2024 news

All school news articles and updates from 2024.

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Operation Art 2024

12 Dec 2024 | Creative arts

Budding young artist, Penelope Jones (KB), receives an award for her artwork in this year’s Operation Art program.

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Stay safe and healthy this summer

12 Dec 2024 | Parent Resources

These simple tips from NSW Health can make staying healthy this summer a breeze for students and families.

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Discussing difficult topics with children

05 Dec 2024 | Parent Resources

Engaging in open discussions about challenging subjects is important for children's emotional wellbeing.

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Little Athletics NSW Zone Championships

03 Dec 2024 | Sport

Congratulations to Bo H (2P), who competed in the Discus event at the Little Athletics NSW Zone Championships on 1 December at ES Marks Athletics Field.

Chess Championship 2024

Chess Championship 2024

28 Nov 2024 | Chess

Alec R emerges as champion in the thrilling 2024 Stanmore Chess Championship, with tough competition from all players.

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Encourage critical thinking through play

28 Nov 2024 | Parent Resources

Discover how games can boost your child's critical thinking skills and enhance their cognitive development through fun activities.

Nicest Kids in Town

Nicest Kids in Town

27 Nov 2024 | Performing arts

Our Stage 2 students' Dance Team entertained the school with their performance of ‘Nicest Kids in Town’ from the iconic musical Hairspray.

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Active vs passive screen time

22 Nov 2024 | Parent Resources

Do your children spend night and day with iPads in hand? Are you tired of trying to convince them to abandon useless screen time? The time they spend in front of screens doesn’t have to be all bad.

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Stanmore Kids Giving Back

19 Nov 2024 | General

Our school principal recently received a message from the CEO of the charity Kids Giving Back about the positive impact of Stanmore students.

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Marrickville Network Awards

15 Nov 2024 | General

Congratulations Ms Eilish Wilkinson and Ms Richelle Pollack who were presented with Marrickville Network Awards this week.

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The importance of perseverance

13 Nov 2024 | Parent Resources

Teaching children about perseverance can be beneficial for their academic success and overall wellbeing.

Raising resilient children

Raising resilient children

07 Nov 2024 | Parent Resources

While we wish we could protect our children from every hardship, shielding them completely from adversity is impossible. Still, as parents, it’s only natural to want to keep them safe from life’s challenges.

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ACT Sailing Regatta

05 Nov 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student competes in annual ACT Sailing Regatta at Lake Burley Griffin.

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State Gymnastics Championship success

28 Oct 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student takes top award at NSW State Gymnastics Championships over the weekend.

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PSSA State Cricket Championships

18 Oct 2024 | Sport

This week, Stanmore Public School’s Hugh B (5/6N) is proudly representing Sydney East at the PSSA State Cricket Championships in Albury.

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AASCF NSW Championship success

15 Oct 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student Anya Nadezhkin (3S) and her team take 3rd place at the recent AASCF NSW Championships.

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Taming 'hangry' in active kids

26 Sep 2024 | Parent Resources

Even kids experience the dreaded ‘hangry’ feeling, and when it strikes, it can be challenging to provide the right food fast enough.

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Music teacher nominated for ARIA Award

23 Sep 2024 | Music

We are thrilled to announce that Mrs Susan Sukkar, one of our specialist music teachers, has been nominated for the ARIA Music Teacher Award. Susan is one of only four teachers from across the country to be nominated.

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Home reader returns

19 Sep 2024 | General

Please return all home readers and borrowed books to the classroom or library before the end of term next week.

GreenWay Art Prize

GreenWay Art Prize

12 Sep 2024 | Creative arts

This term, students from 4T have been immersed in a unique learning experience focused on their local environment, and specifically the Cooks River.

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Rugby Union U11’s Grand Final Victory

10 Sep 2024 | Sport

Over the weekend Stanmore students, Xavier A (4/5B) and Hamish W (5/6H) celebrated victory with their Inner West Rugby Union team.

Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

28 Aug 2024 | Drama

Stanmore student Isla S (5/6L) awarded 1st place at the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod drama competition.

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Primary Rugby Union Championship

23 Aug 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student Nathan S (5/6A) was invited to take part in the NSWPSSA Primary Rugby Union Championship as a member of the U12 Sydney East PSSA team.

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NSW Spelling Bee regional finals

21 Aug 2024 | Spelling Bee

Stanmore student Evie S (3/4B) recently represented our school at the NSW Premier's Spelling Bee regional finals.

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Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival success

16 Aug 2024 | Music

Stanmore's Senior Band takes out silver at the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival.

Live Life Well at School

Random acts of kindness

08 Aug 2024 | Parent Resources

Why not plan some small things you could do to boost the happiness of someone as a way of keeping yourself strong, resilient and happy? It’s the gift that gives twice!

Celebrating Achievement

Stanmore alumnus sporting success

16 May 2024 | Alumni

Stanmore Public School alumnus, Caiden Cleary, picked to play for the Sydney Swans.

The Student Wellbeing Hub

11 Apr 2024 | Parent Resources

The Student Wellbeing Hub has been developed by Education Services Australia for the Australian Government Department of Education.