Principal's Address

Welcome back to Term 4.

I hope everyone had a relaxing break and it was pleasing to see that students returned to school eager to complete the year of learning. Term 4 is always full of exciting events and learning opportunities. In the coming weeks I look forward to welcoming our 2026 Kindergarten students with their orientation days.

Over the next month the P&C will be running two events with a Halloween Disco being held on Thursday 30 October and a Community Movie Night being held on Friday 14 November. My thanks to the P&C for their organisation and providing two fantastic opportunities for students and families to be involved. Please reach out to the committee if you are able to assist at either event.

WORLD TEACHERS DAY

Each year Australia celebrates World Teachers Day on the last Friday in October. This is a chance to celebrate and recognise our teachers for the incredible work they complete daily. Our teachers at Jasper Road go above and beyond to ensure students not only receive explicit instruction in the classroom, but opportunities are provided outside the walls.

This year the NSW Education Standard Authority are celebrating with the release of a ‘Gems Map’ so NSW schools and the broader community can celebrate their teachers. Their campaign invites the community to pin a gem to the NSW Teaching Gems Map, recognising a teacher, past or present, who has made a difference to their lives and school community.

SCHOOL MAINTENANCE

Over the last month a number of projects have started or been completed around the school.

• The Walk and Wheel has seen the installation of new play components. These were created by Timber Creations especially for the area. We continue to provide interactive and safe play areas around the school.

• The area near the flag poles was renewed with new artificial grass, seating and a storage area. We hope to use this area in 2026 for a reading program.

• Grass and irrigation was laid near the mini soccer field increasing the area that students can play in. While only a small area, it has made the space far more useable.

• Artificial Grass has been installed outside Camp Australia. This was funded by them and creates a fantastic outdoor space for their programs.

INTERNATIONAL TRIP

During Weeks 5 and 6, I have been asked to represent the Department of Education in China. I am honoured at being asked with only three Principals from around the state having been selected for this opportunity. My selection further highlights the fantastic work being achieved both in and out of the classrooms at Jasper Road. This two-week tour will showcase Jasper Road to the world and highlight the amazing learning opportunities in an Australian school. As a result of my tour, Ms Dunscombe (DP) will relieve in my absence. I look forward to sharing my stories upon my return.

Craig Warner
Principal

From The Deputies 

Supporting sentence writing at home

On Wednesday 22 October, we were  excited to offer a parent workshop focused on helping children develop strong sentence writing skills. This session provided practical strategies and simple activities for parents at home to support their child’s writing with confidence.

It was wonderful to see so many parents. Parents reported that the workshop was very informative and helpful. We hope to see even more parents attend our workshops in 2026.

Student Leadership in 2026

Many of our Year 5 students have been working exceptionally hard to develop their leadership skills in preparation for the important roles they hope to take on in 2026. Throughout this term, they have engaged in various activities designed to build confidence, teamwork, communication and responsibility.

As part of their leadership journey, the students are currently preparing a special project to present to students from Years 2 to 5. This presentation will showcase why they believe they are ready and worthy to be the leaders of our school next year. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to demonstrate their ideas, enthusiasm, and commitment to serving our school community.

We wish them the very best as they take these important steps forward and are confident they will do themselves, and our school, proud!

School Stages

Early Stage 1 - Kindergarten

Stage 1 - Years 1 & 2

Stage 2 - Year 3 & 4

Stage 3 - Years 5 & 6

From The Office

High Potential & Gifted

At Jasper Road, we are committed to every student reaching their full potential. As well as making adjustments to extend students within the classroom, students have the opportunity to be selected for some extra programs throughout the year.

In Term 3, students participated in 3 High Potential & Gifted Education projects.

10 Kindergarten students worked with Ms O’Donoghue to write imaginative stories. They began with a plan, drafted their stories and made revisions to improve their work. It was a very exciting day when they were able to take home their published stories, complete with illustrations! Many of the students were inspired to continue writing more stories and we hope to see these in our library one day in the future.

