Primary School News
Primary School
BOOK WEEK
What an amazing day we had on Wednesday 21 August as our school community came together to celebrate Book Week. There was a great deal of excitement as students, teachers, and staff watched each other arrive at school dressed as their favourite literary characters.
The highlight of the festivities was undoubtedly the Book Week parade. Our front oval was full of energy as the colourful class procession of characters marched proudly, showcasing their creative costumes. From classic fairy tale princesses to modern day superheroes, the diversity of characters on display along with the effort and enthusiasm of students was quite impressive. It was also heartwarming to see many families from our school community join us to celebrate the event.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our Book Week celebration such a success. Special thanks to all our families who donated books or made purchases and to Alina for her work in co-ordinating our Book Swap activities that raised funds for Indigenous Literacy initiatives.
CLASS 5 PLAY
Class 5 performed their play earlier this term titled “ISIS and OSIRIS” on Friday 9 August. The performance centred around themes the class had explored through their main lesson focus on Egypt. Whilst I wasn’t able to attend the main performance, I did catch their dress rehearsal and was highly impressed with the quality and detail to their costumes, set design and their very intricate shadow puppets. Thank you to all the families who were able to attend and a big congratulations to all the students who took part and to Jo for her leadership of this event.
CAMPS
34A and 34B enjoyed three nights away at Camp Stringybark in Gembrook. Whilst the weather presented some challenges and changes to the program, a highlight for many students was the train ride on Puffing Billy. Thanks to Meredith, Alecia, Lochy and Bryan for attending and supporting our students.
A reminder that the following camps and events are scheduled for later in the school year (subject to approval)
- Year 1\2 Sleepover on Thursday 19 September
- 6C Camp from 6-8 November
- 4C Camp to Walkerville from 13-15 November
- 3C Camp to Balnarring Beach from 13-15 November
- 56A + 56B Camp to Camp Manyung from 16-18 December
- 5C Camp from 13-15 November
ENROL FOR 2025
Do you have friends with children due to start school in 2025? Time is ticking away for families to enrol for both our Mainstream and Steiner programs for 2025.
Confirmed enrolment helps support the school with class formation and workforce planning. School enrolment also ensures that your child will be able to access the School Savings Bonus Payments (see below).
Please direct any interested families to the office to arrange a school tour and to complete enrolment forms. We still have two twilight tours remaining for 2024 on Sunday 27 October and Sunday 1 December. Interested families can register for these tours online.
SCIENCE WEEK
Primary classes celebrated Science Week during 10 - 18 August. The theme for this year was “Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.” Over the week, many classes undertook a variety of science experiments and activities. Thanks to Meredith Blakeney for her work in sourcing and organising activities for classes to complete.
YEAR 6 GALA SPORTS DAY
Our Year 6 students attended the Richmond District Gala Sports Day on 30 August. Students competed in various track and field events such as shot put, high jump, hurdles and running events. Feedback from everyone was that the day was a great success, and all students thoroughly enjoyed the events. Thanks to Mel, Bernice and Claudia for their support at this event.
SCHOOL SAVINGS BONUS
In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus
YEAR 5\6 BIKE ED
Our Year 5\6 classes got to participate in Bike Ed Session with Brayden from AusBike. Throughout the day, students got to develop their riding skills within the schoolyard… For some students, this was their first opportunity to ride a bike! Thanks to Ben for organising this event.
P-2 MARINE INCURSION - Friday 30 August 2024
Matt from the Marine Mammal Foundation visited our P-2 classes on Friday 30 August to talk about sea animals, ocean life, the amazing skills of dolphins and the impact that humans have on the ocean habitat. His talk had such a strong impact that several students spent their recess and lunch cleaning up litter from our yard!
YEAR 5\6 SPORTS EXCURSIONEarlier this term, our Year 5\6 students were invited to attend a Biometrics Day at La Trobe University; the home of the Matildas (The Australian Women’s Soccer Team) to learn about the role maths and data plays in sport. Following the excursion, students used the data they collected to support their lessons and projects in maths.
