Term 1 Week 9, Friday, 28th March 2025

Principal’s Report – Jess Te Moananui

Term 1, Week 9 - March 2025

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members,

NAPLAN Success

We're pleased to announce the successful completion of NAPLAN testing for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. The students approached these assessments with focus and determination, and we're proud of their efforts. Results will be provided to families when they become available.

Student-Led Conferences

Thank you to all parents and carers who attended our student-led conferences this week. We were delighted to see such high engagement as students shared their learning journeys with you. These conferences are valuable opportunities for students to take ownership of their learning and celebrate their achievements.

A special thank you to our Student Representative Council (SRC) for organising and running the BBQ during the conferences. Their initiative and service to our school community are greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events

School Photo Day - Monday, March 31st (Week 10) Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their best uniform. 

Netball Cup - Tuesday, April 1st (Week 10) 

Primary Athletics Carnival - Friday, April 4th (Week 10) We're seeking parent volunteers to assist with events on the day. If you're available to help, please contact the front office.

PSSA Swimming (Week 11) Congratulations to Nate Williams who will represent our school.

Easter Hat Parade K-6 (Week 11) 

Recognition Assembly - Friday 11th April (Week 11) We invite all parents to attend our Term 1 Recognition Assembly.  This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student achievements across the term. We remind all students to hand in any teacher awards they've received so they can progress through our school award system. We look forward to seeing you there!

Uniform Update

Our newly elected P&C is exploring changes to our school shirts. We are currently gathering designs and materials, with a preference for navy shirts with light blue and white markings in a lighter, more breathable fabric.

Please note that any introduction of new shirts would be implemented gradually. Our 2026 Kindergarten students would have the option to purchase the new shirts, with a complete rollout occurring over a few years. The rest of the uniform would remain unchanged.

We will be seeking parent and community input throughout this process, so please watch this space for consultation opportunities.

P&C News

Congratulations to our newly elected P&C Executive:

• President: Mrs. Katelyn Thornhill-Weedon
• Vice President: Ms. Shelby Inwood
• Treasurer: Miss Alisha Carswell

The position of Secretary remains vacant. We encourage all parents to consider joining our P&C to share your voice in shaping the direction of our wonderful school.

Social Media Reminder

We've recently experienced some incidents at school stemming from students' device use outside of school hours. It's essential that parents monitor how children communicate on devices at home. Please review the flyer below for tips on appropriate social media use and discuss these guidelines with your children.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Warm regards,

Jessica Te Moananui
Relieving Principal

Curriculum and Instruction

The Resilience Project (TRP)

Early Stage 1

Stage 1

Stage 2 and Stage 3

Class Focus – Hub B, Hub R

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Office

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.

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.

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 next P&C Meeting for 2025 will be:

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

May Meeting will be:

When: Tuesday 20^th May 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: