From the Principal's Desk

Cross Country on Friday has been Postponed

Due to the wet weather and the state of the track at UNE, our cross country event planned for this Friday has been postponed. I am working with UNE and our Thunderbolt Schools on securing a new date.  We will advise this as soon as it comes to hand.  The event will be held some time early next term. Thanks for your patience.

Year 5 Opportunity Class Information

Each year, the NSW Department of Education offers families the opportunity to enrol their children in a Year 5 Opportunity Class (OC).  Our closest/local OC class is at Armidale City Public School.  Please see information below if you are interested in your Year 4 student applying for next year.  Please note this would mean that they will enrol and attend Armidale City Public School from next year onwards.

Art Success at the Rotary Art Show

Congratulations to our students on their success at last week's Rotary Art Show in Uralla.

Harrison Year 3 - 1st

Phoebe Year 4 - 2nd

Lucinda Year 1 - 2nd

Anna Year 4  - 3rd

These were results form the school submissions which is fantastic news. Congratulations!

Inquiring Minds Camp

I would like to congratulate Cailey, Abby, Ben, Charlotte H and Abby on their selection to participate in the Inquiring Minds program at Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre next week. This an opportunity for students who present as gifted and talented from across the region.  Students had to complete an application and answer questions as part of the process.  They will all attend the camp next Tuesday and Wednesday. I congratulate all students on their selection and we look forward to hearing about your experiences next week.

Easter Hat Parade/Assembly

We will finish the term with our annual Easter Hat Parade planned for next Thursday 6th April commencing at 2.15pm.  We will run a short assembly prior to the parade and P&C Easter Egg Hunt.  If you haven't returned your complete Easter Egg Hunt note from the P&C, please ensure it is returned to us by tomorrow.  We invite all members of our school community to join us from 2.15pm next Thursday. This will be an out of uniform day, so no school uniform, is required.

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2024

We are already receiving applications for enrolments for Kindergarten students for next year.  If you are planning on enrolling your child in Kindergarten in 2024 at Rocky River Public School, please contact us as soon as possible to ensure you have a position. 

ANZAC Day 2023 - Thursday 25th April

ANZAC Day is held on the 25th April every year in Australia and New Zealand and our school will once again participate in the march on the day.  ANZAC Day falls on the day before students return to school for Term 2. If your child/children are able to participate,  we will meet out the front of the Uralla Shire Councill building in Salisbury Street at 9.15am for a 9.30am start.  Students must be in FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM.  Year 6 students are invited to wear their formal uniform and can collect this on the last day of school to have at home, ready for the day.  We encourage as many students as possible to join us.  Parents are also welcome to march with their children.

School Photo Day - Friday 28th April

Just a reminder that our school photo day is Friday 28th April.  This is the first Friday back for Term 2. Students will need to be in full school uniform and be at school by 9.00am for the first photos to be taken.  Order forms will go home this week.  Our photos will be taken by MSP Photography.

Term 2 Starting Dates

On Monday 24th, all staff will participate in state-wide professional learning on embedding Aboriginal perspectives into our teaching ad learning and how to best support our students with a personalised approach.  This is a staff development day for staff only.

Students return to school for Term 2 on Wednesday 26th April, the day after ANZAC Day.

Happy Easter 

It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of the first term of the school year. Thank you to everyone for a smooth start to the year.  We have worked hard to provide a range of opportunities for our students and Term 2 will see no end to this.  Thanks to our parents and members of the community for your support.  I wish all students, staff and families a restful and safe Easter.  See you all next term!

Brad Hunt

Principal