Glenmore Road Public School eNewsletter

From The Principal

Kindergarten 2026 Transition
We are excited to invite prospective Kindergarten students for 2026 to our Kindy Transition Days! These sessions are a wonderful opportunity for your child to become familiar with our school environment, meet future classmates, and engage in fun learning activities.

Please mark these important dates in your calendar:

Kindy Transition 1: 21 October
Kindy Transition 2: 28 October
Kindy Transition 3: 4 November

An online enrolment form must be completed prior to attending these sessions. Please also note that it is requested that all three sessions are attended.

We look forward to welcoming our new Kindy students and making these days memorable for everyone involved. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Admin Team.

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)

We currently have 47 assessments enrolled in for students in Years 2-6 participating in the ICAS program, with the exception of Writing, which is only available for students in Years 3-6. This initiative provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge across various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science and Spelling Bee. As an opt-in High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunity, ICAS encourages students to engage in academic challenges and gain recognition for their achievements.

Please see the flyer below for all ICAS information

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.

You can do this in one of two ways:

1. Direct login link – faster!

Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering:

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment/ZXF685

2. Log in using the PPS code

Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:

Shop link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

PPS code: ZXF685

Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.

Senior Choir's First Combined Rehearsal
I am thrilled to share that yesterday, 50 students from our Senior Choir attended their first combined rehearsal at Darington Public School for the Port Jackson Performing Arts Festival. Our students were commended for their excellent behaviour and attention throughout the day.

In preparation for the upcoming performance on Tuesday, 12 August, the choir has learned six songs. Please see the information below regarding ticket purchases for the event.

A special thank you to Ms. Anderson, Ms. Noble, and Tina K for their support in helping these students.

Demountable Update
I would like to let you know that the demountable in the middle playground is anticipated to be removed within a month. On the removal day, we expect the crane to arrive at 6am, and if everything goes smoothly, the truck should be loaded and off-site by 9am. We will share more details with you as soon as we receive additional information from the Department of Education.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

Staff Leave - Term 2
Below is the list of staff members who have scheduled leave for this term.

Ms Crane: 2 June - 4 June.
Mrs Southwell-Keely: 2 June - 6 June.
Mrs Cooley: 23 June - 4 July.
Mrs Ortolani: 23 June - 25 July.
Mrs Giesser: 24 June - 24 July.

Kind regards,

Clare Baptist - Rel. Principal