News

Book Packs 2020

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:15:17 AEDT

Thank you to those parents who have returned the note and money regarding purchase of student book packs for 2020.

The book pack contains everything your child will need for the whole school year including a 'Soundwave Workbook'.

Outstanding invoices have been sent home.

Payments would be appreciated as soon as possible.

Cost is $30.00.

Records Broken @ Swimming Carnival

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:22:46 AEDT

At the School Swimming Carnival last Thursday two records were broken.

Congratulations to the following students on this fine achievement.

Sam Mc N - Senior 12-13 year 50m Breastroke - New time 51.74

Liliana K - Junior 8-10 year 50m Breastroke - New time 55.34

Well done!

2020 Swimming Carnival Results District Team

2020 Sport House Captains

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:03:24 AEDT

Congratulations to the newly elected 2020 Sport House Captains.

We are confident you will lead with enthusiasm and direction this year.

Barracuda - Bridie & Jaxson

Marlin - Le & Bailey

Wahoo - Charlotte & Finn

Medical Consent Forms for 2020

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:16:05 AEDT

Please return completed General permission and medical consent form as soon as possible.

Office staff are unable to administer first aid without permission.

Your assistance would be appreciated.

Thank you

Parking at school

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:24:16 AEDT

Please note that the car park at school is for staff use only.

Parents and carers are requested NOT to drive into the carpark to drop off and pick up students.

The car park entrance is to be kept clear at all times.

Please do obstruct the pathway near the carpark gates.

The safety of your child/ren is our priority.

Please assist us.

Keeping Student Information Current

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:35:42 AEDT

We ask parents and carers to please advise the school as soon as possible if student details change.

The office requires up to date information in order to be able to contact parents/carers if necessary.

If you change your address, phone number or any other details that we should know about, please advise us so as we can update our records.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Student Information Update Page 1.pdf

Student Information Update Page 2.pdf

School Uniforms

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:50:13 AEDT

P&C Uniform Shop

The uniform shop is stocked.

From Term 1 Week 2 the uniform shop opening hours will be -

Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm – 3.30pm.

Thursday mornings from 8:30am - 9:30am.

Alternatively, you can place an order via the front office at any time.

Reminder to Visitors and Volunteers at school

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:51:53 AEDT

Just a reminder to all of the wonderful volunteers and visitors we have at Sussex Inlet Public School that every one must sign in and out at the office when volunteering at school or in the classrooms .

It is a Departmental requirement that any volunteer helper at school must complete a Working With Children Check. Please call at the office to pick up a form if you have not already done so.

The staff and students at SIPS appreciate and thank all of our wonderful voluntary helpers.

WE NEED YOU!

Late Arrival/Early Departure

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:54:20 AEDT

Late Arrival/Early Departure

Students arriving at school after 9.00am or leaving the school prior to 3.00pm for any reason must call into the office with a parent or carer and receive a notice of absence slip to be given to the class teacher. This is a Departmental regulation requirement.

Hats at School

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:58:23 AEDT

In accordance with appropriate sun safe procedures all children need to wear a wide brimmed hat at recess and lunch. The school has a policy of NO HAT NO PLAY!.

Please ensure hats, clothing and all equipement brought to school have your child's name on them.

All new students receive a free hat.

Hats can be purchased from the uniform shop or the office.

Your assistance is appreciated.

Permission Notes and Payments

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:04:04 AEDT

Please have students leave all permission notes and any payments (money) made to the school at the front office on arrival at school.

Thank you

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:55:32 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Parent Online Payment

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:01:30 AEDT

Payments for excursions and other school matters may be done by using Parent Online Payment with Credit or debit card. Go onto our school website, school App or the school Facebook page and log onto $Make Payment and follow the instructions, remembering you will need to enter each child as a separate payment. Payments online will take over 24hrs to be received by the school. Payments need to be $10 or over.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:06:36 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:20:50 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

School Leaders for 2020

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:24:14 AEDT

At the Annual Presentation assembly last Thursday 12 December 2019 School Leaders for 2020 were announced.

Congratulations to -

School Captains - Sam Mc N & Ella C

Vice Captains - Ahrian P & Darcy S

Prefects - Mason B & Melodie B

We look forward to watching these students develop into fantastic leaders in 2020.

The current school leaders were also farewelled -

School Captains - Blake J & Bella L

Vice Captains - Jordan S & Maddison A

School Prefects - Luke B & Violet K

Thank you to you all. You did an amazing jobs this year and we wish you well with your new advantures in high school.

Farewell Ms Coyle

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:44:38 AEDT

At the Annual Presentation Assembly last Thursday 12 December a very sad SIPS community said goodbye to the wonderful Ms Coyle. Karen was presented with an array of gifts, thanks and memories.

Ms Karen Coyle has been a dedicated Assistant Principal and teacher at Sussex Inlet Public School for the past 13 years and is now retiring. This year she was a Stage 2 AP and taught 3/4 C. Karen has also been involved in the South Shoalhaven Public Schools Sports Association and held the position of Secretary for many years.

