The Ryde Community inFocus is a simple way of communicating some insights and observations from the weeks past. It is written to celebrate and share the work that we do and to connect with community around some thoughts and insights into the learning culture at Ryde Public School.

Our School Vision

Lifelong learners- How good can we be? Strive today, succeed tomorrow

At Ryde Public School we believe that every student should be challenged to learn and continually improve in a respectful, inclusive and engaging environment of high expectations.

Our vision is to be partners in learning and collaboratively empower all students to become confident, resilient, self-directed and successful learners.

Wellbeing is the bedrock for all activities across all strategic improvement strategies, reflecting our core beliefs that success and acceptance breeds a culture where all stakeholders feel valued and cared for and prepared to take on challenge.

Lifelong learning, excellence, and happiness are the states of mind promoted in classrooms with the ever present question of 'How good can we be?' being asked across our community daily.

School Holidays 30 September - 11 October

Students Return Monday 14 October

.......and this is what parents are saying about Ryde Public School:

"Teachers are so supportive in regards to my child’s learning and development"

"My kid's teacher always has a happy face and positive energy, I really appreciate her efforts. "

"The teaching staff are always able to share personalised and easy to understand feedback on my child's academic and social progress at school. I’m always impressed with the quality of teachers at RPS"

"________ is lovely. Engaged, responsive and genuinely invested in the children in her class"

"_____________ were so friendly and kind that made me feel safe and welcome. They shared their insights and perspectives on my child's learning and I could tell how much they care and how well they are equipped with professional knowledge. I really appreciate their hard work and love for our children"

School Captains' Report

Ryde Public School celebrated NAIDOC week during Week 1. All classes participated in NAIDOC activities such as NAIDOC sports and a collaborative art display, where every student coloured in a part of a larger artwork and joined them together to create a new, unique art display.

On Friday of Week 2, we celebrated Green and Gold day. Students were dressed in the colours of green and gold for our Olympians or a colour of any country they are supporting.This day was about painting the country in our national colours and being proud of Australia’s sporting achievements, it’s about all Australians coming together and celebrating the green and gold.

The mural was opened on Monday of Week 3 near C Block. The mural reflects our school history and acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The words “Students together, Ryde Public School is on the land of the Wallumedegal people of the Eora nation. Always was, always will be aboriginal land.” are written on the mural.

Students attended the Athletics Carnival on Tuesday of Week 3. There were many events for the students, such as the 100m, 200m and 800m running races. K-2 participated in fun sports activities. The finalists will be competing at the Zone Carnival, in the hopes to get into Area.

We celebrated Education Week in Week 4. All stages performed a dance and have been working really hard to learn the dance moves. After all the dances finished, parents were invited into the classrooms to play some Mathematical games with them. Students and parents enjoyed a picnic on the slopes and oval. Following this, the CAPA (Creative And Performing Arts) showcase took place in the Hall. The Junior and Senior Dance, K-2 and 3-6 Choir and 3-6 drama groups performed.

Summer and Oliver 6GP, Sophie 6H and Jayden 6M

Attendance Matters!

We want to do all we can to be sure your child achieves their potential and enjoys being in school.

We know that school is the best place to learn. By attending school every day your child will get the most out of their learning and improve their career and life options.

When your child is absent it is important you let the school know, including the reason why, on the day or the day before. This helps make sure we know where our students are and offer support for you and your family if needed.

If you are having trouble getting your child to school every day or on time, please talk to our school staff so we can work together, because every day counts. 

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up and can negatively impact your child’s learning and wellbeing. When your child misses one day per fortnight, that's 4 weeks of missed learning in one year. Over an entire school journey this adds up to 1 year of lost learning.

COVID-19 is still circulating in the community. We can all minimise the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases by maintaining good hygiene practices at home and school.

Please contact the school if your child needs to miss school for any reason, so we can plan continued support for your child’s learning and wellbeing.

Expectations for digital communication

As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We know that you play a crucial role in helping your child become a motivated learner. Communication between our school and our community is critical for us to partner together.

To give our teachers the opportunity to recharge, spend time with their families and bring their best creative selves to work, we are setting clear expectations for when and how they respond to communication outside school operating hours. This means teachers may not reply to non-emergency messages or emails outside of school operating hours.

Please use the school’s email address for non-emergencies in the first instance. Our staff will respond to your queries within 2 school days under normal circumstances.

For longer discussions or complex matters, we ask parents and carers to make an appointment to speak to teachers directly, at a time that works best for everyone.

For emergencies, please contact 9809 3181. Emergencies include serious student health, safety and wellbeing issues.

Our staff will always stay in touch because open communication is what’s best for your child and their education. We don't want you to stop communicating with your teachers – we still want to hear from you if you have any questions or need to discuss a matter about your child. We know it’s often easier to send emails or messages after work. We will make sure we read and respond in school operating hours.

Our dedicated teachers want to help our students achieve their best – we’re on the same team.

Thank you for treating our staff with kindness and respect.

