28 May 2025

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Principal’s Message

Developing a Whole School Vision

Our executive team took the School Management Plan for 2025-2028 and formulated the vision we have for our students and community. We now have a large version of this vision hanging on the external brick wall opposite the school front office.

You will note we are focussed on effective classroom practice; high quality curriculum delivery and professional learning; opportunities for all; challenging learning and encouraging curiosity, questioning and inclusivity; wellbeing and connection and recognition of our community and our volunteers.

Accepting Enrolments for 2026 Kindergarten

We have had an excellent response to our Kindergarten Orientation Days, our Pre school Playgroups and our Kindergarten Evenings and have over 30 enrolments for 2026 kindergarten already. If you have neighbours or friends who would like to know more about our school, or if you have a child who will be attending school in 2026 and you have not completed an enrolment form, you can do that online through the link below:

Our next School Tour is Tuesday 3 June at 9:30 am. We will meet near the canteen for a school tour and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Semester One reports

At the end of this term, parents will receive reports outlining your child’s progress and achievement for Semester 1 (Terms 1 and 2). These reports will come electronically to you through your School Bytes portal in week 10. We will alert you when the reports are pushed out.

K - 2 Reading Workshop for parents

Our K - 2 team, led by our deputy principal, Mrs Shacham, have developed an information newsletter and workshops to explain how our Decodable Reading and reading for pleasure program operates in a K - 2 classroom.

An information brochure will also be emailed to all families and our on site meeting will be held here at school on:

Thursday 12 June at 8:20 am in the library.

All K - 2 parents are welcome to attend. It is the same day as the K - 2 Sports Carnival which means that hopefully you will be attending the carnival later in the day and will be available to attend our reading session.

Commitment to a Safe and Inclusive School

Last week I sent a letter to all families about our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and inclusive school environment and community.

In Term 3, 2024, the Department of Education launched the Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2035. This 12-year plan reaffirms the department’s commitment to eliminate all forms of racism in NSW public education and contribute to the creation of an inclusive society.

I was overwhelmed with the high numbers of parents who responded positively and thanked me for the message and for ensuring our school is fostering such a culture. Thanks so much to our wonderful community.

Whole School Art Awards

Congratulations to the following students who were winners of our In-School Art Competition. Ms Jamgotchian and I judged the artworks and we were delighted with the standard. The winners for each group (K, 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6) will receive a Scholastic’s Book Voucher and the Runner up for each group receives a canteen voucher. The winners are:

Interrelate Information evening for Parents

On Thursday 22 May, our school hosted an evening for families and students relating to growing up and changes to our body. Despite the heavy rain, over 100 families attended the two sessions. Thank you to Mr Gorrie, our deputy principal, who stayed back to open the hall and hosted the evening. I hope our families found it a worthwhile evening of helpful information.

Music Camp Coming this term!

I am sure we have some very excited students in our Music Program who are counting the days until our Music Camp which will be held on the weekend of 14-15 June. Looking forward to seeing and hearing all of our musicians over that weekend.

Updated School website

We have been gradually changing our website and have included a new section for Kindergarten 2026 as well as some more details about our school. Please have a look and let us know if there are more details you would like included on the page.

Road Safety

With darker afternoons, rain and winter upon us, please reinforce road safety messages to your children in terms of crossing roads, bike and scooter riding and the wearing of helmets.

Have you changed addresses or contact numbers?

Please complete the online form through the link below if your address, phone number or emergency contacts have changed so we have up to date information in the case of an emergency. Parents can also access this form at any time in the School Bytes parent portal in the Forms section:

Christine Taylor
Principal

Deputy Principals’ Message

Training Band Concert

The Training Band performed in its first concert for the year on Monday 19 May in the school hall to a very full audience. Students entertained parents and friends with an incredible repertoire of pieces. It is amazing to think that these young musicians only started learning their instruments in Term 1. They have come such a long way in a short time!

Congratulations Training Band and thank you to their conductor Mr Colin Smith.

Silver Awards

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

Kindergarten: Maverick C (KC), Axel L (KC), Nishi S (KC), Dominic W (KC), Andrew Y (KC), Claire L (KL)

Year 1: Edison C (1B), Joseph H (1B), Olivia X (1B), Amy F (1M), Lukas F (1M), Jeremy L (1M), Brianna W (1M), Grace F (1S), Luis H (1S), Allan L (1S), Isaac T (1S), Harry C (1T), Iryana J (1T), Jorgia L (1T), Gem R (1T), Nicholas Y (1T), Patrick Z (1T)

Year 2: Anson M (2A), Roy X (2B), Maksim B (2BW), Audrey L (2BW), Lucas L (2BW), Kai N (2BW), Maggie S (2BW), Cadence W (2BW), Caleb K (2M), Zak L (2M), Kiran M (2M),  Alessandra A (2Z), Brooklyn G (2Z), Xander M (2Z), Harvey S (2Z), Amelia W (2Z)

Year 3: Lydia L (3LH), Brian N (3LH), Kayla W (3J), Jasper A (3MW), Sophie C (3MW), Grace Y (3R)

Year 4: Winter B (4B), Olivia W (4B), Rhyan O (4T), Jasper F (4Y)

Year 5: Evelyn O (5G), Emma Q (5G), Ahan V (5G), Travis W (5G), Owen Z (5G), Macey A (5N), Myra P (5N), Daniella W (5N), Mary W (5N), Chloe A (5P), Adele B (5P), Kiara Q (5P), Zac G (5W), Valentina J (5W), Luka M (5W), Jordan S (5W)

Year 6: Daniel H (6GC), George L (6GC), Nishay P (6GC), James M (6H), Sophia Z (6H), Tina H (6L), Emma S (6L), Reuben MacB (6T), Maya B (6T), Hania S (6T), Isabella S (6T) Joshua S (6T), Matilda S (6T), Anushka T (6T)

Bronze School Spirit Awards

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

Year 3: Grace Y (3R)

Year 6: Reuben MacB (6T)

Naomi Shacham and Daniel Gorrie
Deputy Principals

K-6 Years News

2025 Premier’s Spelling Bee Stage Finals

Student representatives from each class in Years 3-6 participated in the School Stage Finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee Challenge on Monday 12 May. Students battled it out word for word, tackling such challenging terms as 'pneumatic', 'sacrosanct' and 'valedictory'. We were ably assisted by Year 6 students: Lucas W (6GC), Nishay P (6GC), Abby L (6GC) and Nicole W (6GC) who gave their time to help run the competition.

We would like to congratulate all of our participants, and in particular, our stage winners and runners-up. Stage winners will be representing St Ives North at the Regional Finals early in Term 3.

Junior Years 3-4
Winner: Lachlan B (3J)
Runner Up: Bevis Y (4M)

Senior Years 5-6
Winner: Mary W (5N)
Runner Up: Reuben MacB (6T)

Piano Soloist

Our amazing Year 6 pianist, Tiantian H (6L) has been chosen through auditions from soloists across the state, to perform a piano solo at the Festival of Choral Music at the Sydney Opera House in August. This is an amazing accomplishment and we are all very proud of her.

Library News

Premier’s Reading Challenge

A big congratulations to this next group of students who have successfully completed their reading records in the Premier's Reading Challenge:

Jeremy T (KL), Alfie H (KW), Brianna W (1M), Isaac T (1S), Emily X (1S), Amei K (2A), Isabella H (2B), Brooklyn M (2Z), Arina Y (2Z), Zen Ai Z (4B), Zoe S (4Y).

Sport News

Cross Country 2025

What a fantastic day it turned out to be for our school Cross Country event on Wednesday 14 May. There were many amazing performances, lots of gutsy efforts and a lot of smiling faces. The students all looked like they were having fun. Well done to the students who gave it their best.

The top 6 students in each age category (8/9 years, 10 years, 11 years and 12/13 years) represented SINPS at the Zone Cross Country Carnival Tuesday 27 May. We will publish the results once received.

Please click on the documents below for the results of the top 6 in each age group who went to Zone and the Top 20 results.

Thanks to the following parent volunteers who came and helped out on the day. The cross country ran smoothly with all of you. We really appreciate your help and we couldn’t run it without you.

Ava Agnew, Leon Allen, Alveen Baldwin, Leisel Beveridge, Celina Biguetti, Sophia Bonnar, Megan Butchart, Nien Chang, Lyvane Chen, Bridget Clark, Karen de Rooij, Jody Hogg, Vera Lu, Raheleh Nazari, Maria Philips, Tina Qin, Leila Salehi, Lachlan Soper, Peter Vassella, Bob Yin.

Thanks also to the teachers, Mrs Belnick and Mrs Howe for all of their hard work preparing the Cross Country for St Ives Showground and then quickly reorganising the event to be run around the school campus.

We hope everyone enjoyed their day!

Jane Vassella
SINPS Sports Coordinator

P&C News

New COLA Softfall

To see more about what the P&C has funded in the past and has coming up, please visit 

Your friendly P&C Team

Save the date - Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

The P&C are continuing in our efforts to fundraise beyond SINPS families. We have organised sausage sizzles at two Bunnings locations! We would love to have school parents and family members volunteer or even just stop by, and will send invites closer to the dates:

• Bunnings Belrose: Sunday 27 July
• Bunnings Pymble: Saturday 30 August

Roshell Boulton
SINPS P&C President

Community Noticeboard

Author Talk with Peter Helliar

Gordon Library is hosting a launch event for Peter Helliar’s brand-new series of books for children on Wednesday 4 June. Peter will discuss his latest release, Detective Galileo, answer questions and sign copies of his book that will be available for sale on the day. Please see the poster below for more details.

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: