Leadership Report

Dear Saltwater Families,

Welcome to Term 4 Week 4. It is lovely to see the weather improving and there is a real feel of spring in the air.

No School on Cup day and Cup Day Eve

A reminder to families that students do not attend school on the following days due to our Curriculum Day and the Melbourne Cup Holiday:

• Monday 2 November Curriculum Day 

• Tuesday 3 November Melbourne Cup Day Holiday

2027 Class Formations

Our leadership team and current staff meticulously curate the complicated process of class development during Term Four. Teachers consider a variety of elements while setting up classrooms and assigning students, such as the ratio of male to female students, academic ability, conduct, and students who receive supplementary funding for a diagnosis or medical conditions. 

Teachers work in Collaborative Teams to allocate students to 2027 classes. Our teachers are committed to creating an environment where your child can thrive and reach their full potential. We appreciate your trust in our knowledge and judgement when it comes to selecting the most suitable class for your child's learning and wellbeing needs. We are unable to accommodate requests about teachers so please refrain from asking.

Please inform us at your earliest convenience if your child will not be returning to our school next year. Phone our college on 03 8366 7700 or email us at saltwater.p9.co@education.vic.gov.au

2027 Prep Transition Program

We are excited to share the details of our upcoming kindergarten-to-school transition program for our future Prep students starting in 2027. These transition sessions are carefully designed to help your child build confidence and get comfortable with their new surroundings. If you have a child turning 5 before 1 May 2027, or if you know of a neighbour with a child of this age, please ensure they are enrolled with us so they don't miss out on these important sessions.

Our 2027 Prep Transition mornings will take place on the following dates:

• Tuesday 10 November 2026

• Wednesday 11 November 2026

• Tuesday 24 November 2026

• Wednesday 25 November 2026

Phone our college on 03 8366 7700 or email us at saltwater.p9.co@education.vic.gov.au for further details.

World Teachers’ Day

On Friday, 31 October, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day, a wonderful opportunity to honour and recognise our incredible teachers for the outstanding educators they are. We are incredibly proud of our teachers and grateful for all they do for our students each and every day! We celebrated with a morning tea and special acknowledgment, joining together as a school community to honour our teachers. On behalf of our students, staff, and families, we say a huge THANK YOU TO OUR TEACHERS!

Year 6 PYP Exhibition - Taking Action for Positive Change

This week, our Year 6 students proudly showcased their PYP Exhibition, celebrating their learning journey and demonstrating how young people can take meaningful action to create positive change in our world. Throughout last term, students explored a range of real-world issues, developed their understanding through student-led inquiry and collaboration, and transformed their learning into purposeful action. Their initiatives reflected the principles of the IB Primary Years Programme, as students used their knowledge, research and critical thinking skills to raise awareness, advocate for change and develop creative solutions to issues they felt passionate about. Through their actions, students demonstrated agency, compassion and a growing understanding of their responsibility as active global citizens.

The exhibition was beautifully set up to display each group’s inquiry and action. The event attracted a large number of attendees, including families, staff, community members and local politicians, all showing their support and admiration for the students’ efforts.

Inspiring displays created by the students highlighted their key messages of hope, action and sustainability, reminding us all of the power of young voices to make a difference!

Book Fair Thank You

A big thank you to our wonderful school community for making this year’s Scholastic Book Fair such a spectacular success!

We are grateful to the fantastic volunteers who generously gave up their time to help set up the book fair, manage the crowds, and assist students with their selections and payment. Events like this cannot happen without your dedication and community spirit.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families and children who visited the fair and purchased books. Your support helps foster a lifelong love of reading in our students while directly benefiting our school library with fantastic new resources. We truly appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing everyone reading their new treasures!

ICAS Medal Winner: Congratulations, Meenakshi 5E!

We are proud to share that Meenakshi Chandrasekhar in Year 5E has been awarded a 2026 ICAS medal for Spelling Bee.

ICAS medals are given to the student with the highest score in each subject and year level in each state. Meenakshi achieved the top Year 5 Spelling Bee result in Victoria, which is an outstanding result and reflects her hard work, dedication and love of learning.

Meenakshi will be presented with her medal and certificate at an upcoming assembly.

Congratulations to all students who took part in ICAS this year and challenged themselves. Thank you to our staff and families for their support.

Significant Dates and Reminders

We have many scheduled and exciting activities planned for this term, so please be sure to visit the 'Important Dates' part of our newsletter.

Term Four Duration

Term Four is an 11 week term which concludes on Thursday 17th December, 2026.

Kind Regards,

The Leadership Team