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.

Principal's Message

As we come to the end of Term 2, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy, productive and rewarding term at Ryde Public School.

This term has been filled with rich learning experiences, outstanding achievements and memorable opportunities for our students across academic, sporting, creative and extracurricular pursuits. I continue to be immensely proud of the enthusiasm, resilience and dedication shown by our students in all areas of school life.

Our classrooms have been vibrant spaces of learning. Across all stages, students have engaged deeply in meaningful learning experiences from Kindergarten students building confidence through dance and performance, to Stage 2 students exploring science through inquiry and design, and Stage 3 students developing creativity and expression through their study of poetry. Our Diverse Learners have also enjoyed a highly engaging term, learning through history, art and practical cooking experiences.

We have seen wonderful growth in literacy and language learning across the school. Our EAL/D program has continued to strengthen connections with families and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community. Events such as Refugee Week provided meaningful opportunities for students and families to share stories, build empathy and strengthen our sense of belonging. Our library has continued to foster a love of reading, with new books, the Premier’s Reading Challenge and National Simultaneous Storytime inspiring many students to engage deeply with literature.

Term 2 has also showcased the extraordinary talents of our students beyond the classroom. Our choirs, dance groups, visual arts students, debating teams, bands and clubs have demonstrated commitment, discipline and teamwork. We are especially proud of our Senior Band for their outstanding success at the Hills Band Festival, where they achieved both a Gold Award and the trophy for Most Entertaining Band. Our dance groups also represented the school with pride at Sydney North performances, while our debating teams showed impressive growth in confidence and critical thinking.

Student voice and leadership have continued to flourish. The Inspire Magazine team and Ryde Radar reporters gained invaluable real-world insights during their excursion to Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), while our SRC continued their important work in supporting student initiatives and fostering a positive school culture. Our student leaders have done an exceptional job representing the school and contributing to community events throughout the term.

We also celebrate the achievements of students who represented our school and region in sport and academic competitions. From Cross Country and Maths Olympiad to Basketball, Golf and Hockey at Sydney North and state level, our students demonstrated perseverance, sportsmanship and excellence. These opportunities highlight not only talent, but also the character and determination of our students.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our dedicated staff. The quality of teaching, care and opportunities provided to students each day is a reflection of their professionalism, passion and commitment. A special acknowledgement must go to the staff who attended the Stage 3 camp over three days. School camps require significant personal sacrifice, and these staff members willingly gave up valuable time with their own families so that our students could enjoy such a memorable and enriching experience. Their leadership, care and commitment ensured that students felt safe, supported and challenged to grow. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and service to our school community.

I would also like to thank our parents and carers for your ongoing support. Your partnership with the school plays a vital role in helping our students thrive. Whether supporting learning at home, volunteering at school events or encouraging your children each day, your contribution is greatly appreciated.

As Term 2 comes to a close, I hope all students, staff and families enjoy a well-earned break. The holiday period is an important time to rest, recharge and spend quality time with loved ones. I wish everyone a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday, and I look forward to welcoming you back refreshed and ready for another exciting term of learning in Term 3.

Thanh Ta

Principal

Important Dates & Upcoming Events

School Holidays

Monday 6th July 2026 - Friday 17th July 2026

Staff Return - School Development Day - 20th July

School development days are used by schools to build on the knowledge and skills of our teachers, school leaders and school administrative support staff through a targeted professional learning program. These will operate the way they always have. Students do not attend on these days as there are no timetabled lessons so staff can engage in professional development and planning.

K-6 Students Return Tuesday 21st July 2026

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Student Voice

Student Report

In these past few weeks, our school has been very busy with countless events. In week six, the magazine editor students and the Ryde Radar team participated in an excursion to the SBS studio. Students got to look behind the scenes at what happens at SBS when they are filming. We even got to stand in front of a green screen like weather reporters and narrate the news on a reporters chair!

Week six was an eventful week, as we also had a Hero Dress Up Day, and we earned $387 and 67 cents. This money goes to our Year 6 Farewell! Let’s continue to keep up the good work! On this dress up day, students participated in dressing up as someone that inspired them or who they thought was their hero. Everyone had fun! Thank you to everyone who donated and engaged in this fundraiser.

