News

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:04:24 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.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:25:46 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 16:46:40 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.

2020 dates

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:34:59 AEDT

2020 Department of Education calendar

Important dates for Year 6 students

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:21:22 AEDT

The following are some important dates for Year 6:

3 December - High school orientation day: most high schools - details have been sent to students' residential addresses, please contact the high school you are planning on attending in 2020 if you have not received yours

5 December - Year 6 graduation assembly: held in the school hall at 12.30pm

5 December - Year 6 farewell: North Ryde Golf Club, 5.30 - 8.30pm

6 December - Epping Boys orientation day

9 December - Year 6 transition to high school program held at school

10 December - Business Busters

11 December - 3-6 presentation assembly: held in the school hall at 12 noon

12 December - Stage 3 fun day

13 December - Stage 3 picnic: held on the school oval at 1pm

18 December - Year 6 send off: students walk through an arch made by all the other students at 2.45pm, finishing at the COLA at the top of the school

Business Busters

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:19:29 AEDT

Business Busters is on again!

It’s almost time for our Stage 3 students to show you what amazing entrepreneurs, aka kidpreneurs, they are.

When? Tuesday 10th December

K-2: 10:00-11:00am
3-6: 11:10-12:10pm

N.B If parents are in attendance; K-2 students can stay out with them during the 3-6 time period.

Where? School Oval

Why? Year 6 are raising money as their thank you gift to the school.

What stalls will be on offer?

Tea Rocket (Bubble Tea): 4-6 tokens

Super Snack Bar (popcorn and toppings): 2-4 tokens

Smiley Cookies (cookie decorating): 2-3 tokens

RICKS Sweet Tooth (baked goods): 1-4 tokens

Lucky Origami: 1-4 tokens

Slime Time (slime): 3/5 tokens

Super Looper Lolly Bracelets: 2 tokens

Sweet Sticks (lollies/donuts on a stick): 3 tokens

Santa Cruzers (stationary/lolly gifts): 2-6 tokens

Jelly Busters: 2-4 tokens

Bauble Bling (Christmas Ornaments): 3-6 tokens

Mount Frost (snow cones): 1-2 tokens

Slimy Readers: 1-3 tokens

Sponge the Teacher: 2-5 tokens

Lego Champion (lego battle): 2-4 tokens

PPP (paper plane building and throwing): 3 tokens

The Rolling Rings (ring toss): 1-2 tokens

Mystery Manor (haunted house): 4 tokens

Pole-ar Fishing (magnet fishing): 2 tokens

King Pong (ping pong cups): 1-2 tokens

OCD Ninjas (obstacle course)

The Hunters (treasure hunt tombola): 3 tokens

Catch a Critter (win a fuzzy critter): 1 token

Knock Out: 2-4 tokens

Lolly Hunt: 3 tokens

Bowling Boys: 1 token

Bullseye 2 tokens

Castle Games (pool noodle knockout): 2 tokens

Football Kicks (football target): 2 tokens

Apple Bob Shot (apple and donuts on string): 2-3 tokens

It’s Time to Nerf: 1-2 tokens

Scary Maze Escape: 2-3 tokens

Happy Henna: 2-3 tokens

More Than A Mirror (face painting and hair): 3-5 tokens

Bouncy Art (custom design handballs): 2-6 tokens

Sk8 Workshop: 1-4 tokens

Congratulations!

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:36:38 AEDT

Congratulations to Rianna and Sabine for the closest guess in our jar of lollies competition. Rianna guessed 367, Sabine guessed 365. The answer was 366.

Ryde Multicultural Festival

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:40:09 AEDT

The timelapse video gives you a glimpse of all the visitors to our school on Friday afternoon.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:12:32 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.

The Multicultural Festival is this Friday!

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:47:24 AEDT

The Multicultural Festival is this Friday. See the map for details of where each stall will be located.

Thank you Woolworths

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:53:10 AEDT

Breakfast Club launched this term with a BBQ Breakfast provided by Woolworths

Woolworths are now partnering with the school by providing gift card donations to purchase the food needed to run our Breakfast Club each week..