Congratulations Karen on your long career with the Department of Education of 34 years. We wish you the very best in the next phase of your life. Thank you and farewell.

You will be sorely missed.

Mrs Angus Farewell

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:53:53 AEDT

Farewell Mrs Angus

Christmas is always a time of excitement and joy and sharing time with people we love, but we need to say goodbye to a very special lady.

Mrs Angus has been visiting our school every week for the last 20 years. We have loved listening to her stories and singing to her music during our wonderful scripture lessons. Mrs Angus has always been a beautiful, kind and caring lady and we will miss her dearly.

Mrs Angus thank you for being so special. We will miss you and hope you can come back to visit us.

Farewell Ms Coyle

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:21:06 AEDT

It is with much regret that Sussex Inlet Public School has been informed of the retirement of our wonderful Assistant Principal Ms Karen Coyle.

This is a very sad day for Sussex Inlet Public School as Karen has been a back bone of the school for many years. Her tireless contribution to SIPS has been outstanding. An amazing organiser, a wonderful mentor, a loyal employee and friend but most of all a tremendous teacher who makes that extra effort to know, understand, help and nurture all students who have been lucky enough to cross paths with her.

Karen you will be extremely missed by the students and the staff of Sussex Inlet.

We wish you a long and happy retirement.

Please find below Karen's announcement -

It is with sadness I am informing you of my decision to relinquish my position as Assistant Principal and classroom teacher at SIPS.

I would like to thank students and parents for their amazing support in my time at our school. I leave SIPS with many wonderful memories of teaching and learning with my students and peers.

The fun and adventures along the way will ensure I always remember you, the very special people of Sussex Inlet Public School.

My greatest wish for SIPS students is that they value the wonderful education they receive at SIPS and go on to reach their full potential as happy, healthy, contributing members of the wider community.

A fond farewell

Karen Coyle

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:47:58 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:34:27 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:39:53 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Community Support at District Athletics

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:09:09 AEST

A huge thank you must go to the team that supported our school in running the catering at last Friday’s District Athletics carnival at Sanctuary Point.

To the Sussex Inlet Rotary club a huge thank for an amazing job in the big red van. Plenty of people were lining up for seconds of your delicious steak sandwiches, sausage sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls.

Thank you to the school P & C for donating the goods for the canteen and particularly Alison Murray for undertaking the ordering and delivery of the goods.

Thank you to Mrs Saffi and Mrs Cameron for helping run the canteen on the day.

Also, Joe from Counting the Beans for keeping us all going with his great coffee.

This endeavour raised a substantial amount of money for our school.

Streetscape Mural

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:57:17 AEST

Mural Project- Peace Park, Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet and District Community Forum’s secretary, Mrs Gail Drummond, in conjunction with local artists Kylie Douglass, Robert Simpson and Steven Douglass have been creating a mural based on the theme “Our History, Our Heritage”. Some of our students were able to contribute their hand and arm prints onto the background. These images will symbolically represent people past and present and our surrounding land, trees and forest. The artists have been working on their paintings inspired by historical photographs which hold a record of the history of Sussex Inlet. The mural is now complete and will go on permanent display in the Peace Park (near the cinema). The official opening of the Sussex Inlet streetscape and the mural unveiling took place on Saturday 13^th July at 10.30am (the middle Saturday of the school holidays) at Peace Park, Sussex Inlet. Students who contributed their hand and arm prints were:- Jordan, Haylee, Aidan, Finn, Bridie, Hailee, Laini, Callum, Sarah, Ethan, Eden and Leevi.

Next time you are in Jacobs Drive take a look at this amazing asset for our town.

Salesforce visit Library

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:01:44 AEST

On Friday 14^th June we enjoyed a working together day as part of our ongoing collaboration with Salesforce, a cloud based web design company that is partnering with our school to support the development of flexible learning spaces, ongoing professional development and further implementation of learning programs that support 21^st century learning skills in our students with a particular emphasis on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics). Our school established this partnership as a part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen our future focused learning strategies for our students to equip them with the learning skills that will be required by the diverse roles they may choose to go into as lifelong learners.

The day was a great success with the library now ready for the delivery of some new furniture to finish the refurbishment. It was fantastic to see our students working alongside web-designers, code programmers, and project managers to build a play library or prepare a wall for painting and overhear some of their conversations about what they do in the STEM field. It was also quite enjoyable to watch some of these highly qualified experts discuss the best way to put a cubby house together with ongoing consultation from Mrs. Coyle.

We made sure to have a quality control inspection from some kindergarten students who assured us it passed muster.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers and staff who contributed time, tools and lunch to make the day a success and to Mrs Coyle for the huge effort in the ongoing organisation. A special thanks also to Mrs Banwell for using her sewing expertise to organise the recovering of all our library lounges and stools. We are so excited to see our library transform into a flexible learning space that supports students to become independent learners who can engage in critical and creative thinking through hands on, collaborative learning projects.

