Week 6 term 2 

Week 6 is here, which means we are now more than halfway through Term 2. It has been wonderful to see so much learning, friendship, growth and support happening across our school. Every day, our students continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to their learning, and we are incredibly proud of the way they are supporting one another both inside and outside the classroom.

Reports

Student report writing is now well underway, and there is certainly much to celebrate. The progress and achievement we are seeing across the school reflects the persistence, resilience and hard work of our students. It is truly inspiring to witness the determination they bring to their learning each day.

Student Support Group (SSG) meetings

In a couple of weeks, we will be holding our Student Support Group meetings. This is a valuable opportunity for parents and carers to meet with teachers to celebrate student growth, reflect on progress in both learning and social goals, and work together to determine future learning goals. We strongly encourage all families to take part in these meetings, as they play an important role in supporting each student’s ongoing development.

Rainbow Day

We recently enjoyed a very successful Rainbow Day, with a wide range of fun and engaging activities for students to participate in. These included chalk drawing, dress-ups, a dance party, face painting and ribbons, colouring activities and rainbow stickers. A highlight for many was the skipping rope competition run by Mrs Harrison and Mrs Nicholson. It was fantastic to see so many students involved, having fun, and celebrating together. Everyone had an amazing time!

National Reconciliation Week

This week, we are also recognising National Reconciliation Week. This year’s message encourages us to “Make Change” and “Take Action.” Our students and staff have been actively participating in the Sea of Hearts movement in support of reconciliation. Students created and decorated paper heart cut-outs and included messages reflecting what reconciliation means to them. These are proudly displayed in our school office foyer.

Some of the thoughtful messages shared by our students include:

• “respecting the land”
• “saying sorry for the past”
• “working together”
• “truth telling and justice”
• “beauty”
• “everyone belongs”
• “learning from elders”
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These reflections highlight the deep understanding and empathy our students are developing, and we are very proud of their contributions.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

A message from our 2026 School Council President

Hi, my name is Greg Robertson, I am your 2026 School Council President.

If you would like to submit an expression of interest in joining the School Council at any time, please contact the school by telephone or via email at naranga.sch@education.vic.gov.au.

The Naranga School Council is the governing body of Naranga School and is responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial integrity of the school. The School Council currently comprises six parent representatives, four Department of Education employee representatives, the Principal as Executive Officer, and one community representative.

The School Council meets twice per term on Tuesday evenings at the school. Meetings generally run for approximately one and a half hours.

The tenure for School Council members is two years, with the exception of the Principal. Elections for vacant positions are conducted annually.

Regards,

Greg Robertson

School Council President

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. It recognises the invaluable contribution of millions of volunteers across the country and encourages everyone to discover how giving their time and talents can foster connection, purpose, and stronger communities.

Every Wednesday, Naranga students volunteer at the Salvation Army store in Seaford. The wonderful team of volunteers at the store work closely with our students on the shop floor, helping them develop valuable workplace and retail skills in a supportive environment.

To thank the volunteers for their generosity and dedication, we delivered a lovely morning tea to share on Wednesday 20th May during National Volunteer Week. In return, the volunteers presented our students with a thank you card and volunteer badges.

We are incredibly proud of the way our Naranga students have conducted themselves and embraced the opportunity to learn and grow within a retail environment

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 

The Red Shoes Rock Foundation is an organisation dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The foundation works to promote understanding, inclusion, support, and education within the community.

We are proud to share that one of our student’s grandparents has been invited to be a part of the foundation, helping to raise awareness and support for the important work they do in advocating for those impacted by FASD.

Red Shoes Rock – Global Voice for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Reconciliation Week 

Reconciliation Week 27th May to 3rd of June encourages Australians to move toward a reconciled nation, with themes often encouraging continued connection between past, present, and future.

In PLC 1 students are considering the question ‘How would you feel if you had to go far away from your parents?’ 

They created messages of love and friendship for their family and friends. 

Next, we are going to learn about a big word that means joining together like best friends: Reconciliation.

It is all about the wider Australian community and First Nations people being kind, listening to each other, and walking together.

Rainbow Day

Silent Auction 

Member of School Council 

Hi, I am Paul Hamilton, a member of the School Council.

I moved to Frankston from Tasmania in 2014 to marry my wonderful wife. In 2015, our son Simon was born, and in the same year I began working at Peninsula Grammar.

As I was unable to do school drop-offs and pick-ups due to work commitments, I wanted to show Simon that I was interested and involved in both him and the school he attends. Joining School Council felt like the perfect way to do that.

I have loved every moment of being part of the Council, as it has given me the opportunity to contribute to the important decisions and future direction of the school community.

Naranga Careers Expo

Krispy Kreme Donuts 

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.

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. 

School Photo's 

Please keep an eye out in your child’s school bag for a school photo order form over the next weeks

Work experience 

Calling Local Businesses – We Need You!

Some of our Naranga Pathways students are gearing up for work experience in Term 3 and are excited to explore real‑world workplaces.

If you have a business — or know someone who does — and could offer a student an opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with our Careers and Transitions Coordinator:

Bek Mantell

Bek.mantell@education.vic.gov.au

9788 2222

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