Regents Park Review

🎯 TERM 4

🎯 WEEK 1

Monday 13th October

* Staff Development Day - NO STUDENTS

Tuesday 14th October

* Term 4 Starts

Friday 17th October

* PSSA Gala Day - Round 3

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of another busy and successful term, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many wonderful experiences we’ve shared as a school community.

This term has been filled with opportunities for learning, growth and connection. Some of our highlights included:

· Our Refugee Assembly, which was both inspiring and thought-provoking.

· Goal College sessions, where students built their sporting skills and confidence.

· Education Week, where we celebrated each day with a special theme – from Motivational Monday to Fitness Friday.

· Book Week, featuring a scavenger hunt, book fair, “share a book with a friend” activities, Book-an-Adventure rotations and the ever-popular Book Character Parade.

· Stage 3 Camp, which created lasting memories for our senior students.

· A wonderful Father’s Day Stall and Breakfast, bringing families together.

· Our colourful and joy-filled Colour Run, which raised money for Stage 3 events and provided an extremely fun day for everyone.

· Our PBL Rewards Day, celebrating students who demonstrated excellent behaviour throughout the term.

These activities wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our amazing staff. Thank you to our teachers, SLSOs and office staff for the part each of you played in organising or participating in these events.

This term also brought moments of sadness and change. We said goodbye to Terry Herd, who is deeply missed by our school community. We will continue to keep her in our hearts and, at the end of the year, present a special award in her honour to recognise a student who shares her love of reading.

We also farewell Ms Mallia, who is leaving us this term. Thank you, Ms Mallia, for everything you have done for our school. We wish you the very best as you begin your next chapter.

Finally, a very special thank you to our incredible staff, students, and families for your ongoing support and enthusiasm. Together, you make our school a safe, respectful and thriving place to learn.

I wish you all a safe and restful holiday break and I look forward to welcoming everyone back next term, ready for more exciting learning adventures.

Warm regards,

Jodie Landon
Principal
Regents Park Public School

On Monday, 22nd September, our school choir had the exciting opportunity to perform in Our School Spectacular – Gimbawali Dreams: Festival of the Stars at the Sydney Opera House. It was an amazing day, with our students joining 1,500 others from across the state to showcase their talent on the big stage. Our choir demonstrated resilience, engagement and enthusiasm throughout the entire experience, making us very proud.

A big congratulations to our choir students for their wonderful efforts! It was truly a proud moment to celebrate the incredible talent within public education.

Ms Dakmak & Ms Mourad

Choir Teachers

On Tuesday 23rd September, three students attended the Regional Final of the Metropolitan South and Metropolitan South West Public Speaking Competiton. Students presented their prepared speeches and also an impromptu speech that was prepared on the day. Ayah - Stage 1, Arda - Stage 2 and Houda - Stage 3 very confidently represented our school and presented their speeches with enthusiasm and passion. We are extremely proud of all their efforts. A special mention to Houda who was awarded the 'highly commended' award!

Mrs Petrella

Public Speaking Co-ordinator

This term, 3/4 Olive have been exploring solid materials in Science and combining their learning with Mathematics by investigating 3D shapes. As part of their project, students designed their own pencil and pen holders, putting their creativity and problem-solving skills into practice. The highlight of the unit was seeing their designs come to life on the 3D printer, transforming ideas into amazing creations they can proudly use every day.

Mr Nguyen

Teacher

Our New Arrival students have been working hard to build their English vocabulary. Recently, they have been learning the names of common household items and matching them to the correct rooms in a house. Many students are now beginning to use these words in short sentences, which is a wonderful achievement and shows the great progress they are making in their learning.

This week we continued with our Pre school Visits, building the partnerships between our school and community services. On Wednesday, teachers visited Kidz On Regent Long Day Care Centre where they worked with the children and their educators, read a story, participated in some movement activities and completed a drawing and cut and paste activity. We look forward to our next visit!

