From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to our final term for the year. It has been wonderful to see all the students return from their break excited to get back into the classroom and ready for another term of learning. 

We are seeing some warmer, not necessarily drier, weather over the next few weeks. This is a great reminder to ensure your children’s hats are in their bags, labelled with their names. We are a Sun Safe school, this means any students without a hat will play in the shade. If you have misplaced your child’s hat, they are available for purchase from the front office for $10 or alternatively they can be purchased online at: https://windanguniforms.company.site/

Although the rains haven’t been as heavy, key personnel from the NSW Department of Education and myself are continuing the discussion for a long term solution about the excess water that gathers on the football field and outside the toilet block. The department personnel have visited our school several times and most recently last Friday. I will keep families informed on the progress on this matter. 

The Minister for Education recently announced there would be an additional School Development Day at the end of the year. This means students will finish school in week 10 on Friday 16 December, not the Monday as previously planned. 

It is also that time of year where our current year 5's are given the option to sit for the Selective High School Assessment. Applications for the assessment are open now and there are more details in the "Yr5 Selective Exam" section of this newsletter. If you would like any further information in regards to this please contact the school office.

Windang PS 80th Anniversary Celebrations Program

This year we are celebrating 80 years of exceptional public education. Past students, families and staff are kindly invited on Friday 4 November to our 80th Celebrations that will kick off with an assembly from 9:30am. Alumnus Melissa Ritchie (Student 1984 to 1989) will be our keynote speaker along with retired principal Micheal Maude. 

At the conclusion of the assembly guests will be invited to enjoy a morning tea at the outdoor Le Windang Café. There will be a sausage sizzle sponsored by MMJ South Real Estate for all guest, staff and students along with a “Down Memory Lane” display in the library.  Please see the full program below:

The celebrations will continue in the evening with a Cocktail Event at Club Windang starting from 5:30pm. The MC will be alumna Taylor Cable who was also the school captain in 2003. We will be entertained by Lo Roberts. The tickets are $50 each and include entry, entertainment, Finger Food and Grazing Boards. Tickets are limited and need to be purchased online at: https://bit.ly/wps80th

Kindergarten 2023 

The Kindergarten Orientation program started with a relaxed “Meet & Greet” event where staff, families and children had an informal opportunity to chat and experience the wonderful community culture that is evident at our school. 

At Windang PS, we know that perfection isn't attainable but we know that if we chase perfection we will reach excellence. 

Loreta Kocovska

Principal 

Windang Public School