Student Parliament: Student Voice

The student Parliament has been very active in promoting student voice and striving to achieve their ministry goals.

This Friday, the Student Parliament had their first sitting and shared their Term 1 Ministry achievements and events.

School Leader Report:

I would like to provide the House a brief report on some of the key activities that our school leader team has assisted in this term.

This term, on behalf of the Student Parliament, our efforts have been successful in achieving our goals by being organised and relentless throughout Term 1. We have accomplished setting up and smoothly running assemblies with the Media and Technology Team. We would like to seek additional activities for students across the school in Term 2.

In addition, we have also maintained and consistently cooperated with other ministries to aid them with the Welcome Back Barbeque, Harmony Day, the Stewart House envelope distribution, frequently upholding the sports trolley and we will support the Media and Tech Ministry with ANZAC Day next Friday.

NSW Public Schools Student Survey

The student survey is open from Wednesday 30 April (Term 2 Week 1) to Friday 4 July 2025 (Term 2 Week 10).

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the NSW Public Schools Student Survey. The survey gives students the chance to share their thoughts and feelings about life at school, including questions about their engagement, learning experiences and wellbeing at school.

Hearing directly from our students will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made to our school. The survey is confidential, takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and will be conducted online during school hours.

Participation is voluntary. If you prefer your child not to participate, please complete the attached opt-out consent form, and return it to the school. Further information about the survey is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/npss   

At the end of 2024, Tell Them From Me surveys came to an end. The NSW Public Schools Surveys (NPSS) replace the TTFM surveys, and they are a part of the NSW Education Department’s commitment to keeping the voices of school communities at the heart of school improvement.

Stewart House Donation Drive

Student Parliament Wellbeing and Safety Ministers have distributed Donation Drive envelopes to the eldest in each class. Thank you to all contributing students and families.

We request that all envelopes are returned by Friday 11 April.

Stewart House is the NSW Department of Education’s Charity of Choice. Since 1931, nearly a century, Stewart House has been a beacon of hope and healing for public school children in need across NSW and the ACT. Each year, 1,600 children facing difficult times stay at this beachside haven for a 12-day program focused on health, wellbeing, and fun—all at no cost to their families. Funded entirely by donations and school fundraising, the program provides everything from dental and vision checks to confidence-building activities, ensuring children receive the care and support they need to reset and thrive. Stewart House’s vision is to inspire children to see beyond their present circumstances and embrace real hope and aspirations for a brighter future.

Show your support for children in need and enter for a chance to win a $4,000 travel voucher! The draw will take place in Term 2 on Friday, 23 May 2025. Online payments are encouraged, and families can scan the QR code( below)  on the envelope to pay, record the receipt number, and return the envelope to the school office to enter the draw!

 Please read the full terms and conditions for the draw and contact our office if you require further assistance.

Year 6 Easter Raffle

We are super excited to announce that our EGG-CELLENT Easter prizes have been bundled from all the eggs donated by Year 6 students. (A huge thank you to our contributing students, their parents and carers for the donations!)

Tickets for our Easter Raffle Eggstravaganza went on sale on Tuesday 1 April

Tickets are 

• $1 each
• or 3 for $2
• or 8 for $5

Tickets will be sold by Year 6 students in the morning in the 3-6 and K-2 playgrounds.  

Tickets are also available at the front office. 

The sale of the tickets will close at the end of recess at 2:30pm on Thursday 10 April, and will be drawn after the Easter Hat Parade.

This is a major fundraiser for our Year 6 Farewell, so please hop to it and indulge in ticket sales!

It would be greatly appreciated if members of our community are able to donate Easter baskets/hampers for the prizes. (There are 9 in total). 

5/6P Market Day 2025

5/6P students have been developing their financial literacy skills.

On Thursday 3 April, their businesses sold healthy food products during lunchtime, under the 3-6 COLA, outside the hall.

Items included:

• Chocolate dipped strawberries
• Fruit and Veg character sticks
• Juice
• Smoothies
• Fruit cups

Just to name a few!

Each business is striving to

• Cover their cost ($5 per student)
• Make a profit
• Promote health and nutrition

Their profits totalled $220, and these funds will go towards the Year 6 Farewell.

Student did all their own shopping, food preparation, advertising and sales.

Congratulations to the Business of the Year-  Little Seedly!

Go4Fun online

Go4Fun online is a FREE healthy lifestyle program for primary school aged children and their families to learn practical skills to make healthier food choices and move more at a time and location that suits their family.

The online program includes:

• 10 x online self-paced modules (around 30 minutes each) – start at any time!
• A personal health coach to provide weekly support tailored to the family.
• Online community access to chat to other participating families.
• Family fun activities.
• Prize reward for tokens earnt throughout program. 

Sign up link for families here and resources attached -

 https://go4funonline.com.au/about/ 

Calendar for cultural diversity

The calendar for cultural diversity provides annual dates and information for commemorations, celebrations, national days, international days, religious observances and other key events of relevance to NSW public school staff, students and their families.

Through acknowledgment and celebration of these days and events, NSW public schools can lead the way to social harmony by engendering positive interactions between students, staff and community members from the range of cultural, linguistic and religious traditions of Australians.

Each year, the calendar promotes a different theme relating to cultural diversity in the Australian context.

Each year, NSW public schools are invited to submit student artwork for possible inclusion in the calendar for cultural diversity around a given theme. The artwork selected for inclusion in each calendar represents the creative talents of public-school students from across the state.

The theme of the 2026 calendar for cultural diversity is "Towards peace"

The calendar for cultural diversity includes an inset on the relevant lunar year, and its Australian zodiac equivalent, on the inside cover. 2025 is the Lunar Year of the Horse / Kookaburra. Schools are invited to submit artwork on the calendar theme or the lunar year theme.

Submissions for student artwork are now open

Submit student artworks for the 2026 Calendar for Cultural Diversity

Submissions close 12 September 2025 (Term 3, Week 8)

Schools may submit up to 4 entries

Please send entries to Ms Prothero

School Holiday Activities

The Easter holidays are a special time in NSW, offering families and friends the opportunity to spend time enjoying diverse attractions and events. You’ll find many things to do and see for the whole family. 

• https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/tags/school-holidays
• https://www.visitnsw.com/travel-information/public-holidays/easter
• https://www.sydneytravelguide.com.au/april-school-holidays-activities/

Enjoy the last week of school, and have a restful and well-deserved break!

Ms Prothero

Stage 3 Assistant Principal