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- Principal's Message
- Stage 1 Swimming Program
- Our Award Winners
- Official Unveiling of our Mural
- 2026 - Will your child be at North Ryde Public School?
- Kindergarten 2026 - ENROL NOW!
- Attendance Matters - Common non-attendance
- Calling North Ryde Public School Alumni
- Amber shines at Festival of Instrumental Music
- Our Alumni - Mikaela Gavranic
- Student Work - 3/4T
- Sports Report - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- PSSA Winter Sport Results Term 3 Week 7
- League Stars at North Ryde PS - Term 4 After School Program
- Premier's Reading Challenge
- P&C Committee News
- P&C Meeting - Tuesday 9th September
- Band News
- Events & Fundraising Update
- Uniform Shop News
- Upcoming Dates
- Team Kids - Holiday Programs
- Parent Calendar - Term 3 2025
- FREE - Transition to School Webinar
- Canteen
- Public Relations
- Community News - Please note that NRPS does not endorse any of the advertisements
- School Community Charter
Dear Parents and Carers,Last week, our P&C held our Fathers' Day Stall on Wednesday 3rd September. There were many, happy, smiling faces as children purchased gifts for Dad or a significant influence in their lives.
A massive thank you to all of our parent volunteers, superbly organised by Liz Vrontamitis, our P&C Events Coordinator.
Mural - Official Unveiling
On Friday 5th September we held the official unveiling of our mural.
Bendigo Bank North Ryde sponsored the painting of the mural at our school. This was a collaboration with selected students from grades 2-6 who worked with the 'Muralisto' group to create the mural named "Growing with Nature".
It was a wonderful ceremony with a number of dignitaries and a great opportunity to showcase our talented artists along with the Performance Band who performed a number of items for entertainment.
Our School Captains, John and Pippa also did a wonderful job hosting the proceedings.
Please see our gallery of photos within this newsletter.
Stage 3 Camp
As you read this newsletter, our Stage 3 students are enjoying their camp to Bathurst to learn all about the history of gold mining. It is always a wonderful camp, which is not only a valuable learning experience but a social experience as well.
We hope to provide more photos in the next newsletter.
Sport
Finally, please read the important information in the Sports section regarding a new date for our School Athletics Carnival.
Kind regards
Rob Francis
Principal
- swimming costume
- a towel
- goggles
- jacket/jumper
- thongs/slip on shoes
We are very proud of two of our staff members who were the recipients of awards at the Rotary Teacher of the Year Awards night.
Mrs Emma Duffy received her award for the outstanding work that she does in supporting students, staff and parents and the community to achieve successful outcomes for students.
Mrs Judy Kandalaft, our School Administration Manager received her award for being an outstanding administrator, supporting students, staff and parents.
Congratulations to Mrs Duffy and Mrs Kandalaft on their outstanding achievements!
I also congratulate our exceptional Executive Team of Mrs Erin Taggart, Miss Marina Mattiuzzo, Mrs Monique Byatt and Mrs Alicia Elsinga for receiving a Certificate of Excellence for the 2025 Executive Director's Public Schools Recognition Program.
Their collaboration with staff, students, parents and community is outstanding and I appreciate their collegiality and excellence in supporting me as Principal.
Congratulations to all of you.
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.
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Attendance Rate - Terms 1 = 94.56% Term 2 = 93.31% Current Attendance rate for Term 3 = 93.2% |
Common non-attendance
Every Day Matters for your child’s learning
Attending school every day allows your child to get the most out of their learning and improve their career and life options.
This includes attending school on rainy days/for a full day/sports carnivals/Fridays/birthdays]. Regular school attendance can help expand your child’s learning and create positive relationships with their peers.
If you require support in getting your child ready and motivated for school, please reach out to us.
Read more about the benefits of regular attendance on the department website.
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.
Last night, Monday 8th September, I had the pleasure of watching Amber perform at Festival of Instrumental Music at the Sydney Opera House. She gave an outstanding performance playing Hungarian Dance No5 by Johannes Brahms on the marimba.
Congratulations, Amber!
Celebrating Our Alumni: Staying Connected with North Ryde Public School
At North Ryde Public School, we take great pride in the achievements of our former students. To celebrate their successes and inspire our current community, we hope to regularly publish stories and updates about our alumni. Sharing these journeys not only highlights the diverse paths our students take but also strengthens the sense of connection and pride within our school community. We look forward to keeping you informed and inspired by the remarkable accomplishments of those who once walked our halls.
Mikaela Gavranic is a former student at North Ryde Public School and was our School Captain in 2021.
With her skill, courage and determination, Mikaela has gone on to represent The CommBank Junior Matildas at the ASEAN U-16 Girls' Championship 2025. Mikaela scored a goal in a strong 3-0 victory over Singapore to stay atop of Group C, booking their spot in the final four of the tournament. They progressed to the final and defeated Thailand 1-0. What an achievement!
We hope that all of our students can aspire to success in their chosen professions.
Congratulations to Mikaela, we are so proud of you and we wish you every success in the future!
Click the link below to read about the U/16 Matildas win over Singapore.
Sylvia of Class 3/4T has not attended our school for very long but she has really embraced being at North Ryde Public School producing some fine work.
