On Friday 27 June and Sunday 29 June, our talented Performance Dance Group participated in the Sydney North Dance Festival at Glen Street Theatre. They performed an electrifying routine to "Holding Out for a Hero." Dressed in vibrant superhero costumes complete with capes and masks, the students showcased their incredible energy and enthusiasm. Their dynamic performance captivated the audience, celebrating the spirit of heroism and teamwork. A huge congratulations to our dancers for their hard work and dedication as well as thanks to Miss Baptist and Miss Clark for their support of this program—truly a heroic effort by all!

Early Stage 1

Early in the year, Early Stage 1 students explored how plants and animals satisfy our needs by providing us with resources for clothing and shelter. They identified a variety of plants and animals and the products they provide. 

This term, students explored how objects move by rolling or sliding. Using playdough, they created shapes that roll and then flattened them to observe changes. The key understanding that round objects roll, due to their curved surfaces, while flat objects slide is introduced. Students investigated classroom objects on a ramp recording whether they roll, slide or do both. 

Stage 1

In Term 1, Stage 1 students designed their own feeders, applying their understanding of birds’ needs and reflecting on their designs. Students were encouraged to think critically about the needs of animals and how they can support them in their local environments. 

This term students observed a range of materials that bend, stretch and twist and they identified these as flexible or elastic materials. They enjoyed ending the term creating a character using modelling materials. 

Stage 2

Working with a classmate or small group, the students created their own Light Rays Maze game in Term 1. They worked on making light travel around corners by using mirrors, books and a torch.

This term students followed the Design and Production process, planned a class design brief and collaborated as a group to construct and build a strong bridge using available materials. 

Stage 3

This semester, Stage 3 students enjoyed learning about electrical circuits by building them. They modified their circuits, predicted and observed the results. Finally, they learned how circuits are designed and symbolised in the real world and considered why there needs to be a universal way of representing each component. 

Dr Joshua W. Pate

In week 8, we were very lucky to have Dr Joshua W. Pate visit North Ryde to speak to students about chronic pain. Josh is a pain scientist, children’s book author, clinician and educator from Sydney, Australia. His PhD delved him into the world of investigating what people, particularly children, think about pain. 

Fundraiser-Fiver For The Floods

The SRC would like to congratulate and thank our entire school community for their fundraising efforts last Thursday. A school target was set to raise $1000 to help individuals impacted by the destructive floods in NSW. We are very pleased to announce that the students have collectively donated $1691 to the cause. What a fantastic effort by all. Well done! Thank you to Miss Chiddy and the SRC for driving this initiative in our school.

Homework Dedication

One of our homework tasks was to make a poster showing the lifecycle of an animal. I chose to show the lifecycle of the blue bottle jellyfish as I was fascinated by it. I researched the lifecycle and then created a detailed diagram of what happens with pictures and descriptions. I really enjoyed this activity and hope to do more projects like this next term!

Noora

5/6C

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to represent North Ryde PS at Zone Sport Trials

Boys Football- Tommy Garcia, Shaun Tennakoon

Girls Football- Kaylee Parry

Boys Touch Football- Jacob Neall

Well done to Kaylee on her selection as goalkeeper in the Ryde Zone Girls Football team. They played against Beecroft Zone on Thursday 19 June and was selected as one of the top 20 players.

The School Athletics Carnival will be held in Term 3 Week 2 Wednesday 30 July at Dunbar Park, Sobraon Rd, Marsfield.

The buses will be leaving school as soon as rolls are marked, so please ensure that all students are at school before 9.00am. Buses will return to school by 3.10pm. The entry and bus fare have been added to the invoice. An Athletics Carnival permission note was sent out on Friday via School Bytes.

Students are to wear their sports uniform to the carnival but can wear a t-shirt in their house colour.

HOUSE COLOUR SURNAME

All parents, grandparents and visitors are invited to attend as long as they adhere to spectator regulations directed by North Ryde Public School staff. We will need some parent helpers. Please fill in the google form to be considered. The link was provided in the permission note.

Miss Sue Chiddy and Miss Erika Longhitano

Sports Coordinators

Band News         

Performances 

Performance Band will perform at Week 10 Principal's Medallion assembly. 

Band Rehearsal Information for week 10 only 

Training Band: Wednesday morning, 7.50am-9:00am 

Concert Band: Friday mornings, 7.50am-9:00am 

Performance Band: Tuesday Morning, 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 School Bytes. 

Karen 

P&C Band Coordinator 

Below is the Parent Calendar for Term 3 2025. 

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. 

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Best Regards,

Sue Pamboris

Director