Welcome to our school newsletter - "your local school....our local community" 

Dear Parent and Carers,

As we head into the last two weeks of term, staff have been busy finalising student reports, which will be distributed to parents and carers via School Bytes on Monday 29th June.

P and C Disco 

 A big thank you to our P&C for organising another fun and successful disco for our students. Events like these truly rely on the invaluable support of parents and teachers who generously volunteer their time to help supervise and ensure everything runs smoothly. The excitement was even greater thanks to the Year 6 fundraising efforts prior to the event, which added to the fun and spirit of the evening. We appreciate everyone’s contribution to making this a memorable experience for our students. 

City of Ryde Council Collaboration with SRC

Last Tuesday, our SRC Councillors and some enthusiastic Kindergarten students had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with representatives from Ryde City Council and Fiona Robbe Landscape Architects. Together, they discussed and shared ideas to create fun and engaging playground spaces for the community. With 97 playground spaces currently situated across the Ryde Local Government Area, it was inspiring to see our students actively involved in shaping our local environment and contributing to community wellbeing.

Band Together Festival

On Wednesday morning, our Concert Band showcased their talents at the Band Together Festival held at Riverside Theatre. Thanks to an opportunity provided by Bands Australia, our students performed in front of a live audience and adjudicators who offered very positive feedback. This experience has been invaluable in developing their confidence and musicianship, and we are proud of their achievement.

K-2 Athletics Carnival

The stunning photography captured by our very talented Nina Ghadia perfectly showcases the fun and enthusiasm that our K-2 students brought to the carnival last Thursday. Thanks to the support of the Got Game team, our dedicated organisers—Mrs Baxter, Mrs St Flour, and Mr Fung—were delighted to see our students actively encouraging their peers and eagerly participating in every event. Our student leaders, including House and Vice Captains, demonstrated great leadership as skilled instructors and provided strong support to all competitors. 

2027 Enrolments

As previously mentioned in our newsletters, our school currently has capacity and is accepting out-of-area enrolments. We have received strong interest from families outside our catchment zone and continue to get enquiries. If your child is starting school in 2027 and you have not yet submitted an online enrolment, please do so at your earliest convenience. 

An Open Day for 2027 Kindergarten students is scheduled for the 4th August. 

Additionally, if your child will not be returning to Putney in 2027 and you have not yet notified the administration office, please help us with our planning by informing us as soon as possible. Projected 2027 numbers are due to be submitted to the Department as early as August.

Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

Congratulations to our Stage 2 and 3 representatives at the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition: Zuhul T, Harper W, Dev K and Laura Q.

Sydney  North Public Schools Dance Festival

Yesterday, the Junior and Senior dance groups had their rehearsal during the day followed by  their performance last night and will take to the stage once again tonight at Glen St Theatre, Belrose.   Our Senior dance group auditioned last week for inclusion in the Ryde Schools Performing Arts Festival on Monday 19th October. 

Culture and Connection Day

Today, Avah and Jai L, our First Nations students, participated in the Ryde Cammeray Culture and Connection Day held at the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre. They joined other local First Nations high school and primary students for this valuable opportunity to connect with their peers and deepen their understanding of their rich cultural heritage. 

NAIDOC Week - Deadly Education

Each year, during the first week of July, National NAIDOC Week celebrations take place across Australia to honour and recognise the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week offers all Australians the chance to deepen their understanding of First Nations cultures and histories and join in celebrating the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.

In 2026, NAIDOC Week marks a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of amplifying and honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. The theme, "50 Years of Deadly," recognises the resilience, creativity, and leadership shown by Indigenous communities over the past five decades. It pays tribute to the dedication of Elders, activists, artists, and organisers who have kept the NAIDOC movement thriving year after year.

Our school is excited to welcome Deadly Ed, who will lead our students in an interactive workshop featuring boomerang throwing, Aboriginal artwork, and weaving. This workshop supports our school’s NAIDOC learning program, designed to encourage meaningful conversations and greater awareness of Aboriginal sustainable practices and artistic traditions.

Additionally, the SRC has proposed a special mufti day where students are invited to wear casual clothes in the colours of either the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags to show their support and respect.

It’s shaping up to be another busy fortnight as we prepare to head into the school holidays. We look forward to making the most of these final weeks, celebrating our students’ achievements and participating in exciting events like NAIDOC Week. 

Wishing everyone a safe and restful break ahead!

Michelle Brooks

Principal

Maths

In Mathematics this week, the Puggles have been learning to read o’clock times on the analog clock.  

Hi everyone,

First of all thank you so much to all the volunteers who made the Term 2 Disco such a success! The kids had a blast & we managed to raise $1,500 to go back into the school and supporting our kids! Big thank yous to Bree, Mel I, Sara, Marty, Solmaz, Roshni, Nalisa, Rachela, Em H, Sam J, Helena, Lauren D, Hana, Julie P, Vanessa B, Kayla & Loan and of course Michele, Annalisa, Kayelene and all other staff that worked on the night and in the lead up as well as the Yr. 6 parents & students who ran the Glamour & Glow station!

HARD LAUNCH! Look out! It’s PPS P&C’s biggest & most exciting night of the year - Parents Night Out!

With all funds raised from the event going towards supporting Putney Public School, it's time to swap the lunchboxes, laundry and “what’s for dinner?” and join us for an unforgettable night of fun from 6pm on 25 July 2026 at Sporties Gladesville! 

And before you say, "Trivia’s not really my thing…" — GOOD! Because this ain’t no championship! It's an excuse to get out of the house, dress-up, catch up with friends, meet other parents & have an absolute blast! Expect plenty of laughs, fun prizes, music and a much-needed night off!  

No trivia expertise required. No pressure. Just bring your sense of humour & a few friends (or come solo & we'll find you a table). Because sometimes the smartest thing a parent can do... is take a night off! So grab your crew & join us — it's going to be a night to remember!

Buy your Parents Trivia Night Out Tickets: CLICK HERE 

Also don't forget to pop the Sporties Meat Raffle (all funds raised go to PPS P&C) on Friday 17 July in the diary too! More details coming soon!

And as always, if you can help out with upcoming events, please sign-up via the link below: 

P&C Events Volunteer Sign-up: CLICK HERE 

If you have any questions, please always feel free to email: info@putneypc.org.au 

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week! 

Jess Clough

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