Principal's Report
Social Media - Photos and Videos of Students
From time to time, we are contacted by families who discover that their child has been posted on a social media platform without their permission. Although this has never been done by anyone at SGPS with the intention to halm or upset, it is important to know that our school policy only permits this with the prior consent of the person/s whose child also appears in the image. Please respect the privacy of other families when posting photos (and videos) online.
Below is an extract from our policy.
Spring Gully Primary School permits parents/carers, students and invited guests to photograph, film or record school performances, sporting events and other school-approved activities.
Spring Gully Primary School requests that parents/carers, students and invited guests who photograph, film or record school activities only do so for their own personal use and do not publish the images in any form, including on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger, without the prior consent of persons whose children also appear in the images.
Neither the school nor the department own or control any images of students taken by parents/carers, students or their invited guests at school activities.
Parent Club Fundraisers
Thanks very much to every family that volunteered their time to help sell sausages at Bunnings on Saturday. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks also to our Parent Club members for all of the time and effort that went into running this event!
Acting Assistant Principal
As indicated in the newsletter at the end of Term 1, Mr Parkes will be working at another school for the first 4 weeks of this term. This is part of a course he is undertaking with the Victorian Acadamy of Teaching and Leadership. Mr Parkes will return to SGPS on Wednesday 21st May.
Mrs Jenna Brewer will be the Acting Assistant Principal during this time. Please feel free to contact Jenna if you need to: jenna.brewer@education.vic.gov.au
ANZAC Service
On behalf of our schoool, I would like to thank Warrant Officer Class One Joel Anderson and Able Seaman John McCorkelle for being a special part of our ANZAC Day service. It is greatly appreciated when parents can contribute their time to the school and share their knowledge and talents, especially for such a significant event. I would also like to thank Clara from Grade 5 for singing our National Anthem. She did an amazing job!
Our School Captains, Vice Captains, Indigenous Student Leaders and House Captains all did a terrific job presenting our service. It takes a lot of courage to speak in front of the whole school, you should all be very proud of your efforts.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Sonia circulated some Mother’s Day Breakfast information via Compass recently. Please check that post, as we would love to have you with us for breakfast on Friday 9th May.
Mrs Leed has facilitated the creation of a Mother’s & Special Friend’s Day gift again this year. Families can place an order for gifts via the Canteen module in Compass, if they haven't already done so. In addition to this, families can also place an order for Mother’s & Special Friend’s Day breakfast, taking place in the Hub on Friday 9th May from 7.00am to 8.30am. Please see Sonia's recent Compass message for further details.
The gift is a great opportunity for students to make something special for their loved ones, but it is also a valuable fundraiser for our school and the brekky is an awesome way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Thank you very much for your support.
Prospective Prep Parent Information Evening - Tuesday, 13th May at 6:30pm
This information evening aims to provide parents of children beginning school in 2026 with an understanding of Spring Gully Primary School and all that we have to offer. The evening will provide an overview of the curriculum and information regarding the wellbeing and specialist programs that are in place. We will include information about how you can become part of our school community and how you can be involved in your child’s education. It is also an opportunity to meet current Prep teachers, Mrs Brewer and myself. The evening will conclude with time to answer any questions that you may have.
The Prospective Prep Information Night is aimed at families who are considering enrolling their child at SGPS in 2026. There will be another information night later this year for confirmed enrolments. Our current families are not required to attend on the 13th May, although you are most welcome to do so.
2026 Prep Dates
The dates and activities below relate to our 2026 Prep intake. Prospective Prep families are encouraged to partake in these activities.
Education Week Activities & Dates
Prospective Prep Parent Information Evening
Tuesday, 13th May – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
For an individual appointment, please contact the office and make a booking.
Whole School Open Morning for Prospective Prep Families in 2026
Thursday, 15th May – 9:00am to 10:30am
Information Evening for 2026 Confirmed Prep Families
Tuesday, 13th November – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Orientation Program Dates for 2026 Confirmed Preps
Tuesday, 18th November – 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday, 25th November – 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday, 2rd December – 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday, 9th December – 9:00am-11:30am