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:34:57 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:21:47 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

One Tree Community Services - Out of School Care

Wed, 08 May 2019 09:11:29 AEST

One Tree Community Services - Out of School Care commencing Monday 13 May

Information has been sent home regarding OSHC at Sussex Inlet. Before and after school care will open for business on Monday 13th May, 2019. For more information and enrolments please call: - 1800 919 995.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:07:47 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:25:25 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

VIP Reading Program

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:22:15 AEDT

VIP Reading Program

Sussex Inlet Public School is very lucky to have some amazing volunteers from our community who join us every week to listen to our children read. Year after year, rain or shine, our volunteers are here to lend a hand and spend time supporting our children. We are very grateful for the support that our students are able to receive thanks to our fabulous volunteers. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and parent helpers who work in our school.

Sussex Inlet Evening View Thumbdrive Donation

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:41:03 AEDT

Year 6 students at Sussex Inle Public School, we would like to thank the Sussex Inlet Evening View for donating all the year 6 students a USB thumbdrive each.

It will help us in many different ways, especially when we are in high school. It fits in our pockets so that means we won’t have to carry heavy books around. A USB thumbdrive allows us to save hard work like documents and presentations. These USBs have an amazing amount of storage which will allow us to save extra work in the future.

As soon as we heard that we had a donation from Sussex Inlet Evening View we were all very excited. We all feel grateful and very lucky to receive such wonderful gifts. Once again thank you so much Sussex Inlet Evening View for donating 8GB USB thumbdrives for the year 6 students.

Mural Project - Lions Peace Park

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:51:19 AEST

Mural Project - Lions Peace Park

Sussex Inlet and District Community Forum’s secretary, Mrs Gail Drummond, in conjunction with local artists Kylie Douglass, Robert Simpson and Steven Douglass are creating a mural based on the theme “Our History, Our Heritage”. The mural boards were transported to Sussex Inlet Public School on Tuesday 26^th Feb. Some of our students were able to contribute their hand and arm prints onto the background. These images will symbolically represent people past and present and our surrounding land, trees and forest. The artists will now be working on their paintings inspired by historical photographs which hold a record of the history of Sussex Inlet. Sometime this winter the mural will go on permanent display in the Lions Peace Park near the cinema.

Salesforce visit

Fri, 10 May 2019 17:29:06 AEST

This year on Cleanup Schools Day, Sussex Inlet Public School was lucky enough to host staff from Salesforce, Sydney. Sales Force is the organization that has selected SIPS to work in partnership to support student learning, particularly in the area of Future Focused learning.

Assistance from Salesforce has included funding our STEM room, the school robotics program and Teacher Professional Learning Days.

Salesforce staff also attended the school SRC induction assembly. Bijal’s message to our new leaders was, to never give up. Bijal, Ash, Charlie, Steph, Joe and Justin then helped with the school cleanup activities.

Mrs Glasson and Ms Coyle then put the next school project to the Salesforce team. The team has accepted the challenge and will be returning in June to assist with renovating the school library to make it an exciting, collaborative future focused learning space.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:16:10 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Government Initiatives

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:00:43 AEDT

PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR EDUCATION

Dear parents, carers and the school community,

Keeping our children safe is a shared responsibility. Schools, governments at all levels, the Australian community and, first and foremost, parents take this obligation seriously.

As parents, we know that it can be challenging to raise children today in a world where risks to safety can appear not only on the street but online. And it is not always easy to navigate when the online world can have real world physical and mental health impacts.

That is why our Government has developed resources to empower parents (and schools) to protect children and prepare them to be resilient, responsible and respectful adults:

o www.esafety.gov.au - resources that promote online safety including tackling image-based abuse and a complaints service for young Australians who experience serious cyberbullying.

www.studentwellbeinghub.edu.au - support for students, parents and teachers to create a learning environment that promotes student wellbeing and the development of respectful relationships.

You can also visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au for education and advice for kids, parents and schools on how to combat and respond to bullying.

Whatever age your kids, it is never too late to make changes to improve their welfare. With the fresh start that a new school year brings we encourage you to use these resources for practical advice on keeping your family safe and well through the year.

Yours sincerely

SCOTT MORRISON DAN TEHAN

Creative Kids Active Kids Vouchers

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:22:03 AEDT

Creative Kids now join Active Kids

Active Kids and Creative Kids are programs designed to encourage more children to participate in sport, active recreation and creative and cultural activities.

Each year, parents, guardians and carers can receive a $100 voucher to go towards both creative and physical activities for school aged children. That’s $200 worth of savings per year for each child.

A Creative Kids voucher will help parents to cover some of the registration, participation and tuition costs on activities such as singing, drama, coding, languages, music, writing, drawing and photography.

The Active Kids voucher can be used on sports, fitness and physical activities for registration participation and membership costs.

The vouchers can be used once with an approved provider. To find out more parents need to visit service.nsw.gov.au.

SIPS encourages all parents and carers to spread the word throughout our school community. Together we can help ensure every student is engaged and challenged to continue to learn.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:54:42 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:24:42 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.