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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:48:42 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:51:25 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:04:38 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:33:23 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:03:33 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:32:01 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:18:53 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:36:10 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:58:04 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:31:26 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:17:59 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:00:45 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:05:37 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:07:26 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:12:35 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:49:37 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:19:56 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Premier highlights the value of public education

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:32:53 AEST

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, with (from left): Education Minister Rob Stokes; State Member for Parramatta, Geoff Lee; Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott; student performers and comperes, and the Principal of Parramatta Public School, Gail Charlier (far right).

Kiama and Parramatta public schools hosted the launch of Education Week today.

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Week celebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

Education Week 2018 - Today's schools creating tomorrow's world

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:28:58 AEST

The future of education will be showcased in NSW public schools from August 6 – 10 as students, teachers and parents across the state celebrate Education Week 2018.

Education Week kicks off on Monday, August 6, with a simultaneous launch at Parramatta and Kiama public schools livestreamed on YouTube so all government schools and their communities can join in.

This year's theme, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the Education Week launch will be hosted by primary school students and will feature a dancing robot, student performances and a film highlighting how schools are working with their communities to solve real-world problems.

A highlight of the week is the Game Changer Challenge, in which 16 teams of students from schools across NSW will compete in a three-day design program, working alongside leading industry professionals to create the school of the future.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said today's students were learning at a time of great change.

"From the far west to our metropolitan hubs and everywhere in between, our state's schools will celebrate not only what we've achieved, but the future we are creating," Ms Berejiklian said.

"We are living in a time when the traditional walls of the classroom are opening up to new worlds of learning, paving the way for students to connect and collaborate with their peers regionally and globally."

Education Minister Rob Stokes said there had never been a more exciting time to be involved in schools with technology reshaping the way students learn and billions of dollars being invested in new school infrastructure.

"The NSW Department of Education is continually striving for improvement and innovation so that the young people in our care learn in a world-class education system," Mr Stokes said.

"The NSW Government is supporting that vision through a record $6 billion in funding to build the classrooms and schools of the future."

The Secretary of the Department of Education Mark Scott said ensuring today's students had the skills they would need to "not just survive, but thrive" in the future underpinned the department's evidence-based approach to learning.

"I am incredibly proud of the innovative teaching and learning that is being done across our State's public schools to ensure that every student can perform to their full potential," Mr Scott said.

"We don't know what the future will hold, but we do know that we are focused on equipping today's students with the skills and knowledge they will need to lead fulfilling lives in the future."

New uniform policy for NSW public schools

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:25:12 AEST

A new uniform policy has been introduced for NSW public schools, which for the first time include the option for girls to wear shorts and pants.

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, announced the new "clear and concise" policy today at Condell Park Public School in Sydney.

Ms Berejiklian said the "modern makeover" would ensure that uniforms were practical and comfortable for students and affordable for parents.

The new policy says all students should have the opportunity to access the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform, including physical activities, and girls must have the option to wear shorts and pants.

For more information, read the media release by the Premier and Minister. The new policy and implementation guidelines (PDF 116.83KB) are available on the department's website.

The Department of Education supports the wearing of school uniform to promote a sense of belonging for students and create a positive identity for the school community.

Each public school decides on its school uniform in formal consultation with students, school staff, parents and the school community.

Fundraiser for Chanphama

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:11 AEST

Thank you to all students who donated money to help support Chanphama Sybounthiem, our sponsored child from Laos. A total of $1110 was collected, which will be used for continued sponsorship. Elisabeth Hall was the lucky winner of the lolly guessing competition, with a guess of 783 lollies. 3M won the cupcakes with an average individual donation of $2.76 donated per child. Congratulations to the SRC members for running another successful fundraiser.

TEST Classes for 2016

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:47:35 AEST

We have set up the following class structures for 2016. I would like to warmly welcome new students and families to our school.

Neil Muir
Principal

2G have created wonderful Monet inspired paintings.

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:09 AEST

These Monet inspired paintings are the handiwork of student in 2G. Students were happy to see them displayed for our Education Week open classrooms.

Book parade full of characters

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:09 AEST

Young Public School held a very successful book fair and book charater parade on Monday 24th August. All students in Stage 1 participated and a large number of primary students dressed up for the occasion. Fortunately the rain held off for the parade. More pictures can be found in the gallery "Book Character Parade 2015".

Education Week Activities

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:11 AEST

Students, parents, staff and community members participated in a variety of Education Week activities last Friday. Students enjoyed having visitors in their classrooms. Year 6 students organised the morning tea durning recess time. Students and staff worked very hard to prepare quality performances for our concert. Photos from the concert can be seen in our "Education Week concert" gallery.

