Zone Athletics Carnival – Outstanding Achievements by Smalls Road Public School Students

Congratulations to all the students who represented Smalls Road Public School at the Zone Athletics Carnival held at Homebush Olympic Park on Monday, 17 August. Our team of 34 students demonstrated pride, determination, resilience, and exceptional sportsmanship, consistently encouraging and supporting both their teammates and competitors.

We are thrilled to announce that 11 of our students have performed at an outstanding level in their events and have been selected to represent the Ryde Zone at the upcoming Metropolitan North Athletics Carnival. Their dedication and hard work have truly paid off.

We extend our best wishes to all students progressing to the next level. We are proud of your achievements and look forward to cheering you on at the Metropolitan North Athletics Carnival!

Wanderers Soccer Gala Day Success

Congratulations to our selected Year 6 soccer girls' who remained undefeated at the Wanderers Gala Day (19 Aug 26). The team achieved outstanding victories with scores of 11-0, 5-0, 8-1 and 4-1.

The girls had a fantastic day and proudly represented Smalls Road Public School. Throughout the event, they displayed exceptional sportsmanship, encouraging not only each other but also their opponents.

Following their impressive performance, the team will progress to the finals to be held on September 9th. We wish them the best of luck as they continue their journey.

We celebrate the team for their dedication, teamwork and positive attitude. Well done!

Ryde Schools Public Speaking Competition – Congratulations to Jesse!

We are proud to announce that Jesse, representing Smalls Road Public School, was a finalist in the inaugural Ryde Schools Public Speaking Competition, hosted by Jordan Lane MP. The finals took place at NSW Parliament House, where Jesse delivered a compelling 5-minute speech addressing a key issue facing young people, along with thoughtful solutions on how the government can work towards resolving it.

In addition to the prepared speech, finalists were challenged to present an impromptu speech on the topic: "Should young people have more of a say on decisions government make?" Jesse responded with confidence and insight, showcasing his skills and poise.

Jesse’s participation exemplifies pride and excellence, and we congratulate him on this outstanding achievement. Well done!

Book Week Art Show

SRPS extends a heartfelt thank you to all our talented students who participated in this year’s Book Week Art Showcase. We have been absolutely blown away by the creativity, effort, and imagination displayed in every single artwork—each one is truly fantastic!

A special thanks goes to our wonderful parents and families. Your ongoing support and encouragement make our Art Showcase possible, and we deeply appreciate all that you do behind the scenes.

All the amazing artworks are now proudly exhibited in the school library and will remain on display for the rest of the year for everyone to enjoy.

Education Week

What an outstanding week we’ve had celebrating Education Week at Smalls Road Public School! Our school has been a vibrant hub of excitement and learning, with families joining us to explore open classrooms, admire student artworks, and engage with our talented teacher librarians as well as science and technology educators, gaining insight into their innovative programs.

Highlights of the week included the open classrooms morning, a stimulating maths challenge, and the vibrant creative arts concert—each a wonderful showcase of our students’ diverse talents and enthusiasm. It has been an absolute joy to share these special moments with our school community.

We sincerely thank all the families who joined us during the three days of celebrations. We appreciate the effort it takes to coordinate schedules and are truly grateful for your ongoing commitment and support of your children’s education.

Premier's Spelling Bee Regional Finals

A big congratulations to Aydin S and Liam E who proudly represented Smalls Road Public School at the NSW Spelling Bee Regional Finals on Thursday 6th August. Competing against 31 other schools from across Sydney, they tackled challenging words such as "celery," "prodigious," "formidable," and "liaison" with growing difficulty.

We are incredibly proud of Aydin and Liam’s confidence, courage, and dedication throughout the competition. Well done to both of you for representing our school with such distinction!

Kinder 100 Days at School

The much-loved 100 Days of Kindergarten marked the start of Term 3, with students excitedly coming to school dressed as if they were 100 years old. Sporting fake moustaches, bow ties, and glasses, all kindergarten classes enjoyed a fantastic day filled with a range of special activities. These included literacy tasks centred on the number 100, participating in a fun mathematical challenge counting to 100, and play. It was a wonderful celebration full of learning and laughter!