Principal's Address

Kinder Orientation

We have now had two of our three Kinder Orientation sessions with our 2026 Kinder students and their parents. Students had a play session to get familiar with each other and the school setting. The second session was a literacy session for both students and parents. Our next Kinder session will be Thursday 27 November and will focus on numeracy. We have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know our new students and their families. If you have not yet enrolled your child for 2026, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible so they can attend our last session.

Presentation Days

We would like to invite all parents to our Presentation Assemblies later this term. 

This year we will be holding these in our Hall on the following dates:

Wednesday 10 December

9.15am – Stage 1

11.30am – Stage 3

Thursday 11 December

9.15am – Early Stage 1

11.30am – Stage 2

An Invitation will be sent out to families of students that are receiving an award in the next week.

Planning for 2026

The school and executives have commenced planning for 2026. To assist with planning, if you are leaving our school at the end of the year, could you please contact the office. As sad as we will be to see you leave our school, knowing this information will assist with class formation.

Kim Dunscombe

Relieving Principal

From The Deputies

Making Waves

Support Unit students have participated in a sailing excursion with the Making Waves Foundation. Making Waves is a charitable organisation that provides unique on-water experiences for young people with disabilities.

Students arrived in Rushcutters Bay and remembered our sun safety rules. They were a bit nervous about getting on the boat but were welcomed by experienced volunteers, who made them feel relaxed and comfortable. Students put on life jackets and then sailed the harbour, steered the yacht and enjoyed the views! Students learned about important life skills like water safety, communication and ways to stay safe and confident in the community. This wonderful program supports both independence and inclusion in a fun and empowering way.

Attendance

As we approach the final weeks of the school year, maintaining full attendance is more important than ever. Every day of learning counts in helping students achieve their best and finish the year successfully.

We understand that family holidays are important, but we encourage all families to plan vacations during school holiday periods rather than during term time. Taking holidays during scheduled breaks helps ensure students do not miss valuable classroom learning and supports their ongoing progress.

Regular attendance builds good habits and contributes to a positive learning environment for all students. Let’s work together to keep attendance high through to the end of the year and support our students in finishing strong!

Thank you for your continued support.

Booking Meetings with Teachers

At Jasper Road, we deeply value the relationships between teachers, students, and families. To maintain a supportive and focused learning environment, it’s important to remember the best way to connect with teachers is by booking a meeting in advance.

Please refrain from trying to grab teachers for quick chats during student line-ups or as teachers are dismissing students in the afternoons. During these times, teachers are supervising all students, ensuring their safety and well-being—a responsibility that must not be interrupted.

By scheduling a meeting, you allow teachers to dedicate their full attention to your concerns or questions in a calm, private setting. This helps foster clearer communication and stronger partnerships in supporting your child’s learning journey.

To book a meeting, simply contact the school office or email the school. Together, we can create a positive and focused school environment where every student thrives.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Kim Dunscombe & Amanda Pena
Deputy Principals

School Stages

Early Stage 1 - Kindergarten

Stage 1 - Years 1 & 2

Stage 2 - Years 3 & 4

Stage 3 - Years 5 & 6

From The Office

Parent Emails & End of Year Reports

With the end of the school year around the corner, school reports and important School Bytes notifications are sent out via email. In preparation for this busy time, it is imperative that parent email addresses are correct in our system. If you have recently changed your email address, you are asked to update your contact details via the School Bytes Parent Portal. We also ask for parents to ensure your email inbox has space so you do not miss out on any important information.

Reports will be sent to the first email in our system. This is the same email listed to receive absence notifications. If parents would still like a printed copy of the report, they will be able to request it through the front office. 

Thank you in advance for your preparation as we take the step in providing our families immediate access to digital reports and information.

Students News

Band AGM

The School Band Committee AGM will be held on Monday 24 November at 7pm in the cottage and online via the teams link. All parents of band students including incoming students are invited to attend.

P & C News

🎉 A Big Thank You as We Wrap Up 2025

As we head to the end of the year and have now held our last event for 2025 we take the opportunity to thank some people who make our events possible.

💛 To our dedicated fundraising team

Thank you for bringing enthusiasm, creativity and team spirit to every event. Your hard work ensures our students have memorable experiences throughout the year.

💙 To our volunteers

Your willingness to show up again and again is invaluable. Our events simply wouldn’t be possible without your time and generosity.

💚 To JRPS staff

Thank you for supporting our work, helping at events and partnering with us to create a strong and connected school community.

⭐ Acknowledging Our Behind-the-Scenes Contributors

We would also like to recognise the many parents and caregivers who support the P&C behind the scenes — coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, managing compliance, maintaining our systems, processing memberships, and keeping everything running smoothly throughout the year.

Much of this work happens quietly and outside the spotlight, but it is essential to the functioning of the P&C. We are deeply grateful for the time, care and consistency given by these volunteers throughout 2025.

AGM Update – Your 2026 P&C Executive Committee

Thank you to everyone who attended the P&C Annual General Meeting on 10 November.

We are pleased to announce the 2026 JRPS P&C Executive Committee:

• President – Vacant (to be filled Term 1, Week 5)

• Vice President – Davina Harris (interim)

• Vice President – Vacant (to be filled Term 1, Week 5)

• Secretary – Leigh Favelle

• Treasurer – Pavan Kumar

Executive Committee Members:

• Brooke Kinney

• Lisa Moylan

• Glenn Carter

• Barry Crossey

• Executive Member 5 – Vacant

• Executive Member 6 – Vacant

We warmly congratulate all incoming committee members and thank the outgoing 2025 team for their hard work and dedication.

🌟 Congratulations to Our 2025 Honorary Life Member

We are proud to announce that Sarah Bramley has been awarded Honorary Life Membership to the JRPS P&C Association for 2025.

This recognition honours individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to our school community.
Sarah has been a dedicated, reliable and much-loved contributor over many years — consistently supporting events, committees and the broader JRPS community with kindness and unwavering commitment.
Congratulations, Sarah — this honour is so well deserved.

📝 P&C Membership for 2026 – Now Open

Membership for the 2026 school year is now open!

Joining the P&C is a simple but meaningful way to support the school and stay informed. Membership is open to parents and citizens within the school catchment and costs just $1 per year.

Membership forms can be:
✔ Submitted via the JRPS office (clearly labelled envelope)
✔ Emailed to info@jasperroadpandc.org

We encourage all families to join or re-join — every helping hand makes a difference 

🤝 Volunteering in 2026

Whether you can spare an hour at an event, help behind the scenes, or join a working group, there are opportunities for every level of involvement.
Your contribution directly supports JRPS students and strengthens our school community.

We look forward to sharing our 2026 event calendar with you early next year and encourage all families to get involved in the P&C.

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.

Camp Australia

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