Islington Public School

16/10/2026

💛🚌 A VERY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY DEBATE! 🚌💛

Our school minibus has a fresh new look, and we need to settle something…

🚗 Does our minibus count as SPOTTO? 👀

Is half-yellow enough to earn a “SPOTTO!” shout-out, or are we stretching the rules a little too far? 😂

👇 We want to hear from the Spotto experts in our community! Are you calling SPOTTO or NOTTO? Let the verdicts roll in! 💛

13/10/2026

🧹✨ Thank your Cleaner Day! ✨🧹

Today we’re saying a big thank you to Riddah, our wonderful school cleaner!

Riddah does an amazing job keeping Islington Public School clean, welcoming and ready for our students and staff each day. Her work is often unseen, but it makes such an important difference to our school.

We also value the friendly way Riddah works with our staff and students and the care she takes in everything she does. 💙

Riddah’s high-quality work is recognised by her supervisors, and she is now helping to train new cleaning staff as they prepare to work across other school sites — a wonderful recognition of her skills and the pride she takes in her work.

Thank you, Riddah, for everything you do for our school. We appreciate you! 🌟

09/10/2026

What’s On… Term 4 Week 1

01/10/2026

Go, the mighty Newcastle Knights!!! ⚔

Islington Public School are behind you all the way- so proud!

New!Cas!Tle! ❤️💙

29/09/2026

🦇 Help us name our little Flying Fox! 🦇

We have a very special little visitor to share with you! Last Friday, some of our Year 6 students found a tiny Flying Fox in our school grounds and quickly realised he needed help. They helped get him safely into the care of Hunter Wildlife Rescue, and we’ve now received a lovely update on how he’s doing. 💚

He is doing really well! He weighs 62g, having gained 8g since his rescue. As a premature baby, he is particularly vulnerable and will need specialised care for the coming months.

Grey-headed Flying Foxes are listed as a vulnerable species in NSW and nationally, so caring for and protecting these animals is especially important. 🦇💚

The exciting news is that our students have been invited to choose his name! 🎉

He will remain in care for around six months before eventually being released with the other orphaned Flying Foxes being cared for by Hunter Wildlife Rescue this baby season.

We’d love our students and families to share their name suggestions in the comments. We’ll also be able to share updates and photos as he grows and continues his journey.

A huge thank you to Hunter Wildlife Rescue for caring for this little guy — and to our Year 6 students for helping give him a second chance.

Please remember: If you find an injured, grounded, or distressed Flying Fox, keep your distance and contact your local wildlife rescue organisation. Do not touch.

24/09/2026

🎨 Welcome to the Suburbs | Exhibition Opening Night

What a special evening at Newcastle Art Space (NAS) for the opening of “Welcome to the Suburbs” — celebrating the creativity of artists of all ages across our community.

We were so proud to watch our Islington Public School students showcase their artwork, proudly sharing their creations with their families and the wider community. Seeing their faces as they talked about their work and celebrated each other’s achievements made the evening extra special. ❤️

A huge thank you to the parents and grandparents who come into school to support our art lessons and help nurture our students’ creativity. From creating in the classroom to seeing their work displayed in a gallery, this exhibition is such a wonderful example of what can happen when our school and wider community come together.

The exhibition is open for the next four weeks, so pop in and take a look! 🖼️✨

23/09/2026

🔎 GSI: Grime Scene Investigation! 🧪

A group of Stage 3 students had a fabulous day at GSI: Grime Scene Investigation at Speers Point, diving into hands-on investigations, solving problems and exploring new ways of thinking. It was a fantastic opportunity for deep learning, curiosity and plenty of teamwork!

A big thank you to the Awabakal Environmental Education Centre for hosting our students and providing such a great learning experience.

When asked about their top two highlights of the day, our students said:

🥇 Engaging in deep learning and learning new things
🥈 Travelling on the school minibus! 🚌

A great day of learning beyond the classroom! 🌟

21/09/2026

18/09/2026

What’s On… Term 3 Week 10!

17/09/2026

🌟 Term 4 Talent Development Groups are here!

Our Talent Development Groups are an important part of our commitment to High Potential Gifted Education (HPGE) and developing the potential of every child.

These opportunities give students the chance to explore new interests, build skills, discover strengths and develop new passions — supported by our wonderful community volunteers who generously share their time, knowledge and talents. 💛

🎨 Craft & Fine Motor Skills
🪕 Hula Hooping
🈶 Mandarin language lessons
🎶 Choir & Singing
🤖 STEM
🥎 Softball

Registrations are now open via the Sentral Parent Portal. Places are limited, so please chat with your child first and make sure they are genuinely interested in the group they choose.