Kind Regards,

Thanh Ta

Principal

The Best Education Money Can't Buy...You can find it here at Ryde PS.

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Special Events at Ryde....

Education Week

Education Week was a big success, showcasing our wonderful students, teachers and learning spaces. A highlight of the week was Education Day where parents and carers enjoyed a range of performances and interactive opportunities. Each stage showcased a fun dance with colourful costumes. They then headed to their classrooms where parents and carers were able to see their students’ learning space. At lunchtime there was a BYO picnic in the sun, with students enjoying spending the day with loved ones. Finally, parents and carers were invited to watch a spectacular Showcase of Ryde’s Creative and Performing Arts Groups. We are proud of how hard the students practised in preparation for all their performances. We would also like to thank all of our community who came and made Education Day so special.

Book Week

This week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the library, students popped in during lunch to listen to a story read by one of our senior teachers.

On Monday, Miss Jeon read ‘Grace and Mr Milligan’ written by Caz Goodwin. The session was very interactive with students replying “Maaaa!” as Miss Jeon would say “What did Charlie say?”. After we read the book, Miss Jeon gave us an activity to create a new pet goat for Mr Milligan! Students all submitted their work to the teachers and the winner for best drawing was given a prize.

Afterwards, we interviewed Evelyn from 3H and she said excitedly, “My favourite part was when they all had a picnic together!”

On Wednesday, Mr Ta read a book called ‘Every Night at Midnight’ by Peter Cheong. The reading was very humorous as he had secretly dressed up as a wolf to surprise the students. He also made the reading very interactive, even racing one of our students!

Finally, on Friday Ms Bellamy read ‘That Bird Has Arms!’ By Kate and Jol Temple. She dressed up like a bowerbird with googly, minion eyes and a blue sparkly dress. It was a fun book with a good moral. At the end of the reading she showed us a photo of a Bowerbird’s Bower from her sister’s house.

By Stephanie and Isabella 5T

Zone Athletics Carnival

On Monday, the 19th of August, Ryde Public School went to the Zone Athletics Carnival at the Homebush Athletics track.

Students from Ryde Public School competed in a range of activities including 100m, 200m and 800m running races. They also participated in a number of field events including Shot put, discus and long jump.

Our school did a fantastic job and we had three students make it into the area carnival. Kendrick made it into area for 100m, 200m and long jump. She was also the 11 year old girls champion! Maddison came second in shot put and third in discus which means she is going to area for her events. Rishaan finished second in the 100m final and also made it into area. A special mention to Hiro who finished 3rd in discus and Arla who made the final for 100m.

Ryde Public School students should be really proud of their efforts on the day. They showed great sportsmanship, displayed great behaviour and did their best in all of their events.

Overall, the Zone Athletics Carnival was a fun and exciting experience, showing its own uniqueness compared to other sports events that I have experienced!

By Ki and Guo Chen

NSW Parliament Excursion

On Thursday the 22nd of August, the School Leaders and Year 6 Student Representative Council (SRC) had the privilege of visiting the NSW Parliament. The afternoon began with an engaging afternoon tea with the Mayor of Ryde, Jordan Lane. This provided our students with a valuable opportunity to interact with a key local leader and learn about his role in the community.

Following the afternoon tea, the students embarked on an informative tour of the Parliament House, where they visited both chambers and participated in two interactive role plays. This experience allowed the students to gain a hands-on understanding of parliamentary processes and the workings of government.

Regional Spelling Bee Competition Finals

This Term, Sophie De Jesus in 4H and Daniel Kim in 6GP did a fantastic job competing against students from all around NSW in the Regional Spelling Bee competition.

Sophie finished the Stage 2 round in 4th place getting into the unseen word round.

Daniel finished the Stage 3 round in 1st place making it into the State Rounds.

We are all so proud of both students and all their hard work.

What we have to offer....

Technology

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Google Classroom. What started as a digital assignment distribution tool has evolved into an engaging platform which supports teachers to achieve real learning impact through student collaboration and creativity. At Ryde Public School, Google classroom is integrated into learning programs across Yr 3-6, both as a tool for whole-class learning and to support smaller student groupings which are formed periodically for specific purposes. Ask your child how they use Google Classroom…

Visual Arts

The Visual Arts Group spent the first few weeks polishing and refining their artworks for our Education Week celebrations in Week 3. Our budding artists dabbled into some sketching and shading techniques for their ‘Still Art’ theme. As we move through the term, we will continue to work with different art mediums and cannot wait to share more of the amazing art that our students have been dedicating their time on.

K-2 Junior Choir

This term Junior Choir committed to many extra practice sessions to get ready for our first public performances. Students showed respect and responsibility by arriving on time and ready to learn during their play time, and were rewarded by being chosen to sing Advance Australia Fair as the first performance of the CAPA Showcase. The choir’s rendition of This is Me was dynamic and emotional, and we have had very positive feedback from families, staff members and students. Well done to all Junior Choir members!