Success at district public speaking

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:14 AEST

Young Public School student Elizabeth Hall competed in the 2015 Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking competition at Temora yesterday. The district finals were held for students to progress to the Riverina finals to be held in Wagga in August. Elisabeth did very well with her prepared speech "Every family has a story". The adjudicator said Elisabeth's impromptu speech on the topic of "Bigger is Better" was exceptional, and she gained first place overall. Congratulations to Elizabeth.

Great Day for Cross Country

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:11 AEST

After Tuesday's washout we were extremely happy to have a fine day to hold our school cross country event. Young Golf Club proves to be an excellent venue for our cross country with the challenging hills and the well grassed fairways. Before events commenced, all students walked the course. Students who were placed in the top four of each age group will progress to our district cross country on the 7th of May. Our school appreciates the ongoing support of the Young Golf Club.

TOO Week

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:14 AEST

TOO (Thinking of Others) Week

TOO Week was held at Young Public School from 16th - 20th March. One of the highlights of the week was the lunchtime activities. Senior students helped out by setting up games and activities for the juinior students to enjoy.

YPS Celebrates Harmony Day

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:17 AEST

TOO (Thinking of Others) Week at YPS concluded with our Harmony Day Assembly

Students, staff and parents joined in Harmony Day celebrations at our assembly last Friday. There were numerous items which showcased cooperation amongst students of different ages. We will shortly be adding several photos from the assembly to the gallery. Our finale item was the whole school singing the songs "Skiddamarink" and "When you're smiling".

Robogals

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:14 AEST

'Robogals' are a group of girls who love learning about Science and Engineering. They have been very busy this past term making ice cream, model hands, exploring static electricity and working out how to stand on plastic cups. Not to mention the computer programming and growing sugar crystals! After lots of fun, investigation and asking great questions, the girls have not only increased their skills and knowledge, but have also completed a Major Challenge.

They have each submitted a short movie in the Robogals Science Challenge explaining how to do an experiment or sharing what they have learnt through their investigation.

Links to their Major challenge entries are listed below.

Making natural paint- Aylie

Into thin Air!- Lucinda

Dem bones, dem bones- Elisabeth

Strong Rocks- Kayla

Rockin' it!- Anneliese

Lemonade Stall- Emily

Standing stron g- Emerson

Lava- Isha

Colour Change Reaction- Alex, Grace

Erupting Volcano- Sara, Jessica

Exploding Lunchbag- Sara, Jessica

Lava in a cup- Rachel, Chloe

Milk Colour Experiment- Ellie, Kate

Baking Soda Balloon- Rylee, Tahlia

You can vote for your favourite entry by visiting the science challenge website and following the 'vote now' link. You have until the 19th of September!! It would be great if you could support all the hard work the girls have put in!

Year 6 Excursion 2014

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:15 AEST

Here's our first group photo outside of ANZ Stadium.

Here's an action shot at the Sydney Aquatic Centre as the giant bucket lands on our students.

Our students are all having a great time in Sydney. Here is a photo of the whole group in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Time for a break... and an ice-cream

We're all looking to tomorrow's visit to the zoo and returning home.

-Mr Lobb

PONY TAIL DAY FOR RDA

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:13 AEST

Young Public School supports a different charity each term. At least once a year the students raise money for some local cause and last Thursday the Student Representative Council held "Pony Tail Day" to raise funds for the Young Riding for the Disabled group. Students and staff sported pony tails in their hair and donned their riding or farm clothing, making a gold coin donation for the privilege of doing so. The SRC chose this charity because over the years quite a number of Young Public students have benefitted from the wonderful experiences RDA has to offer. Principal Mr Peter Blair is being presented with the funds raised be Reece Smith, Tahlia Hoskins and Georgina Everdell.

YPS Celebrates Harmony Day

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:17 AEST

Young Public School celebrated Harmony Day with a full school assembly in the COLA.

Students from all classes participated in a variety of items including songs, poems, story writing and creative arts. The assembly which was supported by a large number of parents and community members concluded our "Thinking of Others - TOO Week". Various activities throughout the week included peer support buddy activities during play periods, a casual clothing day and Jelly Bean guessing competition to support our World Vision sponsored child, Chanpharma, as well as completing posters and pieces of writing focusing on the theme.

More photos can be found in the gallery.

Moodle

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:12 AEST

Please go to the "Our school" tab at the top of this page to access our YPS Moodle page. It's big and orange and should be easy to find! It looks something like this...

-Mr Lobb

Young Public School - Keep On

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:16 AEST

Young PS Students join Music: Count Us In

With support from The Australian Government Music: Count Us In, has run since 2007 and is all about celebrating the value of music education to students' development, whoever they are, wherever they are. It involves more than 600,000 students, teachers - and often parents – from schools all over Australia who sign up to learn, rehearse, then perform the same song, on the same day, at the same time.

