Relieving Principal's Message
Dear Parents, Carers, Students, and Staff,
I hope our families enjoyed the long weekend and our students found time to rest and recharge. As we return to school, we are ready for a shorter, albeit busy, Week 8 at Carlingford West!
This week, our students and staff will be engaged in a range of learning activities and events across the school. We encourage families to stay up to date with school communications for information about upcoming excursions, events, and special programs. With just a few weeks left until the end of term, we are reminding students to stay focused and make the most of every learning opportunity.
Multicultural Speaking Competition
Last week we held the Stage 2 and Stage 3 finals for the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition. This competition encourages students to explore ideas of multiculturalism in Australia while they practice their public speaking skills and improve their confidence.
We congratulate all our students across Stage 2 and Stage 3 who participated in this competition.
We congratulate our school representatives who progress to the Area finals.
Stage 2 winner: Isabella L 3M and Sylvia S 4L
Stage 3 winner: Nabila R 6A and Bella X 6A
Mabo Day
Last week our school community observed Mabo Day, a significant day in Australian history. Mabo Day provided another opportunity for our students to learn more about Australian history, Aboriginal culture, and the value of respecting and caring for our land. Many of our students read and discuss the following texts.
International Day of Play
On Thursday this week we celebrate The International Day of Play. As educators we believe this day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on how play enriches our classrooms and playground across all stages of child development.
Through play children learn cognitive skills, language, communication, social and emotional development and regulation, problem solving skills, imagination and physical development.
Alexis King,
Relieving Principal.
NSW Public Schools Parent Survey
In Term 2, we are inviting parents and carers to participate in the NSW Public Schools Parent Survey. The survey gives you the opportunity to share your experience at our school, including communication, inclusion, wellbeing and how your child’s learning is supported.
Hearing directly from our parents and carers will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made. Participation in the survey is optional, your responses are anonymous, and it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
You can access at the survey at https://surveyme.education.nsw.gov.au/sc/nY-Nyo_ECTx3tx7ZZetuvA2
Further information about the NPSS Parent Survey is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/npss.
Kindergarten 2027 Enrolments
Enrolments for Kindergarten 2027 are being accepted for children who live in our school catchment area.
Children born between 1st August 2021 and 31st July 2022 are eligible to enrol.
Parents wishing to enrol their child for Kindergarten 2027 should email our school office at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention the email to Mrs Adams, our Enrolment Officer.
Please provide your child’s name, date of birth and your residential address.
Mrs Adams will respond and advise you on what documents you are required to provide and arrange a suitable time for you to collect the enrolment package. Thank you.
School Tours
Prospective enrolments can email our school office at carlingfow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention the email to Mrs Adams, our Enrolment Officer who will arrange a school tour.
School website
We encourage all parents and carers to regularly visit our school website, especially the ‘Events’ page, to stay updated with the latest activities and important dates.
New items and opportunities have been added over the past week, so please take a moment to check for upcoming events and keep informed about what’s happening in our school community. Staying up to date ensures you won’t miss out on any exciting opportunities or important information!
A link to the events page is here.
More information has also been added to the ‘Facilities and Resources’ page. A link can be found here.
Newsletter Translations
A reminder that at the bottom of each page of the Newsletter there is a "Language" tab which enables you to translate the Newsletter into your language of choice or convenience.
Road Safey - Safety around schools
Respecting Our Neighbours in School and at Home
We kindly remind all students to be respectful of neighbours both when travelling to and from school and in their own local communities. This means keeping noise levels down, disposing of litter responsibly, and being considerate of others' property and privacy.
Showing kindness and respect helps build positive relationships and a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.
Let’s all do our part to support a caring community wherever we live!