Breakfast Club runs during school terms (weeks 2-9) at 7.45 to 8.30am, providing a nutritious breakfast and opportunity to socialise with peers and gain life skills.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:01:36 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Breakfast Club BBQ

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:31:13 AEST

Woolworths is now partnering with Ryde PS for our weekly Breakfast Club.

To launch this partnership Woolworths are providing a BBQ breakfast on Wednesday, 16 October, beginning at 7.45am.

All are welcome!

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:37:40 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.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:24:13 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

Mural unveiled

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:11:39 AEST

This afternoon the new indigenous mural was unveiled in our Yarning Circle.

The artwork was conceptualised and co-created by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families, along with the support of our local AECG.

Red snapper fish - the local totem for the Ryde area

Water - the Parramatta River. Wattamattagal territory followed the north bank of the river.

Circle - represents a meeting place. Our meeting place is Ryde Public School.

Silhouettes - our community (students and their families) walking towards school.

Wattamattagal people - the traditional owners of the land.

Steadfast - our school's motto.

Life Long Learning - our school's culture.

Thank you to Miss Harb who has worked with the students, parents and artist to make this happen.

Tell Them From Me

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:55:07 AEST

What is the TTFM parent survey?

The parent survey is part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parent and school. The parent survey is anonymous and individuals cannot be identified from the information they provide. The survey is available in 23 languages and can be completed on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC.

Why is the survey important to our school?

The parent survey provides school principals and school leaders with parents’ perspectives on their school as well as learning at home. Communication between parents and staff, activities and practices at home, and parent views on the school’s support of learning and behaviour help build an accurate and timely picture that schools can use for practical improvements. The data collected from the survey allows school leaders to target specific issues.

How to access the survey.

· The survey can be accessed online through Ryde Public Schools’ unique URL.

· Scan Ryde Public Schools’ unique the QR Code (flyer sent home with students)

· Parents will have access to computers to complete the survey while they wait during the Learning Conference sessions in Week 9 (Tuesday, 17 September).

Frequently Asked Questions

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:44:24 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.

Congratulations!

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:08:28 AEST

Congratulations to Jordon, Joel and Dithara, who are going on to compete in the Sydney North Area Carnival.

Jordon will be competing in the discus, Joel in the shot put, and Dithara in the 100m.

Street library designs

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:21:16 AEST

Four winners have been chosen in the P&C's street library design competition. These images will be transferred onto the new street library to be placed outside our school in the not too distant future.

The winners are Danzel in Koalas, Sarah in Parrots, Joey in Mackellar, and Jeannette in Chifley.

All of the designs entered will be displayed in our school's library .

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:58:05 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Bed and Breakfasts for Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:53:44 AEST

Sydney North Dance

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:25:04 AEST

K-2 students dancing in the Sydney North Dance competiton.

Kindergarten's fire engine visit

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:03:00 AEST

In week 7 a fire engine visited our school to show the Kindergarten students how the truck works and to talk about the role of the fire fighters.

Selective high school information evening

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:49:00 AEST

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:39:21 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 12:25:04 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.

Earn and Learn

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:12:58 AEST

A reminder that Ryde PS is collecting the Earn & Learn stickers that Woolworths is handing out now. If you are shopping at Woolworths please collect them for us. There is a box in the school's office to put them into.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:16:53 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

National walk to safely to school day

Mon, 06 May 2019 14:59:27 AEST

Friday, 17 May, is 'walk safely to school day'. Students will be discussing road safety as part of PD/Health lessons.

The Safety Town web site, maintained by the NSW Government, has lots of information for parents and some activities for students to try.

Your primary aged child is still developing an understanding of danger and safety. While they are often keen to do things for themselves, an adult must always be responsible for your child in the traffic environment.

Your child is a vulnerable road user. They are still developing the skills that help them to judge the direction of sound and the speed and distance of vehicles. Your child is physically small, making it harder for drivers to see them. They may be easily distracted and tend to only be able to focus on one thing at a time. This means that they find it difficult to deal with sudden changes in the traffic environment.

Your child may be able to tell you the rules and how to keep safe near in and around vehicles, but in reality, will not always be able to apply them.

Remember: Until students are 10, they must always hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.