Over 500 Young Public School students participated in the simulcast on Thursday 31^stOctober. Our students joined in the singing of the "Keep On" song. We were able to sing along with the web cast and also managed to have our school band accompany our singing. Please click the video below for a couple of our highlights.

School Chaplaincy Survey

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:14 AEST

Would you please take a few moments to share with us your opinion of our Young Public School Chaplaincy Program. Your responses will help support our application for continued funding of this program. Please click the link below. Responses are anonymous.

YPS Chaplaincy Survey

Young Public School - Classic Shield State Champions - See the video

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:16 AEST

Young Public School defeated Wauchope Public School in a hard fought final of the Classic Rugby League shield. Young held an early 6-4 lead and extended this to 12-4 but were pegged back to 12-8 by half time. After an exciting, although scoreless, second half Young PS were victorious.

Canberra Eisteddfod - Young Public School wins GOLD

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:09 AEST

The following two performances have been submitted for our school to be considered to play at the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Sydney Opera House in the last week in August. We wish our students the best of luck.

Item 1 - Young PS Band performing Aztalan by Michael Sweeney

Item 2 - Young PS band Performing Rolling in the Deep by Paul Epworth and Adele Arr. Mark Corkery.

Our school band had a fantastic day at Canberra on Tuesday 28th May. The band were fortunate enough to win GOLD in their section.

Congratulations to the Young Public School Band for their Gold Medal performance. The adjudicator of their section singled out the band for their excellent performance, stating that if he had closed his eyes he would have thought that the band was made up of much older students. The band was also praised for their excellent dynamics (being able to play loudly or softly as required). The adjudicator awarded the band 11 As and 2 Bs for their performance of 'Aztalan' and 'Rolling In The Deep'. A special thank you to our Band Coordinator, Mrs Coralie Long and our Conductor, Mr Mark Corkery. Mr Corkery also recieved special mention ffom the adjudicator for his arrangement of 'Rolling In The Deep'.

Year 6 Sydney Excursion

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:15 AEST

Check here for ETA updates for return trips to Young...

Thursday - 8:15pm
Friday - 7pm (For Classic Shield players and spectators)
We've got an extra passenger on the way home. We couldn't be more proud of today's efforts. Stay tuned for more info and pictures.

12/9/13 3pm - What an exciting morning at Taronga Zoo after our ferry ride. The students are completely worn out now! We can't believe how well behaved everyone has been so far. We have left the other bus which is currently on it's way home with Mr Muir and Miss Norton. I'll update this page (above) if we hear of any changes to their return time.

The smaller bus is staying at Sydney with our Classic Shield players and spectators and will be accompanied by Mrs Williams and Mr Lobb. We are currently resting before a short walk to Darling Harbour for some footy training in preparation for tomorrow's Grand Final match. We are then having dinner at the food court and settling in for an early night.

11/9/13 5pm - BIG DAY today. Harbour cruise (no-one lost their hat), the aquarium, Imax theatre to watch Hubble 3D, Madam Tussauds, Gelatos at Darling Harbour and a big walk back to the motel. We're having dinner at the food court again tonight and then going up the Sydney tower. FYI: We had a false alarm this morning at the motel which was accidentally triggered by a smoke detector next door. All is well and the students evacuated very quickly.

11/9/13 5:50am - There is movement in the station as we get ready for breakfast at 6:45am then off to our Harbour Cruise.

10/9/13 8:41pm - We've just returned from dinner and the students are preparing for bed. It's been a great day. We went down the Scenic Railway, toured ANZ Stadium and had a swim at the aquatic centre.

10/9/13 Morning - We have just left Bathurst for our morning tea break and are heading towards Katoomba's Scenic Railway. The students are all well-behaved and having a great time.

-Dion Lobb

Classic Shield Victory

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:10 AEST

Congratulations to our Classic Shield rugby league team

who were successful in winning their quarter final match played on Wednesday 21st August. The team defeated Calare Public School (Orange) 34-6 in a hard fought game, played in wet and cold conditions. The team are currently in the top 4 of NSW. They now progress to play either Narooma or Governor Phillip King in their semi-final match. We continue to recognise the excellent contribution of Dion Lobb, Garry Lucas, Brad Pettit and Luke Branighan for their management and training of the team.Their expertise and commitment worked to develop the team's rugby league skills and ability to achieve this wonderful result. Another thank you goes to Hills Buses for providing free transport for our players.

Book Week - "Read Across the Universe"

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:09 AEST

Young Public School held an excellent book fair

and book character parade on Tuesday 20th August. Book week this year focussed on the theme "Read Across the Universe". Students participated enthusiastically despite the bitterly cold weather. We raised $1372 which will be used to upgrade facilities in the library. We are aiming to provide a more modern environment to facilitate enhanced learning in the 21st century. Thank you to the parents who came to view the parade on such a cold day!

