Dear Parents,

Our School Swimming Program commenced this week at the Manning Aquatic Centre. 233 children attend swimming lessons each day. This will continue until Friday 5th December. A reminder that children will require their swimmers, towel and goggles each day.

Our School Spectacular Choir, Dance and D’Arts children left for Qudos Bank Arena at 4.30am yesterday morning. To say the children are excited is an understatement! The children and staff have been involved in rehearsals yesterday, today and tomorrow morning and then will take part in the School Spectacular performances on Friday matinee and evening and Saturday matinee and evening. I know I can’t wait to watch our children perform on Friday night! A special thank you to Ben Morris who drove the bus down on Wednesday morning. Thank you, Ben.

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).

A reminder that students are required to hand in any personal technology, including mobile phones, to the Front Office before school each morning. Devices are securely stored and can be collected at the end of the day. Students must not keep phones in their bags or on them during the school day. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and focused learning environment.

A reminder that payment for the Year 6 Jumpers is due by Wednesday 10 December. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office.

We’re thrilled to share an exciting update on our upcoming Canteen Artwork Project! Bathurst Public School has partnered with talented local artist Calum to transform the canteen area into a vibrant and inspiring space that reflects the heart of our school community.

Calum, whose work can be seen in several stunning local installations (see examples below), will begin creating the mural in late December. His design will celebrate the creativity, diversity, and spirit of Bathurst Public School — a lasting legacy for our students, families, and staff to enjoy for years to come.

The project is a joint initiative between the P&C and the school, who have together committed the majority of the funding required. To bring this vision fully to life, we’re now inviting our school community to help raise the final $10,000 needed to complete the project. Every contribution, big or small, helps us achieve this incredible goal.

If you’d like to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leave your mark on our school, donations can be made via:

PC General Account

BSB: 082441

ACC: 425386324

(Please include your name so it can be added to the artwork’s donor list.)

We can’t wait to see Calum’s creativity in action and share the finished masterpiece with our whole school community early next year!

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

Angie Lee

Relieving Principal