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- Principal's Message
- Stage 2 Excursion - Field of Mars Challenge Day
- Kindergarten 2026 - ENROL NOW!
- Attendance Matters
- SRC - Fundraiser - Fiver For the Floods
- NSW Public Schools Student Survey
- PSSA Winter Sport Results
- Out and About at Tiger Tag
- P&C Committee News
- Events & Fundraising Update
- Uniform Shop News
- Band News
- Public Relations
- You Can Do It program
- SWAP IT Healthy Lunchbox Program
- Team Kids - News
- Parent Calendar - Term 2 2025
- Foster Carers Urgently Needed
- Community News - Please note that NRPS does not endorse any of the advertisements
- School Bytes App and Newsletter
- School Zone Road Safety News
- New pedestrian safety decals around schools
Principal’s message
On Thursday 22nd May, our school undertook the External Validation process.
The NSW Department of Education's external validation process is a way to ensure that schools are meeting high standards in their teaching and learning practices. This involves:
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Review by Experts: Schools have their work reviewed by an external panel who look at how well the school is performing in areas like student learning, teaching quality, and school improvement.
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Feedback: The panel provides feedback to the school, highlighting what they’re doing well and where they can improve.
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Action Plans: Based on this feedback, schools create action plans to address any areas for improvement, ensuring that they are continuously bettering their teaching methods and student outcomes.
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Regular Process: This process happens regularly, helping schools to stay accountable and focused on providing the best education possible for their students.
Overall, external validation helps schools to reflect on their practices and make necessary changes to support student success.
I am pleased to inform you of our successes.
Learning Culture - Excelling
Wellbeing - Excelling
Curriculum - Excelling
Assessment - Sustaining & Growing
Reporting - Sustaining & Growing
Student Growth and Performance - Excelling
Effective Classroom Practice - Excelling
Data skills and use - Delivering
Professional Standards - Sustaining & Growing
Learning & Development - Excelling
Educational Leadership - Excelling
School Planning, implementation and reporting - Delivering
School resources - Sustaining & Growing
Management Practices & Processes - Excelling
We are extremely proud of these results as they reflect the collaborative work of teachers, parents and students. Congratulations!
Our school works successfully when we foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, engage students actively in their education, support the professional development of teachers, and maintain strong communication with families and the community. Effective leadership, clear goals, and a focus on student well-being and achievement also contribute significantly to a school's success.
I am so proud of all of you!
Do you have a child or know of a local child who will be entering Kindergarten in 2026? We are taking enrolments now! Please see the poster underneath my 'Principal's message' in this newsletter.
Do you have your tickets for the P&C's Parent Trivia Night on Saturday 21st June? Please see the Events and Fundraising section of this newsletter for further details. It promises to be a wonderful evening!
Rob Francis
Principal
Dear parents and carers,
In Term 2, it remains important that your child attends school every single day. Being at school is the best place for students to learn as well as to keep social connections and build life-long skills.
We understand that families are eager to see and reconnect with loved ones and take a well-deserved break, but please remember that planned travel should only be taken during scheduled school holidays.
Students should be at school every day during school terms, unless they are sick or are absent for a justified reason.
Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up and can negatively impact your child's learning and wellbeing. When your child misses one day a week, that’s 40 days of school and 8 weeks of learning in one year. Over an entire school journey this adds up to 2.5 years of lost learning.
We want to do everything we can to help all students be at school every single day, because every day counts. If you have any concerns or questions please talk to me, the front office staff or your class teacher.
Kind regards
Rob Francis
Principal
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Current Attendance rate = 94.1% |
Fundraiser-Fiver For The Floods
After the devastating floods last week affecting the Hunter and the Mid-North Coast regions, the SRC are organising a fundraiser to help.
On Thursday, the 26th June (Week Nine) we are holding a ‘Fiver For The Floods’ day. We are encouraging all students to dress in warm mufti clothes and to donate five dollars to help these poor suffering families. Every student participating will also receive a Quelch ice block.
We hope every student supports this fundraiser.
