27 August 2025

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Principal’s Message

Athletics Carnival

Amazingly our Athletics Carnival was finally held at the Sydney Japanese International School at Terrey Hills. Thank you to Ms Abraham, our former deputy principal, who is the Head of the Japanese School. Ms Abraham kindly let us use her school's playground over two mornings. The first day was quite sunny but on the second day we had some drizzle but we pushed through and successfully completed all events.

Thank you to Mr Rawlings and Jane and Peter Vassella for your ability to plan and then pivot three times as the rain prevented our earlier carnivals from running. Thank you also to our parent volunteers: Belinda Panic, Chris Henry, Meriki Barnes, Leon Allen, Ava Agnew, Bridget Clarke, Megan Butchart, Maria Philips, Tora Hogg, Eva Yu and Chris Henry. Thank you to our teachers who also assisted: Mrs Howe, Mr Gorrie, Ms Hargreaves, Miss Schoeman and Miss Crowe.

Book Week Parade

Thank you to our staff and students for helping to create a successful Book Week parade! The weather was on our side for the morning and everyone seemed to have a fabulous time.

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Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair was a great success and the school received $2400 in the form of reward points and we have bought books worth $600 for the school from the Book Fair. Thanks to Shalini and the following team of volunteers for all of your hard work: Suzanne Nesbitt, Justine Burton, Anita Hajetian, Celina Biguetti, Katherine Kirk, Arezoo Sami, Roshell Boulton, Karla Hollitzer, Lia Sugarevski and Julie Samowitz.

Science Extension Program Opportunity

Our school is hosting a Gateways Gifted Education workshop for our students on Monday 20 October for Years 1, 2 and 3 and Wednesday 22 October for Years 4, 5 and 6.  The workshop is a full day of exploring science and is limited to 22 students each day. The theme for our October workshops is Breaking New Ground.

I wanted to share the upcoming workshop so as a family you can consider if this is something you want your child to do as it is outside of the core curriculum and costs $125 per student for the day. As places are limited, it is best if your child has a natural curiosity and interest in science. We may be offering mathematics, English and critical thinking in 2026.

Breaking New Ground Program outcomes - Students will:

• explore specialty areas of science, using the historical discoveries of famous scientists as a springboard for exploration in our modern sciences.
• employ analytical and investigative skills to develop logical thinking and critical justifications.
• utilise various applications of the ‘Scientific Method’ through posing questions, developing and testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions.
• Learn more about the mechanics, construction, operation, and wonder of the natural world.

The note for this will be going out at the end of September however, please click on the Expression of Interest form below so I can assess the interest in this program.

After Hours Professional Learning

I am so impressed with the attitude and professionalism of our staff. I ‘caught’ this team working together after school on improving programs for the classrooms. Our students’ learning is always front and centre for our teachers and we are so very lucky to have a dedicated team of teachers.

Dates for your diary

We have so many varied activities planned for the final weeks of Term 3. 

Cyber bullying

The eSafety Commission recently surveyed over 3,000 Australian children aged 10 to 17 years to determine the prevalence of online experiences and harms, including cyberbullying. Their research found more than 1 in 2 children have been cyberbullied at some point.

eSafety’s cyberbullying guide for parents and carers can help you understand what it is, what to do if your family experiences it and how you can support young people to keep safe online. If your child is being cyberbullied, help is available: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents.

The Anxiety Project Parent Sessions

We are pleased to announce our Anxiety Project Parent Sessions will be held over three consecutive afternoons this term. Our implementation coaches, Ms Brown and Ms McLachlan, will be presenting the theory behind The Anxiety Project and practical strategies that can be used with your children. Please see the poster with RSVP details below.

Alumni Super Stars

Congratulations to these amazing alumni from St Ives North Public School who have continued to achieve fantastic success in their chosen sports:

Izzy H: National Silver medalist in the National Aerobics Championship held in Hobart last weekend

Sienna V: National Athletics - Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Perth in April 2025 - Gold in 4x200m Relay (Australian Record), Gold in U15 Long Jump, Silver in U15  100m, Silver in U15 200m, 6th in U15 90m Hurdles.

Eva K  and Gabi N: Represented Australia in the Australian women's U15 Softball team that played in the WBSC World Cup in Milan last month.

