Drummoyne Public School

Thank you

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in screening using RAT's and keeping children at home when in isolation or sick. This has enabled the school to remain open throughout the term in all cohorts.

Winter School Uniform

When we return to school next term students are expected to wear their winter uniform. Thank you to families who ensure the full school uniform is worn each day.

Construction Work

As mentioned in last weeks’ newsletter, repairs to the stormwater pit in the North playground were due to start this week. They have now been postponed to 11th April, during the school holidays.

Stage 2 of Thompson Street roundabout island works

Stage 1 of the upgrade included the new pedestrian crossing on Rawson Street. We have been informed by Canada Bay Council that the planned roundabout works (Stage 2) will commence mid-April, weather permitting. Work will be carried out Monday-Friday 7am-5pm.

Shout out to Staff

As the term comes to a close, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our wonderful staff who have given tirelessly to the school this term and on your behalf wish them a well-deserved break.

We look forward to seeing our students back with us on Wednesday 27 April.

Best wishes for the Easter break.

Dianne Colb

Relieving Principal

These attendance infographics highlight the importance of regular school attendance. We thank all families for their support in getting their children to school on time and on a regular basis. Even so, keeping your child at home during periods of illness is always supported by the school.

It is surprising however when you look at how easily the odd day off or lateness on occasion can add up over time.

If you have any questions or would like assistance in attendance matters, please do not hesitate to contact the school. 

Opportunity classes cater for intellectually gifted and high potential students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates of their own academic standard. These classes help students to learn by grouping them with students of similar ability, using specialised evidence-based teaching methods and materials.

Parents apply when their children are in Year 4. Successful students are offered placement, and if the parents accept the offer, the students will attend the opportunity class full time in Years 5 and 6 at the relevant public school.

Applications for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2023 open on Tuesday 26 April 2022 and close at midnight on Friday 13 May 2022. Parents and carers must apply by the due date as late applications cannot be accepted.

Please read the attached document below or you can find more information at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Stage 1 Choir

Stage 1 students interested in joining the choir are asked to please meet Miss Xenos and Ms Buchanan in the library at 8.50am each Thursday.

Stage 2 Choir

Any students in year 3 or 4 who are interested in joining the Stage 2 choir are asked to please meet Ms Champion at the front gate on Rawson Ave, each Wednesday at 8.30am.

Stage 3 Choir

Stage 3 students interested in joining the choir are asked to please meet Miss Xenos and Miss Cantlay in the library at 8.30am each Wednesday.

Rawson says congratulations to:

• Kayne Anastasiou - 3A
• Tyler Bridges - 3R
• Nicky Porto - 1C

 Monty says congratulations to:

• Louise Morgant - 3R
• Lola Mave - 4M
• Arun Bains - 5H
• Hugo Hackett - 5H

Bretty says congratulations to:

• Zara De Sousa - 3R
• Lola Westlake - 3R
• Riley Fahy - 1J

Mr Dill says congratulations to:

•  Lola Westlake - 3R - Respect badge
• Isabelle Edye - 5H - Respect badge
• Arun Bains - 5H - Responsibility badge
• Hunter Jones - 5H - Responsibility badge
• Hugo Hackett - 5H - Resilience badge

The Band has now settled back into regular lessons and rehearsals this term. It's great to be back teaching face to face and everyone is making wonderful progress! 

We are really looking forward to performing in the future so don't forget to continue with a little bit of practice in readiness for performing for family, friends and the wider school community.  Lessons and rehearsals will resume in week 1 of next term; keep up the great work everyone!

Program Manager,  Drummoyne PS Instrumental Program 

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is off and running! The holidays are a great time to get a head start on your reading. Remember, if you need some extra books during the holidays, we are surrounded by fantastic local libraries at Five Dock, Haberfield and Concord.

To log your reading, you can access the Premier’s Reading Challenge website through the student portal, or here: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

This table will tell you how many books you need to read to complete the challenge.

Code Club

Thanks to everyone who filled out the Code Club permission form. Numbers will be finalised and students will be notified in the first week of Term 2.

Book Club Backorders

Unfortunately some book club items were very popular and have been placed on back order due to insufficient supplies. Back orders should be received by the school at the start of Term 2 and will be sent home with students as soon as possible.

 Joseph Neufeld

Teacher Librarian

A new, upgraded POP page is now live. It replaces the old Westpac page and is accessible from the school’s website. The page allows parents and carers to make online payments anywhere and anytime. By using the upgraded page, parents and carers will enjoy:

• a quick and simple user interface;
• mobile-friendly experience – making it easier to pay via phone or tablet (as well as from a desktop computer); and
• multilingual support which enables them to use POP in their preferred language.
  

Please update the year groups you are following in Skoolbag ASAP to make sure you receive notifications that pertain to your child/children. 

Please do this in these simple steps:

1. Open the Skoolbag app on your phone

2. On the home screen press on the Drummoyne Public School symbol in the top ribbon

3. Slide across to GROUPS, where you can then add or remove the year groups you wish to see on your app.

This will ensure that you see notifications that have been sent to specific year group/s, rather than only those sent to the whole school.

School Travel Passes

Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. New Student Opal cards (including new Term Bus Passes) will be sent to the student’s nominated postal address within two weeks of their application being approved. .

Terms of Use

Students using Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use. All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.

See further information attached below or go to: https://transportnsw.info/school-travel-apply

During the current Covid restrictions, the P&C will process orders for uniforms and the school office staff will distribute them.

 Please use our school Registration ID: 2572963 to create an account if you don’t already have one for canteen orders.

To the right of screen click on Volunteer Roster (writing in purple).

Follow the prompts.

You will receive a huge smile from your children, they love seeing their parents helping out! Any help is very much appreciated and we are always grateful for your support.

Canteen and P&C Committee

P&C Meetings

There will not be a P&C meeting in April 2022. The next P&C meeting will be held on 17 May 2022. All are welcome to attend. An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting.

Mother's Day Stall

The Mother’s Day Stall will be held on Friday 29 April (the first Friday of term 2). We would love some helpers to assist - please add your name to the volunteer roster if you can lend a hand. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xLAg6uBGVHqQ0ADurgU6sPpsmGI1UnixyC6Awvr1sdc/edit#gid=0

Gift tokens can be ordered under the EVENTS tab on School24 for $7 per gift. Students will pick a gift on the day. All proceeds will go towards fundraising for our school.

P&C Committee members still needed

There are still some vacant positions on the P&C:

• Social Media & Newsletter Coordinator and
• Kindy Coordinator.
• Please contact the P&C at: secretary@drummoynepublicschool.com.au if you are interested in these positions.

Class Parents

The following classes are still without a Class Parent; 3A, 3R, 5H & 6P.

Please click on the link to nominate yourself:

https://forms.gle/faLvWQnXUaYgkQMp9

or email Sharon at: Classparent@drummoynepublicschool.com.au

Many thanks,

DPS P&C

Contact Rekkha for more information on 0436 616 744.

To book Gowrie NSW enrolment forms can be found on the Gowrie website:

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