From the Assistant Principal 

Welcome back to Term 4 !

I always find that Term 4 is the most exciting part of the school year as we build towards Christmas, end of year events and the summer holiday.  The weather is suddenly more cheerful and there is always so much to look forward to, so please keep an eye out for opportunities to engage with the school over the coming weeks via our Compass messaging system.

We started the term with a celebratory Assembly acknowledging the students who gained exceptional results during the ICAS testing undertaken in August.

We congratulated the following student's who achieved the ICAS Principal's Awards in 2026:

Teddie Black (English)

Astrid Soderstrom (English)

Sam De Neef (Maths)

Matthieu Ambroisine (Maths & English)

Louis Grant (Maths & English)

Nathan Rose (Maths & English)

At this Assembly we also awarded certificates to all of the Year 5 and 6 students who were selected for, and participated in, the Victorian High Ability Program (VHAP) for either English or Maths during Term 3.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in these programs during Term 3 and please continue to challenge yourselves to achieve your academic potential throughout the coming term. 

Polite reminder that we do not allow cars onto the front car park between 8:15am and 9:15am to ensure safe pedestrian entry to the school for our students and their families. Please also be mindful of the pick-up and drop-off points locally and also remind students to cross the road safely and at the appropriately designated points. 

Attendance Matters - Every Day Counts!

A warm welcome back to all our families for the start of the Summer Term at Cheltenham Primary School! We hope you enjoyed a relaxing break and are ready for another exciting term filled with learning, growth and new opportunities.

As we begin the term, we would like to remind families that regular school attendance is key to success at school. Every day counts, and every day is a building block for learning. Each school day builds on the knowledge, skills and experiences gained the day before. When students attend school consistently, they are better able to develop their understanding, build confidence, strengthen friendships and fully participate in classroom learning.

We understand that illness is sometimes unavoidable, and we always encourage children who are unwell to stay home and rest until they are ready to return. However, when children are healthy and well enough to attend, being at school each day helps them stay connected, maintain positive routines and make the most of every learning opportunity.

Where possible, we kindly ask families to schedule holidays, medical appointments and dental visits outside school hours to minimise interruptions to learning.

We also recognise that there may be times when children feel worried about friendships, their learning or coming to school. If your child is finding school attendance challenging, please reach out to their classroom teacher or contact me directly. Working together, we can provide the support and encouragement needed to help every child feel safe, connected and ready to learn.

If your child needs to be absent, please notify the school as soon as possible by calling our main reception or submitting an attendance notification through Compass.

Let’s make every day count this Summer Term! By working together to prioritise regular attendance, we can give our students the best opportunity to learn, grow, achieve and shine. We look forward to a wonderful term of learning and success at Cheltenham Primary School!

Want to know more?  Attendance and missing school | vic.gov.au 

School refusal: children & teenagers | Raising Children Network

Mrs Wendy Savage 

Assistant Principal