Christine Taylor
Principal

Deputy Principals’ Message

Silver Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received their Silver Awards at assembly:

Kindergarten: Elijah B R (KB), Archer W (KB), Maverick C (KC), Aidan Z (KC), Stella Z (KC), Edric C (KG), Murphy R (KG), Halle L (KG), Danielle B (KL), Ellie R (KL), Akyas T (KL), Annie W (KL), Kinsley Y (KW), Jocelyn Z (KW)

Year 1: Yuveer B (1B), Charlotte C (1B), Serena C (1B), Edison C (1B), Milana M (1B), Claire Z (1B), Aadira C (1C), Stella H (1C), Sara K (1C), Jackson W (1C), Grace F (1S), Luis H (1S), Eliyas K (1S), Allan L (1S), Janice W (1S), Emily X (1S), Ray Y (1S), Orlando C (1T), Ken I (1T)

Year 2: Ranvit K (2A), Aria S (2B), Sophia M (2BW), Hannah M (2BW), Eden S (2M), Brooklyn M (2Z), Xander M (2Z), Amelia W (2Z)

Year 3: Anjali A (3J), Bella B (3J), Claire C (3J), Cayden C (3J), Grace C (3J), Ivy D (3J), Ruby D (3J), Aaron O (3J), Alison Z (3J), Arman B (3LH), Caitlin B (3LH), Alexa J (3LH), Lydia L (3LH), Benedict W (3LH), Aaron Z (3LH), Chloe Z (3LH), Ryan F (3MW), Zoe H (3MW), Alyssa R (3MW), Joshua G (3R), Sophie McC (3R), Kara P (3R), Iris Z (3R)

Year 4: Marcus B (4B), Cora H (4B), Chloe S (4B), Elsie H (4H), Raphael H (4M), Desmond K (4M), George P (4M), Carley Y (4M), Nathan Y (4M), Bevis Y (4M), Soren B (4P), Carsten C (4P), Ameera K (4P), Audree P (4T), Chloe Y (4T), Ellie H (4T), Diana K (4T), Elon S (4T), Oscar K (4Y), Harley N (4Y)

Year 5: Xavier B (5G), Remy J (5G), Ahan V (5G), Bahar B (5N), Aimee W (5N), Zane M (5N), Baran B (5P)

Year 6: Abby L (6GC), George L (6GC), Nicole W (6GC), Sophia S (6H), Lucas L (6H), Harper Y (6H), Audrey D (6L)

Bronze School Spirit Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received their Bronze School Spirit Awards at assembly:

Year 1: Rodin E (1C)
Year 4: Ayaan R (4B), Ameera K (4P)
Year 5: Ahan V (5G), Bahar B (5N), Baran B (5P)
Year 6: Elodie B (6H)

Naomi Shacham and Daniel Gorrie
Deputy Principals

K-6 Years News

SRC - Congratulations to our elected Student Representatives

Congratulations to the elected Student Representative Council for Semester 2, 2025. We look forward to seeing you represent the interests of all students within our school community.

Year 4 Grade Highlight: Budding Architects at Work!

Over the past few weeks, our creative Year 4 students have been diving into the world of architecture and mathematics, exploring the concept of area in a hands on project. Each student took on the role of architect, designing their very own house with up to 15 rooms, carefully considering the size and shape of each space.

Using grid paper, students mapped out their floor plans, ensuring every room was either a square or a rectangle. They calculated the dimensions and area of each room in square metres and then determined the total cost of building their house based on the area.

To bring their designs to life, students transferred their floor plans into the Sketches School app. Here, they labelled each room, added doors, windows, and furniture placements, and decided on a scale (such as 1cm = 1m) to make their drawings accurate. They also calculated and recorded the perimeter and area of each room.

Taking their creativity to the next level, students selected one room from their floor plan to build in three dimensions using the Makers Empire app. Their 3D models included annotations showing the length and area, helping them visualise the practical application of their mathematical learning.

This project has not only strengthened students’ understanding of area and perimeter but also allowed them to unleash their imagination as designers, planners and creators. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and the skills they are developing through this interactive and engaging unit.

Well done, Year 4!

Science Week

St Ives North students celebrated National Science Week on 10 -18 August in Week 4. The 2025 school theme was “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language.” This could include exploring the science behind natural patterns, codes, signals and systems—from DNA and animal communication to weather patterns and astronomical observation.

The K-2 students learnt about forces and patterns in nature and the 3-6 students explored communication using light energy. It was an enjoyable week of activities!

