Marsden Road Public School Newsletter

31st March - Parent Teacher Interviews

1st April - Easter Hat Parade

1st April - Last day - Term 1

20th April - School returns - Term 2

Dear parents & carers

We are almost reaching the end of term 1. May I take this opportunity to once gain thank the community for their understanding and support. Most mornings I am out near the front gate with one other senior executive team member and it is such a pleasure to welcome our students. The first few weeks were a bit of a challenge for some kindergarten students. I suppose it was for some of the mums and dads as well! However, as we draw to the end of the term, tears have dried up and are being replaced with smiles. The reason I wanted to acknowledge the community is for the support. Few weeks ago, the department gave permission for us to allow parents on school grounds. After discussion with staff, we decided that students were better off saying goodbye at the gate. With such large number of students, we found that students had more space and freedom play before start of school. More importantly, our younger students settled quickly into the classrooms because the goodbyes were already said at the gate.  Our community has been wonderful in accepting this and I cannot thank you all enough for this. This also brings me to add the good news about our Easter Hat Parade. Once again, we appreciate your support and understanding in managing the logistics of having over 700 students and staff and community members. Our aim is to ensure that our students have a wonderful day and are safe. 

May I reiterate that all students are expected to be at school on time so they do not miss out on learning. Bringing your child to school a few minutes late may seem insignificant, however as adults we are setting expectations and behaviour patterns. Punctuality and organisational skills are very important and these need to be taught at a young age. Please support us in ensuring that your child has the best start to school by sending them to school on time and in full school uniform. 

Regards 

Manisha Gazula

Principal

Due to COVID requirements, all parents/carers will need to enter the school  for interviews via the top gate. Parents are asked to sign in using the Service NSW QR code upon entry to the school. If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please contact the office. Interviews are strictly 10 minutes, please ensure that you arrive at your child's classroom before your allocated appointment time. 

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent their class as part of our Student Representative Council for 2021:

2N       Sofia & Leo
2F        Heidi  & Moiz
2P        Hannah  & Stefan
2M       Liyanna & Sashe
3A        Ana & Radith
3M       Ella & Yamin
3W       Andrej & Amanda
3V        Hassain & Emily
4A        Matthew & Lakshana
4C        Muhammad & Amber
4S        Zvonimir & Kristina
4Z        Arsenije & Hadiya
5M      Monsih & Piper-Rose
5H       Avneet & Ammara
5T        Gordana & Ahmad
5/6S    Nirati & Goran
6T        Yona & Ibrahim
6G        Youssef & Lara
6Z        Sar & Latisha

Our SRC representatives will be receiving their badges at their next assembly. We look forward to providing opportunities for our students to share important aspects of their learning experiences this year.

Miss Zullo and Mrs Tea