Principal's Address

The end of the year is fast approaching. We have a number of events over the last fortnight to recognise student achievement and celebrate a fantastic year. We would like to invite all parents to our Presentation Assemblies next week. This year we will be holding these in our Hall on the following dates: 

Wednesday 10 December

9.20am – Stage 1

11.30am – Stage 3

Thursday 11 December

9.20am – Early Stage 1

11.30am – Stage 2

During these presentation assemblies, award winning students will be recognised while our stage choir and dance groups will be performing. All Early Stage 1 students will be performing. 

School Calendar

The last day of school for 2025 is Friday 19 December. School resumes for ALL STUDENTS including our new Kindy cohort on Monday 2 February. 

Heart of the Nation

As a component of our partnership with Heart of the Nation and The Heart Foundation, this week students in Stage 3 were led through the Call/Push/Shock educational program to promote heart awareness. 

With the release of the new NSW PDHPE syllabus, students in Years 5-10 will be explicitly taught CPR and the importance of an Automated External Defibrillator with Jasper Road pioneering this in classrooms.

Thanks to teachers for leading this program with our students. 

Schools Spectacular

Last weekend 24 students from Stage 3 participated in the NSW Schools Spectacular. This multi concert event is held yearly at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park in front of sold-out audiences and showcases the amazing talents of students from across public education. 

This year’s event will be broadcast on Friday 19 December on Channel Seven where our students will be seen singing throughout the show. I would like to pass on a huge thanks to Miss Hankinson and Miss Burbage for their organisation and attendance this year. Through their support of our students, they provided a memory that will never be forgotten. Their dedication to our students and school is above and beyond! 

Band Soiree

On Sunday 23 November we held our Band Soiree to a packed hall of friends and family. It was incredible to hear the growth of our bands and celebrate 2025. I would like to congratulate every child that participated along with our award winners. Your dedication to attend all rehearsals and strive to master your specific instrument is an incredible achievement. Our two major award winners this year were: 

Brenda Thompson Award – Ishaan A

Stuart Scollay Spirit of Music Award – Elvin C

Boccia

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is observed annually on 3 December and is a joint effort between government, schools, organisations, community groups, businesses and individuals to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

Starting last Friday, all classes 1-6 attended the Variety NSW ‘Just Like You’ Program. This awareness workshop, built understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of those living with a disability and was delivered by a facilitator who themselves lives with a disability. At Jasper Road we build an inclusive environment and develop empathetic students by increasing their understanding of both hidden and visible disabilities.

To also recognise this important day, on Wednesday our Support Unit students competed against Crestwood High School Support Unit in our Interschool Boccia Tournament. Students and teachers from both schools were very excited and full of anticipation as the schools battled through the day. To finish off the competition, we were joined by special guest Justin Hodges; ex Australia NRL player; to compete against the students. We would like to thank the P&C for contributing funds towards this event. 

Planning For 2025

The school and executive have commenced planning for 2025. 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.

Community Notification

Transport NSW will be completing safety improvement work at the intersection of Seven Hills Rd and Jasper Rd. Please see the attached community notification for further information. 

Selective High School & Opportunity Classes

Applications for selective high school and opportunity class entry in 2026 will be open from 6 November 2025 to 20 February 2026. There will be no late applications due to the longer application period, and the application closing date being closer to the test dates and logistical constraints around organising test centres and devices.

Parents and carers must apply online using the Selective high school and opportunity class placement application website.

This change to the application period means that parents and carers will now need to apply for opportunity class placement when their child is in Year 3 (or by the end of Week 4, Term 1 when their child is in Year 4). This change applies to students currently in Year 3. 

For selective high school placement, parents and carers will continue to apply when their child is in Year 5 and can now apply when their child is in year 6 until the end of Week 4, Term 1.

In 2026, placement tests for selective high schools and opportunity classes will be computer-based tests.

Craig Warner

Principal

We would like to acknowledge and celebrate our school’s outstanding attendance! We want to thank you for your ongoing support in making sure your child is here, ready to learn, every day. Even a few days missed can add up, so your effort in getting children to school on time truly makes a difference.

Here are some reasons why good attendance matters:

• Students who attend regularly perform better academically.

• Good attendance helps children develop social skills and stronger relationships.

• Establishing regular routines sets children up for positive habits in the future.

Occasionally, attendance challenges can occur, and we encourage open communication to work together in supporting every student’s success. If you have any concerns or need assistance with your child’s attendance, please don’t hesitate to contact our school team. 

Thank you for your ongoing support! 

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

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.

Arbor News

Arbors Training Day – Growing Our Future Environmental Leaders

This week, 23 enthusiastic students took part in a special training day to become Jasper Road’s new environmental leaders, known as the Arbors. It was a full and exciting day of hands-on learning, exploring the many ways we can care for and improve our school environment.

Students rotated through a range of practical activities, getting their hands dirty in the worm farms, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and hydroponics setups. They also learned the science behind how these systems work and why they’re so important for sustainability.

As part of their leadership training, the group conducted an environmental audit of the school. They investigated opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint by checking electricity use, looking for taps left running and reviewing our waste and recycling habits. They even collected bottles and cans to recycle through Return and Earn, helping raise funds to support the ongoing costs of the Arbors program.

Despite the heat, our student leaders worked with incredible energy and positivity. Their curiosity, teamwork and genuine respect for the environment were inspiring to watch. We are confident they will continue the strong traditions of the Arbors and make a real difference at Jasper Road.

We can’t wait to see what this dedicated team of young environmental champions achieve next!

Ms O'Donoghue & Mrs Franks

P&C News

JRPS P&C Week 8 Update

As we reach the end of another busy year, it’s lovely to take a moment and reflect on everything our P&C and wider school community have achieved together in 2025. From discos and BBQs to our recent community movie night, every event has been made possible thanks to the families who volunteer their time and the families who come along to support our work. We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

Working alongside our wonderful JRPS staff, the P&C has continued to provide resources and support that make a real difference for students across the school. Thank you for being part of the community that makes this possible.

Introducing the 2026 P&C Executive Committee

At our recent AGM we elected the new 2026 P&C Executive Committee. Thank you to everyone who nominated, and to our outgoing Executive for the time, energy and care they have dedicated this year.

A reminder that several important positions are still open, and we would love to welcome new families to join us in 2026. Many roles can be shared, and all contributions—big or small—are truly appreciated.

We also encourage all parents to join the JRPS P&C as general members – not all members take on a specific role in the committee, but we’d love your input and collaboration to make our committee and our school as inclusive as possible and give all our children the best possible primary school experience!

Contact the P&C

Canteen

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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