Festival of Choral Music

Tina H (6L) recently performed a solo at the Festival of Choral Music at the Opera House which was a great success. Tina performed as the second item on the program in the Festival of Choral Music – Australis Concert, and everything went wonderfully. It was truly a memorable experience for her.

Well done Tina on your impressive performance!

Preschool Visit

It was so special to have St Ives Chase Kindergarten at our school for Book Week. The Preschool students enjoyed our Book Parade and even paraded their own costumes!

School Photos - Order Online Before Photo Days

This year our School Photography sessions will be on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 September in Week 8 of Term 3. You can now order and pay for the Individual, Group and Sibling photographs via the secure online AdvancedLife website. Photo orders need to be placed before photo day.

Please see the flyer below for ordering instructions and for the unique 9-digit online ordering code.

All extra-curricular group photos will be available to order after photo day. These photos are uploaded online for parents to purchase once photo packages have been dispatched to the school. Only the main student packages are available to purchase prior to photo day.

Library News

Premier’s Reading Challenge

There are four more students who have completed the 2025 NSW Premier's Reading Challenge. Congratulations to Ellie R (KL), Sara K (1C), Adhira B (3LH) and Elsie H (4H).

The Challenge closes on Friday 19 September so you only have a few more weeks to register your reading records for this year!

Sport News

We have had so much success at the state level in a variety of sports over the past week: Jiu- Jitsu, Taekwondo, Softball, Athletics and Gymnastics. What amazingly talented students we have!

Taekwondo

On Sunday 10 August, Olivia W (4B) at the Taekwondo NSW State Championships and National Selections 2025. It was held at the Dunc Gray Velodrome at Bass Hill.

Olivia won:

• Gold - Traditional Individual Poomsae / Female / Blue Belt / 10-11 years
• Gold - Traditional Teams Poomsae / Blue Belt / Championship Pairs 8-11

Congratulations Olivia!

NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Adharv K (3R) competed at the NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Winter Cup 2025 on 3 August at the Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Complex. There were over 600 competitors across various age brackets. He represented the SJJA Team in the Boys (8 years) – 27kg division.

Congratulations to Adharv for winning the Bronze Medal!

Boys Australian Softball

A massive congratulations goes out to Brian H (6T) who has been selected to represent NSW at the 2025 School Sport Australian Softball Championships, to be held from 16–21 November at Blacktown International Sports Park, Rooty Hill.

Brian competed for Sydney North in the three-day NSW PSSA Boys Softball State Championship on 11, 12 and 13 August in Woolooware. From this tournament he was selected in the NSW team. Brian’s  journey has gone from Zone, Area and State over the last few months and is now going onto the Australian Championships.

This is an amazing achievement and SINPS is extremely proud of you. We wish you all the best Brian for a successful Australian Championships with your NSW teammates.

Brian has raffle tickets for sale at the front office at $5 each to assist with the funding of this trip. We will also be having a Green and Gold day for Brian to raise money to go towards his Australian Championships expenses. A date will be set soon and you will be encouraged to donate a gold coin.

NSW Primary Athletics Schools Carnival

Bailey V (3MW) competed on 16 and 17 August 2025 at the Narellan Sports Hub at the NSW Primary Athletics Schools Carnival.

He won Gold in the 9 years Long Jump.

Congratulations Bailey!

State Gymnastics Champion

Suri L (5G) participated in the Gymnastics State Championships which was held at PCYC Hawkesbury on 2 August in Level 5 Junior group.

Her combined scores secured 5th place (7th in Ball routine and 3rd in clubs routine) but she helped her team win the Gold medal.

Suri is going to participate in the National Clubs Carnival on the Gold Coast from 21 - 27 September in Level 5 Junior (individuals) and Category 1 and Category 2 (multiples).

Congratulations Suri. We wish you all the very best!

P&C News

Father's Day Stall and Raffle

Our Father’s Day Stall is back!

Kids always enjoy browsing the tables and choosing something special for the important men in their lives - all during the school day, saving you the time and hassle of shopping.

This year we’ve got exciting new gifts and combos, plus a raffle packed with prizes Dads will love.

Stall date: Friday 5 September.

Orders are now open on Flexischools: Orders close Tuesday 2 September.

To volunteer to help out at the stall on the day (8:30-9am or 9-11am), please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/MwSAYPo

We can’t wait to help the kids find the perfect surprise for Father’s Day!