Class 3/4T had to write a persuasive text and Sylvia's topic was "iPads Should Be Banned for Children".
She produced some very convincing, detailed arguments.
Well done, Sylvia!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAD0kH28rx69T-Otj3qmnEjm2KELUA2pAUzvFYMVz28F-Q6w/viewform?usp=header
President’s Update
With Spring here, the P&C are very excited that Bunnings volunteers will be coming to enhance our school gardens over the next couple of weeks. Thanks to Linda, our P&C Environment Coordinator, for organising this. We're all looking forward to seeing our playground freshly mulched and painted in colours chosen by parent & student votes.
Our last P&C meeting of the term is coming up this Tuesday 9th September at 6.30pm. As always, we'd love to have parents come and join us in the staffroom or dial in online via Teams. This is your opportunity to hear what the P&C is organising for the school, to hear Mr Francis' Principal's report, suggest ideas and ask any other questions you may have.
There's also been plenty of P&C activity over the last few weeks:
Many thanks to Liz, Jess and all the parents who packed and ran the Father's Day stall last week. We had a very happy dad in our household who enjoyed his many thoughtfully selected gifts.
Thanks to the new and familiar faces who have been helping provide our regular canteen and uniform shop services - Amelia, Jo, Diane, Romina, Mel and Rebecca.
Thanks also to Karen, Sandy & Imelda who organised our Performance Band to play at the unveiling of the new school mural last Friday. Their performance was thrilling. More band performances will be happening soon in upcoming assemblies.
The P&C run lots of regular programs, like band, and we're in need of new helpers. Next year some of our dedicated Band Committee members will be leaving us. We are looking for parents or carers who may be interested in taking on the Band Coordinator, Band Treasurer, Instrument Manager or Band Parent Liaison roles. If you'd like to learn more or become involved, please reach out to our Band Coordinator, Karen, on pcband@nrps.org.au or myself at pcpresident@nrps.org.au.
Kerry Gill
P&C President
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 6.30pm - 8pm
- Location: NRPS Staffroom or online
- Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODhjODc2ZDItOThkZS00ZjYwLTlmZjItOTQxODZmMWIzZGRh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22701530ce-20d2-4040-ac67-85cb74a6c5ca%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225c1f3513-6b6a-441b-9f89-8de68800a474%22%7d
Thanks to the Performance Band for their lovely performance at the school's mural unveiling on Friday afternoon. Awesome job! Great way to represent the school. I even saw Jordan Lane swaying to the music!
Band Rehearsal Information
Training Band: Tuesday mornings, 7.50am-9:00am
Concert Band: week 8: Wednesday morning; week 9: Friday morning 7.50am-9:00am. Note change of time for week 8 only
Performance Band: week 8: Friday morning; week 9: Wednesday morning 7.50am-9:00am. Note change of time for week 8 only
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 3 through SchoolBytes.
Karen
P&C Band Coordinator
We had a successful Father’s Day Stall last week, with students carefully choosing from eight gift options.
A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers who generously gave their time to help at the P&C Father’s Day Stall. The day ran smoothly, and the kids did a fantastic job selecting their gifts.
Liz
P&C Fundraising and Events
We are fully stocked in all uniforms, including long-sleeve polos and expecting additional stocks of sloppy Joe jumpers to arrive this week.
Thanks to Romina, Joanna, Liz, Kerry and Nicole who have helped the uniform shop in the last few weeks.
We have made an easy sign-up form in My School Connect to be able to register your interest and book into helping pack, and sort orders. This happens on a Friday, usually around drop-off time and takes on average 30 minutes. All or any help is appreciated, as without the support of the school parents and community we won't be able to operate the uniform shop and generate revenue for the school P and C to put back into the school for our children.
Mel Irrgang
Uniform Shop Coordinator
Tuesday 9th September - Wednesday 10th September - Stage 3 Bathurst Camp
Tuesday 9th September - P&C Meeting 6.30pm
Thursday 11th September - Assembly 2.20pm
Monday 15th September - Friday 26th September - Stage 1 Swimming (Years 1&2)
Thursday 18th September - Principal's Medallion Assembly 2.15pm
Tuesday 23rd September - Proms Concert - Year 3&4 Choir - Sydney Opera House
Tuesday 23rd September - School Newsletter
? 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 is the Parent Calendar for Term 3 2025.
Sydney School Years team is partnering with Wayahead to offer a free Transition to school webinar designed to assist parents and carers for a smooth and successful start to school. This informative session will focus on understanding and managing childhood anxiety, with practical strategies to support your child through this important milestone.
Topics include:
- Understanding separation anxiety
- Recognising and breaking the cycle of anxiety
- Practical strategies to manage anxious feelings
- The “Small Steps” approach – helping young children tackle their worries step by step.
To suit different schedules, we’re offering two webinar times.
Date: Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Time: 12-1:15pm or 7:15-8:30pm
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
To register click here
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
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
Please join us for our upcoming P&C meeting. You’re welcome to attend in person in the NRPS staffroom or online via Microsoft Teams.
? Date & Time: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 6.30pm - 8pm
? Location: NRPS Staffroom or online
Aurawan
P&C Public Relations
