Chatswood Public School

Principal 

Mr Cameron Jones

Thank You for Attending Meet the Teacher

A big thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our Meet the Teacher Evening this week. It was wonderful to see so many families engaging with their child’s learning and building connections with our staff. Strong partnerships between home and school make a huge difference in student success, and we appreciate your time and involvement.

Welcoming Parents to Assemblies in 2025

We are excited to welcome parents and carers to attend assemblies in 2025 as part of our commitment to increasing community engagement within the school. Assemblies are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student achievements, showcase learning, and strengthen our school community. Assemblies will be on every Friday starting at 2:10pm and rotate around different grades. All dates are on the parent calendar however as a quick reference you can find details for the rest of Term 1 below:

 

Week 6 (7 March) - Year 3 and Year 4 assembly

Week 7 (14 March) - Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 assembly

Week 8 (21 March) - Year 5 and Year 6 assembly

Week 9 (28 March) - Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 assembly

Week 10 (4 April) - Year 3 and Year 4 assembly

Week 11 - No assembly

Introducing Our School Leaders

We are proud to introduce our 2025 student leaders, who will play an important role in representing our school and fostering a positive culture. Our School Captains, Vice Captains, and Prefects, along with our House Captains and SRC representatives, will develop their leadership skills while contributing to student voice and school initiatives. We look forward to seeing them grow as role models throughout the year.

 

SCHOOL CAPTAINS 

Hamish B & Yena N 

VICE-CAPTAINS

Henry N & Eshal S

PREFECTS 

Richard L, Lachlan L, Neal Q, Richelle L, Charlotte D & Naya K

Invitation to P&C Meeting

We warmly invite all parents and carers to our first P&C Meeting next week. The P&C plays a vital role in building our school community, supporting initiatives, and providing valuable input into school decisions. Whether you’re a returning member or new to the school, we encourage you to come along, meet other parents, and be part of the conversation. Details on time and location will be shared in the P&C section of the newsletter.

Year 6 Alumni Afternoon Tea

It was fantastic to welcome back our 2024 Year 6 alumni at our recent catch-up afternoon tea. Seeing our former students reconnect and share their high school experiences was a special moment. We take great pride in staying connected with our alumni and watching them continue to grow beyond primary school. We wish them all the best for this next chapter and look forward to hearing more about their achievements!

 

 

Early Student Pick-Up – Important Information 

We understand that there may be times when you need to pick up your child early for a doctor’s appointment. Wherever possible, we encourage families to schedule these appointments outside of school hours to minimise disruptions to learning. 

 

If an appointment during school hours is unavoidable, we kindly ask that early pick-ups be arranged outside of break times or movement periods, as it can be challenging to locate students during these times, even with an announcement. 

 

To assist with a smooth and timely pick-up, please avoid collecting your child between: 

  • 10:50 – 11:30 am (Recess) 
  • 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Lunch) 

Extended leave

We would like to remind you of the importance of regular school attendance for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is crucial for students to be present at school every day to ensure they do not miss out on valuable learning experiences. 

  

However, we understand that there may be occasions when your child needs to be absent. Justified reasons for absence include: 

  • Sickness or infectious disease 
  • Unavoidable medical appointments 
  • Attendance at a recognised religious holiday 
  • Exceptional or urgent family circumstances (e.g., attending a funeral) 

Absences for these reasons will be marked as "Leave (L)" or "Sick (S)" as appropriate. Other reasons, such as family holidays or visiting relatives, will be marked as "Explained – Unjustified (A)". 

  

Please be aware that students may miss significant learning while away from school. Therefore, we strongly encourage families to plan holidays or travel during school vacation periods. 

  

Holidays taken by students outside of school vacation periods will now be included as absences. A Certificate of Extended Leave can no longer be granted for this purpose. 

  

If you are applying for a planned absence which will exceed 5 days, parents must complete the "Application for Extended Leave Form". This form can be requested by emailing the school your child's name and class.  

  

If the planned absence is accepted, a Certificate of Extended Leave will be issued, and the absence will be marked as “Leave (L)”. If the planned absence is not accepted, the leave will be marked as "Explained – Unjustified(A)" and no Certificate of Extended Leave will be issued. 

  

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring your child’s consistent attendance and academic success.