Prestons Post
Term 4, Week 1
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
Welcome back to Term 4! We hope everyone had a restful break and is ready for the exciting term ahead. As always, this term is packed with wonderful events and new beginnings, so let’s jump right in.
Spring Fair – This Saturday!
We’re thrilled to kick off the term with our much-anticipated Spring Fair this Saturday! It promises to be a fun-filled day for all with food stalls, games, rides, and entertainment for the whole family. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate, so we encourage everyone to join us for what’s sure to be a fantastic day. Don’t forget to bring along your friends and family!
Welcome to Our New Students and Families
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to all the new students and their families joining our school this term. We are so excited to have you as part of our community, and we hope you feel at home here with us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance as you settle in.
Kindergarten 2025 Enrolments
A quick reminder to all families with children starting Kindergarten next year—if you haven’t already, please make sure to enrol your child as soon as possible. Early enrolment ensures you don’t miss out on our important transition days, which help prepare both students and parents for the exciting journey ahead.
Staffing Updates
We have a few staffing updates to share as we begin the new term:
- Welcome Miss Turton: Miss Turton will be joining us to teach 2 Brave alongside Miss Higgins when Mrs Idiculas goes on maternity leave. We wish Mrs Idiculas all the best as she prepares for the arrival of her new baby and we know 2 Brave will be in excellent hands with Miss Turton and Miss Higgins. Miss Turton will teach on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, while Miss Higgins will continue to teach on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Welcome Miss Morrison: Miss Morrison will be stepping in to teach 3/4 Reflective while Mr Wright takes some well-deserved leave for the arrival of his new baby. We are very excited to have Miss Morrison join 3 /4 Reflective, and we wish Mr Wright all the best during this special time.
We look forward to seeing you all back at school and sharing another wonderful term together!
Mrs Van Der Meulen
Principal
At Prestons Public School we work together to improve the learning and wellbeing of every student, every day.
Thank you to Mounties - Our Spring Fair Gold Sponsor!
Mounties is a community-centred club, using their success to help improve their members' lives and the South-West Sydney community.
About Mounties:
The award-winning Mt Pritchard venue features six dining and restaurant options, thirteen bar outlets, multiple function spaces, full-service health, and fitness centre, Mounties Health and Fitness. Members also have access to our indoor children’s play centre, Major Fun.
Over two million patrons visit Mounties every year to enjoy our famous hospitality and live entertainment, member promotions, special events, and community events.
Spring Fair Sponsorships & Donations
A big thank you to these people and organisations who have supported our Community Spring Fair with sponsorship and donations. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Sharan Family
Warriors NRL
Bulldogs NRL
West Tigers NRL
Luna Park Sydney
Mounties Group
Bunnings Crossroads
West Group Macarthur
Kmart Casula
Scenic World
La Rumbla West Hoxton
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Plus Fitness Edmondson Park
Big4 Holiday Parks
ABC Bikes Casula
GWS AFL
Cheeky Desert
Cool Delights
Magic Candy
Jimmys Icecream
Mariams Henna
Fidget 4 Kids
Sisterbraids
Lets Have Fun
Coles Casula
Spring Fair Raffle - Booklets & Money due in Friday
Thank you to the families that have supported our Community Spring Fair Raffle. We have lots of wonderful prizes to be won!
Please return all books and money to the office by Friday.
If you require more booklets they are available from the office or you can buy more tickets on the day.
Showbags for Sale! 🎉
Get ready for some fun at our Prestons Public School Spring Fair! We have 6 amazing showbags available for purchase, starting at just $6 and going up to $12. No pre-orders, so be sure to check out each one, pick your favourite, and be first in line to grab your awesome showbag on the day. Don’t miss out!
Google Translate
Don't forget you can copy the link to our newsletter into Google Translate and read the newsletter in your home language.
Đừng quên bạn có thể sao chép liên kết tới bản tin của chúng tôi vào Google Dịch và đọc bản tin bằng ngôn ngữ ở nhà của bạn.
កុំភ្លេចថាអ្នកអាចចម្លងតំណទៅព្រឹត្តិបត្ររបស់យើងទៅក្នុង Google Translate ហើយអានព្រឹត្តិប័ត្រព័ត៌មានជាភាសាដើមរបស់អ្នក។
Не заборавите да можете копирати везу до нашег билтена у Гоогле преводилац и читати билтен на свом језику.
Aua ne'i galo e mafai ona e kopiina le so'otaga i la matou nusipepa ile Google Translate ma faitau le nusipepa i lau gagana.
यह मत भूलिए कि आप हमारे न्यूज़लेटर के लिंक को गूगल अनुवाद में कॉपी कर सकते हैं और न्यूज़लेटर को अपनी स्थानीय भाषा में पढ़ सकते हैं।
لا تنس أنه يمكنك نسخ الرابط إلى نشرتنا الإخبارية في ترجمة Google وقراءة النشرة الإخبارية بلغتك الأم.
Dates to Remember
Saturday 19th October - Spring Fair
Tuesday 22nd October - Parent Forum
Monday 4th November - P&C Meeting
Wednesday 13th November - Kindy Transition
Tuesday 19th November - Parent Forum
Wednesday 20th November - Kindy Transition
Monday 25th November - Last day for homework club
Wednesday 27th November - Kindy Transition
Monday 2nd December - P&C Meeting
Friday 6th December - Stage 2 & 3 End of Year Celebration
Wednesday 18th December - Last day of Term 4
Thursday 19th December - Staff Development Day
Friday 20th December - Staff Development Day
K-2 Assemblies
K to 2 assemblies will be held even weeks on Wednesday in the hall from 2.00pm to 3.00 pm.
Wednesday 23rd October - Hosted by 2 Brave
Wednesday 6th November - Hosted by 2 Resilient
Wednesday 20th November - Hosted by 2 Reflective
Wednesday 4th December - Hosted by 2 Collaborative
3 to 6 Assemblies
3 to 6 Assemblies will be held even weeks on Tuesday in the hall from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Tuesday 22nd October - Hosted by 5 Problem Solvers
Tuesday 5th November - Hosted by 5 Brave
Tuesday 19th November - Hosted by 4 Problem Solvers
Tuesday 3rd December - Hosted by 3/4 Reflective
Principal Awards
Congratulations to the following students:
Myra - K Problem Solvers
Maddison - K Determined
Victoria - 1 Determined
Kiana - 1 Curious
Mirna - 1 Brave
Bilal - 3 Brave
Eren - 4 Problem Solvers
Omar- 4 Problem Solvers
Julian - 4 Problem Solvers
Elsa - 4 Determined
Lara - 5 Problem Solvers
Public Speaking Competition - Well done to our students
Have you enrolled for Kindy 2025?
We are taking enrolments now!
Tell them from Me Survey
This term, our school is participating in the Tell Them From Me Survey. Running this survey will help our school understand parents' and carers' perspective on their child's experience at school. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online using smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 5 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential.
Attached is note with link and QR Code to complete the survey.
Classroom Chat with K Problem Solvers
K Problem Solvers had an awesome Term 3 and are really excited for Term 4. We have been growing in all areas of learning and showing growth in our reading, writing and counting. Term 3 saw us visit Sydney Zoo and we got to see some of our favourite animals, including elephants, sharks, koalas and orangutangs. In Term 4, we are looking forward to our school’s Spring Fair.
In literacy, we have been working hard to read fluently and are enjoying reading to our peers in class. K Problem Solvers have also been learning how to write procedures in class and were lucky enough to write about making ‘Funny Face Biscuits’. We also got to follow the steps we wrote about and made biscuits which we got to eat!
During maths, we have been practising our counting, both forwards and backwards from different numbers. We have also been developing our skills when sharing into equal groups. We have had lots of practice sharing objects in class using lots of different items like buttons, shells and paddle-pop sticks.
K Problem Solvers are really excited to see what Term 4 brings!
Join our P&C
Accessing School Information
Our school Newsletter, Prestons Post, is updated each week. This contains important information about upcoming events and activities at Prestons PS. Information and past newsletters can be found on our school website – www.prestons-p.schools.nsw.edu.au.
You can also access our school facebook page for important updates, photographs and information about upcoming or past events at our school - https://www.facebook.com/PrestonsPublicSchoolDecPages/. Various other notes are given out during the school term detailing specific activities happening at school. Please check your child’s bag every day as young children often forget messages.
Sentral
Our school is using the Sentral App to communicate with parents about everything that is happening at school. Sentral allows families to update their details, view academic reports, explain past absences, request future absences, view calendar events, book parent/teacher interviews, receive sick bay notifications, view school newsletters, as well as receive real time notifications and messages from the school.
Hero - Online Sharing Platform
Hero: Our new online sharing platform with a complementary smart app.
With Hero, you have the ability to:
· Read and comment on posts relating to your child’s learning.
· View information on your child’s progress & goals.
· Read and comment on school notices sent to the class or groups your child is part of.
· Respond to school notices such as surveys.
· View school term dates and calendar.
· Navigate to other school-related webpages.
· Customise your account by adding a profile image.
· Select how you wish to receive notifications.
Please see notes below with more information and instructions on how to download app.
Brookes Canteen
The canteen operates five days a week to provide lunches to the children at reasonable prices. Lunch orders are to be written on a lunch bag at home, with the child’s full name and class.
If you wish to order your child’s lunch, their lunch order is to be given to the canteen before school starts in the morning.
Lunch Orders can also be made using the online ordering system www.myschoolconnect.com.au. All orders must be made before 8am.
Class baskets are collected from the canteen at lunchtime, and your child will then receive their lunch order at the appropriate time during the school day.
Updated Menu is included below
Uniforms
Orders can also be made online. Simply visit www.moorebankuniformsandembroidery.com.au
Enter the Password PRESPMUE2019 to shop online.
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