School Newsletter
Ryde Public School
Street Address: Pope St, Ryde NSW Australia 2112
Telephone: 9809 3181 Fax: 9808 2732
E-mail: ryde-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Issue 19 – Term 4 – Week 8
Coming Events for Term 4
Date
08/12/2011
09/12/2011
Event
Year 6 Farewell
Presentation Assembly
ATTENTION PARENTS
Friday 16 December 2011 – last day of Term
for students
Tuesday 20 December 2011 – last day of
Term for staff
Pupil free day
TERM 1, 2012
Friday 27 January 2012 – Staff return to
School
Pupil free day
Monday 30 January 2012 – Students in
Years 1 to 6
return to school
Principal’s Report
During the next two weeks we will be farewelling our
Year 6 students at a number of special occasions. I
would like to say a very special thank you to Year 6
for their many contributions to our school. Under the
leadership of their teachers they have all made great
gains in many different areas of school life. On behalf
of all the staff and students I would like to wish them
well as they prepare for the next exciting stage in
their lives.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
School Evaluations 2011
As indicated in the last newsletter the staff are
working on our school’s initiatives and achievements
throughout the 2011 school year, as well as plans for
further improvement in 2012 and beyond. Today
each family will receive a short survey to complete.
We would appreciate it if as many parents as
possible could complete the surveys. The information
will assist us with writing the Annual School Report
and the School Plan.
Anne Barltrop
Relieving Principal
Achievement Awards
Congratulations to the following students who have been
presented with Achievement Awards for earning five
Ryde Rewards:
KL
Adrian H, Peculiar D, Braylee C, Cicero C,
Mohammed K, Ezra D, Tiffany T, Bilzat B,
Zechariah R, Layanga V
KS
Joyce S, Kanna Y, Tariq R, Shiraleigh W, David
L, Michelle O, Farhan M
KM
Corey L, Lev T, Laura E, Abbey S
JD
Lana S, Nathan T, Atilla A
JG
Emily L, Isaia F, Thomas P, Madaline W, Sassan
A, Aiden S, Annie H, Chanhee Y, Max O, Colin X
JS
Jireh S, Chang S, Jeremy W
JT
Bronson W, Max W, Nicholas K, Raphael M
MM
Chen Ming F, Radha B, Joan Y, Timothy H
MR
Alexander C, Pablo N, Natalie I
MS
Maxine G, Jade-Claire J, Jeremy D
SC
Nina L, Adnan R
SRO Edward E
SW
Amanda P, Jacob F, Rakena M, Dunya V
OC5
Victoria Z, Eric K, Vanessa R
OC6
Daniel F
LM
Crystyn R, Harrison R, Cassandra P, Charm F
SB
Hannah N, Daniel K, Rosie E, Angela D,
Nicholas S
SD
Harout M, Mesut T, Pete L, Kevin L, Beau S
SR
Samuel M, Joshua W
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Issue 19 – Term 4 – Week 8
K-5 STUDENTS NOT RETURNING TO RYDE PUBLIC SCHOOL IN
2012 OR RETURNING LATE
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP
To: The Principal, Ryde Public School:
Please circle appropriate sentence
My child / children will not be attending Ryde Public
School in 2012
or
My child / children will be returning late to Ryde Public
School in 2012
Please print student names below.
NAME:________________________CLASS_______
NAME:________________________CLASS_______
NAME:________________________CLASS_______
NAME:________________________CLASS_______
Last day of attendance:________________________
Name of new school:__________________________
Parent Signature:_____________________________
Date:_________________
Listed below are the opening dates and times for our School
Uniform Shop for Term 4, 2011 and Term 1, 2012. If you are
unable to attend the shop to purchase for your child please
send in an order form with payment and we will fit your child
with the correct sizes. Please be aware that receipts will be
sent home the following week.
Uniform sizes start at size 4 and continue in even sizes only.
The only odd size available is in the school jumper having a
size 5.
TERM 4 OPENING DATES & TIMES
Thursday 8/12/11
Thursday 15/12/11
Monday 19/12/11
8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-10.30am
9.00am-2.00pm
TERM 1, 2012 OPENING DATES & TIMES
Friday 27/1/12
Monday 30/1/12
Thursday 2/2/12
Thursday 16/2/12
Thursday 1/3/12
Thursday 15/3/12
Thursday 29/3/12
9.00am-2.00pm
8.30am-2.00pm
8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-10.30am
GARDENING
The McCAIN School Vege Patch Program
Ryde School has registered to participate in the McCAIN
School Vege Patch Program. By collecting packets of McCAIN
frozen vegetables and McCAIN Purely Potato range we can
collect points. These points can be redeemed for veggie patch
equipment. Our students would benefit greatly from seeing
our vege garden grow and having the appropriate tools we
need to care for our garden. Please send in any empty McCAIN
packets to Mrs Tall. Students will kept informed of our point
tally.
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P&C
P&C End of Year Disco
On Thursday 24th November over 200 students attended
the P&C End of Year Disco. With DJ Sammy rocking the
latest beats and plenty of energetic dancing it was a
wonderful night of colour, festivity and excitement. The
disco lights and smoke machine had an intriguing and
stimulating effect on the hall and many children were
mesmerised by the sights and sounds! A lot of children
took the opportunity to enjoy a hot dog or a sweet treat
while others were happy with their free drink & chips
included in their entry ticket. Glow-sticks and glowbracelets were a popular addition to the evening and spot
prizes were given out to the best dressed, best hair and
best moves. The P&C would like to extend their thanks to
all of the staff who attended, the parents that helped with
preparation, and those who worked on the night as well
as the families who donated baked goods to sell. We also
acknowledge Gossip Cafe, Top Ryde Bakers House &
Ivins Butchery for their contribution. An event such as this
could not happen without this support. Over $900 profit
was raised and this will go towards upgrading fixed play
equipment.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
P&C
Bumper Christmas Raffle
Each family at Ryde Public School is kindly asked to
donate a grocery item for the Christmas Hamper
which will be one of the major prizes in the P&C
Bumper Christmas Raffle. Items can be left in the
marked container in the office. Please no fresh
produce, frozen or refrigerated goods. Other prizes
to win include a $400 voucher to spend at Avantiplus on a new bike, a two-person tent, a beach bat
& ball game and much more. For a chance to win
this hamper as well as other exciting prizes
purchase your tickets by completing the form below
& returning to school. Your tickets will then be sent
home with your child. Each ticket costs 50c. The
raffle will be drawn during the last week of school.
Thank you in advance for your support.
__________________________________
P&C Bumper Christmas Raffle
I would like to purchase ____tickets at 50c
each.
Please find enclosed: ____________
Please send tickets home with:
______________________Class_________
Contact name & number or email:
____________________________________
Advertisements placed in this newsletter are not
necessarily endorsed by the school
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
COMMUNITY NEWS
Play Time
Studios
Act. Believe. Achieve.
Drama Classes: Kindy-12 yrs
ACT NOW!!!
Enrol your child for 2012
Early Bird Discounts available!
Bring a friend & you both save $15!
School Holiday Workshop
January 9-13th 9am – 3pm
Ryde Public School
Tucker St, Ryde
After School Drama Classes
Starting Term 1 2012 (9 week program)
Thursdays 4 & 5pm
Ryde Public School
Tucker St
Web: www.playtimestudios.com.au
Email: playtimestudios@mail.com
Phone: 0431 400 233
East Eastwood Eagles Netball Club
Registration day for Eastwood Eagles Netball Club will be
held at Brush Park Bowling Club (cnr. Marsden Road and
Rutledge Street, Eastwood) this coming Saturday 3
December from 10am to 2pm.
Club dress rules state that no thongs are allowed to be
worn in the Club – please wear sandals or some other
kind of footwear!
For further information please call 0403 250 423 or email:
petabeeren@yahoo.com.au
Meadowbank College of TAFE
Free help with reading, writing, spelling, maths
and computer skills for adults at Meadowbank
College of TAFE.
Our free classes are for
adults who want to start
with the basics
 To return to work
 To get a job
 To start a new course
 To become more confident
 To help children with their schoolwork
Our teachers are friendly and the teaching
is relaxed and informal.
We have day and evening classes.
Come to enrolment day for 2012 on 24 and
25 January from 12 noon to 7:00 in room
R1.7 at Meadowbank TAFE.
For more information call Lee on 9942-3801
or The Literacy/Numeracy Centre on
9942-3567
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS
30% off Holiday Tennis Camps
December 2011/January 2012 Holidays
Designed for children aged 4 to 12ys, from
beginner level to advanced, Tennis Camps are
a great way for your kids to spend the holidays
having fun playing tennis with friends!
Week1: 19th – 23rd December 2012
Week 2: 16th – 20th January 2012
Week 3: 23rd – 27th January 2012
(No camp on 26th of Jan)
Time: 9am to 3pm (supervision from
8:30am to 5:00pm)
Location: Next Generation Health & Racquet
Club, 504A Victoria Rd Ryde 2112
Price: $115 p/week or $40 p/day (non
members) or $100 p/week or $35 p/day
(members)
Places are limited! For bookings and
enquiries contact Ryan on
0435 868 800
Holy Spirit Parish
Holy Spirit Parish is holding a Christmas Fair on
Sunday 27 November 2011 from 9.00am to
4.00pm. It will be a family fun day for all ages,
with plenty of Christmas goodies for the
children. There will be lots of delicious food
from different cuisines, rides and gifts just in
time for Christmas, a chocolate wheel, bottle
tombola and games.
Venue: 191 Cox’s Road, North Ryde.
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Road safety this Christmas
Issue 19 – Term 4 – Week 8
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Road safety tips to discuss
with your children
• Click Clack Front ‘n’
Back when in the car.
• Use the footpath-side
door when getting in and
out of a car.
• Hold a grown-up’s hand
when on the footpath, in a
car park or crossing the
road.
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Stop! Look! Listen!
Think! When
crossing the road.
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Cross the road at a
pedestrian
crossing where possible.
Always supervise your children in the traffic environment.
Wishing all our families safe travels this holiday season
As the Christmas and New Year holiday season approaches, thousands of
families are set to hit the roads for a holiday adventure. A concern for everyone
across the country is always that of road safety over this time. There are more
people using our roads at this time meaning there is a higher risk for accident,
injury or even death. Motorists are urged to be extra cautious especially at night
and when passing through residential areas, due to the unpredictable actions of
pedestrians.
Driving tips that will help make sure
your journey is a safe one
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Don’t set off on a long trip at the end of a day’s work.
Sleep well before travelling. Don’t drive at times you would normally be asleep.
Take a 15 minute break outside your car every two hours. There are almost 100
community driver reviver sites that operate throughout NSW during holiday
periods.
Eat well balanced meals at regular times. You need the energy for brain activity
and concentration while driving.
Do not use your mobile phone while driving. Turn off your mobile phone or keep
it on silent.
Pack some quiet activities for the children in the car such as portable DVD
players, books, small computer games, portable music player with headphones.
For more information check the Transport Roads and Maritime Services
website http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
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When getting off a bus,
wait until the bus has
gone before using a safe
place to cross the road.

Always wear a helmet
when riding a bike and
don’t ride on busy roads.
“Road crashes
account for 58% of
all accidental
deaths among
children aged 5-14
years.”
Double demerit points apply
over the holiday period.
Primary School ● Christmas holidays ● Road safety
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