnivals of this nature always require extensive planning and I would like to acknowledge the hard work and leadership of Alden Kwok, Liz Singleton and Claire Rolland. 

END OF YEAR DATES - IMPORTANT!

This year, the last day for students falls on Monday 19 December 2022. Being a Monday, the school understands some families may look to begin their Christmas vacation on the weekend prior. Therefore, the school will conduct all end of year traditions on Friday 16 December including: the Leavers Assembly, farewell arch and the signing of shirts for Year Six. Our Year Six families may like to note this date on their calendar. 

KINDERGARTEN 2023

Our Kindergarten enrolments continue to grow and it is essential that parents of children starting school in 2023 submit the online application form as soon as possible. If you have a child starting school next year - please act now! If you have a friend or family member who is yet to submit their application form - now is the time! Once application forms are received and processed, the school will share important information regarding school visits and our Transition to School Program. 

PRESCHOOL 2023

Over the past week the school has been processing the preschool applications for 2023. As in previous years, there are always more applicants than there are spaces. While it is disappointing when a child is not offered a place, the school always follows the criteria outlined in the preschool enrolment policy. Amanda in the front office has been contacting families and we look forward to meeting the youngest members of our school community at orientation mornings scheduled for Term 4.  

ROOFING PROJECT - HERITAGE BLOCK

In Term Four the Department of Education Asset Management Unit will commence a roofing replacement project on our main block - the heritage building. The project is essential and this year’s weather events led to extensive leaking and water damage. The scope of works is extensive and complex as they are replacing the old slate tiles with new slate. The main block will be surrounded in scaffolding for most of Term 4 and there is likely to impact how students enter and exit the school. While roofers work above a classroom, the class will be relocated to another learning space. As principal I will be working closely with AMU and the contractor to ensure safety and minimal impact on the daily operations of the school.  

THURSDAY 25 August from 9:15am 

It’s time to get those creative juices flowing and dust off your dress up box for the 2022 Book parade!

Hooray!

Students need to come dressed as a character from one of their favourite books. The parade will be held on the school grounds at 9:15am. Parents are welcome to attend and encouraged to wear masks. 

Our annual Athletics Carnival was held at King George Oval on Wednesday 3 August. We were very lucky to have such beautiful weather with the sun shining. Once again, we saw students give their all, both in their events and in their encouragement for others.

The students behaviour, team spirit and individual efforts are to be commended. Thank you to the teachers and parent volunteers for helping make it such a successful day.

Congratulations to those students who placed in the top 2 for each event. They will be competing at the Balmain PSSA Zone Athletics this Friday 19 August.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL KINDY & YEAR 1

Kindergarten and Year 1 held their very own Athletics Carnival at school. The children participated in lots of fun activities including egg and spoon races, parachute games and the ball game Over/Under. Thank you to our Kindy and Year 1 teachers for organising such a fun event and working so collaboratively to ensure the participation of all students on the day. Well done to all students for their amazing efforts and the sportsmanship they displayed. A great time was had by all.

STUDENTS ON A MISSION!

Congratulations to Paris Tanner Black (5 Amalfi) and Oscar Lodge (5 Amalfi) who participated in the World's Greatest Shave and raised over $3000 for the Leukemia Foundation. Here are some before and after snapshots of the boys.

GOLF STAR

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.

Students from Years 5 and 6 who play in the band or string ensemble are invited to attend the SSC Primarily Fun Workshop to be held at SSC Balmain Campus:

• Primarily Fun - Band Day @ Balmain Campus Mon 29 Aug, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
• Primarily Fun - String Ensemble @ Leichhardt Campus Fri 2 Sep,  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Music in the Park – Pioneer Park, Leichhardt, Sat 3 Sep, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Students who participate in the workshop are then invited to play in the Primarily Fun Wind Band at the Music in the Park concert on Saturday 3 September from 11am-2pm in Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt.

Please complete the Google Form Information  Page https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeieZrfEnuuhximsjdgUucyX6CVwj9xS-Qyo6xBdq-AzwxOxA/viewform and email the permission slip to Sydney Secondary College by Monday 15 August.

Email: sscimp@det.nsw.edu.au

The permission forms are available from Julie Day.

PRESCHOOL CAKE STALL SUCCESS

The P&C was pleased to support the Rozelle Preschool’s fundraising efforts at the Rozelle Collectors Market last weekend. Thank you to everyone who baked items, volunteered on the stall and purchased goodies. Almost $600 was raised on the day, with all proceeds going directly to the preschool classroom. Well done Rozelle Preschool!

A reminder that size swap requests, returns for credit and donations of good quality second hand uniforms can be made via the front office at any time and our volunteers will action on Friday mornings. Any enquiries can be made via  rozelleuniformshop@gmail.com