Another event we had in Week 6 was the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition. Students in Stage 3 classes competed. It was truly inspiring to listen to the finalists' speeches. Congratulations to all of the prepared speech finalists.

Following the prepared speech, half of the contestants moved on to the impromptu speech round. The topic was courage and everyone definitely showed true bravery participating in this round.

Congratulations to Anna and Alex from 6P who made it into the regional round.

We would also like to give a shoutout to our runner up, Nathan from 6GY, Sophie from 6M, Lachlan from 5T and Chuhan from 6P. Great effort everybody!

In week 7, our top spellers from Stage 2 and Stage 3 classes also competed in the school finals of the Premier's Spelling Bee. It was a thrilling experience seeing the students battle on the stage which kept a lot of the audience hanging on their seats. This was not only an amazing experience but a very crucial one to expand their spelling repertoire.

Congratulations to Ian from 6GY our regional finalist, Sophie from 6M who was our runner-up.

We would also like to give a shoutout to all the people who participated.

In Week Ten some of the Stage Three students are going to camp. We are all so excited to go. Additionally, in Week Ten is Pyjama day, make sure you come to school in your Pyjama’s. Make sure you bring a gold coin donation for the year Six farewell.

Student Leaders:

Sebastian, Eden, Nathanael, Sophie.

Sydney North Sport Trials - Student Report

GOLF

State Golf Trials

On 9 June, I competed in a golf tournament to qualify for the Sydney North golf team. It was held at North Turramurra Golf Course. The course is not extremely hard, but it is not too easy either. If you miss-hit the ball, it will most likely go out of bounds and cost you a penalty stroke.

For the first eight holes of the 12-hole tournament, I was off to a great start. All I had to do from then was hold on to my mentality. Although I would have been safe even if I ruined the last four holes, which I did, I still would have finished in the top five.

The last three holes were the worst three holes of my life, but the first nine were the best. I feel like I wasn’t playing my best, but sometimes I had luck on my side. I realised golf isn’t just a sport. It depends on your attitude and manners as well. A small mistake can drag you off the leaderboard.

All the effort you put into golf will one day help you get rid of your small mistakes, but some days might not be your best and you might muck up your tournament. At the end of the day, golf is not easy and expressing your anger can just make your game worse.

By Justin

HOCKEY

The State Hockey Championship

Introduction

The state hockey championship was held in Week 5, from Monday 18 May to Thursday 21 May 2026. We each played in a team of thirteen for our region, Sydney North. It was held in Bathurst this year, although the location changes every year.

Fourteen teams played against each other, with seven teams in each pool. The games started at about 7:30 am and the last games ended at 3:00 pm. The competition from most teams was tough, but it was fun to play them nonetheless.

Highlights

In the boys team, my biggest highlight was when we won the grand final 2-1. It was exhilarating to win the tournament. Our hardest game was when we drew against Hunter, 2-2. We were losing right off the bat, 1-0, but we equalised at the end of the first half. After this, we scored again! Nothing beats the feeling of winning a hard game. But alas, they scored once more and equalised the game 2-2.

In the girls team, the most intense moment was our last game when we tied 0-0 because they kept getting into our D, which is the circle where you are allowed to score a goal. Both of our teams did well and achieved high spots on the ladder.

Basic rules of hockey

In hockey, your objective is to score a goal in the other team’s net. The field stays the same throughout the whole game. It is similar to soccer, with a few key differences:

Instead of kicking the ball, you must use a hockey stick to dribble the ball and score.

Kicking the ball, backsticking the ball, which means using the bumpy side of the stick, or obstructing the ball with your stick or body is not allowed.

You aren’t allowed to score from anywhere. You must shoot from inside a semi-circle around the goal, nicknamed “The D”.

The length of games can vary, but for this tournament the games were 45 minutes long, with two halves of 20 minutes and a break of 5 minutes. Club games are generally 60 minutes, with 14 minutes in each quarter and 4 minutes of break.

Conclusion

This sums up the hockey state champs tournament. It was really fun and was a great break from school, not saying school is bad by any means. We learnt a lot and it was a very successful week.