Mrs Petrella

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction

On Tuesday 17th September our school hosted an Open Day allowing families of Kindergarten children in 2026 a chance to visit and explore our school. Families were taken on a school tour, visited classrooms, had a opportunity for structured play and enjoyed a morning tea in the hall. Families also had an opportunity to ask any questions and seek further information regarding our school and enrolment. We look forward to our Open day in 2026!

Welcome to Kids Perspective, the podcast where students take the mic to share honest, insightful and entertaining reviews of the books that move us, challenge us and make us think. This episode dives into the book, Boy Overboard! Whether you’re a fellow student, a book lover, or just looking for your next great read, Kids Perspective has something for you. Tune in, read along and join the conversation!

Over the past term, our basketball teams have represented the school with pride and energy at the PSSA Gala Days. From the first game to the last, the improvement has been outstanding. Players really grew in confidence, showed huge gains in teamwork and turned that into some great wins on the court.

Even more impressive was the way students encouraged each other, showed sportsmanship and put their training into action. It’s been fantastic to see their skills and team spirit develop each week.

Congratulations to all our players—you should be proud of how much you’ve achieved this term!

Ms Mallia

Sports Coordinator

On Thursday, 18th September, our school came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Colour Fun Run! It was an action-packed day filled with excitement, laughter, and plenty of colour. Students ran, walked, and danced their way around the course while being showered with vibrant powder, sprayed with water guns, and cheered on by their friends.

The Colour Fun Run is always a highlight of the school year and creates memories that our students will never forget. We are thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our school community, we raised $5,422 to go towards the Stage 3 End of Year Farewell.

We are so grateful for the support from families, staff, and students in making this day such a success. A friendly reminder that all prizes need to be ordered online by Friday, 17th October.

Mrs Austin

Stage 3 Relieving Assistant Principal

This term, our students enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Father’s Day Stall and purchase something special to spoil their dads, grandfathers, and carers. The excitement and smiles made it a wonderful day for everyone involved! A huge thank you goes to our amazing parent group for helping to organise the stall and to all the parents who volunteered their time to make the day such a success. We also appreciate the support of Mrs Arevalo in ensuring the event ran smoothly. We look forward to our parent group meeting in Term 4 as we begin planning more exciting events for our school community.

Canteen is open from 8am every morning.

Breakfast is available from 8am - 9am

These items are only sold in the morning before school.

All lunch orders need to be placed by 9.15am.

Please use a paper bag which is clearly labelled with:-

Students Name

Class

Items Ordered

Amount of money placed inside bag.

Opening Hours

Tuesdays & Thursday

8:30am - 9:00am

Payments Options:-

Online through School Bytes

or cash payments to the office or uniform shop

Next term, Kindergarten Orientation will be held for students who are starting Kindergarten at Regents Park Public School in 2026. The orientation will be held over 4 weeks starting Wednesday Week 5 (12th November) and concluding Wednesday Week 8 (3rd December). We encourage all future students and their families to attend these sessions as they are an opportunity to learn about the school, routines, programs and learning and have any questions answered. Children will also be able to work with teachers and get a taste of what 'Big School' is like. If you or someone you know has a child who is starting Kindergarten at Regents Park Public School next year, please contact the office for an enrolment pack. We look forward to meeting our new students and their families next term!

Mrs Petrella

Kindergarten Orientation Co-ordinator

📢 Our New Website is Live!

We are excited to announce that our brand-new school website was launched and went live on 25th September. The updated design offers a fresh new look and provides our community with easier access to important information.

We look forward to sharing news, events, and updates with you through our new site and hope you enjoy exploring the improved features.

Stay Connected – Sign Up to the School Bytes Parent Portal 📲

We encourage all parents and carers to sign up to the School Bytes Parent Portal to stay informed and involved in your child’s school life.

The Parent Portal is an essential tool for receiving important updates, event information, permission notes, payment details, and more – all in one convenient place.

You can download the School Bytes app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to access everything from your phone, anytime, anywhere.

Stay up to date with what’s happening at Regents Park Public School – don’t miss out on important information and opportunities to support your child’s learning journey!

