School life

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Student opportunities and activities

We offer a range of co-curricular programs to support students goals both inside and outside of the classroom.  Our extra curricular activities and classes include:  Art Classes,  Chinese School,   Music Tuition, Tennis, STEM (Robotics & Coding), & Chess and  Speaking and Debating

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Bell times

  • School Start:  9.00am
  • Recess :  11.00am - 11.30am
  • Lunch :  12.55pm - 1.40pm
  • Dismissal Bell :  3.00pm

Canteen

See our canteen opening hours, our menu and how to order.

Please download the Spriggy app to order your child's recess & lunch.  The canteen at SIPS is open Monday - Friday.

Parent portal

School Bytes provides our School with an easy parent portal for us to communicate with you.  For example

  • Online permission notes &  Forms
  • Voluntary contributions - via a secure link.
  • Attendance & School Calendar
  • School Reports & Newsletter/IDR

School Bytes Parent Portal App

Events

Our school hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from fun-filled celebrations to educational excursions.

We celebrate

  • Harmony Day
  • Book Parade
  • SIPS Celebrates - showcasing our students talents
  • 100 Days of Kindergarten
  • Cross Country, Swimming and Athletics Carnivals
  • PSSA Gala Days

Newsletters

Discover the latest updates and exciting events happening at our school. Check out our newsletters to stay connected!

Our families are well connected through updated information via our Newsletter every fortnight and our Important Dates Reminder (IDR) on odd weeks.

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Uniform

To order your uniform, please use the Flexischools app to place your order with our supplier, Golden Leaf. They deliver orders to our school twice a week, and we will ensure that your child receives their uniform through the School Office.

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Community involvement

St Ives Public School is a community-based school, and we strongly encourage parents, carers and the community to take an active interest in each child's educational and social progress. We value you as an important part of the team that strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. Our commitment to quality and care ensures all students and their families feel welcome and comfortable, making an ideal environment in which quality teaching and learning occurs.  Contact P&C

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Travel to school

Getting to our school is simple with various safe transport options, check our location map and public transport details.