Term 1 Week 3, Friday, 14th February 2025

Principal’s Report – Jess Temoananui

Welcome to the New School Year!

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year at Young North Public School! It is wonderful to see our students settling into their classes and engaging enthusiastically in their learning. A special welcome to our new families—we are delighted to have you join our school community and look forward to sharing this journey with you.

We are also pleased to introduce new staff members to our team. Kayla Maxwell has joined our front office and will be with us full-time. She brings a wealth of experience from Tomaree Public School, and we are fortunate to have her expertise. Additionally, we extend a warm welcome to Ryan Liddell, who joins us from Newcastle. We are confident that both Kayla and Ryan will make valuable contributions to our school.

This year, we are thrilled to have three full kindergarten classes, all of whom have had a fantastic start to their schooling journey. It is inspiring to witness their enthusiasm for learning each day.

Parent & Grandparent Volunteers

We are seeking parent and grandparent volunteers to support various school initiatives, particularly in the area of reading support. If you are interested in becoming more involved, please speak with your child’s teacher. Additionally, if you have a special talent or skill that you would like to share with our students, we would love to hear from you! Your participation greatly enriches our students’ learning experiences.

New Clubs for 2025

We are excited to introduce three new extracurricular clubs this year: Cooking Club, Gardening Club, and Craft Club, facilitated by Mrs Angela Martin. These clubs will provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences while fostering pro-social behaviours and engagement. Additionally, we will continue working to enhance our school’s kitchen facilities in the hall to support these initiatives.

Upcoming Sporting Events & School Projects

Our K-2 students will soon begin the Gecko Sports program, a dynamic initiative designed to develop fundamental movement skills. We look forward to seeing their enthusiasm and progress.

Additionally, our annual School Swimming Carnival will take place on Friday, February 21st. We encourage all primary students to attend, even if they do not wish to participate in races, as there will be a variety of fun activities available in the smaller pools and on the grassed area. Event details have been sent home this week.

We are also excited about the commencement of our Yarning Circle Project in the coming months. This space will undergo significant improvements, including new drainage, turf, seating, and a shade sail, creating a welcoming and inclusive outdoor learning environment for our students.

Communication Policy

Our new Communication Policy is now in full effect. Please note that any urgent messages requiring immediate attention during prime learning hours must be directed through the front office. Our office staff will ensure that relevant teachers receive necessary notifications. If you need to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher, appointments can be arranged through the main office.

I am truly honoured to be serving as Relieving Principal again in 2025 and look forward to working with our students, families, and staff to create a successful and enriching year for all.

Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Jessica Te Moananui
Relieving Principal
Young North Public School
PH: 02 63822579   

Communication Policy

Behaviour Policy

2025 Meet the Team

Sport

Curriculum and Instruction

The Resilience Project (TRP)

Early Stage 1

Stage 1

Stage 2 and Stage 3

Hub Classes

Class Focus - 2O

Positive for Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Office

Announcing Our 2025 Admin Team!

We are thrilled to introduce our 2025 Admin Team! This dedicated team is committed to making this year a success through collaboration, innovation, and support.

Together, we look forward to an exciting and productive year ahead.

2025 Assembly Changes

IMPORTANT CHANGE: Assemblies will now be held on Friday afternoons at 2pm.

Term 1

Week 4: K-2 Assembly
Week 5: 3-6 Assembly 
Week 6: Recognition Assembly
Week 9: K-2 Assembly
Week 10: 3-6 Assembly
Week 11: Recognition Assembly 

Teacher’s Awards

Kindly hand in your teacher awards to the office by: 26^th February 2025 (Wednesday - Week 5) for award presentations at the next Recognition Assembly.

5 Teacher’s Awards         = 1 Banner
5 Banners                        = 1 Medallion
5 Medallions                   = 1 Platinum Award
2 Platinum Awards          = 1 Gold Award

SENTRAL PARENT PORTAL

The Sentral Parent Portal is used to communicate student data such as attendance, activities and wellbeing, as well as allowing parents to book parent teacher interviews, adding future absences and more.

See the guide below on how to utilise several features of the Sentral Parent Portal:

Downloading the Sentral Mobile App

The easiest way to access your parent portal is so download the mobile app which is available for Android and Apple devices.

Registering for the Parent Portal

You will be required to enter your student's school name, your email address and create a password to register for the Parent Portal. 

Once you are registered you will be required to enter an Access Key to view your students’ details. You will need to contact the front office to receive this.

Explaining absences

If your student is away, you will receive an SMS.

 You can explain this absence by replying directly to the SMS or by submitting an explanation via the portal, using the following steps:

1. Once logged into the portal select the absences section. A highlighted number will appear if there are unexplained absences.
2. Select the absence you would like to explain.
3. Type your explanation into the 'Explanation' box, and then press 'submit'.

Adding future absences

If you know your child is going to be away for a whole day, due to illness or an appointment, you can notify the school by adding the absence onto the portal ahead of time, using the following steps:

1. Once logged into the portal select the absences section. Then, select the plus (+) button in the top right corner.
2. If you have more than one student enrolled at our school, ensure the correct student/s are selected.
3. Select the reason for their absence.
4. Add the dates they will be absent for.
5. You may like to add a comment if the reason doesn't give enough explanation. E.g. If the reason given is 'Medical' you may explain if this is due to a dentist appointment or due to illness.
6. Once complete, select 'send'.

*If the student is going to be absent for 2 or more days, please provide a medical certificate or contact the office to arrange an exemption application form (subject to approval by the Principal).

Catching the Bus

Flexischools Canteen

Online canteen ordering is very popular and is available for Lunch orders.

Please find attached instructions to set up your account and start ordering from the canteen online.

Flexischool Parent assistance line :  1300 361 769 (8am – 12pm)
or contact the front office for any enquiries.

Library

Rose Thompson Family Support Worker

Here to help with:

Parenting tips, home finance, family relationships, separation, legal proceedings, general family support.

Walk in or make an appointment @ the school office.

YNPS P&C Meeting

P&C Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of every month.
Parents and Carer’s are welcome to attend. 

Our first P&C Meeting for 2025 will be our AGM

When: Tuesday 18^th March 2025
Time: 6.30pm 
Where: Young North Public School Staffroom (In the Admin Building)

Our next P&C Meeting will be:

When: Tuesday 15^th April 2025
Time: 6.30pm 
Where: Young North Public School Staffroom (In the Admin Building)

Hope to see you there !

*Please note Young North Public School has CCTV cameras in place in some parts of our playground to protect our school and students.

Community Notices

Calendar

You can view our calendar via our Sentral Parent Portal or via our website: