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- Principal's Message
- Term 4 Parent Calendar 2025
- SRC - News
- Kindergarten 2026 - ENROL NOW!
- Attendance Matters - End of Term
- Calling North Ryde Public School Alumni
- 2026 - Will your child be at North Ryde Public School?
- PSSA Sports - Summer Draw
- PSSA Summer Sport Results Term 3 Week 9 - Round 6
- Stage 1 Swimming Program
- Student Work - 5/6B & 3/4C
- Life Education Visit (Week 8)
- Upcoming Dates
- Granny Smith Festival
- Transition to High School Webinar - FREE!
- FREE - Holiday Workshop at NRPS - Tuesday 7th October
- P&C Committee News
- Uniform Shop Survey
- Uniform Shop News - Second-hand Uniform Sale
- Band News
- Canteen
- School Grounds Update
- P&C and Bunnings Work Day
- Public Relations
- Team Kids Service Overview and Highlights
- Team Kids - Holiday Programs
- League Stars at North Ryde PS - Term 4 After School Program
- Art on Canvas - Term 4 After School Program
- Bricks 4 Kidz After School Program
- An invitation from Rotary Club of Ryde
- Community News - Please note that NRPS does not endorse any of the advertisements
- School Community Charter
Dear Parents and Carers,The last couple of weeks have been busy ones for both staff and students.
Our Year 1 and 2 students are now into their final week of swimming lessons, a vital skill for all students to be able to accomplish. they have thoroughly enjoyed themselves and developed their skills.
We held our Term Principal's Medallion Assembly last week and it was an honour to celebrate the achievements of many of our students who achieved their Gold Medallion. Congratulations to all of our recipients.
Our teaching staff have also been busy preparing for Term 4 with each stage involved in planning meetings. This allows us to continue to deliver high-quality teaching to your students.
I want to thank the P&C and give a special mention to Linda Holen, our P&C Environment Coordinator who managed to secure the services of 20+ personnel from Bunnings to beautify our school. Along with parent volunteers, they cleaned, sanded, painted, mulched and planted for a number of hours last Tuesday. Please check out our photo gallery in this newsletter.
Thank you all for the pride you show in our school. You have my heartfelt thanks for your amazing efforts. The students are already talking about it with their parents!
Finally, another term is nearly over and we look forward to the many special moments that will occur in Term 4. Please check out our Term 4 Parent Calendar within this newsletter for more information.
I thank you all for a wonderful term of teaching and learning. We hope our students take the opportunity to reset, relax and recharge so that they are ready for another busy term of learning. Have a wonderful holiday break!
As there is a School Development Day on Monday 13th October, I remind you that students return to school on Tuesday, 14th October.
Kind regards
Rob Francis
Principal
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Attendance Rate - Terms 1 = 94.56% Term 2 = 93.31% Current Attendance rate for Term 3 = 93.58% |
North Ryde Public School is searching for former students, graduates, and staff to join its alumni. Once you leave North Ryde Public School, you become part of our alumni, who share a common heritage.
We would like to welcome all past North Ryde Public School cohorts to join our Alumni.
Our mission is to assist and advance the Alumni in the pursuit of excellence, continue the friendships formed at the school, build strong and mutually beneficial ties between the school and its diverse Alumni. We aim to promote goodwill in the community and create a dynamic Alumni program that will stimulate interest, build loyalty, increase involvement and generate support for the school.
Help us develop our Alumni by:
- Keeping in touch by updating your details via email: northryde-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- Letting us know what you are doing and share your memories of North Ryde Public School.
- Sharing your experiences and skills/talents, by giving your time to volunteer at the school by becoming a mentor.
- Being a guest speaker at one of our events. Are you a motivated speaker with a story to tell? Volunteer your time to speak at an alumni or student event.
- You can make a donation to support or help students in need to become the leaders of tomorrow. Contact northryde-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Please complete the form to join.
The link is below.
Around this time of the year, the NSW Department of Education requests schools to commence projecting enrolment numbers for the following year (2026).
Naturally, this impacts staffing levels and budgets at the school.
If your child is in Kindergarten to Year 5 you will be receiving an email this week asking you to complete a School Bytes form.
You will only need to complete this form if you are NOT sending your child to North Ryde PS in 2026.
Please complete this form by Friday 26th September.
Our Stage 1 students have been enjoying their swimming lessons during Weeks 9 and 10 at Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre. This program helps build water confidence, develop essential swimming skills, and promote water safety in a fun and supportive environment. It’s been wonderful to see our young swimmers growing their abilities and having a great time learning in a professional aquatic setting.
