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This calendar is a screenshot of our School Bytes Calendar that can be viewed live in your School Bytes app!
The calendar can also be linked directly to your phone's calendar. Follow this link for instructions on how - Parent Portal: Syncing the calendar to your phone or device – School Bytes
To ensure you don’t miss out on any important reminders or calendar notices, please make sure you are connected to our School Bytes app and receiving notifications. This will help you stay updated on all the happenings and ensure your family is fully engaged in our school community.
Today, we take a moment to celebrate an exceptional leader and educator on Primary Principals Day! We are incredibly lucky to have Mrs Ramsay at the helm of Barrack Heights. Her unwavering dedication, passion for education, and commitment to our students and staff make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Mrs Ramsay inspires us every day with her vision and guidance, always encouraging us to strive for excellence. Her support and leadership create a nurturing environment where both students and teachers can thrive. We are truly thankful for her hard work and the positive impact she has on our school community.
Let’s take this opportunity to show our appreciation for all that she does. Thank you, Mrs Ramsay, for being such an amazing Principal!
Welcome Mr Maples
Welcome Mr Maples
A big Welcome to Mr Luke Maples who was successful in being appointed as our 3-6 Relieving Assistant Principal through an expression of interest process. Mr Maples will be with us for the remainder of the year and comes to us from Hayes Park Public School. Mr Maples brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in the Stage 2 and 3 space and we are looking forward to introducing him to our BHPS community on our Open Day.
Welcome Mr Maples.
To help families understand more about our Grow Your Mind initiative we are offering all loved ones a Family Information session during Education Week.
Before the ‘Fuel the Flame’ picnic lunch (which is set to start at 1:30pm) we are offering interested families to learn more about Grow Your Mind at 12:15pm.
If you are interested, please indicate your attendance through the following link:
Electronic Gate C
Electronic Gate C
Dear Parents and Community,
We are pleased to inform you that our main entry gate, Gate C, is now fully operational and running electronically again throughout the day.
For the safety of our students, we kindly remind you of the following procedures:
Please call the office for admission to the school whenever Gate C is closed.
Parents or responsible adults accompanying children should hold the gate closed after entering or exiting until it locks. The gate will beep until it has locked, so please ensure it is held closed until the beeping stops.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as the gate is there primarily for the safety of our students.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Stage Three and Kindergarten started a buddy program this week.
The children had a wonderful afternoon getting to know each other, playing some great STEM and strategy games.
Last week, Nharrawangay & Wuri students participated in the St George Illawarra Dragons 'The Best You Can Be' health and wellbeing program.
The players are in such a unique position whereby they can promote and encourage the physical, cultural and intellectual welfare of young people in our community. 'The Best You Can Be' program assists teachers in encouraging our students to make positive choices around health and wellbeing, and we're thrilled to be a part of such an inspiring effort.
PBS Focus – Term 3 - Week 3
PBS Focus – Term 3 - Week 3
Value: Engaged
Value: Engaged
Focus: Participate in all learning opportunities to the best of our abilities
Focus: Participate in all learning opportunities to the best of our abilities
This week, we’re focusing on the importance of being engaged in our learning. We encourage all students to actively participate in every lesson, discussion, and activity, giving their best effort. By embracing these learning opportunities, students not only enhance their own educational journey but also contribute to a positive and dynamic classroom environment. Let’s work together to make this week a great one filled with enthusiasm and engagement!
Save the date for our Book Week Parade!
This year the parade will be on Tuesday 19th August, Term 3 Week 5.
Check out these costume ideas!
Pyjama Day for Stewart House!
Get cosy for a cause! We're holding a Pyjama Day to raise money for Stewart House, a place that supports children in need with health, education, and emotional well-being programs. Wear your favourite PJs to school, bring a gold coin donation, and help make a difference in the lives of Aussie kids. Let’s snuggle up and show our support!
Week 1 - Djamalang students with 100% attendance!
Week 2 - Djamalang students with 100% attendance!
BOOK CLUB
BOOK CLUB
Issue 5 has arrived! Students would have brought home a Book Club catalogue. Keep an eye out for the 'Every Child Deserves a Book' initiative with books starting from as little as $3!!!
Orders must be placed on or before Friday, 8th of August. Orders are to be made online through LOOP. Money cannot be accepted at the school office.
Happy Reading!
Kindergarten enrolments for 2026 are live!
Kindergarten enrolments for 2026 are live!
If you or someone you know has a child who lives locally to Barrack Heights follow this link to get started on your enrolment. - Online Enrolment Application
You can easily attach your child's birth certificate, immunisation record from Medicare and your proof of residential address all in one place.
If you have any questions or for any assistance, please contact our office.
We are reaching out to remind everyone of the importance of keeping track of personal belongings, specifically school uniforms. We have had quite an increase in calls and emails about missing hats and jackets.
To help manage this, we kindly ask that you take a moment to ensure all your child's belongings are clearly labelled with their name. This simple step can make a significant difference in returning lost items to their rightful owners.
We encourage you to remind your children of the importance of being responsible for their belongings. Please talk to them about the importance of putting their hat or jacket into their school bag when they take it off. By doing so, they can help keep track of their items and reduce the chance of these items going missing.
If by chance your child has accidentally brought home an item with another student's name on it, please return it to the school at your earliest convenience. Your cooperation in this matter will greatly assist us in maintaining a more organised and efficient environment for everyone.
Thank you for your attention and support in helping our students learn the importance of responsibility and care for their belongings.
Friendly reminder to please return borrowed Community Pantry crates
SCHOOL BYTES
SCHOOL BYTES
Barrack Heights uses School Bytes for communication, reminders, payments for excursions and sports, attendance submissions and statements of accounts. If you haven't already downloaded the app and linked your child/ren please select the appropriate link below to setup.
App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/school-bytes/id6463097826
Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=education.schoolbytes
If you have any questions please contact the office for assistance.
GENERAL REMINDERS
GENERAL REMINDERS
If you moved house or changed your phone number or email address? Please update your details at the office or by sending an email to the school at barrackht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Please see the office staff if your child has any medical requirements or if medical information needs to be updated.
School times are 8.55am - 3pm. If your child is late, they must come to the office for a late note. All absences, both whole day and partial absences, need to be explained. You can do this via the School Bytes app, email, phone or at the office.
If students are marked as absent on the school roll, an SMS will be sent out before 11am on the same day advising you of the absence. Please respond via schoolbytes advising the reason for their absence.
At Barrack Heights our school hours are from 8.30am to 3.00pm. Students must NOT be on school grounds before 8:30am without parent supervision. A Teacher is on duty from 8.30am onwards.
GET SOCIAL WITH BARRACK HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL
GET SOCIAL WITH BARRACK HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL
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Facebook: Barrack Heights Public School
Instagram: barrackheightsps
Twitter account: @BarrackHeights
These forums are wonderful ways to see what is happening in our school. Take a look and give us a like to stay informed.
25 Hunter Street, Barrack Heights NSW 2528
(02) 4296 4222
(02) 4296 4222
barrackht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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