15 September 2025

NRL Clinic

On Tuesday 9 September, students from Year 1 to Year 6 participated in a Skills Clinic lead by the NRL. Students engaged in activities that involved speed, reaction time, and throwing and catching, while having loads of fun on our school oval.

NRL Skills Clinic

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2168 Children’s Parliament

This month, our school’s student parliamentarians had the opportunity to visit the NSW State Parliament House as part of the Children’s Parliament Program.

The visit included a guided tour of the Parliament House, where students had the honour of meeting the NSW Premier, Chris Minns and Charishma Kaliyanda, Liverpool Labor MP.

Students explored how laws are made by taking part in a mock debate, experiencing each step from bill introduction to final approval.

Students were particularly surprised to learn that once a bill is being debated, members of parliament must remain in the chamber until a decision is reached—even if that means working through the night. In fact, one member revealed they had once spent 36 hours straight in parliament during a debate!

The day ended with pizza in the park. It was an unforgettable and inspiring day for our future leaders!

NSW State Parliament House visit

Buzz Day – Term 3

On Monday 22 September students in K-6 will participate in Buzz Day activities. Students will have a great time participating in laser tag, gaming trailer, lawn games and an inflatable obstacle course. Students are expected to wear full school uniform on the day.

Jellybeans Music Term 3

This year we have continued to provide expert tuition in music by employing specialist teachers. In Term 3, Stage 3 will participate in music on Thursdays. The costs for these programs are covered by the school to ensure all students can attend. This year we request families contribute $10 each time your child participates in a program.

Preschool 2026

We are now taking preschool enrolments for 2026. Children who turn four years of age before 31 July 2026 and intend to start school in 2026 are eligible to enrol. Please contact the school office for information.

Kindergarten 2026

Our school is taking enrolments for Kindergarten students for 2026. A child is eligible to start school if they turn five years old by 31 July 2026. All children must be attending school by their sixth birthday. We will be having Kindergarten Orientation meetings early in Term 4. This is an opportunity for our 2026 Kindergarten students to become familiar with school and a chance for us to get to know them. Parents are required to stay at school during these times and participate in information sessions to assist a smooth transition into school. Please contact the school office for an enrolment form.

Students arriving late

We have noticed an increasing number of students arriving at school after the 9:00 am bell.

As a reminder, our school operates from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and it is crucial for students to be present at school by 8:55 am to ensure they are settled and ready for the day ahead.

Here are some steps that families can use to ensure they arrive at school before 8:55am;

Students who arrive late are missing out on essential morning routines to set them up for a successful day of learning.

Students who arrive after the 9am school bell will need to be bought to the office by a parent to obtain a late note. This ensures that they have arrived at school safely.

Thank you for supporting us to ensure all students have the opportunity to reach their maximum learning potential and be an attendance HERO.

Communicating with you

We need to be able to connect with all families. Please use the Busby West Facebook page or the Sentral Parent Portal to keep up to date with notes, information and provide reasons for your child’s absences. Classes are also using ClassDojo.

Attendance

It is very important for children to develop habits of arriving on time at an early age, beginning from the time they start school. School starts promptly at 9:00am. All students are expected to be at school and in class from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day.

Please remind your child that they must go straight to their designated area when they arrive. Gates open at 8:30am each day. A couple of minutes here and there doesn’t seem like much but every minute counts!

All students are required to provide an explanation for absences on the day they return to school. Alternatively, you can send your child’s teacher a message on Class Dojo, or lodge an absent form via the SENTRAL Parent Portal App. If your child is absent for more than three days, they will require a medical certificate upon their return.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s attendance, please contact the office.

Indigenous Shirts - Now Available!

In 2023 we introduced our new Indigenous Shirts which were voted for by our school community. If you would like an additional shirt they are now available to purchase from the front office for $27.00 each. 

School Gates

To ensure the safety of our students and visitors attending the school, we keep our school grounds secure outside of supervised hours and during learning time.

Our school gates open from 8:30am in the morning for students to arrive to school. Our gates open again at 2:45pm for you to collect your child in the afternoon.

Preschool families can collect their children prior to the gates opening in the afternoon, but they will be required to ring the bell at the gate.

If you wish to pick your child up prior to 3:00pm, please speak with the office staff and they will arrange for your child to meet you at the office.

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