Term 3 Week 2 – Friday, 1st August 2025
Principal’s Report
Welcome Back
Welcome back everyone to a very busy Term 3. There are many things happening this term, so it will be important to make sure you read our newsletter each week.
This term we are having a very special school swimming scheme at a reduced price for students from Years 2 to Years 6. A well-rounded education means participating in the many varied learning opportunities that our fabulous Public Education system has to offer. Don’t miss out! Being able to save ourselves in water is a life skill we all need both for now and for the future
A calendar for term appears later in this newsletter.
Public Education Week
Public Education Week will be next week. The theme for Education week is Ignite your Potential. We will be celebrating on Tuesday, 29th July with a special day planned.
9.00am-10:00am Visit K-2 classrooms in action
10am-11:00am Visit Yrs 3-6 & SU classrooms in action
11.10- 11.50 Lunch with outside food vans available for purchases
12.15pm – Whole School Assembly with items, performances, awards and announcements of our Education Week competition winners
We hope to see all parents visit on this day and help us celebrate the amazing work Public Education does! See you there!
NAIDOC Week
This week our school recognized NAIDOC Week with special activities and time to think and reflect. There are displays of the fabulous art activities our students completed in the James Waters Hall on display
Science Week
On Monday, 11th August all students will be attending an exciting science show filled with amazing science experiments to kick off Science Week at Auburn Public School. Let’s get curious about our environment and how things work and try an experiment or two at home during the week!
Book Week
Book Week is also rapidly approaching so start thinking and planning what our students might wear on the day. favourite book character etc we will also be having a well-known author visiting us teaching us all how to write interesting stories and poems. Keep an eye on the newsletter for further details.
SRC Fundraising
The SRC are busy organizing two big fundraisers now.
Thursday, 31st July – Jeans for Genes Day – wear your favourite jeans to school and give a gold coin donation to this amazing charity
Friday, 8th August – Red Nose Day – wear as much red as you can and win prizes with your gold coin donation.
Please encourage your children to be involved in these important activities by giving a gold coin ($1 or $2) donation on the day.
School Uniforms
Congratulations to the many children coming to school in uniform. Please be aware I encourage children to wear their complete school uniform. Children should come to school each day in the correct uniform which does not include different coloured jumpers or track suit pants. Also, I encourage children to wear black shoes and an Auburn PS hat.
Children will not be allowed to roll up their track suit pants or write all over their hats. The only writing acceptable on the hat is their name and it is to be on the inside.
I want the children to wear their uniform with pride and to respect what the uniform stands for. Auburn is a great school, and I want the public to recognise this!
Kindergarten 2026.
If you have a child who will be 5 by the 31st , July, 2026 and you live within our local area, please call into the school to complete enrolment information. Proof of address is required. If you have a neighbour who has a child ready for school, please let them know about enrolling their child for 2026.
Student Assistance
If you require any support with uniforms or the costs of excursions and swimming, please do not hesitate to contact either Ms N Pritchard or myself for assistance.
Ms L Borg
Principal
School News
Essentials
School Bytes
All payments and permission notes for any school activity are now received by email via School Bytes. It is important that you have your updated email address on file at the school
Staying Well, Staying Safe with Water bottles
Metal water bottles can be a safety hazard in the playground if one is accidently dropped onto toes but staying hydrated is important to keep our brain in top condition for all the playing and learning, too. Please bring plastic water bottles to school to ensure the safety of our students.
Uniform shop
Our uniform shop is on the K-2 site and is open every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:30am - 9:30am, we only accept cash.
School Hats
Students are being encouraged to wear the school hat. Please do not encourage your child to wear any other hat to school other than the school hat.
School hats are available at the school office and the uniform shop, the cost is $12.00 for caps and bucket hats.
Thank you for your co-operation on this important matter.
Kindergarten 2026
If you have a child who is turning 5 before the 31st July, 2026 they are eligible to enrol for kindergarten 2026. Please contact the school office for an enrolment form or go to our School Website: https://auburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au and apply online. 100% proof must be presented with your application; this includes proof of age and address as it’s a requirement for all enrolments. If you are unsure, please come and speak to our lovely office staff for assistance. Completing your enrolment application early, ensures you receive all relevant information leading up to our Start School Well program.
Upcoming events
Friday, 1st August, 2025 - Rescheduled BSBF Indigenous Games Day
Cross Curricular activities providing students with opportunity to have hands on experience playing a variety of indigenous games – Free. Please sign the permission note in School Bytes.
Monday, 11th August, 2025 - Jollybops Science – Please sign the permission note in School Bytes.
Monday, 16th September to Thursday, 25th September - Swim Scheme – students in Year 2 to Year 6- Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre. Please sign the permission note and payment in School Bytes.
PBL – Positive Behaviour for Learning
At Auburn Public school we stay safe by following the school rule of ‘Being Safe’.
Students must always wear a hat on the playground.
Wearing a hat when we are on the playground helps us to protect ourselves from the sun.
It is important to protect our skin from the harsh sun’s rays.
You can protect yourself by using sunscreen, drinking plenty of water and playing in the shade.
If your child does not have a hat, they can be purchased from the school office or the uniform shop for $12.00.
Let us enjoy playing safely when outdoors.
Mrs L Sekhar
PBL Coordinator
Community Corner
eSafety
Extras
Road Safety around Our School – GO 40 FOR ME!
Parents please be aware of the road rules around school for the safety of our students and whole school community. We have had a number of parents disobeying these road rules. The Council has been seen around the school fining people for not following these rules. These fines are the responsibility of the parents and not the school. For the safety of everyone please BE AWARE, BE SAFE and SLOW DOWN! The speed limit around schools is 40.
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