Regents Park Review

Key Dates
π― TERM 1 - WEEK 5
Monday 24th February
* Lolly Guessing competition starts. π
* Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser Starts π
Tuesday 25th February
* Birrong Girls High School - Visit Stage 3
Wednesday 26th February
* Meet the Teacher - Sausage sizzle starts at 2:45pm
Thursday 27th February
* Family Playgroup in the meeting room.
π― WEEK 6
Thursday 6th March
* Family Playgroup in meeting room @ 9am - 10:30 am
* Parent Meeting/ Coffee Catch Up @ 8:30am in Library
Friday 7th March
* Jersey Day - Students are able to wear their favourite jersey to school.
π― WEEK 7
Monday 10th March
* Footsteps Dance Program
Wednesday 12th March
* NAPLAN Starts
β PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE β
Welcome to Term 1, 2025!
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we begin the new school year, I extend a warm welcome to all of our families, especially those joining us for the first time at Regents Park Public School. Itβs wonderful to see our community grow!
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of walking through our classrooms, and I am truly impressed by how settled and focused our students are. Itβs clear that both students and teachers are excited to return to school and dive into meaningful learning.
New Staff Members
I am delighted to introduce two new teachers who have joined our Regents Park family this year:
Β· Miss Salinas (K/6 Canary)
Β· Mr. Nguyen (3/4 Olive)
We are thrilled to have you on board and look forward to the positive impact you will have on our students!
Meet the Teacher Afternoon
Mark your calendars for our annual βMeet the Teacherβ afternoon on Wednesday, February 26th from 3:15 pm. This event will feature two sessions to accommodate families with multiple children across the school. Please note that separate arrangements for the Support Unit have been communicated via a note.
To make the event even more enjoyable, we will be hosting a free sausage sizzle! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your childβs teacher and learn about the exciting curriculum planned for the year ahead. We hope to see you all there!
Captains and Prefects Morning Tea
This week, I had the pleasure of hosting a special morning tea for our Captains, Vice Captains, and Prefects, along with their parents. This gathering was a wonderful occasion to acknowledge the leadership and contributions of our school leaders. Their dedication is commendable, and I know their families share in the pride we feel for their achievements.
School Maintenance Updates
You may have noticed ongoing maintenance work around the school. We are pleased to announce that the boysβ bathroom has received a much-needed upgrade, and the results are fantastic! In the coming weeks, we will also begin work to secure the area under the Stage One buildings, which will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption.
Additionally, we are in the process of repairing and replacing some air conditioning units to ensure a comfortable learning environment for everyone. We appreciate your patience and support as we enhance our school facilities.
As always, if you have any concerns or feedback, please feel free to visit the office or reach out to me directly.
Warm regards,
Jodie Landon
Principal
π Kindergarten π
Kindergartenβs Wonderful Start to βBig Schoolβ!
Our Kindergarten students have had an exciting start to their first year at Regents Park Public School! π They have been busy settling into routines, making new friends, and exploring so many new learning experiences.
Here are just a few of the things weβve been learning about:
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Sounds and letters β Recognising sounds and the letters that represent them
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Talk, Draw, Write, Share β Labeling our drawings and developing early writing skills βοΈ
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Counting forwards and backwards π’
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Subitising β Instantly recognizing groups of objects without counting
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Numerals and their values
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Making friends and playing safely in the playground π€
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Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) β Sitting with 5Ls, wearing a hat in the playground, and using play equipment safely.
We are so proud of how well our Kindergarten students have settled in and canβt wait to see all the amazing things they will achieve this year!
πΈ Check out some photos from our first few weeks at school! πππ
π 5/6 Aqua in the Spotlight π
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5/6 Aqua has kicked off 2025 with an incredible start! We are focused on creating a positive and supportive environment for our new class and exploring what this will look like throughout the year. As a team, weβve decided to emphasise respect, trust, and commitment to learning as we move through Stage 3. Over the past few weeks, weβve enjoyed getting to know one another and discovering our unique learning styles. Weβve already participated in a variety of exciting activities, including the Footsteps Dance Program, research on famous authors, math games, and sharing insightful summaries from the texts weβve read. 5/6 Aqua is eager to continue this journey and make the most of another fantastic year of learning!
Ms Kim
Stage 3 Assistant Principal/ Class Teacher
π 3/4 Emerald in the Spotlight π
3/4 Emerald is off to an amazing start this school year! Our students are demonstrating incredible strength in their learning, especially their attitudes towards math, and itβs inspiring to see!
Together, weβre working hard, showing perseverance, explaining our thinking, embracing challenges, using efficient strategies, and yes, making mistakes along the way. Each step we take helps us grow as great mathematicians!
Hereβs to a year filled with curiosity, collaboration, and countless discoveries! Letβs make every equation count and solve our way to success!
Congratulations 3/4 Emerald on an incredible start to the school year!
Mrs Wyatt
Stage 2 Teacher/ Rel. Assistant Principal
π« Meet the Teacher π«
Our annual 'Meet the Teacher Afternoon' is next Wednesday.
Wednesday 26th February
2.45pm Free Sausage Sizzle
Two Information Sessions Available
Session 1 - 3.15pm - 3.35pm
Session 2 - 3.45pm - 4.15pm
Come along and take this opportunity to meet your childβs teacher, hear about what they are doing in class and be informed of the class/ stage expectations.
β RPPS Parent Coffee Catch Up β
π’ Jersey Day is Coming! πβ½π
Stage 3 students are hosting Jersey Day to raise funds for their upcoming events!