By Sam and Scarlett

BASKETBALL

I was extremely proud of myself for being chosen to represent the Sydney North basketball team. When I found out I had been selected, I thought about all the days I had trained hard, worked on my skills, and pushed myself to become a better player. There were many times when training was challenging, but all the effort and dedication made this achievement even more special.

Playing for Sydney North was an incredible experience. I was excited to meet and play alongside new teammates who I had never played with before, and it was great to learn from each other and work together as a team. We competed against some very talented teams and finished 6th out of 14 teams in the state, which was an achievement I was very proud of.

Representing Sydney North has given me memories and experiences that I will never forget. I feel grateful for the opportunity, proud of what we achieved as a team, and excited to continue improving as a basketball player.

By Jacob

School Highlights

SBS Excursion

The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) excursion was a rare opportunity and a valuable experience for a group of students, including the Inspire Magazine Editors and the Ryde Radar Reporters. We visited SBS to take our next steps in journalism and gain real-world insights into the media industry.

One of our most memorable moments was speaking with Veronica Leonard from SBS, who shared practical interviewing tips and helped us understand how journalists prepare for their work. Although we only explored about a third of the building, it felt absolutely massive!

During the tour, we held a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, watched live news recordings, used the green screen and even had a turn reading a news script from the autocue. We also learned that SBS is celebrating fifty years and shares content in more than sixty languages. This showed us how important SBS is as a multicultural broadcaster and how many different careers are connected to journalism, reporting, radio and television.

Somehow, we still found time to enjoy the spinning desk chairs, with Ms Cardillo and Mr McMahon’s permission! Overall, our trip to SBS was wonderful, inspiring and unforgettable. We are incredibly grateful to the team at SBS for being so generous with their time, and this experience will continue to inspire us for years to come.

By Arla V, Inspire Magazine Non-Fiction Editor and Lachlan H and Sissie T, Ryde Radar Reporters

Zone Cross Country

Our students showed incredible spirit and determination at the recent Zone Cross Country event. With strong performances across all age groups, participants demonstrated their dedication to fitness and teamwork. Well done to everyone who took part and represented our school with pride! Congratulations to Stevan for an outstanding achievement, coming in 2nd place at the Zone Cross Country! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. We wish you all the best as you compete at the Regionals, keep up the fantastic effort.

Pyjama Day

On Tuesday 23 June, students enjoyed our Pyjama and Comfy Clothes Day Fundraiser, coming to school dressed in their favourite pyjamas and comfortable clothing. Thank you to all families who supported the event by contributing a gold coin donation. The funds raised will go towards the Year 6 Farewell, helping to create a memorable celebration for our graduating students. We appreciate the generosity and enthusiasm shown by our school community.

RPS Pyjama Day Photos, 2026

WriteOn Competition

Stage Three students again participated in the WriteOn competition this year, an annual writing opportunity for NSW primary students in Years One to Six Students were challenged to compose an imaginative text of up to 500 words in response to the 2026 stimulus: 'It was a small thing, but it made a difference'.

The stimulus encouraged students to think creatively about how a small action, choice or moment can have a meaningful impact. It was wonderful to see students interpret this idea in different ways through original characters, settings and storylines.

Congratulations to Anna H from 6P, whose text, Remnant, was selected to represent Stage Three as our school’s Stage Three entry in the WriteOn 2026 competition. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the creativity, effort and thoughtful writing demonstrated in her work.

We are also pleased to share that Anna’s text, along with a selection of other highly commended Stage Three entries, will be published in the next issue of Inspire. We look forward to celebrating these imaginative pieces and sharing them with our wider school community.

We are proud to celebrate the writing talents of our Stage Three students and look forward to continuing to encourage imaginative writing across the stage.

Ms Cardillo and Mr McMahon

WriteOn Coordinators

Year 6 Farewell Fundrasing

Just a quick update on our Year 6 fundraising thermometer! As you can see, we're still building momentum and haven't raised as much as we'd hope for this time of year.

To help boost our fund, we're planning some additional fundraisers across Terms 3 and 4, including a Stage 3 Makers Stall at Open Day, iceblock and Haribo lolly sales. More details on dates and how you can get involved will be shared soon - stay tuned!

