Term 4 Week 9

BOUNCE Dental Van Monday 8 December - Friday 12 December
Performing Arts Showcase - Monday 8 December

✅K-2 - 9:20am - 10:30am

✅3-6 - 12:10pm - 1:10pm

Presentation Day - Wednesday 10 December

✅K-2 - 9:15am
✅3-4 - 10:15am

✅5-6 - 12:30pm

Year 6 Farewell - Thursday 11 December at John Edmondson Club Liverpool (5:00pm - 8:30pm)
Class Parties - Friday 12 December
Semester 2 Reports sent home via School Bytes - Friday 12 December

Term 4 Week 10

End of Year Celebration Day - Monday 15 December
Last day of School - Friday 19 December

Term 1 2026 Important Dates

Tuesday 27 January to Friday 30 January 2026 - School Development Days (staff only)
Monday 2 February 2026 - Day 1 for all students K-6

Welcome to the December Newsletter. As we come to the close of Term 4, it’s wonderful to reflect on the achievements, events, and learning experiences our students have enjoyed throughout the year. This newsletter highlights exciting activities, special recognitions, and upcoming events as we wrap up a busy and successful term. We thank our students, staff, and families for their ongoing support and dedication, and we look forward to celebrating the end of the year together.

School Ambassador Program

Congratulations to Anaaya S for representing our school at the 2025 Ambassador Program. This was held at the Local Chambers. Anaaya led an initiative at Liverpool PS in 2025 that follow our school expectations of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner called 'The Liverpool Plus 1 Project' around Kindness.

Performing Arts Showcase

We are excited to announce that Liverpool Public School will be holding a Performing Arts Showcase on Monday 8 December to celebrate the incredible achievements of our talented students.

Years K-2 will be at 9:20am – 10:30am
Years 3-6 at 12:20pm – 1:30pm

The following groups will be performing:

Junior Choir
Junior Dance
Senior Choir
Senior Dance
Stage 2 Skippers
Stage 3 Skippers
Stage 2 Drama group

Stage 3 Drama group

It promises to be a wonderful celebration of creativity, talent, and the hard work of our students throughout the year. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Year 6 Overnight Camp

Our Year 6 students recently enjoyed their first overnight camp in several years, experiencing a range of activities that encouraged teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving. Students had a fantastic time exploring challenges and building confidence in new situations. A big thank you to Ms Dunlop, Ms Yilmaz, and Ms Harrison for accompanying the students and ensuring the camp was a safe, memorable, and enjoyable experience for all.

Staffing News

We would like to acknowledge and celebrate the following staff for their contributions to Liverpool PS:

Ms Monica Ngo has decided to pursue other career opportunities and travel in 2026. We sincerely thank her for her dedication and service to our students over the last 2 years.
Ms Alka Sood will be officially retiring at the end of the 2025 school year. We wish her all the best as she enjoys some well-earned time with family and a restful break.
Ms Nicole Lazarou has successfully secured a service transfer to Chipping Norton PS after 10 wonderful years at Liverpool PS. We wish her every success in her new role.
Ms Nicole Chu will be taking maternity leave in 2026 as she prepaTes to welcome her new baby. We wish her and her growing family all the best.
Ms Bernadette Ipek has been successful in gaining a permanent position at Liverpool PS commencing in 2026 as part of the TwT initiative, recognising her years of service in the Department of Education.

We thank all our staff for their ongoing dedication and commitment to our school community.

Congratulations to Matthias Wann

We are thrilled to congratulate Matthias Wann for being the recipient of the prestigious Greg Way Award at the SSW Blues Night. This award recognises his outstanding contribution to sport in public education. Mr Wann was nominated for this honour due to his enthusiasm, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public school students and sporting programs within the Department of Education. This is a well-deserved recognition of his passion and impact on our school community.

2026 Student Leadership Group

We are now in the final stages of selecting our Student Leadership Group for 2026, which includes School Leaders, Sports Leaders, Library Leaders, and Technology Leaders. These students have demonstrated responsibility, initiative, and a strong commitment to our school community. We look forward to formally inducting them into the School Leadership Group at Presentation Day, where they will take on their important roles and help lead our school with pride.