3-6 Senior Choir

The Senior Choir has continued to rehearse and prepare for the Ryde Performing Arts Festival. They have also been working hard preparing for their first school performance for Education week. We are so impressed by their dedication and focus, towards improving their singing ability and learning a large repertoire. We can’t wait to share our performance.

Drama

This term started with a frenzied rehearsal period as we prepared our student-devised play for performance. All students put in a monumental effort and gave generously of their time (when they weren’t at dance practice, choir, debating, SRC etc 😁). The students learned how to work together as an ensemble, techniques to project their voices clearly and how to ‘think on their feet’ when covering the roles of absent cast members. Miss Lim, Mr McMahon and Mr Ivanov were all extremely proud of what they achieved during the CAPA showcase. The students critically reflected on their performances as they viewed the archival recording and identified personal goals for improvement. Rehearsals for our term 4 performance are now underway!

3-4 Junior Dance

Junior dance group has celebrated their success in performing at the Sydney North Festival. They are back to working hard to practise and perfect the routine for their upcoming performances. We are so proud of their commitment and focus, and seeing the students grow and flourish.

5-6 Senior Dance

Our Senior Dance Group has been hard at work, perfecting their routine as they prepare for the Ryde Performing Arts Festival. Despite their busy schedule, our dedicated dancers prioritised Week 3’s special event—Education Week—where they were eager to showcase their talents to their peers (K-3 and 4-6) and parents. Their performance was nothing short of spectacular, reflecting the pride and commitment they've shown throughout their practices. Miss Lei, Mr. Hoang, and all the classroom teachers were thoroughly impressed. We’re all excited to share this incredible performance at our upcoming event!

Library

It has been another exciting start to the term in the library with our new books now available for borrowing!

Students across all years have benefitted from the hard work of our parent volunteers in our Book Covering Club. Each Wednesday morning parents, family and friends of the Ryde School Community are invited to help out in the library and get to know other school community members while enjoying some tea and coffee. We are very grateful for all our volunteers and encourage anyone interested and available to come on a Wednesday morning anytime between 9:00am to 11:00am.

Our wonderful library monitors have continued to assist with shelving every Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtime. We appreciate their enthusiasm and efforts in maintaining our library for all students to use.

We are excited for Book Week coming up in Week 5! This year’s theme is ‘Reading is Magic’ and there are lots of magical activities happening over the week across the school. In the library we have a magical display showcasing the shortlisted Book Week books, some of which will be read by very special guests across the week.

Keep an eye out for posters across the school where teachers share their favourite books and answers to magical questions. We cannot wait to celebrate the magic of reading with our school community!

Student Representative Council (SRC)

The SRC and P partnered to run the Mother’s and special person day. The students in the SRC supported their peers with this opportunity and learned about the intricacies involved in organising and selling merchandise. The profits of the stall go towards the Year 6 farewell.

Diverse Learners

Students in DLS have settled well into the Term 3 school routine. We began the term with celebration of NAIDOC week and participated in a variety of activities. Students continue to work towards their IEP goals and practice their skills in preparation for Athletics Carnival. Shopping and cooking has resumed in Week 2. The students have also been working really hard to practice a dance for Ryde Education Day. We can’t wait for you to see the dances!

Early Stage 1

It has been a busy start to Term 3. Kindergarten students went to their first Athletics Carnival at the Warm Up Arena in Homebush. They participated in a range of novelty activities, utilising fundamental movement skills that have been practised during sport lessons last term. With a rotation of 9 activities, students took turns experiencing different games such as tug-of-war, tiger tag and even an obstacle course. What a fun day!

Stage 1

This term in Maths, Stage 1 students have enjoyed learning about mass by using balance scales to compare the weight of items around the classroom. Students worked together to collect everyday classroom objects, estimate their relative weights, and then test their predictions. We also spent time learning our maths games, First to 100 and Block the Area, ready to play with our visitors on Education Day. These games helped students build their adding skills and their understanding of area, as well as encouraging strategic thinking and cooperation.

Stage 2

During Maths this term, Stage 2 has been focusing on two-dimensional spatial structure and multiplicative relations. Students have enjoyed exploring the features of different two-dimensional shapes including polygons and quadrilaterals, and have applied this understanding to create patterns and tessellations. Alongside this, a deeper understanding of multiplicative relations has enabled our students to effectively calculate the area of two-dimensional spaces. In Week 3, Stage 2 were also eager to showcase their number sense and collaborative abilities through our Education Day Math games.

Stage 3

Stage 3 have been exploring the Physical World in Science by designing and building their own Rube Goldberg Machines. These intricate contraptions use a chain of reactions, where one event triggers the next, culminating in a final outcome. Working in groups, students first created a flow chart to map out their series of events and designed their machines. They then constructed their Rube Goldberg creations and tested them to see if their elaborate sequences worked as planned.

Giving us Feedback

There are many ways that you can give us feedback, such as:

Emailing the school (ryde-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au). Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member through the office.
Access our feedback link via the school website or
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