Thank you for your continued support. Every contribution helps us reach our goal for the Year 6 students. 🙌

Maths Olympiad

Our OC classes and mainstream student team have now completed their second Maths Olympiad paper. Students have been challenged to think creatively, persist through tricky problems and apply a range of mathematical strategies. It has been wonderful to see their resilience, engagement and enthusiasm for problem-solving.

Students in the mainstream team also enjoyed coming together for a review session after the first paper. During this session, we discussed different problem-solving approaches, reviewed student questions and practised strategies such as drawing diagrams, looking for patterns, working backwards and checking our reasoning.

The remaining two Maths Olympiad papers are scheduled for next term, and we look forward to seeing our mathematicians continue to grow in confidence, skill and determination.

Families who would like to get involved in the fun of problem-solving can explore APSMO’s Problem of the Week page. The page includes student worksheets and solution overviews for a range of problems, including options suitable for Years Three and Four mainstream, Years Five and Six mainstream, and Years Five and Six high achieving students. It is a great opportunity for students, parents and carers to try an Olympiad-style challenge together and discuss the different strategies that could be used.

Ms Cardillo

Maths Olympiad Coordinator

Stage News

Diverse Learners

Our Diverse Learners have had another busy and successful term! We have been learning about Ancient Greece and Rome, looking closely at different artefacts and sites to learn more about the past. Our art lessons have been inspired by these ancient cultures with our students getting crafty and creative, making Greek pots and turning themselves into Egyptian pharaohs. The students have been doing their weekly cooking sessions, continuing to amaze us with their skills in the kitchen!

Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)

Kindergarten students are enjoying Zing Dance sessions this term, exploring movement to the upbeat songs from The Jungle Book. Each week, children are getting the chance to practise new steps, have fun together and build their confidence as performers. The students are showing great enthusiasm as they learn new moves and support each other in every session. We’re excited to see their confidence shine on stage during Education Week and to recognise all their effort and teamwork!

Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

Cricket NSW Coaching Program

Over the past four weeks, our Year 1 and Year 2 students participated in a fantastic cricket coaching program led by Cricket NSW. Thanks to a Sporting Schools grant, students enjoyed learning the fundamentals of cricket from expert coaches at no cost. The sessions were filled with fun, teamwork, and skill-building, and it was wonderful to see our young cricketers grow in confidence and enthusiasm for the game. Thank you to Cricket NSW for providing this memorable experience!

Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)

In Science this term, our Stage 2 students have been engaged in hands-on, inquiry-based learning, developing their understanding of how scientists and designers solve real-world problems through observation, creativity and testing ideas. Across both year groups, students have explored how design is a process of investigating needs, generating ideas, creating models, and refining solutions through testing and improvement. They have developed their ability to think critically, work collaboratively and use materials purposefully to bring their ideas to life.

Year 3 students explored the Living World, focusing on how living things interact with their environment and how design can respond to needs within our school community. They designed and created prototypes for improvements such as a new playground or petting farm using natural and recycled materials including clay, sticks and found objects.

Year 4 students investigated Earth and Space, focusing on human survival beyond our planet. They explored how design can solve complex challenges by considering the needs of astronauts living in space. Students designed and tested structures and models, investigating how different materials and construction methods affect performance and refining their ideas through testing.

We are very proud of the creativity, curiosity and problem-solving skills students have demonstrated throughout this unit as they worked like real scientists and designers to bring their ideas to life.

Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)

This term, our Stage 3 students are diving into the exciting world of poetry! They are exploring a variety of poetic forms, including the playful limerick, the concise and reflective haiku, the classic and structured sonnet, and the dynamic, expressive art of slam poetry. Through these activities, students are developing their creativity, language skills, and appreciation for different styles of writing. We encourage you to ask your children about their favourite poems and even share some family favourites at home. It’s been a fun and inspiring term of poetic discovery!

Learning Across Our School

EAL/D (English as and additional Language or Dialect)

It has been a wonderfully busy term for the EAL/D teachers and students.