Presentation Day Ceremonies

Our Presentation Day ceremonies will be held on Wednesday 10 December. There will be three ceremonies throughout the day, starting promptly at the following times:

Years K–2: 9:15am
Years 3–4: 10:15am
Years 5–6: 12:30pm

Presentation Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the achievements of our students in 2025, including accomplishments in the classroom, on the sporting field, and in performing arts. Many special awards will also be presented to recognise the dedication and effort of our students.

Parents and carers have been invited via email and SMS. We kindly ask that you keep this event a special surprise for your child to make the day even more memorable.

Thank You Morning Tea

Thank you to all amazing volunteers who are always willing to support our students, staff and school community. It was lovely to see our parents and carers and volunteers for our morning tea on Friday morning. Our Senior Choir entertained our guests and we even had a few tears from the audience. We appreciate your ongoing support.

End of Year Celebrations

To celebrate a fantastic 2025, we will host an end-of-year celebration on Monday 15 December, where students can come dressed in mufti and enjoy a fun day of activities, followed by delicious Messina Gelato. This special event is provided free of charge by the school for all students.

Our class parties will be held on Friday 12 December from 1:00pm. The school will provide pizza for every class to enjoy, and individual classes may choose to include additional food. Parents will be notified by the class teacher if students are asked to bring anything extra.

Our Year 6 Farewell will be held on Thursday 11 December at Club Liverpool. This special evening is a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate the end of their primary education together, reflect on their journey, and create lasting memories with friends and teachers. We look forward to marking this important milestone with our graduating Class of 2025.

Semester 2 Reports

Semester 2 Reports will be sent home last week on Friday 12 December electronically through School Bytes. I would like to thank the teachers for their hard work and dedication in preparing the student reports. I have had the pleasure of reading every student report at Liverpool Public School and I am extremely proud of the efforts and achievements of every student. Please take the time to read your child's report and discuss this with them. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to your child's teacher.

Planning for 2026

In 2026, we will begin the year by placing students in grade holding classes from Day 1, Tuesday 2 February 2026. This ensures that teaching and learning can begin immediately. It is essential that all students attend on this first day to support a smooth start to the year.

We are aware that some families are moving out of the Liverpool area and will not be returning to our school in 2026. While we will miss these students and their families, we wish them all the best in their new schools. With the holiday period, there may still be some changes due to fluctuating enrolment numbers. We follow up with families who do not return after holidays, and sometimes this process takes time.

As a result, there may be some student movement within the first two weeks of school. While this is not ideal, it will not impact any student’s learning, as all teachers will follow similar teaching and learning programs. If your child’s placement needs to change after permanent classes are established, you will be consulted before any changes occur.

To help us in this process, if your child will not be returning to Liverpool Public School next year, please let the school office know this year. If you are planning on travelling over the summer break and may miss the beginning of the new school year, please make sure you give the office a copy of your travel arrangements, so that we can include your child into our student numbers.

Returning to School in 2026

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an exciting new year in 2026! Staff will commence on Tuesday 27 January 2026 for four days of professional learning and preparation. Students will begin on Monday 2 February 2026 with gates opening at 8:25am and starting the day from 8:55am. Kindergarten students will start at 9:15am on their first day. We can’t wait to see all our students and families ready for another fantastic year of learning and growth!

As we wrap up for 2025, we want to thank our students, staff, and families for their continued support, dedication, and contributions throughout the year. It has been a busy and successful year filled with learning, achievements, and wonderful memories. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to welcoming all students back for another exciting year of learning and growth in 2026!

Mrs Jenny Vajdevski

Principal

We are proud to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our students through our weekly awards program. These awards acknowledge positive behaviour, academic effort, and personal growth across all areas of learning. Congratulations to all students who have received awards. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to doing your best are truly valued. Keep striving, keep shining, and continue to make us proud!

Gold Principal Award

Congratulations to the students who received their Gold award at assembly.

Silver Deputy Principal Award

Congratulations to the students who received their Silver award at assembly.

Bronze Assistant Principal Award

Congratulations to the students who received their Bronze award at assembly.

