We would like to warmly welcome all students, families and staff back for Term 3. It is hard to believe that we are already in the second half of the school year. As we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunities for learning, growth and achievement that this semester will bring. We have high expectations for all our students and look forward to seeing them continue to develop their skills, confidence and independence throughout the remainder of the year.

Welcoming New Staff

We are delighted to welcome several new members to the Naranga team this term. Joining our teaching staff are Mr Tim Farley and Mrs Iroshi Rose, and joining our Education Support team are Ms Caitlin Riddle and Ms Sage Wood. We are pleased to have them as part of our school community and know they will make a valuable contribution to the learning and wellbeing of our students.

Exciting Learning Opportunities

Our students have already begun engaging in a range of exciting programs this term.

Our Pathways students have commenced their work experience placements, providing valuable opportunities to develop workplace skills, confidence and independence in real-world settings.

Our Foundation and Year 1 students are enjoying visits to We Rock the Spectrum every fortnight. These outings provide wonderful opportunities for students to build social skills, confidence, physical coordination and community participation.

Our much-anticipated Senior Electives Program has also begun for Semester 2. Students have a fantastic range of opportunities available, including:

Travel Training
Meals on Wheels
Trade Kitchen
Digital Media
Textiles
Work Experience

These programs continue to provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences that support student interests, independence and future pathways.

Staff Wellbeing and Professional Learning

We are currently planning for our Term 3 Student-Free Day/Curriculum Day, which will take place on Wednesday 26 August. The day will have a strong wellbeing focus, providing staff with valuable opportunities to strengthen their knowledge, skills and strategies to support both student wellbeing.

Save the Date: Naranga Concert and Awards Night

One of the highlights of our school calendar is fast approaching. Our Annual Naranga Concert and Awards Night will be held on Thursday 22nd October at the Frankston Arts Centre.

We are excited to announce that this year's theme is "Into the Wild". This theme was selected through a vote conducted by our Student Representative Council (SRC), reflecting our ongoing commitment to student voice and leadership. Rehearsals began this week, and students are already enthusiastically preparing for what promises to be a fantastic showcase of talent, creativity and achievement.

Please save the date! Further details regarding the event, including the ticket information, will be provided shortly.

We look forward to another exciting and productive term and thank all families for their continued support of our school community. Together, we can make the second half of the year a time of growth, achievement and success for every student.

Conversation Guide

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100 Days Brighter

Comfy Clothes

THE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY MELBOURNE

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

Your child has the opportunity to be considered for this year's Children's Christmas Party!

This special event is designed exclusively for children with disabilities and complex needs, providing a fun-filled day where they can simply enjoy being a kid.

The day includes:

Exciting rides
Face painting
Interactive activities
A 3-hour live stage show
Delicious food
A visit from Santa
Three Christmas presents

Everything is provided completely free of charge.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds

If you would like your child to be considered for an invitation, please return this form to the school. We will then register your expression of interest with the Children's Christmas Party organisers. Invitations are limited, and registering your interest does not guarantee a place.

To see what the Children's Christmas Party is all about, you can watch highlights from a previous event.

Please note: Children attending must be 12 years of age or younger in November 2026.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Book Week Dress Up Day

Sausage Sizzle

Come along and support your local community at The Local Community Pop-Up Sale & Sausage Sizzle! Browse a fantastic range of pre-loved treasures, unique bargains and hidden gems, with everything just $2 (excluding the Jewellery Cabinet and "The Good Stuff" items). Enjoy a delicious sausage sizzle while you shop and help support a wonderful local community initiative.

📅 Saturday, 25 July 2026🕘 9:00 am – 1:00 pm📍 52 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North

We look forward to seeing you there—bring your family and friends for a fun morning of shopping, great food and supporting local!

PICK UP ARRANGEMENTS

If your child will be collected instead of taking the bus home, please email the school so we can let their teacher know. naranga.sch@education.vic.gov.au

If a worker or carer is picking up your child, please send your consent via email and make sure they hold a valid Working With Children Check.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported.

Footy Dress Up Day

Library

Book Club

Issue 5 out now online. Click the link below. Due in 31st of July, Friday.

LOOP order is available. Reminder, make sure that your details in LOOP are accurate for this year.

If you want the books to be Home Delivered, charges are now $10.00.

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

2026 Challenge in progress until 3rd of September, Thursday.

Good Luck to all participants!

Free Online Webinars

Aerobics Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for your continued support of the aerobics team. Your encouragement and contribution make a real difference, helping our athletes train, perform, and shine with confidence.

Thank you to Office Furniture Company for being a major sponsor—your generous support makes a meaningful difference to our aerobics team.

Thank you to Hunters Industrials Pty Ltd for being a major sponsor—your generous support is greatly appreciated and makes a significant difference to our aerobics team.

Thank you for your generous donation of ice packs, which greatly supports the health and recovery of our aerobics team.

Thank you to Beleza for being a sponsor—your valued support is greatly appreciated and helps our aerobics team thrive.

Thank you to Melbourne Office Supplies for being a sponsor—your generous support is truly appreciated.

Mobile phones

A timely reminder that the Department of Education requires students who bring mobile phones to school to hand them to their classroom teacher, where they will be securely stored for the day.

STATE SCHOOL RELIEF

Families wishing to access support through State Schools’ Relief are encouraged to contact the school.

Please email naranga.sch@education.vic.gov.au for assistance with placing an order or for further information.

MEDICATION

The information below is from the Department of Education policy advisory line.

Schools must ensure all medication to be administered is:

accompanied by written advice providing directions for appropriate storage and administration
in the original container with the original label including the name of the student, information on the dosage and time to be administered
within its expiry date
stored according to the product instructions, particularly in relation to temperature.

Schools should encourage parents or carers to consider whether they can administer medication outside the school day, such as before and after school and before bed.

Over-the-counter medications (including paracetamol) requires a medical authority form that can be filled out at the office.

VICTORIAN CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME

ANNUAL PRIVACY REMINDER FOR OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy.

Please take time to read our school’s collection notice, found on our website.

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:

Amharic
Arabic
Dari
Gujarati
Mandarin
Somali
Sudanese
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese

The Naranga Newsletter

Term 3 2026

Issue 11 · 24 Jul 2026

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