In Year 1, students worked with Miss Stafford to explore a range of mathematical problem-solving strategies designed to deepen their understanding and stretch their thinking. Students were nominated by their class teachers and then completed a problem-solving task to identify those best suited to the program. Throughout the term, these students investigated exciting concepts such as tessellations, the Fibonacci sequence, number combinations, repeating patterns, budgeting, and Pascal’s triangle. These sessions encouraged creativity, logical reasoning and problem solving.

In Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6), 14 students were selected for the Thrive program after a self-nomination process to complete a personal interest project of their choice. These students were given some time to work at school with Ms O’Donoghue, as well as dedicating time at home to their project. It was fantastic to see the creativity, perseverance and determination of these students in completing their projects! The students will be showcasing these to the school in Term 4.
Projects completed included:

• film making for documentaries, movies and music videos

• publishing writing including novels, short stories and magazines

• visual arts including sculpture, portraiture and painting

• creative arts including choreography and composing original songs

• making game boards, educational books and presentations

Congratulations to all involved.

Library News

On Thursday 25 September, 8 library monitors were chosen to attend Lunch with the Stars. This was an activity organised by the Western Sydney Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia. 

On the day, the students interacted with a large number of authors and illustrators. They had the opportunity to share a table and have lunch with Nathan Luff. He generously spent his time talking to the students about his next book that is coming out in 2026.  

All of the students were extremely excited meeting some of their favourite authors and illustrators. Thank you to the generous sponsors who allowed these students to attend the day free of charge. 

I look forward to taking more students next year.

Keep reading!

Mrs Bugeja.

Teacher Librarian

Sports News

P & C News

Is it a Trick or a Treat? Join us at the Halloween Disco

The Jasper Road P&C invites all students to attend the Term 2 Disco on Thursday 30 October.

K-2 Disco: 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm

3-6 Disco: 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm

BBQ serving from 5.20 pm until 6.30 pm

Those attending the 3-6 Disco will eat before the disco and those attending the K-2 Disco will eat after the disco.

On-the-night Disco Tickets are $10 per student*

Note: Discounted pre-sale payments via School Bytes have now closed as of 23/10/25.

The BBQ is being held from 5.20 pm until 6.30 pm where pre-purchased sausage sizzle and drinks can be collected.
Those attending the 3-6 Disco will eat before the disco and those attending the K-2 Disco will eat after the disco.  For students attending the 3-6 Disco, please ensure that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the disco starts in order to get your food order before it begins. To maintain fairness for all, there will be no “queue-jumping” to get into the disco if you are running late.

Parents can come and join in the fun by volunteering. To help run this fun event we are seeking volunteers. Please scan the QR code below or email volunteer@jasperroadpandc.org if you are available to help. To show our appreciation for your support, volunteers will receive free entry to the disco for their children. Please email us ASAP if available to help.

*2025 DISCO TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR JASPER ROAD P&C We ask that you read these before the event – purchasing tickets implies agreement to these terms and conditions.

K-2 DISCO: Starts 4.00 pm Concludes 5.45 pm

3-6 DISCO: Starts 6.00 pm Concludes 7.30 pm

BBQ is being held from 5.20 pm until 6.30 pm where pre-purchased sausage sizzle and drinks can be collected (limited sales on the night while stocks last)

·         Please treat all volunteers (parents and staff) with respect – disrespectful, rude, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated at any time and any person displaying this behaviour will be asked to immediately leave school grounds, and NO refunds will be given.

·         All students must wear their disco ticket wristband for entry to the disco – and this must remain on the student for the whole event. When collecting food and drink orders – this wristband must be presented to be marked off at the BBQ collection point so please remember this if ordering extras for parents and siblings.

·         Our disco operates on a closed-door policy for student safety. All students must be dropped at the hall door by a parents/carers and then picked up by parents/carers from within the hall at the disco's end. Parents/carers are to remain outside the hall doors until the doors are opened by the teachers/P&C volunteers allowing entry for collection.