The EAL/D Parent Information Session held on 1st June was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the parents of our EAL/D students, sharing valuable information about our EAL/D program and student growth. We were so grateful for so much involvement from our parents in asking such meaningful questions, providing feedback and having an opportunity to get to know you.

We also hosted a Morning Tea on 17th June for Refugee Week. It was incredibly moving as we shared personal stories of our backgrounds and journeys, forging authentic relationships and building our empathy and understanding. We were joined by our principal, Mr Thanh Ta, who shared his own story, as well as heard the speeches from our two multicultural speaker finalists in Year 6, Alex and Anna.

Alex and Anna presented incredibly moving speeches; we are so proud and lucky to have them as students of Ryde Public School. We were also very lucky to have two representatives from the Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) attend, informing us of all the incredible services they offer people in the migrant community. For more information, please visit https://cmrc.com.au/ or contact them at northernregion@crmc.com.au, ER@cmrc.com.au or 02 9858 1925.

In the last two weeks of term, all EAL/D students will have an opportunity to contribute to the project we will be presenting on Open Day for Education Week in Term 3. Their participation is an important opportunity to demonstrate and reflect on their own excellence as multilingual students. We look forward to sharing it with you!

Lastly, we have welcomed an additional EAL/D teacher to our team, Ms Emily Lam.

Library News

Exciting News from the RPS Library!

The library at RPS is full of wonderful new books ready for students to borrow. We are very lucky to have a budget to buy these new books so students can take them home and enjoy reading with their families. We asked students what books they would like, and we found many of these, along with other fun new stories, graphic novels, and information books to keep everyone excited about reading.

A big thank you to our fantastic Parent Book Covering Club. They help prepare the new books so students can borrow them quickly. If you are interested in joining the team please contact the office.

Premiers Reading Challenge Update

This year, 40 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have finished the Premiers Reading Challenge. The challenge runs from February to September every year. Students who finish get a special certificate signed by the NSW Premier. If you want to learn more, please contact Mrs Cohen in the library.

National Simultaneous Storytime

This year, every class listened to the story Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson. After the reading, students did fun activities like drawing Luna, designing football jerseys, and word games. Everyone enjoyed the day! We are excited to see what the story will be next year.

Save the Date – Book Week 2026

Book Week will be from 24th to 28th August this year. The theme is Symphony of Stories. During this week, we will celebrate books and reading with guest authors, dressing up as your favourite book characters, and many fun activities in the library and with buddy classes.

We look forward to another great term of reading together!

Mrs Cohen

Teacher Librarian

More Than the Classroom

Visual Arts

Visual Arts Group are continuing to work on their papier-mâché. It is amazing to see the problem-solving abilities and understanding of form and structure as our students get closer to finishing their imaginative sculptures. It has been inspiring to witness our students collaborate with each other, sharing feedback on the design and making processes to improve their pieces. We are so incredibly proud of the attitude and creativity that the art group brings!

K-2 Junior Choir

Junior Choir students have been enthusiastically practicing their songs together each week on Tuesdays at recess. Miss Leonard and Miss McKay are incredibly proud to see so many students have attended every choir practice this term, showing wonderful dedication and commitment. It’s inspiring to watch the choir grow in both confidence and musicality as they work together. We look forward to sharing their hard work with everyone soon—keep up the fantastic effort, Junior Choir!

3-6 Senoir Choir

Our Senior Choir students have been diligently attending Tuesday recess rehearsals, sharpening their skills and preparing for upcoming performances. Recently, the choir has been divided into soprano and alto sections to enhance harmony and vocal balance. In Week 8, choirs from the Ryde area came together for our first special practice session at Riverside Girls High School, providing a wonderful opportunity for collaborative learning and growth. We’re excited to hear their beautiful voices continue to develop!

K-2 Dance

The Infants Dance Group have been thoroughly enjoying their weekly practices and eagerly learning their dance routine. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow over the term as they learn new movements, work together, and prepare for their upcoming performance on Open Day in Term 3. The consistent effort and enthusiasm shown by the students each week has made Mrs Pazin and Mrs Dimarco incredibly proud. We can’t wait to see them shine on stage at Open Day!