Liverpool Legend Awards

Congratulations to our Liverpool Legend award recipients for Term 3 Weeks 6-10. These students have demonstrated the School Expectations:

Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be a Learner

Dear Parents and Carers

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to sincerely thank all our families for a wonderful year filled with learning, community, and commitment. It’s been a pleasure to see our students grow and achieve so much this year.

With the holidays approaching, I hope everyone enjoys a restful and safe break. In the meantime, please keep all end-of-year dates handy, as we have some special events coming up, including Reward Day, Presentation Day, and the Year 6 Farewell.

Thank you again for your support throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating these moments together soon.

Kindergarten 2026 – Important Reminder

We are excited to welcome our Kindergarten students joining us in 2026!

On the first day of school, please arrive at 9:15am and accompany your child to the kindergarten area. We will be hosting a “Tea and Tissues” morning in the hall which is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers. We look forward to a great start to the year with our newest students and their families!

Selective High School and Opportunity Class 2027

As summer heats up, we want to remind all parents about the upcoming opportunity to apply for selective high school placement and opportunity classes for Year 5 entry in 2027.

If you are interested in having your child participate in the placement process, please ensure you complete your application online as soon as possible. Applications close on 20 February 2026, so don't miss this important deadline! For more information and to apply, please visit the official application website below. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the school office.

Thanking you

Mrs G. Longo

Deputy Principal

Stage 2 at Liverpool Public School provides a lively and supportive learning environment where students thrive through teamwork and active engagement. Collaborative learning is a key part of our program, with students working together on projects and activities that build communication, problem-solving skills, and respect for different ideas.

We place a strong emphasis on vocabulary and comprehension, using interactive strategies and reading activities to help students develop confident reading and deeper understanding across all subjects. Our maths lessons are hands-on and fun, featuring practical activities and real-life problems that make concepts like fractions, measurement, and geometry easy to grasp and enjoyable to explore.

To promote health and wellbeing, Stage 2 includes daily fitness sessions that combine aerobic exercises, stretching, and games. These sessions help students stay active, improve coordination, and build healthy habits, supporting their focus and energy throughout the day.

Together, these approaches have created a balanced and engaging learning experience that helps Stage 2 students grow academically, socially, and physically in a positive and encouraging environment.

Early Stage 1 – Science and Technology in the classroom

Our Kindergarten students have been working super hard in Science and Technology this year! They’ve been busy exploring living things, discovering what plants and animals need to grow and thrive. We’ve also investigated movement, testing how objects roll, slide, push, and pull in hands-on experiments. In Technology, students have been designing and building mini structures, using creativity and problem-solving to make shelters out of Play-Doh and sticks.

It has been an exciting year of curiosity, creativity, and discovery in kindergarten!

Prepare for Library borrowing in 2026

Everyone knows that one of the best ways to improve reading skills, writing, spelling, vocabulary and overall literacy skills is through wide reading. The more practise, the better literacy skills you can develop. Whilst students may access resources from their local library, or from their own book collections, which is definitely encouraged, borrowing from the school library has additional advantages. There are many benefits to regular borrowing from the school library. Some are listed below.

Borrowing from the school library collection :

develops a lifelong learning routine.
connects students around a common interest
develops an opportunity to demonstrate responsibility for property and routines right from Kindergarten
is convenient for parents, carers and students
absolutely free as students have access to thousands of books at no cost
an opportunity for students and teachers to discuss the texts students are borrowing.
enables students to make recommendations texts with their peers
enables the teacher librarian to action feedback on the collection faster than at the local library
allows access to specially curated book collections that suit the specific interests and needs of students at Liverpool PS
allows students and teachers to connect through recommendations or advice around reading level.

Library Bags

Liverpool Public School Library bags are available for purchase from the school office for $5.
With the current warm weather, now is a good time to wash and dry your child’s current school library bag.
Remove the old name label and replace with a fresh slip of paper ready to write a new label with Full name and new 2026 class.

Happy holidays!

You can now order Sport Photos and Special Photos online through the School Photographer.

Photos can be viewed and ordered online at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au using the ordering code as shown below

The school uniform is an important part of our school. We have an expectation that our students will wear their school uniform proudly when they are attending school, on excursions or representing the school in representative sport or the arts. We ask that you support the school by ensuring your children are wearing their uniform. We have a school uniform and sports uniform. Sport shorts are not interchangeable with school shorts. They are different colours. Black school shoes are to be worn with their school uniform and black or white sneakers can be worn for sport days. A component of our school uniform is our school hat and can be purchased from MUE.