·         Students are NOT permitted to leave the disco once they have entered. Students require teacher supervision if they want to use the toilets. Water is freely available to students inside the disco. Please remember this if ordering extra food/drink for parents and siblings – wristband will need to be seen by BBQ team for collection.

·         At the end of the disco session, students MUST be collected from inside the hall by their parents/carers PROMPTLY at the disco end (see times above). Older siblings must be 16 years or older to collect JRPS students.

·         Only students, teachers, registered P&C volunteers, and the disco operator are permitted in the hall during the disco.

·         Students can only attend their own age group disco session.

·         Any 3-6 students waiting for their session or remaining during/after the K-2 session must be under the direct supervision of their parents/carers.

·         No preschoolers or relatives of students are permitted to participate in the disco, it is for JRPS enrolled students ONLY. Preschoolers outside the disco must be supervised by parents/carers AT ALL TIMES.

·         Please ensure your child wears appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for dancing.

·         All teachers and P&C volunteers are there for your child’s safety: they will supervise and help as needed. Please follow all instructions and ask your children to do the same.

·         Running, sliding, or throwing items are not permitted.

·         If your child behaves in an unsafe manner, you will be phoned to collect them immediately.

·         There is NO SMOKING whilst you are on the school grounds.

·         Please NO photography or video of inside the disco nor of others without their explicit consent.

·         No food or drinks allowed inside the disco. Those attending the 3-6 Disco will eat before the disco and those attending the K-2 Disco will eat after the disco.  For students attending the 3-6 Disco, please ensure that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the disco starts in order to get your food order before it begins.. To maintain fairness for all, there will be no “queue-jumping” to get into the 3-6 disco if you are running late. 

·         Free water and water breaks will be provided inside the disco to students.

·         Please be outside the school hall prior to the discos completion to pick up your children from inside the hall promptly when finished.

·         Unable to attend on the day? Please note that refunds are NOT available for BBQ orders as stock needs to be purchased in advance. Refunds for disco entry will be managed on a case-by-case basis by the event coordinator.

·         Full price Disco Entry Tickets on the night costs $10 – price of tickets on SchoolBytes are discounted as preorder (discounted to $7.50).

·         Food and drink sales on the night are available only on a “while stocks last” basis. Sausage sandwiches $3, and Drinks $2.

·         Child not at school that day for wristband? No problem - pre-paid wristbands can be collected from the ticket sales booth located near the BBQ from 4pm on the date of the event.

Canteen News

Canteen Payments

May we ask if you are paying cash for your child's order or sending spending money, where possible please send coins or smaller value notes. We have limited change available and struggle to change large notes of a morning.

Flexi Schools is a cashless option where canteen orders can be placed each day or even days/weeks in advance. This removes the worry of lost change or forgetting to hand in the order. Ordering can be done for any item on our menu including ice blocks.

If you have placed a recess order, please let your child/ren know to join the "Express Line" at the canteen to collect the order.

Lunch orders are delivered to the classroom, however, if you have ordered any of the following items, please ask your child/ren to collect them from the "Express Line" at the canteen:

• Noodles

• Ice Blocks

• Jelly

Changes or Enquiries for Canteen Orders

Should you need to change or cancel your child's canteen order, we kindly request that instead of contacting the canteen or school directly, please reach out to our Healthy Canteens Office, where multiple staff members are available to assist you promptly. Contacting the school or canteen can disrupt lunch preparation and experience delays in communication.

Contact Details:

• Office Phone: 02 9836 2270 or 0405 219 242

• Timing: Please make any changes before 10:30 am.

SMS Service: You may also use our SMS service to cancel an order. Simply text us with the following details:

• School Name

• Child's Name & Class

We will process the cancellation and send you a confirmation SMS.

Important Note: We regret we are unable to hold orders. Instead, cancelled orders will result in funds returning to your FlexiSchools account. This policy ensures clarity, especially in cases of delayed student returns or changes in onsite staff.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. By following these guidelines, we aim to enhance efficiency and minimise disruptions for all involved parties. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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