Mufti day - "Adopt a Farmer"

Mon, 06 May 2019 14:50:21 AEST

The SRC will be hosting a Mufti Day on Thursday, 16 May 2019, to help show our continued support and commitment to farming communities across Australia struggling in the drought.

When: Thursday 16 May 2019

What: Dress up as a farmer/Mufti Day

Cost: Gold coin donation

Thank you for your ongoing care, support and commitment to farmers, their families, animals and communities.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:11:11 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

School cross country carnival

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:22:05 AEST

The 2019 school Cross Country Carnival will be held at Ryde Park and at school on Wednesday, 8 May.

All students in Years K-6 will be participating.

Non-race competitors will join in the ‘Walk the Beat’ event (years 2-6) commencing at 9:30am on the school oval.

Students placing 1-8 in the cross country run qualify to race at Zone on Wednesday 29 May.

Travel:

▪ Walking to and from the venue.

▪ Cross country race competitors will depart school at 9:00am and aim to return to school by 11:30am.

▪ Walk the Beat will commence at 9:30am on the school oval, concluding at 10:30am.

Clothing:

* Wear sports uniform, shorts are advisable.

▪ House coloured t-shirt should be worn. Houses are determined by surnames (last names):

Blaxland (Red)- A-F,

Farr (Yellow)- G-L,

Forbes (Green)- M-R,

Parkes (Blue)- S-Z.

▪ Hat and sunscreen

▪ Suitable running shoes

Food:

▪ It is advised that children bring their own fruit or vegetables and water.

▪ Race competitor’s lunch will be eaten at school upon return. If ordering lunch, please notify the canteen your child is participating in the cross country.

Parent Attendance:

▪ Parents are welcome to attend. If able to assist on the day, please notify class teachers.

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:20:37 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.

Mother's Day breakfast

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:09:29 AEST

We will be hosting a breakfast for all our mothers and grandmothers on Thursday, 9 May, 7.30 - 8.30am.

Students will be receiving an invitation to bring home early next term so families can RSVP.

All are welcome.

Life Education

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:28:03 AEST

All students from Kindergarten to Year 2 will be visiting the Life Education van between 5 April and 11 April.

The Life Education program is an interactive experience which is designed to empower students to make safer and healthier lifestyle choices. All students will participate in learning activities that promote the development of interpersonal skills, self-management skills and physical movement skills. The program covers the topics of keeping safe at home and in the community, building friendships and recognising safe and unsafe environments.

P&C meeting

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:53:31 AEDT

The P&C are meeting again this week on Friday, 29 March, at 9am.

If you have any items that you would like added to the agenda, please contact us via Facebook or email (RydePandC@gmail.com).

Harmony Day

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:48:30 AEDT

Ryde Public School celebrated Harmony Day yesterday. The school was a sea of orange. Jenny visited the Parrots and told a Chinese New Year story.

Tell Them From Me survey

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:42:57 AEDT

Students in years 4-6 will receive a consent form this week concerning the 'Tell Them From Me' (TTFM) survey. This is a survey run by the NSW government that collects data on student engagement and wellbeing, and will be conducted during class time between 11 March and 12 April.

Please return the form if you DO NOT want your child to participate.

Bullying. No way!

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:14:52 AEDT

Friday, 15 March 2019 is the annual National Day against Bullying and Violence. The theme this year is Bullying. No Way! Take Action.

Students will be discussing with their classes what bullying is, why it occurs and what action to take.

The Student Wellbeing Hub is a site where parents will find information and resources about important topics to help their child have a safe and positive experience at school.

April school holiday programs

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:02:16 AEDT

Ryde Library would like to invite students to their April school holidays programs.

These holidays they have a great range of activities including a 3D film screening of Earth’s Wild Ride which follows the history of the world through dinosaurs, volcanoes, and asteroids in a huge dome.

They will also be organising escapes rooms, K’Nex Engineering workshops, craft and more.

Please see their website for bookings: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au

Harmony Day

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:54:46 AEDT

Ryde Public School is celebrating Harmony Day on Thursday, 21 March. Students are invited to wear orange clothing to school.

