Principal
Mr Cameron Jones
What a wonderful first week it has been for me at Chatswood PS! As I mentioned in my letter on Monday, I feel so honoured and privileged to be joining such a vibrant and strong school community. The warm smiles, good mornings and afternoons, and introductions have all been so welcoming, and it has certainly made me feel very lucky to be here.
The start of the school term is always busy, but as I walk around classrooms, it has been fantastic to see the learning culture of the school. Students are committed to doing their best and are supported by such a dedicated teaching staff. As this term progresses, I want this to remain a focus for our students. Every minute of every day is important, and I place a great deal of emphasis on the effort students display. It is through this effort that we can achieve great things, both inside and outside the classroom.
I look forward to what the rest of the term has in store as I continue to get to know what makes Chatswood great. I will speak in more detail at our upcoming P&C meeting, and I encourage you to join if possible.
Thank you for such a warm welcome.
Debating Update
Last term as part of the Premiers Debating Challenge the debating team participated in the second round of the regional finals via zoom. In the last round we faced off against North Bridge Public School. Our topic was "that competitive spelling bees should not be banned". We took the affirmative side of the argument and fought very hard however, our opposition fought just as hard and unfortunately knocked us out securing their win by a single point. Our group of year 5 debaters are extremely passionate and motivated to take the win in next years competition. We are all incredibly proud of their achievement. Please join us in congratulating the debating team on their success this year.
In Term 3 five of our year 6 debaters attended a two night, 3 day Regional Debating Camp held at the Collaroy Smith Family Conference Centre with over 160 other students from across the Sydney Region. The students were excellent representatives of our school, collaborating with all students, participating enthusiastically and most of all having fun. While at camp we had the privilege of watching the Regional finals between West Pennant Hills Public School and Manly Village Public School. This year Mr Matthews accompanied the students, gaining further knowledge as well as new ways in which to educate our debating team moving forward.
Kindergarten Orientation 2025
The Kindergarten Orientation for 2025 will be held on 6 and 13 November.
If you live in our catchment area, have a child born between 1 January 2019 - 31 July 2020, are yet to enrol at our school for Kindergarten next year and would like to attend our Orientation Program, please register your interest here
2025 Enrolments
Applications are now being accepted for Kindergarten 2025. If your child turns 5 before July 31, 2025 they are eligible to start school next year. We would appreciate local area enrolments submitting their applications as soon as possible.
We offer our support and encourage you to complete your application to enrol online. If, however you do not feel comfortable completing an application online, a paper copy will be available for collection from the front office or you can download from the Department's website.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment
School Tours
School Tours provide families with an opportunity to see the school in action and hear about the wide range of opportunities available to our students.
Please complete the expression of interest form to attend a school tour with our Principal, Mr Jones.