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Friday, 7th March 2025
π Wear: Your favourite team jersey instead of your school uniform
π° Bring: A gold coin donation
PLUS, Stage 3 is also running a Lolly Guessing Competition starting Monday, 24th February! π
π΅ $1 per guess β winners will be announced on Jersey Day!
Letβs show our school spirit and support Stage 3!
π Jump Rope for Heart π
We are excited to announce that Regents Park Public School is participating in Jump Rope for Heart this term! This fantastic program, run by the Heart Foundation, promotes physical activity while raising funds for lifesaving heart research and support programs.
Throughout the term, students will have the opportunity to develop their skipping skills, stay active, and learn about heart health. Skipping ropes will be available on the school grounds, and we encourage everyone to get involved and help support this important cause.
The program will conclude with a school-wide βJump Off Dayβ on Friday, 4th April, where students can showcase their new skipping skills with their friends.
We look forward to seeing our students staying active and having fun while supporting a great cause!
π Canteen π
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.
π¨π΄ Canteen Creative Challenge! π΄π¨
In Weeks 5 & 6, our canteen is serving up something extra special! When you place your lunch order during the week, include a drawing with your order. Each Friday, the best drawing of the week will be chosen, and the lucky artist will win a FREE lunch with Mamacita's at our school canteen!
Itβs simple:
ποΈ Place your lunch order.
π¨ Add your best drawing to your order.
π Cross your fingers and hope to win!
Be in it to win itβstart drawing and get yourself a free lunch with Mr. John! We canβt wait to see your creative masterpieces! π
π Uniform Shop π
Trading Hours 2024
Opening Hours
Tuesdays & Thursday
8:30am - 9:00am
Payments Options:-
Online through School Bytes
or cash payments to the office or uniform shop
πͺ School Bytes πͺ
Online Permission Notes & Payments
Our school uses School Bytes for online permission notes and payments that can be accessed via a parent portal. The School Bytes parent portal enables you to view all your children in one portal and process payments for multiple siblings in one transaction.
Once your portal has been activated you can use it to give consent for events, process online payments and view the school calendar.
π₯ RPPS Community Nurse Notices π₯
From Kindred β Free New Webinar Series for Families Raising Children with Disability on Education
Iβm reaching out from Kindred, a family-led not-for-profit organisation supporting parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, and autism across New South Wales.
We are partnering with the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Network (ECIBPN) on a new online webinar series for families design to provide them with practical knowledge and strategies to support their child's education.
This FREE four-session series features experienced parents, educators, and therapists who will share insights, real-life examples, and guidance tailored for:
π Early Childhood Education & Care (childcare, daycare, preschool)
Starting Monday 24 February
π Primary School Years
Starting Wednesday 26 February
From Bankstown Women's Health - Mums and Bubs Yoga
Registrations essential
Phone: 9790 1378
From Playgroup NSW: Help Us to Build Inclusive Playgroups
Playgroup NSW has been supporting families and children for over 50 years, and we are committed to making playgroups more inclusive for all.
Through the Include2Play Project, funded by the ILC (Information, Linkages, and Capacity Building) program, we are working to enhance playgroup experiences for children with disabilities from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families.
To better understand their needs, we are conducting consultations with CALD families to hear their experiencesβwhatβs working, what challenges exist, and how we can improve inclusivity.
Weβd love your support in reaching these families. Could you please help us by sharing the attached poster within your playgroups?
Participating families will be compensated for their time. The consultation closes on March 14th, and we want to ensure as many families as possible have the opportunity to contribute.
Together, we can create playgroups where every child and family feel valued and included. Thank you for your support!
For more information contact:-
Himadri Deka
Bankstown Public School
Schedule of activities and programs planned at our Community Hub.
These initiatives are designed to engage and support our community members
π Bankstown Public School Community Hub β Weekly Schedule of Activities
Monday: Play2Learn
π Time: 09:00am - 10:45am
π Location: School Hall
Tuesday: Adult Fitness Classes
π Time: 09:00am - 10:45am
π Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/jtDPTt7PqQ
Wednesday: Adult English Class (with free childminding)
π Time: 09:00am - 11:30am (starting 19th Feb)
π Location: Training Room (childminding in Block 4 with SMOOSH)
π Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/4MBDkywnLn
Thursday: Playtime
π Time: 09:00am - 10:45am
π Location: School Hall
Friday: Computer Skills Course
π Time: 09:00am - 01:00pm
π Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3V4WCNATER
Any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out on 0403034058.
π Before & After School Care π
Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre OOSH
Please be advised that due to low enrolment numbers at our OOSH service, Big Childcare Pty Ltd has made the decision to cease operations at our school. Their last day of operations will be Friday 25 October 2024.
To ensure continuation of care at our school, Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre Inc will provide a transport service for our school from Monday 28 October 2024. You can find out more about this service here.
Service details
Β· BSC: 7:00 am β 9:00 am
Β· ASC: 2:30 pm β 6:00 pm
Β· Vacation Care (VAC): 7:00 am β 6:00 pm
Β· Contact details: Dale Donadel Ph: 02 9645 3700
Β· Address: 231 Wellington Rd, Chester Hill, NSW 2162
Transport arrangements
Β· Parents will need to drop children off at Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre in the morning. Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre will transport children to school before the first bell.
Β· Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre will pick up children after school and take them to their centre for after school care. Parents will need to pick up their children from Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre in the evening.
Β· Parents need to drop children at Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre for vacation care.
Β· You must enrol at the service if you want your children to attend any of these sessions.
Please contact Dale Donadel using the contact details above if you have any questions.
π Community Notices π
πΆ Family Playgroup πΆ
Thursday During School Term
Term 1 Workshops Start at 9:30am
For registrations
0421 996 590( Ask for Lily )
0428 547 122 ( Ask for Sher )