3-4 Dance

With a big performance at Sydney North this term, Junior Dance have been working very hard to perfect their routine, showing great dedication and commitment. In week 9, they attended a dress rehearsal to prepare for their upcoming performances. They performed with enthusiasm and confidence, impressing everyone who watched. We are all very proud of their progress and achievements.

5-6 Dance

We are incredibly proud of our Senior Dance group who performed beautifully at the Sydney North Public Schools Dance Festival on Friday and Sunday night of Week 9. This was their first time showcasing this performance, and the students put in tremendous effort, attending ongoing rehearsals to deliver an amazing and polished routine. Their dedication and hard work truly paid off, resulting in a captivating performance that impressed all who attended.

Band

Our rebooted band program is now one year old!

In term 2 last year around 40 students embarked upon their musical journey at Ryde PS. Our band tutors were impressed from the outset with our student’s commitment to practise and the progress they made over the year.

This year many of the Junior Band players from last year have graduated into Senior Band, with additional students joining the program. It’s wonderful to see so many students at our school excited about making music together!

This year our Senior Band was invited to participate in the Hills Band Festival, which was held on Sunday 31st May in Stanhope Gardens. The students gave a stellar performance, taking home not one, but TWO trophies: a Gold Award and the trophy for Most Entertaining Band. But our Senior Band students are not resting after their triumphant appearance at the festival! They have been busy learning new pieces to continue expanding their repertoire.

Junior band showed off their impressive progress during a performance for their parents and friends on Tuesday 30th June. Both Junior and Senior bands will be performing during Open Day on Thursday 6th August - add the date to your calendar!

Gardening Club

After a few weeks of rainy weather, Gardening Club was finally back in action last week! The garden had become quite overgrown while we were stuck indoors, so our little gardeners got straight to work pulling weeds and tidying up the garden beds. It was great to be outside again, working together and giving our garden some much-needed care. We can't wait to see everything growing again in the weeks ahead!

Crotchet

Students in Crochet Club have continued to meet regularly this term to work on their crochet projects. We were pleased to welcome several Stage 2 students to the group following their successful auditions. Club members have been bringing projects from home and have enjoyed the opportunity to crochet together, share ideas and develop their skills in a supportive setting.

Debating

Our debating teams, the Ryde Ravens and Ryde Raptors, have been working hard to prepare for and participate in their debates. Each week, students have been building their content knowledge, developing clear arguments, practising rebuttals, speaking with confidence and strengthening their teamwork skills.

Round One was themed around education, and Ryde Public School was proud to host both debates in person. The Ryde Ravens debated against the Gladesville Public School Gladiators, while the Ryde Raptors debated against the Boronia Park Public School team. Both teams represented our school with enthusiasm and determination, with the Ryde Ravens achieving a win and the Ryde Raptors gaining valuable experience from a closely contested debate.

Round Two focused on media and screens, with both Ryde teams debating teams from Ryde East Public School. Our students performed impressively, applying their preparation, teamwork and quick thinking throughout the debates. It was an exciting round, with both the Ryde Ravens and Ryde Raptors achieving victories on the day.

We are now looking forward to Round Three, which will be themed around responsibilities. Both teams will debate against teams from Kent Road Public School, and we are excited to see our debaters continue to grow in confidence, skill and teamwork.

Ms Cardillo & Mr Parthasarathy

Debating Program Coordinators

SRC

Student Representative Council (SRC) News

The SRC is a group of students who meet every week. They talk about important events and activities happening at our school during the year. Their job is to help make the school a happy and friendly place for all students.

The SRC members also think of ways to raise money. This money is used to help people who need support in our school community. The students are learning how to work together and care for others.

We are proud of our SRC students for their hard work and good ideas. They help make our school a better place for everyone.

School Magazine

Ms Cardillo and Mr McMahon

School Magazine Coordinators

Work on the second edition of Inspire is continuing, with the student editorial team now moving further into the planning and preparation stages of this year’s magazine.

Following the recent SBS excursion, our editors have been thinking carefully about how stories are selected, shaped and shared with an audience. This experience has provided a valuable link to the work students are now doing as they consider possible article ideas, interview opportunities and the different voices that could be included in the magazine.