Parents are invited to attend a Harmony Day afternoon tea at 1:50pm under the COLA.

School photo day

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:07:33 AEDT

School photos will be taken on Tuesday, 2 April. Students are to wear full summer school uniform.

Envelopes to order photographs will be sent home with the students and need to be returned to class teachers. If parents would like a family photo, an envelope for this can be collected at the school office.

Pancake day

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:47:31 AEDT

The P&C are selling pancakes!

NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:31:17 AEDT

The PRC begins on Monday, 4 March!

A link to the Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) website can be found in the student portal under the 'Learning' section. Students are also able to add a link to the PRC in the My Link List section to make the PRC easier to find. Public school students can also log in directly to the PRC website using their Department of Education (DoE) username and password. These are the same details a student would use to access the student portal and the computer network at school. If you are unaware of your username and/or password, please contact your class teacher and ask for your student portal username and password.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:27:45 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.

P&C meeting

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:56:49 AEST

Ryde Public School's P&C is meeting tonight in the staffroom. The meeting begins at 7pm and all are welcome.

The agenda for tonight's meeting has been posted on the P&C's Facebook page and on the SchoolEnews app.

NRL players visit Stage 3 students

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:38:26 AEDT

On Tuesday two West Tigers players and a representative from the NRL visited Ryde Public school and spoke to the Stage 3 students. They delivered an interactive anti-bullying program, designed specifically to reduce and prevent bullying by encouraging individuals and groups to celebrate differences and be more inclusive.

The house captains and vice captains were very happy to have a photograph taken with the visitors after the presentation.

Parent morning tea

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:26:05 AEDT

We would like to invite our parents to a morning tea where they can meet and get to know each other.

All are welcome to any of the morning teas.

There are over 40 cultural groups in our wonderfully diverse school community.

Agenda:

Make new friends.

Enjoy a social get together – light refreshments provided.

School activities and events 2019.

Learn about community resources in the City of Ryde.

Share ideas about parent activities at our school.

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Friday

Place: Block L Classroom (meet in the quadrangle)

Cultural Group

Date

Week

Korean

Friday 22nd Feb

4 Term1

Chinese

Friday 1st March

5 Term 1

Sub-Continent

Friday 8th March

6 Term1

Indonesian

Friday 15th March

7 Term1

Filipino

Friday 22nd March

8 Term1

Iranian

Friday 29th March

9 Term1

Arabic

Friday 5th April

10 Term1

Thai

Friday 12th April

11 Term1

Mediterranean

Friday 3rd May

1 Term2

All cultures

Friday 10th May

2 Term2

Please complete this short survey so that we can tailor the support we offer in 2019.

We would like to invite you to a parent morning tea where parents can meet and get to know each other. All are welcome to any of the morning teas. There are over 40 cultural groups in our wonderfully diverse school community. Below is a list of some of our largest cultural groups, however we would like to welcome all cultural groups to our parent meetings.

Welcome BBQ

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:28:43 AEDT

We would like to invite our Ryde Public School families to a welcome BBQ on Wednesday, 13th February 2019.

The BBQ will be held outside the canteen, 3.15pm - 5pm.

This is an informal opportunity to meet your childrens' teachers and the rest of the teaching team. Our P&C will join us and introduce themselves.

We look forward to seeing you there.

* Please RSVP via the note sent home with your child.

Scholastic book club

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:16:51 AEDT

Scholastic Book Club- issue 1 out now

Don’t forget to look for the Book Club Issue catalogue that will be coming home in your child’s schoolbag.

Book Club provides a fun and convenient way of bringing the best in children's literature into your home. It’s packed full of exciting books from best-selling authors, popular titles and series that kids love, as well as products and books that make perfect gifts for younger siblings who may not be at school yet.

Ordering from Book Club is easy—simply go online and place your order and then Scholastic’s ‘book elves’ take care of the rest. Before you know it, your child will have a lovely surprise to take home once their order gets delivered to their classroom.

When ordering from Book Club, you are not only helping your children, but you are also helping your school—20% of your spend goes back to your school in valuable Scholastic Rewards, which are used to buy classroom resources.

