Bathurst Public School

Dear Parents,

 

Welcome back, everyone, and I hope you had an amazing break. We are ready to go for what is going to be an extremely busy and fun Term 4. Children are already back into learning and teachers are prepared and have planned for 10 weeks of learning. 

 

The warmer weather is upon us and it is a timely reminder that children should bring a navy blue broad brim hat to school each day along with a drink bottle. Please ensure your child’s name is labelled on all of their equipment and uniform (hats and jumpers).

 

We welcome Ms Katelyn King who will complete her University Placement in Weeks 1, 2 and 3 this term. Ms King will work with 3/4F and Mrs Francis. Ms King is well known to us all, not only as a casual teacher but a former student and a staff member at ASPIRE OOSH. 

 

 

We have lots of events planned this term. Our school Facebook page and newsletter will have up to date information on the Principal’s page and calendar each week. The major events for the first 6 weeks of term are: 

  • Friday 17th October – School Colour Run
  • Monday 20th October – School Spectacular Dance Rehearsal in Orange 
  • Wednesday 22nd October – P&C Meeting 6.30pm – all welcome
  • Friday 24th October – Grandparents Day
  • Monday 27th October – NAIDOC Week March in William Street
  • Monday 27th October – School Spectacular D’Arts Rehearsal at Bathurst Public School
  • Wednesday 29th October – K-2 Assembly at 12.10pm in the McMullen Hall
  • Wednesday 29th October – 3-6 Assembly at 2.10pm in the McMullen Hall
  • Friday 31st October – Year 6 Interschool Sports Day
  • Friday 31st October – School Disco – K-2 (5.00pm-6.30pm) and 3-6 (6.30pm-8.00pm)
  • Friday 7th November – Year 6 Mini Fete 11.30am-1.00pm
  • Tuesday 11th November - School Spectacular Dance Rehearsal in Orange
  • Tuesday 18th November – School Captain and House Captain 2026 speeches and voting
  • Wednesday 19th November - P&C Meeting 6.30pm – all welcome
  • Wednesday 19th November – K-2 Assembly at 12.10pm in the McMullen Hall
  • Wednesday 19th November – 3-6 Assembly at 2.10pm in the McMullen Hall
  • Friday 21st November – K-2 Athletics Carnival

 

Today we have celebrated the birthday of our very much loved staff member, Trixie. Trixie is now 6. Trixie is a friend to us all, and I thank you all for the love you all offer her. Thank you to everyone who donated a gold coin for Trixie’s birthday today. We will be buying something extra special to celebrate our special friend.

 

 

Tomorrow we will hold our School Colour Run from 2.10pm-2.45pm on the oval. Information has gone out on Sentral regarding this event and the ingredients in ‘the colour’. Children are reminded to wear an old white shirt for the colour run. If you do not wish your child to participate, please contact the office at school by 12.00noon on Friday.

 

 

Next Friday 24th October we will hold Grandparent’s Day. We invite all our Grandparents to visit us on this day. The overview of our Grandparents Day celebrations is;

12.00noon – Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 Dance Troupes will perform under the COLA

12.20pm – Children K-6 will return to classrooms

12.20-1.20pm – Grandparents visit classrooms

12.20-1.20pm – Grandparents and their grandchildren can visit the Annexe to purchase a book to donate to the Library, a wonderful keepsake to leave at the school on behalf of your family.

 

 

Over the holidays we have had lots of work done at school. We have had air conditioning installed in the four Stage 3 classrooms, School Canteen, Executive Office and Staff workroom. It looks sensational and has come just at the right time. 

 

Over the holidays, we have seen lots more work occur on the Nature Strip at school. Bathurst High Campus General Assistant JJ assisted our General Assistant Mark Davis rotary hoe the ground with the tractor and then soil from Hotham’s was delivered and the earth works were completed by Civil Earthworks. The watering system was installed by Thinkwater in the first week of the holidays. During the second week of the holidays, turf was laid by Greenacres Turf Farm. We can’t wait to see this area once the grass has grown. It will be a wonderful area to play. Thank you to our General Assistant Mark Davis who has managed and coordinated this work for our school. Thank you to Think Water, Greenacres Turf Farm, Civil Construction, Hotham’s Sand, Soil, and Gravel Supplies, TMN Plumbing, Michael Smith Electrical and Bathurst High Campus staff who have all contributed their time and expertise to completing this area. All of these companies and people have been very generous in their support of our school. Thank you, all.

 

 

Good luck to Lilly Turnbull and Enaya Ibtida Ifsah as they head to Sydney next week to compete in the NSW PSSA Athletics Championships. We are so proud of Lilly and Enaya and can’t wait to hear the results on their return. Go get them, girls!

 

 

SCHOOL SWIMMING UPDATE - ENROL NOW AS ENROLMENTS CLOSE SOON

Recently we have secured funding for our School Swimming Program. This funding has been allocated by the School Sport Unit Student Support and Specialist Programs. This funding supports 288 children attend the swimming program at a reduced rate. That means that each child will pay $40 less, making the total amount payable for the Swimming Program in 2025, $100 for the 10 day program. If we get more than 288 children, we are able to access more funding to ensure each child attends swimming at the reduced rate. Please enrol now so we ensure as many children as possible learn this valuable life skill and access this lower fee rate.

 

Information for those parents who have already paid the full $140.00 fee; If you have paid the $140 in full for the Swimming Program, this has been refunded to you as per the DoE and Sentral refunds policy. This refund was actioned on Tuesday 23/09/25. You will now need to pay the $100.00 fee for the School Swimming Program for your child to attend. Please contact Denise Noble at school if you have any queries regarding your payment.

 

Our 10 Day Term 4 Intensive Swimming Program will occur from Monday 24th November - Friday 5th December at the Manning Aquatic Centre. This program will be open to all children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The children will be taught by qualified Swimming Instructors employed by the Manning Aquatic Centre. Sessions will be 45 minutes long and will run for 10 days between 9.15am. and 2.00pm. Children will be accompanied to and from the pool by school staff. The cost will be $100.00 (Please note this is the reduced cost) for the 10-day program, including bus travel, facility entry, and professional instruction. This can be paid through our Sentral Parent Portal or at the front office via cash or EFTPOS. Active Kids and First Lap vouchers are not accepted this year. If you would like your child to attend, please answer the questions through the Sentral Parent Portal. Medical information is not provided or updated through the Portal. Please contact the front office with any medical updates. A deposit of $50 must be paid to secure your child's position in the program by Friday, 26th September. The final balance must be paid by Friday, 7th November. After this date, there will be no refunds. Parents will be informed of the details of their child's classes before the program commences. Parents are asked to contact the school and update their child's medical information closer to the start of the program if necessary. If parents have any further questions regarding this Intensive Swimming Program, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Mitchell, Miss Reedy or Mrs White.

 

If any parent has any concerns regarding any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

 

Kate White

Principal