YPS goes CRAZY for Cystic Fibrosis

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:17 AEST

Young Public School students and staff supported fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis on the last day of term 2.

Over $600 was raised by the Young Public School community as students and staff went CRAZY to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. The initiative was suggested by our student representative council and was enthusiastically supported by students and staff. Young Public School raises money each term to support different causes. This raises student awareness of the need to think of others.

More of the photos taken on the day can be found in the gallery called "Crazy Hair for Cystic Fibrosis"

GRIP Leadership Conference - Year 6 2013

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:12 AEST

GRIP leadership Conference 2013

On the 27^th of May a group of 33 Year 6 students travelled to Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga for the GRIP leadership conference. The bus left Young at 7.00am for the long trip ahead of us. We were all excited and enthusiastic.

On arrival we were introduced to the GRIP leaders, Andy, Ronan, Mason, Freya, and Jen. After the fantastic first session we had some recess and then continued on with our second session. For the third session we wrapped up the day with some dancing and then piled on the bus for a nice relaxing afternoon trip home.

We thank Mr Lobb for organising the event and our wonderful teachers for allowing us to go, the bus driver and our parents for support.

We had a great day!

By Tim, Brooke and Hayden

Young Public School students contribute to the success of the Oliver production

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:17 AEST

Twelve students from YPS were part of 'Oliver' produced by Young Theatre Company.

It was a great opportunity for children to be involved – for some it was their first time on stage with the Young Theatre Company.

The children showed a lot of excitement and dedication during the practices and the 6 shows of Oliver, shown during the last 2 weeks of May.

YPS P & C catered for the interval supper. There was plenty of cakes/slices/biscuits donated by YPS members. There were many positive comments about the Oliver production. Well done orphans/pickpockets!

Back Row: Milly, Cameron, Johny, Reid, Harry, Will, Annabelle, Tilly. Front row: Bridget, Rory and Alex

Grip Leadership Conference running on time. We will be home approximately 4 : 30pm today.

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:12 AEST

We left at 2:30 from Wagga and may even be home before 4:30pm today.---

Mr Lobb

Our New Garden Beds

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:12 AEST

During the holidays Mr Watts built some new beds for our vegetable gardens. As the truck could not drive into the quadrangle to deliver the dirt, students helped each other with shovels, buckets and a gardening barrow. We managed to move eight metres of dirt into the garden beds during two lunch periods. Students had lots of fun helping each other. We will be planting seedlings into the garden beds in the next couple of weeks. (You can see more pictures in the gallery)

Garden News - (From 3B)

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:11 AEST

Earlier in Term 1 Year 3 planted radishes in our garden bed.

The children took turns planting, watering and weeding. On Thursday 9^th May it was time to harvest the radishes. We knew they were ready because the red bulbs were poking out of the ground.

Today we made a crunchy noodle salad using our radishes. Children were able to pick the radishes and clean them. We then chopped up cabbage, shallots and the radishes. The children also were able to make the dressing with Kate Davidson being our official taste tester.

Some of the comments from the children were:

Delicious and brilliant
Best masterpiece I've ever tasted
Fun and marvellous

A big thanks to Mr Watts for helping to keep our garden watered during the school holidays.

T.O.O. Thinking of Others

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:14 AEST

Thinking of Others with "Hands Across Australia"

We had a fantastic TOO Week, with lots of activities built around the theme of "TOO - Thinking of Others". Our assembly concluded with an excellent performance of the song "Hands Across Australia". Students received merit certificates to recognise consideration of others. Artwork was displayed and student poems were read to the crowd. Buddy classes shared time together over lunch. Young Public School has been recognised for the Thinking of Others Program and students shoud be proud of the way they supported each other throughout the week. Of course... "Thinking of Others" is promoted all year and is a key ingredient to why our students feel good to be part of our school.

New Fitness Equipment Opened

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:02:12 AEST

Young Public School's new fitness equipment was opened with an historic flourish the assembled students are never likely to forget.

After school captains Lucy Hayes and Isaac Hines, gave an opening speech, they moved to cut the ribbon in front of the equipment...

but before they could, in rode YPS general assistant Ray Watts on his mower brandishing a pair of large hedge clippers and, with a wicked laugh and to the cheers of the children, he cut the ribbon himself.

The opening was a re-enactment of a significant moment in Australia's history, when NSW Premier Jack Lang officially opened the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 but was upstaged by Colonel Francis de Groot, then a captain, who rode in on horseback and cut the ribbon opening the bridge's southern end with his sword.