To celebrate the start of the New Year, any family ordering from issue 1 will also receive a free All About Me Activity Journal to help us kick-start our 2019 plans.

For more information about Scholastic and Book Club, visit www.scholastic.com.au

Book club orders are due in by 18/2/19

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:01:10 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

Back to school 2019

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:35:47 AEDT

Important dates

29/01/2019 - staff return
30/01/2019 - Years 1-6 return
05/02/2019 - Kindergarten begin

2019 term dates

What you need to know

* Students return to school wearing the summer uniform. The uniform shop will be open:

Tuesday 29/01/19, 1-3pm
Thursday 31/01/19, 8.30-10am
Monday 4/02/19, 2-3.30pm

* The canteen will be operating as of 11/02/19. Order online.

* Stage 1 and 2 students assemble under the COLA at 8.55am on the first day

* Stage 3 assemble outside Block C at 8.55am on the first day

Please read the Department of Education's back to school guide for more information and tips about starting school.

Kindergarten

The following are some resources to help parents and carers prepare students for their first year of school:

A Special Place

Getting Ready for School

P&C Facebook

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:58:20 AEDT

https://www.facebook.com/RydePublicSchool/

Returning Library books

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:47:07 AEDT

All library books should be returned to the library by Thursday 13 December. There WILL be a prize for the first class who returns all their books first,

Beach disco

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:32:50 AEDT

The P&C are holding a school disco in the school hall on Thursday, 13 December.

Notes have gone home with the students regarding the details - check the school eNews app for more information.

2019 Kindergarten Enrolment

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:53:18 AEDT

Ryde Public School is now enrolling for Kindergarten 2019. Please do this at your earliest convenience.

DoE Student Enrolment Form

Student leadership speeches

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:59:08 AEDT

This Wednesday, starting at 12:50pm, 15 Year 5 students will be delivering speeches in the hope of being voted in to be a 2019 school leader. Good luck to all of them!

Breakfast Club

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:47:56 AEDT

Ryde Public School runs a breakfast club every Wednesday morning under the COLA from 8-8:30am

Children can choose from a range of cereals, toast and spreads and fruit.

Open to all K-6 students.

Year 6 Graduation Assembly

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:58:46 AEDT

Year 6 Graduation Assembly is in the school hall on Thursday 6 December at 12:00 noon. Please be seated in the hall by 11:50am.

Lego corner

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:19:26 AEDT

The competition to create the best Lego scene was fierce this week. Matthew and Enzo worked together to make a Minecraft-like world. Ocienne, Talia and Jisoo made a community of houses, a swimming pool and parks.

The Lego Corner is a space in the library that teachers are able to book students in to use during lunch times.

R.A. Spratt

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:30:21 AEDT

Today the author R.A. Spratt visited Ryde Public School's library and spoke to Stage 2. She was highly entertaining and the students (and teachers) enjoyed her stories and quick wit.

Rachel spoke about her writing, answered questions and selected chapters to read.

We have all of Rachel's books available to borrow in our library:

Nanny Piggins series
Friday Barnes series
The Peski Kids

Spiny leaf insect

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:58:36 AEDT

The library's spiny leaf insect moulted (or shed its exo-skeleton) again last week for the third time. Each time it has moulted it has become noticably larger. This spiny leaf insect was given to the library in March and was approximately 4cm long - look at the size now! Jihwan was very pleased to be able to hold it.

Spiny leaf insects are a type of stick insect or phasmid found in Australia.

The value of reading picture books to children

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:05:00 AEDT

At school we enjoy reading picture books with our students for many reasons - for enjoyment, to engage with the students in a shared experience, maybe to teach a concept or moral, and to develop literacy skills.

An article published on the National Public Radio's (U.S.) website summarises a recent study carried out at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital with a special interest in the process of learning to read. Children were put into a fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) machine and were presented with stories in 3 forms - audio, an animated cartoon, and illustrated pages with an audio voice-over.

The conclusion reached by the researchers were that the illustrated story provided "visual scaffolding" that assisted the language network in the brain and encouraged active imagery and self-reflection in young children. In other words, how they make sense of what is being read.

