Term 4 Week 4

3rd November 2025

I look forward to welcoming our new students and families to Russell Vale Public School this week. Our formalised transition program kicks off Thursday, 6th November with our parent information session from 9:15am in the hall. Details of the dates to follow have been distributed to families. If you know of any families who have not enrolled yet, please encourage them to contact the office.

Last week, information was distributed to all Year 5 families regarding how to apply for this opportunity. Please note that applications are due to the Woonona High School office by Friday, 14th November with outcomes announced Friday, 5th December 2025. 

Best of luck to our Year 5 students who will be delivering their speeches on Tuesday, 4th November in hopes of becoming a Captain, Vice-Captain or Prefect. Parents, carers and family members are welcome to attend. This event will take place from 11:30am in the hall.

Our Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place Tuesday, 11th November at approximately 10:40am. All community members are invited to join us.

Information has been distributed regarding our P&C School Disco that will take place Friday,14th November in the school hall. Thank you in advance to all parents who are assisting by helping to organise this upcoming event. Tickets can be purchased at: https://events.humanitix.com/rvps-disco

Our after-school programs will continue this term with the NRL League Stars program commencing on Wednesday, 5th November. This six-week program will run on Wednesday afternoons. This Friday, the NRL coaching team will conduct sessions with all classes, after which students will receive information on how to register for the program.

Additionally, the AFL will be hosting a program on Thursday afternoons starting in Week 5. The organisers have recently completed introductory sessions for all classes. Information regarding signing your child up can be found later in this newsletter.

In recent years, Russell Vale Public School has experienced significant changes in how we communicate with families. Notably, the school has transitioned to a paperless system through the adoption of School Bytes, introduced guidelines supporting the Right to Disconnect for teachers, and phased out the use of SeeSaw, a platform primarily used during remote learning periods which we no longer require.

This survey is designed for parents and carers to help us better understand parental preferences regarding digital communication methods, assess satisfaction with current practices, and gather suggestions for improvement.

Please note, this survey focuses exclusively on digital communication between classroom teachers and families. It does not address other forms of communication such as meet the teacher events, school reports, assemblies, open houses, or parent-teacher interviews. A broader school satisfaction survey covering these areas will be distributed later in the school year.

There are two separate surveys to complete: one addressing Classroom Teacher Digital Communication and one which specifically focuses on Whole-School Digital Communication.

Whole-School Digital Communication Survey:    https://forms.gle/hT2v942FeRt77a6j7

Classroom Teacher Digital Communication Survey:    https://forms.gle/7gaqb32JUSpd6hye9

Paul Cuthbertson
Principal

Students wishing to change their SRE/SEE class must have a parent or guardian submit a written request via email to the school. Please allow 2–3 business days for the change to be processed.

Important Notice to Parents regarding Reports on School Bytes

Please be advised that student reports and NAPLAN reports uploaded to School Bytes will not automatically transfer to high school. To ensure you have access to these important documents, please download and save all relevant reports from School Bytes before your child leaves Year 6.

If you need assistance with accessing or downloading these reports, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

When planning leave which is for more than 5 school days, please complete an Application for Extended Leave. This can be found in the FORMS section of School Bytes. Please do not apply for extended leave under planned absences.

For any absences that are 5 days or less, please go to School Bytes, click on Attendance and create a Planned Absence.

Nacho Meal Deal Day will take place this Wednesday, 5th November. Please note that orders are now closed.  

The canteen will be open on Wednesday at recess and lunch for snacks.

The RVPS P&C School Disco is back on Friday, 14th November from 6:00–8:00pm,  and it’s going to be a night to remember! Expect awesome tunes, flashing lights, heaps of fun, and loads of memories with your friends! 

Tickets are available via https://events.humanitix.com/rvps-disco

• RVPS Students: $10
• Younger Siblings: $5

• 3rd       Dragons Visit - Stage 3
• 3rd       Fit Futures K-2
• 3rd       WHS Open Night  CANCELLED
• 4th       2026 School Captain Speeches - 11:30am in the hall
• 5th       Nacho Meal Deal Day
• 6th       Kindy 2026 Orientation & Information Session
• 7th       Stage 2 & 3 PSSA Sport - Dragon Tag
• 10th     Fit Futures K-2
• 11th     Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:40am
• 12th     Crazy Hair & Silly Sock Day - SRC Fundraiser
• 12th     Year 5 HPGE Graduation
• 14th     School Disco - 6pm in the hall
• 17th     Fit Futures K-2
• 20th     Kindy 2026 Orientation Session
• 20th     Arithmechamps - COS Mathematics Event
• 25th     WHS Information Evening - year 6 into 7 
• 26th     K-2 Gala Day at Cawley Park
• 27th     Last Day of SRE/SEE

• 1st       Kindergarten Excursion - What's Alive Kiama
• 2nd      WHS Year 6 Orientation Day
• 3rd-5th    Stage 3 Berry Camp       
• 9th       Presentation Day
• 9th       Christmas Concert
• 11th     Volunteer Tea
• 11th     Talent Quest
• 18th     Year 6 Farewell and Graduation
• 19th     Party Day and Last Day of School for 2025

Sadie C, Dylan C, Axle C-F, Lewis K, Rex N, Ky A, Harriet M

Ella S, Holly W, Kalani J, Cooper H

Anika D, Penny J

Zach E, Ella S, Airlie N, Cruzer C, Max M

Malikai F, Murphy E, Honey B, Stevie W, Cruzer C

Jayda K

Disclaimer: Russell Vale Public School advertises in this column as a service to parents. Russell Vale Public School does not endorse, sponsor or accept responsibility for the management or organisation of the advertised events or services.