2025 PSSA Winter Sport - Round 4
| Team | Opponent | Score | Player of the Match |
| Senior Girls Netball (Blue) | Ermington | Won 14 - 7 |
Keira Cheung Lara Lutz Da Ren |
| Senior Girls Netball (Green) | Meadowbank | Lost 5 - 21 |
Kaylee Parry Stella Barbalace |
| Junior Girls Netball | Kent Road | Lost 4 - 5 |
Hana Faridi Sylvia Fotopoulou |
| Junior Mixed Netball | Kent Road | Lost 0 - 15 |
Savannah Barnett Danninah Bulo |
| Senior Girls Tiger Tag | Putney |
Lost 5 - 8 |
Paige Van Gorp |
| Senior Boys Tiger Tag | Putney | Draw 4 - 4 |
David Tashijan |
| Junior Mixed Tiger Tag | Putney | Won 8 - 4 |
Harvyn Lim Nate Wang |
| Senior Boys Soccer | Putney | Lost 0 - 8 |
Khoi TRan Nathan Pulfer |
| Junior Boys Soccer | Putney | Lost 0 - 5 |
Sasha Grace Ryan Chang |
| Junior Girls Soccer | Putney | Lost 0 - 13 |
Olivia Paryy Milan Emtiaz |
President’s Update
Winter is upon us, and so is the soccer season. So the P&C have recently purchased replacement soccer nets for the school - keep your eye out over the coming weeks as these are installed on the soccer goals. We're sure the kids will appreciate them!
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered and helped out the P&C this year. Our VP Public Relations, Aurawan, organised a lovely meet & greet for our P&C, Class Parents and Volunteers last Friday afternoon. The P&C run a lot of regular activities at school that require volunteers - including the uniform shop, band, ethics, book club and canteen. We appreciate everyone's help and look forward to hosting more meet and greet afternoon teas throughout the year.
It'll be a busy end to the term, with our upcoming Working Bee, Trivia Night and student Disco! On Tuesday 17th June (week 8) we'll also have our second P&C meeting for the Term - details will be on SchoolBytes closer to the date. We're always looking for more parents and carers who'd like to become involved, so please join us!
You can also stay in the loop on all things P&C by looking through the newsletter, watching out for notices on SchoolBytes and by joining our North Ryde Public School P&C group on Facebook. Or feel free to contact the P&C directly via pcpresident@nrps.org.au.
Kerry Gill
P&C President
NRPS School Disco is Back!
Kids, get ready to dance! The North Ryde Public School Student Disco is on again, and tickets are on sale now via My School Connect – My School Event. It’s going to be a fun-filled evening in the school hall with tunes from DJ Zing Activ!
When: Wednesday, 2nd July
Where: North Ryde Public School Hall
Disco Times:
Kindy – Year 2: 4:30pm – 5:45pm
Years 3 – 6: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Tickets are $15 per student and include glow sticks and a snack (Quelch ice block and chips).
Please note: This is a closed door, student-only event supervised by our teachers.
We kindly ask that students are dropped-off and picked-up at the designated areas on the night.
Let’s glow – see you on the dance floor!
Trivia Night – Saturday 21 June
Join us for a NRPS parent and carers' Trivia night social event, held at North Ryde RSL.
On the night, each table will compete to answer questions across a range of topics, with great prizes—and glory—up for grabs. It’s not too serious and all about having fun.
We will be holding a live auction for a Hunter Valley holiday and there will be chances to win other great prizes as well.
It’s a great opportunity to connect with other parents from your child’s year group and build stronger ties within our school community. We can't wait to see you there!
Tickets and more info are available via My School Connect – My School Event.
When: 7:00 PM, Saturday, 21 June
Venue: North Ryde RSL
Who: North Ryde Public School Parents, carers, and friends (adults only event)
Liz
Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Winter Tracksuit Jacket, Polar Fleece Jacket and Sloppy Joe Jumper have arrived and all sizes are ready for purchase.
The long sleeve polos are due in the next 3-4 weeks. Currently we don’t have any Size 10 or 12 in the long sleeve polo, I hope that doesn’t affect your child too much. Please email me for alternatives and ways to keep your child warm if you are desperately waiting for these sizes.
Price Rises
Unfortunately, we are having to increase our prices on a lot of items between $1-$4 dollars. This is because our supply costs have increased substantially over the last two years. This will be the only Price rise this year and will be implemented on the first day of Term 3 (21st July 2025). Below is a list of the price increases that were agreed at the P&C Meeting on Tuesday.
