Message from the Principal
Cecilia Parada
Meadowbank Public School
World Teachers Day – this Friday
World Teachers' Day is coming up on 30 October. Celebrate our teachers by sharing messages of appreciation. Use the QR code below or this link: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/world-teachers-day
Since 2023, the Teaching Gems Map has given schools and the wider community a public platform to celebrate teachers by sharing messages of appreciation. As a staff, we share these messages at our staff meetings.
Thank you for helping us recognise the incredible work of our NSW teachers. We can't wait to hear what they mean to our school community.
Our Transition Programs
At our school, we pride ourselves on having strong transition programs that support your child at critical milestones - whether they are starting Kindergarten, moving from Year 2 to Year 3, or transitioning to high school. These programs are a vital part of our School Excellence Plan, ensuring every student experiences a smooth and positive transition. We have also enhanced our enrolment transition processes to better support students who are new to our school, including those arriving from other Australian schools or overseas.
Last week, we successfully held the first of three Kindergarten Orientation sessions. This week, we welcomed parents to the Year 2 to Year 3 transition information session, designed to provide guidance and answer any questions you may have.
Learning Walks
If your child mentions that there were multiple teachers in their classroom recently, it’s likely their teacher was participating in our Learning Walks. Learning Walks involve teachers visiting each other’s classrooms to observe and share best practices, with a particular focus on differentiation - how we tailor teaching to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. This collaborative approach helps our teachers continually improve their skills and deliver personalised learning experiences for every child.
HPGE (High Potential and Gifted Education)
Our teachers are participating in professional learning sessions at Marsden High School, focusing on High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE). This initiative strengthens student learning by providing continuity and consistent support as students transition from primary to high school, ensuring their unique learning needs are met.
School Calendar
We’ve been busy updating the School Bytes calendar with all upcoming events for Term 4. Be sure to check it regularly so you and your family don’t miss out on any of the exciting activities planned this term.
Important: Planning ahead for 2027: Parent survey
Have you completed the Meadowbank Public School: 2027 student enrolments survey?
It is very important that every parent completed this from Kindergarten to Year 5.
Your feedback and enrolment information will guide our decisions and ensure we provide the best learning environment for every child.
Please submit 1 survey per child. You do not need to submit a survey if your child is in Year 6 this year (2026).
Surveys are due by 30 October 2026.