Miss Baptist
Class 5/6B have been learning about Road Safety. To demonstrate their learning, each student designed and created a Road Safety poster.
Chloe, Lily, Shaun, Serena and Cassie put a great deal of effort into their posters taking great care with neatness and design.
Well done to all of you!
Students in 3/4C have been learning to write persuasive texts in the form of arguments. The topic was that "Teachers (Should or Should not) wear uniforms".
Zara, Jia, Tommy and Andre used great Tier 2 and 3 words to strengthen and craft their writing. Well done to all of you.
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Infants students explored the importance of personal hygiene, choosing foods that contribute to good health, the benefits of physical activity and sleep, and how to stay safe online.
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Primary students dove into big topics like food and nutrition, functions of the body systems, and making safe choices around medicines and legal drugs such as tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.
Term 4
Monday 13th October - School Development Day
Tuesday 14th October - Students return to school for Term 4
Tuesday 14th October - League Stars Program 3.15pm - 4.15pm
Wednesday 15th October - Wandana Incursion - (Kindergarten to Year 6)
Tuesday 21st October - League Stars Program 3.15pm - 4.15pm
Tuesday 21st October - School Newsletter
Wednesday 22nd October - School Athletics Carnival
President’s Update
Firstly a huge shout out of thanks to Bunnings, the parent volunteers and Linda, our amazing P&C Environment Coordinator, for the much-needed improvements to the school playground and gardens over the last fortnight. The HMAS Friendship playground is looking fabulous as a result of your efforts!
The P&C do a lot of activities around our school to improve our school environment, coordinate events, fundraising and extra activities that help our students during their years at NRPS. This includes:
- Learning activities – coordinating the NRPS Bands & instruments, coordinating the Ethics program, running the Scholastic Book Club
- Fundraising for school needs – e.g. purchasing PSSA uniforms, playground upgrades, equipment repairs
- Organising student events – e.g. the school disco, Trivia Night, Easter Egg guessing competition, raffles, Father’s Day stall, Mother’s Day stall
- Running school community events – e.g. Tea & Tissues for Kindy parents
- Providing uniforms – running the school Uniform Shop and second-hand uniform sales
- School Canteen – running the school canteen on Fridays
We are in need of more parent helpers next year and are seeking interest from parents to take on P&C roles in 2026. Now is the time to think about how you can become involved!
Our Annual General Meeting will be held in Week 4 Term 4 where all the P&C Roles are open to nominations. In particular, our Band program and Uniform Shop are in need of Coordinators. Handover and mentoring is available for all roles.
See the list below for the range of ways parents and carers have been helping this year. I encourage you to use the School Holiday break to think about how you can help in 2026 as not all our current P&C members are returning to the school or their current roles next year.
To contact the P&C or ask questions about any of the roles, please email me at pcpresident@nrps.org.au.
Kerry Gill
P&C President
There are some important questions in our survey relating to future purchases and various aspects of the school uniform.
Parents, could you please the short survey?
Mel Irrgang
Uniform Shop Coordinator
Join the band – anytime!
Our school has three bands and students can join any time during the year—no need to wait to the start of the year! If you play an instrument or want to learn, ask Imelda or the Band Committee at pcband@nrps.org.au. Pop into the school hall during a morning rehearsal to see what it's all about. For more information, look at the Band Program .
Parent helper
We need you! Become our 2026 Band Coordinator. Do you enjoy being part of the school community, or just want to lend a hand? The P&C is looking for a new Band Coordinator for 2026 and we'd love for you to join the team. No musical experience is needed - just a willingness to support our wonderful band program and help things run smoothly behind the scenes. Interested or curious? Chat with the current Band Coordinator or any P&C member to hear more.
Band Rehearsal Information
Training Band: Tuesday mornings, 7.50am-9:00am
Concert Band: Friday mornings, 7.50am-9:00am
Performance Band: Wednesday Mornings, 7.50am-9:00am
All rehearsals in school hall. Students should arrive at 7.50am to set up - each child must set up their own chair and stand. Playing starts at 8.00am.
Karen
P&C Band Coordinator
Kren
P&C Band Coordinator
NRPS - P&C Canteen – Term 3 2025 Place your Canteen Orders! A kind reminder that Term 3 canteen orders can be ordered via the FlexiSchools app —bringing extra convenience and delicious lunches to our students!
Volunteers Needed – Join Us! We’re calling for volunteers to help at the canteen each Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM during the school term. How to register: Visit https://myschoolconnect.com.au or use the MSC app and look under the Volunteer button for Canteen Fridays Term 3 Volunteers. Your support helps us deliver a smooth and enjoyable lunch experience for all students.
✅ Tips for a Smooth Canteen Experience To help us serve your child efficiently, please keep the following in mind:
- Know Your Order Let your child know what you’ve ordered for them so they can collect the correct items.
- Check Your Order History After placing an order, confirm it was submitted correctly via the “Order History” tab in the Flexischools app. Orders not confirmed or placed for the wrong date will not be delivered.
- Cancellations - If your child is absent, you may cancel their order for a refund before 8:00 AM on Friday. • Cancel via the Flexischools app • Or call Bradley at Sweet Temptations Patisserie on 9428 1220 If you miss the cut-off, please contact the School Office to arrange for the order to be: • Collected by a parent • Redirected to a sibling • Or discarded
Volunteer Support P&C volunteers will be present each Friday to distribute orders and assist during the first half of lunch.
Need More Info? For a full cancellation policy or further assistance, please contact:
- P&C Canteen Coordinator: pccanteen@nrps.org.au
- P&C President: pcpresident@nrps.org.au
☎️ Flexischools Parent Support For help with ordering or app issues, contact the Flexischools Parent Support Line: 1300 361 769 (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday to Friday AEDST)
Amelia
P&C Canteen Coordinator
Bunnings Project Day - Thank You!
On Tuesday 16 September, our school was buzzing with activity as more than 25 volunteer staff from Bunnings stores across Sydney joined our P&C volunteers for a huge day of improvements.
The project focused on two key areas:
- HMAS Friendship Playground - the tired wooden beams were sanded, oiled and repainted in bright, fun colours, with new mulch added underneath to create a safer, refreshed play space.
- Block E Native Garden - a large new garden bed was planted out with shade-tolerant Australian natives, creating a green and welcoming space for students, families and visitors.
This work was made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our partners:
- Bunnings - volunteer staff on the day and donations of plants, mulch, and general supplies.
- Cabot’s - timber oil for restoring the playground beams.
- Dulux - paint to bring the playground to life with colour.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, effort and resources. The results are already being enjoyed by our students and will benefit the school community for many years to come!
Linda
P&C Environment Coordinator
On Tuesday 16th September a crowd of Bunnings workersw and store managers converged on North Ryde Public School to assist in updating the soft fall mulch in our playground and planting new plants along the path between the Stage 2 and 3 blocks.
And what a job they did!
They worked hard from 9am - 4pm to do as much as they could and the results are outstanding.
A massive thank you to Linda Holen from the P&C who coordinated the day.
Thank you to all the Bunnings workers and the P&C Volunteers who turned up to assist.
Great things happen when communities come together and you all did that in spades! (pardon the pun).
The efforts of all of our hard workers is very much appreciated!
Stay connected with Our School Community!
Join our North Ryde Public School P&C Facebook group to stay up to date with events, meetings, and ways to get involved. It’s a great way to connect with other parents and support out school:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19UmKCpCBJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
If you are not in your kids' Class WhatsApp group, please reach out to your class parent to join, or email pcpr@nrps.org.au
Aurawan
P&C Public Relations
? Spring into fun with TeamKids these school holidays!
There’s something for everyone:
→ New experiences and activities every day
→ Qualified and remarkable Educators
→ Healthy and yummy snacks
→ CCS-approved care
Click on the following link to check out North Ryde Public's program + secure your spot today – https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/north-ryde-public.pdf
Below are the Term 4 class details for Bricks 4 Kidz After School Program.
- Date: Thu 16 Oct - Thu 18 Dec, 10 week
- Time: 3.15pm – 4.15pm
- Theme: Amazing Animals
In Term 4, It’s a zoo in here! This is a unit sure to delight kids who love animals. We’ll build models of a spider, kangaroo, monkey, and more. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, from the chameleon that changes colours to the seal model that waddles across the table. Students will love these moving models that celebrate the wonders of the animal kingdom!
- Motorized LEGO Class (PK – Y1) : $216 / student / term
https://au.bricks4kidznow.com/profile.php?id=1721780&selected_schedule=3269553
- LEGO Junior Robotic coding class (Y2-Y6): $252 /student/ term
https://au.bricks4kidznow.com/profile.php?id=1721780&selected_schedule=3269552