Mel
Uniform shop volunteer
pcuniformshop@nrps.org.au
Ryde East Music Festival
Our talented Performance Band took part in the Ryde East Music Festival on Sunday 1st June, performing 2 interesting and fun pieces: Toccata Rhapsodic and Marzo Zingaro. The students played with great energy and musicality, earning positive feedback from the adjudicators. Their efforts were rewarded with a silver trophy - a fantastic achievement and a reflection of their hard work and dedication. Well done to all involved including our wonderful conductor Imelda Crimmins.
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.
Hired instruments - Please pay hire fees for term 2 through SchoolBytes.
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. To make the transition easy, we'd love for someone to get involved this year as a Parent Liaison, so you can learn the ropes and receive a full handover from our current coordinator.
Interested or curious? Chat with the current Band Coordinator or any P&C member to hear more.
Karen
P&C Band Coordinator
The P&C Meet and Greet for Class Parents and Volunteers - Friday 30 May 2025.
We were delighted to share a gorgeous afternoon with so many parents who showed up to support, connect, and continue building our strong school community.
A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who have volunteered as class parents and those who have put their hands up to support P&C events throughout the year. Your time and effort make a real difference.
Keep an eye out for more meet & greet opportunities and stay connected with your class parents to stay in the loop about what’s happening at school!
Aurawan
P&C VP Public Relations
School Grounds Planning Group
- We’re forming a planning group to brainstorm and prioritise working bees and exciting projects to enhance the school outdoor spaces—including gardens, playgrounds, seating, toilets, and more!
- Sign up via My School Connect > My School Volunteer or here https://myschoolvolunteer.com.au/signup-event/school-grounds-planning-group/
School Community Working Bee: Canteen & Grounds Clean-Up
- Join us as we refresh, reorganise, and revitalise our school's Canteen & Gardens!
- Date & Time: Sunday, 15th June | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Families Welcome! Extra family members welcome. Grandparents, siblings and cousins etc can be wonderful helpers and a great way for them to get to know the school grounds as well. Children can join but must be always supervised by a parent or carer.
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- What We’ll Be Doing:
- Deep Cleaning the Canteen - Making it fresh and hygienic for everyone.
- Garden Tidy-Up - Weeding, trimming, and sprucing up our green spaces (no experience needed!).
- Pressure Washing - Cleaning pathways, walls, and outdoor areas for a refreshed look.
- Sign up via My School Connect > My School Volunteer or click here https://myschoolvolunteer.com.au/signup-event/pc-working-bee-canteen-cola-clean-up/
Linda
P&C Environment Coordinator
SWAP IT is an evidence-based, healthy lunchbox program for primary schools. The program supports parents and carers to SWAP what is packed in their child’s lunchbox from sometimes foods to everyday foods.
The SWAP IT recommendations have been developed based on the latest evidence-based government nutrition guidelines.
Our next message is below:
TeamKids’ 100 Hours Outdoors Challenge! ?
We're having BIG adventures this term as we work towards 100 hours of outdoor FUN!
Join us outside for a TREE-MENDOUS time – from scavenger hunts to nature play, there’s something exciting waiting every day.
✅ Help your venue reach 100 hours outdoors NOW – www.teamkids.com.au/venues
Below is the Parent Calendar for Term 2 2025. Please note a change to the date of the Principal's Medallion Assembly.
School Bytes App – get it on your phone
The School Bytes app is a versatile tool that supports parents, offering features such as school news, payments, documents, attendance tracking, and forms. It ensures convenient access to crucial school-related information and streamlines communication.
This app helps improve communication between our school and the parent community. You will find important updates, changes to usual routine, reminders for events and permission notes.
The app is available on the Apple Store and also the Google Play store.
It is extremely important that you continually update this app on a regular basis to avoid missing important messages.
General information is sent out to all School Bytes subscribers. However at times we will send out reminders specific to grades and activities. Therefore it is important that you update your preferences at the beginning of the year.
North Ryde’s School Newsletter
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Parents!
Children learn safe road user habits from you and will continue them when they are old enough to travel alone.
Remember this simple message and share it with them whenever you are crossing a road, driveway or car park:
STOP! one step back from the kerb.
LOOK! both ways!
LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic.
THINK! is it safe to cross?
