Deputy Principals
Ms Samantha Silipo Early Stage 1, Stage 1 & Inclusive Hub
Mr Michael Day Stage 2 & 3 / Miss Rani Holstein (Relieving)
Stage 3 Firefighter Talk
As part of their Geography unit on bushfires, Stage 3 students at Chatswood Public School were treated to an informative and engaging visit from local firefighters from Willoughby 40D, connecting geography learning to real-world bushfire safety practices. A highlight of the visit was welcoming back Mr. Doyle, a familiar face to many students, who now works with Fire and Rescue NSW. His return sparked excitement and added a personal connection to the presentation.
The firefighters shared valuable insights into:
- Bushfire science and behaviour, including the fire triangle (fuel, heat, oxygen) and the influence of fuel type, weather, and topography on how fires spread.
- Modern fire-fighting technologies, such as thermal imaging cameras, remote piloted aircraft, the Hydrants high-volume water system, and advanced breathing and safety equipment.
- Challenges and dangers faced by firefighters, including exposure to hazardous chemicals, risks from lithium battery fires, and the growing impact of global warming.
- Impact of bushfires on communities and the environment, including loss of life, property, habitats, and biodiversity.
- Bushfire prevention and preparedness, with an emphasis on reducing fuel loads, maintaining properties, and using Indigenous burning techniques.
The presentation also reflected on the devastating 2019/2020 bushfire season and explored how innovation and community awareness can help shape a safer future.
A big thank you to Ms. Gan for organising this valuable learning experience. Her efforts helped deepen students’ understanding of bushfire safety and the critical role of emergency services in protecting our communities.
Stage 3 Multicultural Speeches
On Thursday, qualifying students delivered their Multicultural Speeches to a Stage 3 audience in the hall. Each student presented a five-minute speech, followed by an impromptu speech. Congratulations to all participants for creating engaging speeches that included relevant evidence promoting multiculturalism. Students should also be commended for their delivery, projecting their voices and using expression effectively. Finalists moving on to the next round will be informed next week.
WriteOn 2025 Competition (Due Wednesday 4th June)
The WriteOn Competition is happening again this year. If you would like to participate you will need to write an imaginative text of up to 500 words using the quote below.
Some judging notes from 2024 to support your entry
- make a connection to the question
- write clearly so the reader can easily understand your writing
- plan your writing with a complication and rising tension
- write descriptive settings
- create believable characters
- use creative figurative devices such as simile, metaphor and personification
- edit for spelling, punctuation and grammar
- use the same verb tense throughout your writing
- think about when to use a new paragraph
- use a clever title
Please give your entry (typed) to your teacher by Wednesday 4th June (Week 6). Also make sure your entry has your full name and class.
One entry from each stage will be chosen and submitted to the competition. Each year, winning entries are published in 'The Best of WriteOn' anthology.
Click on the link to here from some of the winners of last years competition.