Boys Uniform

Spring/Summer

Blue polo shirt with school emblem.
Grey Shorts (polyester / viscose). Blocker styles only.
Red school hat with school emblem.
Red jumper or zip jacket with school emblem.
Grey socks with sensible black shoes (no canvas) or black sport shoes. Shoes must have a lace, velco strap, buckle or zipper. No slip on shoes.

Sport

White sport shirt with school emblem.
Blue shorts.
Red school hat with school emblem.
White plain socks with predominantly white sport shoes or black sport shoes.

Girls Uniform

Spring/Summer

Blue culottes.
Blue polo shirt with school emblem.
Red school hat with school emblem.
Red jumper or zip jacket with school emblem.
White socks with sensible black shoes (no canvas) or black sport shoes. Shoes must have a lace, velco strap, buckle or zipper. No slip on shoes.

Sport

White sport shirt with school emblem.
Blue Skorts.
Red school hat with school emblem.
White plain socks with predominantly white sport shoes or black sport shoes.

Friends of Liverpool

Join us every Monday at 2:15pm in the hall for a cuppa and light refreshments for our Friends of Liverpool afternoon tea. It is a great way to meet new parents and carers and ask questions of our staff in attendance.

Second hand Uniform Shop

Our second-hand unform shop has a selection of pre-loved uniforms at a low cost to our school community. We sell both new and old items to support our families. The unfirm shop is open every Thursday afternoon from 2:15pm-2:50pm near the hall.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club is back again in 2025 and will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8:25am-8:45am. Our staff volunteer their time each week to prepare and serve our students a healthy breakfast to prepare them for learning. Thank you to our sponsors who donate money and items to enable this program to run each week.

Free Hampers for Our School Community

Our hamper are back and available each afternoon from 3pm-3:10pm in the community room. Bags have been prepacked to ensure that all community members have an opportunity to collect in the afternoon.

First to last days for students

Term 1: Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April
Term 2: Wednesday 22 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3: Tuesday 21 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4: Tuesday 13 October to Thursday 17 December

School Development Days 2026

Term 1: Tuesday 27 January to Friday 30 January
Term 2: Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April
Term 3: Monday 20 July
Term 4: Monday 12 October

School Bytes

The School Bytes parent portal enables you to view all your children in one portal and process payments for multiple siblings in one transaction. Please ensure you have set up your School Bytes parent portal account to assist this process. To set up your parent portal follow the steps in the guide Parent Portal: Set up your parent portal account.

Facebook

Liverpool Public School has an official Facebook page which is for the school to inform parents and carers of events going on each and everyday, as well as to positively promote the school within the community. You can locate us at: https://www.facebook.com/liverpoolpublicschool/ 'Like' us on Facebook by clicking on the like button.

Contact the school should you have any questions.

Liverpool Public School

Email: liverpool-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: https://liverpool-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Location: 12 Railway Street, Liverpool NSW, Australia
Phone: 02 9602 7882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liverpoolpublicschool/

The Liverpool Letter

Liverpool Public School - December 2025

Selective high schools and opportunity classes

Liverpool Public School

Diary Dates Diary Dates

Principal's Message - Mrs Vajdevski Principal's Message - Mrs Vajdevski

Student Awards Student Awards

Deputy Principal Deputy Principal

From the Classroom - Kindergarten AP From the Classroom - Kindergarten AP

From the Classroom - Stage 2 AP From the Classroom - Stage 2 AP

From the Classroom - Stage 3 AP From the Classroom - Stage 3 AP

Learning and Support Team Learning and Support Team

Early Stage 1 - RFF Early Stage 1 - RFF

Library News Library News

Sports and Special Photos Sports and Special Photos

Bounce Mobile Dentistry - December 1st - 12th Bounce Mobile Dentistry - December 1st - 12th

Attendance Matters Every Day Attendance Matters Every Day

School Uniform School Uniform

YMCA YMCA

Community News Community News

Canteen News Canteen News

2026 School Calendar 2026 School Calendar

School Communication School Communication

Sponsors Sponsors

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