It has also been wonderful to see a growing number of submissions from Stage Three students being shared for possible publication. These pieces reflect a wide range of interests, writing styles and ideas, and will help contribute to a magazine that celebrates student voice across the stage.

The editorial team is now beginning to prepare for potential interviews by learning about possible interview subjects and developing important interview skills, such as researching background information, preparing thoughtful questions and listening carefully to responses.

Stage Three students are encouraged to continue submitting quality pieces of writing for possible publication via the Google Form link on their class Google Classroom. We are especially keen to receive polished pieces of fiction, including engaging narratives and creative stories that showcase students’ imagination, voice and writing skills.

We are excited to continue watching Inspire take shape and look forward to sharing more updates as the magazine progresses.

P&C Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

Our P&C is proud to support Ryde Public School students by working closely with the school, families and local community. This term, we have had some wonderful wins.

Voluntary P&C Donation from 2027

At our recent meeting, the P&C agreed to introduce a voluntary donation from 2027. This follows changes to Department of Education school contribution limits.

The donation will help fund important student resources and programs, including:

Technology
Creative Arts
Sport

The donation will remain completely voluntary. We will keep families informed about how funds are used through Sentral, newsletters and P&C meetings. We are also exploring flexible payment options and clear fundraising goals so families can see where their donations are being used, e.g. classroom laptops, interactive whiteboards and air conditioning maintenance.

We welcome your feedback at rydepandc@gmail.com

Education Week Raffle

We are grateful for the generous support of businesses at Top Ryde Shopping Centre and in our local community. Donations have already been received from Bunnings Gladesville, Big W, TimeZone, Boost Juice, The Coffee Club, GlobalArt and Reading Cinemas Rhodes.

If you know a local business that may like to donate, please let us know.

P&C Helpers and Uniform Sales

Thank you to our wonderful P&C Helpers for supporting events such as the winter second-hand uniform sale and the Bunting Brigade for Education Week.

Our uniform sale raised $898.16. If you missed the sale, uniforms can still be ordered through Qkr! and collected from the school office or TeamKids.

Upcoming Events

Thursday 6 August: Lemonade stall, coffee cart, parent-run food stalls and Makers Market and P&C raffle.
Sunday 23 August: Bunnings BBQ and cake stall.

To help at future events, join our P&C Helpers WhatsApp group:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/HqR6AoxC3CS5evWIWeDxgL

Kind regards,

Cathrine Isaacs

RPS P&C President

Community Connections

Young Engineers: STEM Learning in Motion!

You’ve probably heard a whole lot of excitement and chatter about our after-school LEGO class every Tuesday!

At Young Engineers, our budding engineers dive deep into the world of STEM, exploring everything from mechanical physics to structural design and creative problem-solving. Before the hands-on building starts, we always kick off with a quick, interactive lesson on the scientific principles behind the day’s challenge. This connects what they learn to how things actually work in the real world as they build their motorized LEGO® models.

Whilst our students learn through play, they also learn resilience and failing forward. When a model does not work, it builds their critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills to figure out which steps went wrong and how to fix it, building their creativity and self-confidence along the way.

The absolute best part of the session? The look of pure pride when their creation finally comes to life!

We have limited spots left for Term 3, link here for more info: https://www.trybooking.com/1591798

Alternatively, feel free to reach out to Michelle at rcc@young-engineers.com.au or call 0451 449 848.

The Northern Centre is running two parenting programs in term 3.

Engaging Adolescents (ONLINE FREE)

September 1, 8, 15

7:00pm – 9:00pm

123 Magic and Emotion Coaching in KOREAN (face to face, limited childcare)

28th July to 18th August

10:00am to 12:00pm

Mini Maxi Playgroups on Wednesdays and Fridays and a DADS’N’bubs playgroup on a Saturday.

Feedback is a GIFT

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
the Community inFocus. It looks like this:

High quality feedback from the community helps us to improve. Your feedback is important.

Compliments lets us know what we are doing well and the positive impact it is having on the community.

Your suggestions helps us to evaluate and review our practice and where possible, make adjustments to improve our service.

Please click HERE: Compliments and Suggestions High quality feedback from the community helps us to improve. Your feedback is important.

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