Whats on
week 7
- Wednesday, 11th March - Byron Bay High School Year 7 2027 Taster Day
- Wednesday, 11th March - 19th March - NAPLAN
- Thursday, 12th March - Byron Bay High School Year 7 2027 Information Evening
- Friday, 13th March - Parent Teacher Interview Bookings close on School Bytes
- Friday, 13th March - Special Occasion Treat Form due on School Bytes
- Sunday, 15th March - P&C Welcome BBQ @ Piccabeen Park, Bangalow @ 3pm - more information to follow.
week 8
- Thursday, 19th March - Harmony Day - wear orange to school.
- Thursday, 19th March - Kindergarten Information Sessions for 2027 12noon & 5:15pm
- Friday, 20th March - Scholastic LOOP Book Club Orders due - Issue 2
week 9
- No sushi this week
- Wednesday, 25th March - Parent Teacher Interviews
- Friday, 27th March - Cross Country whole school @ The Pocket PS
week 10
- Thursday, 2nd April - last day of Term 1
- Thursday, 2nd April - Easter Hat Parade and Assembly - 10am @school - followed by a picnic lunch with families.
aussie of the month
congratulations to our swimmers
VoSS swimming carnival
A big congratulations to Jack B who was awarded Junior Boy Age Champion at the VoSS Swimming Carnival earlier this term. A well-earned achievement.
AGE CHAMPS JNR Girls - 1st = Popsy from Coorabell (13 points). 2nd = Poppy from MAUPS (12 points) SNR Girls - 1st = Koda from GPS (19 Points). 2nd = Zia from WCPS (17 points)
JNR Boys - 1st = Jack B from NPS (18 points). 2nd Nash from GPS (16 points) SNR Boys - 1st = Asahi from CPS (17 points). 2nd Levi from TPPS (14 points)
AWD - Taryn, Skye and Zeb.
Headlands district swimming championships
Congratulations to the swimmers who qualified to represent Headlands District at the Swimming Championships held at Ballina Swimming Pool last week. All Newrybar students placed in the top 25 in their races - an accomplishment you should all be proud of.
- Bella was the only 8 year old to compete in the girls open 100m freestyle and finished 25th competing against girls aged 8 - 12! She also came 11th in 8 year girls 50m freestyle and 25th in 8-10 years girls backstroke.
- Charlotte - 5th girls 12-13 years 50m backstroke, 7th girls 11-13 years individual medley, 13th 12 year girls 50m freestyle, 17th girls open 100m freestyle, 13th 12-13 years girls 50m butterfly, 19th girls 12-13 years 50m backstroke.
- Jack P - 9th 12-13 years boys 50m backstroke, 16th 12 year boys 50m freestyle, 16th boys open 100m freestyle.
- Nate - 19th 10 year boys 50m freestyle, 21st 8-10 years boys 50m backstroke.
- Leo P - 11th 12-13 boys 50m breast stroke.
- Jack B - 18th boys open 100m freestyle, 20th 8-10 boys 50m back stroke, 20th 10 year boys 50m freestyle.
- Chase - 22nd 9 year boys 50m freestyle.
- Reya - 16th - 10 year girls 50m frestyle.
harmony day
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It's about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Students are invited to wear orange to show their support on Thursday, 19th March. Please ensure you are sun safe, that is no singlets or midriff tops and wear enclosed shoes.
parent teacher interviews
Parent/Teacher meetings for English and Maths will be held on Wednesday, 25 March. Bookings can be made on School Bytes. Please indicate if your meeting is to be face to face or by phone. If your meeting is to be by phone, please provide your preferred number. Bookings will open on Monday, 23 February and close on Friday, 13 March. Parents are asked to only book an interview with your child's allocated English and Maths teacher. (See the class groups below.) Please do not book with other teachers. The school is able to change these if a mistake is made. Each interview has a 15-minute timeslot. Be careful not to book the same time for two different teachers. There are two 5/6 maths classes - please check with your child who their maths teacher is. Teachers:
- K/1 English and 5/6 Maths - Mrs Ruskin
- 5/6 Maths - Ms Albans
- 2/3/4 English and K/1 Maths - Mrs Cartwright
- 5/6 English and 2/3 Maths - Miss Thuys
- Year 4 Maths - Mrs Leeson.
kindergarten information sessions for 2027 students
Do you have a neighbour, friend or family member interested in Kindergarten at Newrybar Public School in 2027? Information sessions will be held on Thursday, 19 March at 12noon and 5:15pm for parents considering placing an application to enrol at Newrybar Public School for Kindergarten 2027. At these meetings, the enrolment process, in zone and out of zone enrolments, orientation activities, how classes at Newrybar are organised, curriculum, starting school for your child, uniforms and other topics will be discussed. If you know someone, please tell them to contact by email newrybar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 66871343 to register their interest.
p & c welcome barbecue
The P & C are holding a welcome BBQ at Piccabeen Park, Bangalow on Sunday, 15th March at 3pm. All parents and students are welcome to attend! The P&C will provide a sausage sizzle, and we’d love it if families could bring a plate to share — salads, nibbles, sweet treats… anything goes! Hot tip: Bring swimmers and/or a change of clothes — the kids nearly always end up in the creek! Rachael will be sending out an RSVP poll via the parent-run Newry Kids WhatsApp group. If you’re not on the WhatsApp group yet, please text Rachael on 0416 367 727 and she’ll add you in.
EASTER HAT PARADE AND ASSEMBLY
Our Term 1 assembly will be held on Thursday , 2nd April following our annual Easter Hat Parade. Students are asked to create their own Easter hat at home using found, borrowed and recycled materials to wear in the parade. All parents and families are invited to attend, and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with their family after the assembly. Students are welcome to wear mufti dress. Please ensure you are sun safe, that is no singlets or midriff tops and wear enclosed shoes.