ART PROJECT
As part of the Art program, Year 5\6 students have been working towards painting three murals on the corner of Hoddle and Perry Street in Collingwood. Students have been working on designs with a focus on environmental issues and will commence with painting in Term 4.
As part of the project, Taryn D’Costa, the Climate Emergency Engagement Officer from the City of Yarra gave a talk to students about her role and about environmental issues.
Thanks to Angela for arranging this opportunity for our students and be sure to keep a look out while in Hoddle Street for the student’s artwork!
TERM 4 STUDENT FREE DAYA reminder to families that FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER is a Student Free Day for Assessment and Reporting.
Students do not attend school on this day. We will arrange for Team Kids to provide supervision for students on this day if required by families.
TEAM KIDS - Introducing our Director of Service
Dear Parents/Carers,
This is gentle reminder regarding our voluntary Family Financial Contributions request for 2024.
Whilst Government funding is provided to every public school to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum, it is contributions made by parents/carers that help ensure that our can continue to offer the best possible additional opportunities, facilities, and resources to develop to foster student learning and a passion for education.
With your continued financial support, we will be able to achieve this by contributing to the cost of consumables and resources that our students require throughout the 2024 school year. Any financial contributions you make will also assist in the development and maintenance of our school programs, our library and our buildings and grounds.
You can make contributions to the school at any time via Compass course confirmation, located in the top right corner of the Compass Parent Portal. You can also contribute over the phone, or in person at the school office.
If you need any assistance with this, please do not hesitate to contact us at the office by phone 9417 6681 or via email Collingwood.co@education.vic.gov.au
If you have any queries, would like to set up a payment plan or need support for any payments, please contact our Assistant Business Manager Kristina Smith.
Angela Watters
Acting Principal
5C Botany Main Lesson
Class 5C have been enjoying their Botany Main Lesson this term. The children have been spending time out in the local public gardens observing and drawing plants.
Thank you!
Warm regards,
Jo
P/1B Gahan Reserve excursion
P/1B went to Gahan Reserve to explore our local community and have a picnic. Local excursions help build students' confidence in navigating roads and working as a team to look after themselves and each other. Students also enjoyed the marine wildlife incursion, learning about sea animals and their needs. They were shocked to find out that rubbish pollutes their environment and were very motivated to clean up the school yard.
Kind regards,
Rebecca
Primary Art/Performing Arts
Bridge - Multimedia
As part of Performing Arts main Primary school program Year 5/6 students have been exploring the symbolism of a bridge. The students have written poems which later will be used for a larger Multimedia project. This multimedia piece was shown in the Theatre for family and our school community.
Angela Dionysopoulos
Primary Art/Performing Arts
A Ticket to a Tiny Schow- Performing Arts
Year 3/4 students worked with artist Jessica Wilson from child nation. Jessica has created a computer program which inspires students to explore their environment. The students worked with this program to explore the school environment and create characters for their play. The class chose their own characters and as a group wrote their own play. This was an outdoors performance for family and our school community.
Angela Dionysopoulos
Primary Art/Performing Arts
Taryn D’Costa
Climate Emergency Engagement Officer City of Yarra
Year 5/6 students had the opportunity to hear a talk by Taryn D’Costa about climate change and our environment. In Term 4 the students will be painting 3 murals at the corner of Hoddle and Perry Street.
Angela Dionysopoulos
Primary Art/Performing Arts
3C Farming Main Lesson
As part of our Farming Main Lesson, children in 3C have been making butter and cheese, with the fabulous Janet (parent of Charlie, better known as ‘The Butter Lady’ by many!).
We spent a morning making butter with a butter churn, turning it a staggering 1750 times to make the butter, before patting and salting it. The children all said it was the tastiest butter they’d ever tasted – especially on delicious home-made bread.
We made two different types of cheeses – a simple farm cheese, and labneh. The children were delighted to taste the different cheeses and enjoy the fruits of their labour.
Alison Seabrook
Class 3 Steiner Teacher
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE (updated 2 Ju) - Contact Person - Steve Wu
Please click on the attachment below to see a list of Stringed instruments for sale. If you have an instrument for sale please email Steve at: fengchih.09@gmail.com
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