If you need help setting up your account, please contact the school office for assistance.

If you need assistance booking a vision, hearing, or dental check for your child, or accessing a GP, our Wellbeing & Health in Reach Nurse Coordinator is here to help.

Please contact Angii Higgins for support:
📞 0477 365 414
📧 angii.higgins@health.nsw.gov.au

We’re here to ensure your child’s health needs are met with ease and support! 💙

Need before and after school care or vacation care? We’ve got you covered!

Our OOSH service is located in the community centre next to Chester Hill Public School. We offer both casual and permanent bookings for children from Kindy to Year 6, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Before School Care: 7:00 am - 9:00 am

After School Care: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Vacation Care: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

We are a pickup and drop off service, operating from our centre in Chester Hill. There are extracurricular activities at Chester Hill Public School which are offered to our children attending OOSH, including the music bus and other upcoming programs. Enjoy weekly Learn and Play programs, nutritious meals (including allergy-friendly and halal options), and lower-than-average fees. Plus, Child Care Subsidy is available!

For more information, contact the Childcare Director at

(02) 9743 8089 / 040722 7059 email chooshdirector@chnc.org.au.

Come and visit us at 231a Wellington Road, Chester Hill.

Limited spaces—book now to secure your spot!

For more information, please scan our QR Code.

Monday 29th of September to Monday 6th of october 2025

For new enrolments, please email chooshdirector@chnc.org.au to receive the online form. Children can only attend excursions if a signed permission form from a parent/guardian is provided.

Essential Reminders for Each Day:

· Vacation care runs from 7:00am to 6:00pm at Chester Hill Community Hall.

· Use the Xplor app to sign your child in and out each day.

· Children must arrive by 9:00am on excursion days (no late arrivals).

· Bring:

o Fruit break, recess, and lunch (unless specified)

o Hat, water bottle, and backpack

o Enclosed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

· Strict Nut-Free Policy – No peanut or nut products, this includes Nutella

· Ensure all medical and dietary details are up to date.

· You must tick the permission/waiver box during enrolment for your child to participate in excursions and activities.

· For questions or emergencies: Call 9743 8089 or 0407 227 059

Thursday During School Term

Term 1 Workshops Start at 9:30am

For registrations

📩firdos@adsi.org.au

0421 996 590( Ask for Lily )

0428 547 122 ( Ask for Sher )

🌿💙 Kick Off Mental Health Month with CBCity’s Wellbeing Festival! 💙🌿

Celebrate the start of Mental Health Month and the October school holidays with a free, family-friendly festival all about wellbeing, connection, and community.

📅 When: Wednesday 1 October
⏰ Time: 10am – 2pm
📍 Where: Flinders Slopes, Henry Lawson Drive, Lansdowne

✨ What’s On:
✅ Rides & activities for the family
✅ Information stalls & wellness resources
✅ Live performances
✅ Delicious food + Bike n’ Blend smoothies 🚴‍♂️🥤
✅ First Nations walkshop tours
✅ Mental Health & Wellness discussions
✅ Launch of the CBCity Social Justice Charter – because social justice matters for everyone’s wellbeing!

Bring the whole family for a fun and meaningful day connecting with nature, community, and each other.

Unleash your potential and have a blast on the court!

Dive into the world of basketball, where you'll enjoy fun games while developing fundamental and basketball movements. Boost your confidence, spark your imagination, and enjoy being active. Don't miss out—bring a friend for double the fun! Register now… 🏟: Bankstown Stadium, 2 Third Ave, Condell Park : Thursday 2 October 2025 : 9:00am - 11:00am

COST: FREE Please use the below link to register and select your applicable program:

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed experience!

Immerse yourself in the dynamic game of 3x3 basketball, where creativity meets excitement. Enhance your skills and decision-making, and build teamwork and confidence on the court.

Invite your friends to join the action! Register now… : Bankstown Basketball Stadium, 2 Third Street, Condell Park : Thursday 2 October 2025 : 9:00am - 12:00pm

COST: FREE