Term 2 Week 10

Principal's Report

What a term!

I am not sure how we packed it all in, but Term 2 certainly boasted many exciting ventures and projects…From athletics carnivals, Mother’s Day events, National Simultaneous Storytime and Vision testing to Swim Scheme, Band concerts and a Kindy Science Day, the term has certainly been very busy.

Phew! No wonder we all feel exhausted and in need of a break.

Thank you all for your ongoing support and please stay safe over the Winter break!

Playgroup Expression of Interest

As mentioned in the last newsletter, we are restarting our now famous playgroup.

The playgroup will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am and is a great opportunity for our preschoolers to have fun with other children while becoming accustomed to our school and playground.

If you are interested in attending could you please complete the following Expression of Interest at https://forms.gle/XWZrvaDJtUj8a3Ec9

Have a happy and safe break.

Ian Short 
Principal

Kindy Scientists

This term in Science, Kindergarten have been learning about forces. In Week 9 they put their knowledge to the test by designing and making a toy they could push or pull. It was very exciting to be working together as a team in the hall.

Students showed their creative side and enjoyed sharing and playing with their toys after the designing and building process.

Thank you to all the families who saved their recyclables and donated them for us to use. They were very handy!

Look at their amazing creations!

Beck Anderson
ES1 Assistant Principal

MC Violet

This week, Violet have been learning about horses.

The children have written some great sentences, including noun groups and prepositional phrases.

They have enjoyed exploring the features of horses, such as their strong legs, flowing manes, and powerful hooves. The students also participated in fun writing activities where they described horses in different settings, like 'the tall horse in the grassy paddock' or 'the gentle pony beside the wooden fence.' 

It’s been wonderful to see their creativity and language skills developing so strongly!

Feature Creatures

On Monday 30th June, we were thrilled to welcome the team from Feature Creatures to our school. What an incredible day it was!

The visit captivated all students across all year levels. They were fully immersed in hands-on activities and face-to-face encounters with a wide variety of native animals.

From curious Mini Beasts to fascinating reptiles and amphibians, the interactive show gave students a rare opportunity to observe animal behaviour up close, ask questions, and learn in a truly engaging way.

The experience not only sparked excitement but also inspired our students to better understand and care for Australia’s native creatures. By exploring animal habitats, life cycles, and the importance of biodiversity in our ecosystems, the session supported meaningful learning that ties beautifully into the curriculum.

A huge thank you to Mrs Chivers and the Feature Creatures team for bringing the wild to us. Judging by the smiles and stories shared afterwards, this was a definite highlight of the term!

Sydney West Cross Country Carnival

On Thursday 26th June, four of our students participated in Sydney West Cross Country Carnival at the Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.

Congratulations to Nathan, Tye, Hudson, and Charli who participated and thank you to parents/carers for the transportation, as without this we would not have been able to offer such an exciting opportunity.

Mr McDonald
Organising Teacher

SRC FUNDRAISER 'Trackies and Hoodies Day'

Tomorrow Thursday 3^rd July, 2025, our SRC will be holding a ‘Trackies and Hoodies Day’ to raise funds for The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. 

From The Office

Term 2 wraps up this Friday 4th July, after a busy and fulfilling few months. We wish all our students and families a safe and enjoyable break!

Please note that Monday, 21st July is a Staff Development Day and students are not required to attend school on this day.

Students will return to school on Tuesday, 22 July. 

Mrs Catalanotto, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Alonso and Miss Costa

Do you know someone eligible for Kindergarten in 2026?

Apply on-line now (through our website) for 2026!

P&C News

Uniform Shop:

This term, the shop will be open during the following days and times:

• Mondays: 8:30am - 9:30am
• Tuesdays: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
• Thursdays: 9:00am - 10:00am
• Fridays: 2:20pm - 3:20pm

The Fleecy Zips & jumper have arrived early. 

Online ordering is always available, and orders should be delivered to your child’s classroom within the next day or two (be sure to include your child’s name and class in the Notes section at checkout):

https://www.vrpspc.org.au/s/shop  
 

Events/Fundraising:

SAVE  THE DATE!

Spring Twilight markets are coming to Vardys Road Public School on Friday 12th September 2025!

As the golden hour rolls in and spring scents dance in the air, the Spring Twilight Market springs to life on Friday, 12th September! Join us from late afternoon into the evening for a vibrant gathering of food trucks, handcrafted market stalls, and that one-of-a-kind twilight charm. 

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your sense of wonder—you’ll find everything from food stalls and sweet treats to handmade treasures by local creatives. Whether you're hunting for the perfect gift or just craving a delicious bite under the stars, don’t miss your chance to experience this one-night-only spring celebration — because moments like these only come once. 

✨ Entry is free. Joy is guaranteed. 

Applications are now open for stallholders interested in joining our vibrant Spring Twilight Market. If you have something unique to showcase, we'd love to hear from you. 

Contact fundraising@vrpspc.org.au for any enquiries.

We love welcoming new members, or welcoming back old ones, so if you’ve been meaning to join or rejoin we’d love to have you! Send through your membership form or get in touch with any questions via email: team@vrpspc.org.au , or check out our website: https://www.vrpspc.org.au for further information. 

P&C Role Vacancies:

We still have 1 volunteer role vacancy, which is a crucial one for keeping the P&C running, so currently the elected members are sharing the responsibilities on top of their elected roles, which is difficult to sustain.

Please consider whether you'd have the time and organisational skills to make this important contribution to our school community. See the Roles & Responsibilities document for more details, but here's a summary of what's involved:

       P&C Secretary – Responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the P&C, including: 

• checking the Team email account
• following the meeting schedule for requesting agenda items, preparing meeting papers, and recording the minutes 
• maintaining the member register and volunteer register
• assisting other P&C roles with documentation if needed, e.g. to notify our insurance company in preparation for P&C events. Note: there are templates and processes set up to help streamline these tasks. 

Please contact team@vrpspc.org.au to express interest in, or to ask questions about this role. 

Recipe of the Week

Ham and Zucchini Pastry Rolls

Ingredients

• 3 sheets frozen puff pastry defrosted
• 150g ham
• 1 zucchini grated
• 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 2 tablespoons thickened cream
• 2 tablespoons milk
  

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius.

Step 2
Place the pastry sheets on a chopping board, make 8 triangles by cutting from corner to corner, horizontally through the middle and vertically through the middle.

Step 3
Mix the ham, zucchini, cream, dill and mustard together in a bowl.

Step 4
Spoon teaspoonfuls of the mixture into the centre of each triangle, then roll the triangles up leaving one end open.

Step 5
Brush with milk and then bake at 200 degrees celsius (fan forced) 395F for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Step 6
Air fryer: preheat to 200 degrees celsius and air fry for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Thought of the Week