One of the recommendations that came from the research was to limit the use of screen-based media when children are young and learning to make meaning from stories. (EurekaAlert! The Global Source for Science News)

Breakfast club

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:08:47 AEDT

Each Wednesday, 8 - 8.30am under the COLA, breakfast will be served for students. The breakfast consists of toast or a bowl of cereal.

All students at Ryde Public School are welcome.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:25:20 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.

GATEways Team Challenge

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:35:03 AEDT

Four teams from Ryde Public School competed in the GATEways Team Challenge on Friday, 9th November. Over the course of a day the teams rotated through a number of Challenge activities, with a focus on teamwork over individual performance.

3-4 Team

Obscure Minds: Aaron C, Hamish B, Melody Z and Dana K

Last Friday, we participated in the 2018 GATEways Team Challenge which was at Denistone East Public School. Out team name is the Obscure Minds. The preparation activities were a great help for the challenges. We learnt about atoms, isotopes, atomic mass, alpha decay, longitude and longitude. Trusting each other, we enjoyed the challenge. Our favourite challenge was the ‘Where in the world is Aunt Lottie?’

We are proud of achieving 3^rd place out of the 20 teams and receiving an award to bring back to school.

5-6 Teams

BrainGAMES: Satvik P, Andris D, Enoch H and Gianna T

Dear families and students,

On Friday 9^th of November, our group participated in the annual GATEways Team Challenge. This is an enrichment contest dedicated to challenging each group’s teamwork, critical thinking and intellectual ability in English, Maths, Science and General Ability (GA). OUR GROUP CAME SECOND out of 20 competing teams! How? From the start of the practice we were focusing on our teamwork which is 50% of the total marks. On the actual day we decided to make the best of each moment.

We really recommend this opportunity to future students of Ryde, to challenge and develop your teamwork, critical thinking and specialist knowledge.

The RAPIDS: Yoobin K, Tess M, Tara L and Thomas C

Last Friday our team represented Ryde Public School in the GATEways Team Challenge, we competed against 19 other teams from different schools around Sydney. In each subject we had to solve problems based on stories written by our challenge coordinators. We had to use skills like teamwork, persistence, patience and creativity.

Our team, The RAPIDS, would definitely recommend the GATEways Team Challenge to students who have great teamwork skills as well as being able to generate interesting and creative. We are proud of our achievements as a team because we learnt many things from each other. The GATEways Team Challenge is the best!

SuperComputers 2.0: Satcher W, Brian K, Noah C and Nick W

Parents and students,

On Friday we competed in the GATEways Team Challenge. There were 19 other teams from various schools. We competed with three team members for most of the competition, which was a disadvantage for us initially. The four challenges were in the areas of Science, Maths, General Ability and English. We practiced for months leading up to this one event. Even though we didn’t win, we loved it and highly recommend it to everyone else next year.

MEGAlopedias: Brian L (Whitlam), Brian L (Chifley), Alison F and Adela Z + reserve Calleigh C

On Friday, the 5-6 GATEways Team Challenge took place at Ryde Public School. Our team ventured into our first practice challenge. However, our teammate Alison was unwell and so Calleigh heroically came in at the last minute as our reserve.

We worked well in the practice workshops but for the actual challenge, things got ‘difficult’. Our favourite part was working together. Even though it was disappointing that we did not gain a place this year, it was a great experience for us.

Congratulations!

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:12:07 AEDT

Johann competed in the State PSSA Athletics Championships in the 11-13 year 800 metre multiclass event. His focus and persistence paid off as he achieved a personal best coming 8th over all. An amazing achievement at this level of competition.

Our yarning circle

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:11:45 AEDT

Ryde Schools Spectacular

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:35:12 AEDT

Congratulations to all the students who performed at the Ryde Schools Spectacular on Monday night. It certainly was spectacular!

Thank you to Mrs Hudson, Mr Milward and Mrs Millard for their work in getting the students ready to perform on the evening.

Yummy Bears Kiosk

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 16:28:58 AEDT

Yummy Bears Kiosk is now Ryde Public School's canteen operator. They now offer online ordering using Qkr, an app available for Android and Apple devices.

Please see here for a menu and how to install and register to use Qkr.

Scholastic Book Club

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:05:14 AEDT

We are now offering parents and students the opportunity to order from Scholastic's Book Club.

Farmer's Relief fundraising

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:42:08 AEST

Congratulations Ryde Public School and thank you!

The SRC's fundraiser yesterday raised $1422. The money will be donated through Buy a Bale.

The staff and students looked great dressed up as farmers.

Thank you to our P & C

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:46:20 AEST

Thank you to the P&C for helping to make our school beautiful.

Many parents have spent hours gardening, spreading bark chips and restoring the school's bell over the last 3 weekends. The school is looking fantastic!

Book Week Celebrations

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:50:24 AEST

Week 5 is Book Week!

Book Parade

Students are invited to dress up and join in the parade; there will be some prizes for best costumes! Please carry a copy or a photograph of the book, or a sign saying who you are during the parade.

When: Tuesday, 21 August

Where: 9.00am in the quadrangle

What: dress up as your favourite book or book character

Book Fair

There will be a selection of books available to purchase in the library Monday, 20 August – Thursday, 23August. Students are invited to visit the library before or after school with their parents to do so.

Where: Library

What: a fantastic selection of books to purchase from Carnival Books.

Sesquicentenary and Art Show

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:48:50 AEST

What is happening and when?

Time capsule found!

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:13:16 AEST

Many thanks to Charles, Owen and Warren, students from Year 6 1968! Perseverance paid off and, as the photographs below show, the time capsule has been located. Unfortunately it was water-logged, however our gallant ex-students have managed to salvage some of the contents, as displayed.

Though it was recorded that it was to be opened in 2068, we are glad we went ahead as the contents would have been totally destroyed by then.

Current students look forward to adding their own memorabilia to copies of what we have been able to preserve from 1968.

See a video the men made here: https://vimeo.com/263264788

A dinner to celebrate 150 years

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:10:33 AEST

Harmony Day at Ryde Public School

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:37:05 AEST

This year we are celebrating Harmony Day on Tuesday, 20th March.

Students are invited to wear orange clothing to school.

Students will be completing activities with their buddy classes during the day.

Sesquicentenary of Ryde Public School

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 22:12:37 AEDT

2018 is the 150 year centenary of Ryde Public School

We will be marking this occasion on Wednesday 15 August at school with an assembly, open afternoon and art show. Details will be published as soon as they are finalised. An invitation to attend this day is extended to all past students, staff and other interested community members. Current students and their families look forward to meeting as many faces from the past as is possible.

On Friday 17 August, a dinner will be held for past and present staff, as well as past students and their families. We have a tentative booking at North Ryde RSL for 200 people for a 3 course dinner to commemorate this event. Invitations will be published in the near future, including cost, time and other final details. This is an event for adults.

We would love to hear from past students and staff, as well as parents to gather more historical information about Ryde Public School. If you have any memorabilia or information you would like to share please email the school email address, ryde-p-school@det.nsw.edu.au, marked 'attention Ann Arnott and Jennifer Pocknall'. Alternatively, mail or drop an envelope in to the school office.

If you were a student in 1968 at the Centenary celebration, we would love help in locating the exact site of the time capsule.

Swimming Carnival

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 22:12:44 AEDT

Our school's swimming carnival is on Tuesday, 20th February.

The carnival is for all students in Years 3 - 6, and for those students in Year 2 who are competing.

Please return the permission note and money to school by Friday, 9th February.

School Photographs

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 22:12:36 AEDT

School photographs will be taken during the day on Thursday, 22nd February.

Please ensure all students are wearing full summer school uniform.

2018 school calendar

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:10:33 AEST

Cultural Group	Date	Week
Korean	Friday 22nd Feb	4 Term1
Chinese	Friday 1st March	5 Term 1
Sub-Continent	Friday 8th March	6 Term1
Indonesian	Friday 15th March	7 Term1
Filipino	Friday 22nd March	8 Term1
Iranian	Friday 29th March	9 Term1
Arabic	Friday 5th April	10 Term1
Thai	Friday 12th April	11 Term1
Mediterranean	Friday 3rd May	1 Term2
All cultures	Friday 10th May	2 Term2