Movie Night

Join us for a relaxed evening under the stars as we enjoy an outdoor movie screening with family, friends, tasty snacks, and plenty of community spirit!

This year the P&C will be offering hotdogs, freshly-popped popcorn and fairy floss. Pre-order your food on Flexischools for discounts! A limited amount of food will also be available for purchase on the night at full price.

We'll also have bean bags on offer - be sure to preorder yours. Numbers are limited and these won’t be available for hire on the night.

Date: Saturday 13 September.
Time: Gates open 5:15pm, movie starts 6pm.
Location: SINPS Oval.
Movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Orders open on Flexischools: Wednesday 27 August to Thursday 11 September.
BYO picnic rugs and a blanket if it's chilly!

Pizza and Mufti Day

The Year 6 Committee is excited to host a Pizza and Mufti Day - a much loved Year 6 fundraiser that all the kids look forward to and enjoy!

Students wear mufti for the day and enjoy delicious pizza for lunch, with gluten free and vegan options available.

Pizza and Mufti Day: Thursday 11 September.

Orders open on Flexischools: Thursday 4 to Tuesday 9 September.

Don't forget you can both order pizza and pay for mufti day on Flexischools.

Thank you for supporting our Year 6 students — we can’t wait for a fun day!

Bunnings Pymble Sausage Sizzle - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Off the back of our successful Belrose Bunnings sausage sizzle, we’re firing up the BBQ again – this time at Bunnings Pymble!

Date: Saturday 30 August

Time: 9am - 4pm (1hr shifts available)

We would love to have school parents and family members volunteer or stop by again, to make this event as memorable as the last!

If you're able to volunteer, we'd really appreciate your time - even just for one hour. Please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/wQVhPJO

Roshell Boulton
SINPS P&C President

Community Noticeboard

Transition to School Webinar for Families

The Northern Sydney School Years team is partnering with Wayahead to offer a free Transition to school webinar designed to assist parents and carers for a smooth and successful start to school. This informative session will focus on understanding and managing childhood anxiety, with practical strategies to support your child through this important milestone.

Topics include:

• Understanding separation anxiety
• Recognising and breaking the cycle of anxiety
• Practical strategies to manage anxious feelings
• The “Small Steps” approach – helping young children tackle their worries step by step

To suit different schedules, we’re offering two webinar times.

Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm or 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Online via Zoom

Please click on the following link to register:

Sydney Technical High School Open Day

Sydney Technical High School is a selective high school for boys in Bexley. They are holding an Open Morning for Year 5 students on Tuesday 23 September 2025. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Australian Badminton Academy

Please see the flyer below for more information about the Australian Badminton Academy’s programs. Their programs are are a great way for students to stay active, build coordination and enjoy a fun, inclusive sport.

Free Woolworths Cricket Blast Program

Please click on the flyer below for more information about the free four week Woolworths Cricket Blast Program after school at SINPS.

TalentMind Robotics and Coding after-school programs for Term 4

The schedule for all classes remains the same as before:

• Robotics with LEGO WeDo2.0 - for Y1 students in 2025 on Wednesday afternoons.
• Scratch Coding and Video Game Design - for Y3+ students in 2025 on Friday afternoons.

Please click on the below brochures for further details.

St Ives North OSHCare Newsletter

Please click on the newsletter below to hear about recent events at St Ives North OSHCare.

Spring School Holiday Art Workshops

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre at Roseville has just announced over 30 creative arts classes for school aged children for the upcoming Spring school holidays. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Useful Links

Extended Leave Application Form 

For travel of four days or more, please complete the online form through the link below or in the School Bytes parent portal in the Forms section: 

Volunteer Declaration Form for parents/carers wanting to volunteer at our school

The Department of Education has digitised their screening process and you now only need to complete a digital declaration. Parents and carers who would like to volunteer at our school for any reason (e.g. canteen, class helpers, reading groups, athletics carnivals, special events, etc.) are required to complete a Digital Volunteer Declaration. 

Prior to commencing volunteer work, please contact the office to provide your full name, email address and mobile number. The Department of Education will then send an invitation via email to you to complete an online Digital Declaration. Next time you attend the school, you will need to present a photo ID to finalise the screening process.  

We understand you may have already been through the screening process, but we are asking you to redo your declaration form through this new process.

Change of Student Details Form

Parents can now update student contact and address details by completing the online form through the link below or in the School Bytes parent portal in the Forms section: