CONGRATULATIONS TRISTAN

ONLINE PARENT PORTAL - SCHOOL BYTES

For a number of years now our school fees and invoices have been sent out via email using the School Bytes finance system. More recently we have begun to create a paperless system for school permission notes and intend to maximise the systems ability as a centralised system for parent and student information. 

School Bytes have now developed a Parent Portal that allows parents/carers to view payment history, outstanding fees, online permission notes and in future academic reports and more. This portal is now available for you to register and begin viewing your child / children's history and any outstanding fees.

To register click here

For step by step instructions on setting up your Parent Portal click here

Reminders:

• Current 2022 fees can be paid using the link sent in a past statement.
• When setting up your Parent Portal, please use the same email address linked to your school account.
• If your details have changed and you can not see anything in the portal, please contact the office.

NOT RETURNING OR RETURNING LATE IN 2023?

The first day of school for most students next year will be Tuesday 31st January, 2023. Year 5 OC students will begin on Wednesday 1st February, 2023 and new Kindergarten students will book their Best Start interview date before their first official day on Monday 6th February 2023.

It is vital that we know if your child/children will NOT be returning to Artarmon or will be returning late next year. Some families take extended holidays in January/ February and we need to know your return date so that your enrolment can be counted. This information will enable the school to plan for staffing and classing needs.

This note does not apply to Year 6 students.

Please click here to fill in the form if your child is not returning or returning late in 2023.

Stage 3 Parliament Incursion

By the School Captains

On Monday the 14th of November, Artarmon Public School’s Stage Three students had an extraordinary and educational incursion in the hall. The Speaker for the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, and the Independent Federal Member for North Sydney, Kylea Tink, came to visit the lucky students and taught us all about the Parliament and how it works. They visited as part of the Parliament in Schools program - an initiative to make civics education accessible to students. Milton is the Federal Member for Oxley in Queensland as well as being the Speaker. Kylea has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2022. This year, Year 6 went to Canberra and visited the Parliament House, and next year, Year 5 will do the same. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to learn more about it from two people who both have a part to play in the House of Representatives.

During the incursion, the two visitors taught us about politics and how the parliament works. They told us about their paths to success, the importance of each electorate, the roles in the House of Representatives and more. They also discussed the subjects they debate in Parliament, such as parks, schools and recycling. They then gave a visual representation, allowing a few of the Stage Three students to act as the speaker and the Sergeant-at-Arms. After the presentation, the Speaker and Ms Tink answered questions. They were mostly related to Parliament, but there were also some other fun questions: “What are your thoughts about pineapple on pizza?”; “Do you like bubble tea?”; “Do you play video games?”

After the incredible and intriguing presentation, us school captains went up and gave a short thank-you speech. We were then generously given a certificate confirming the visit of Kylea Tink, signed by both her and Milton Dick, and a book of images of the Parliament. The school captains and the MPs also took a few photos.

The incursion that Stage Three had was an incredible opportunity to learn from two wonderful members of Parliament. It was truly a great day for all of us that was filled with excitement and joy. We thank Milton Dick and Kylea Tink once again for teaching us about the Parliament and giving us a fantastic afternoon.

The Fathering Project Dads have had to postpone the Term 4 event.

They are working hard to put together a Term 1 event on Friday 31st March at 6:30pm.

They look forward to getting everyone together for 'Bangers and Bingo' in the school hall.

More information to come early next year.

If you would like to join the dad's portal please seen the link and QR code below.