Modbury Matters

From the Leadership Team 

 Dear Parents and Caregivers,

 

Wow! What a busy term we have had. The newsletter is a bumper edition - jam-packed with a fabulous showcase of Term 3! Many exciting events have taken place at Modbury School P-6 this term, and we look forward to sharing them with you in this newsletter edition. 

 

A big thank you to our community, staff, and amazing students for all their efforts this term. In particular, a huge THANK YOU to our hard-working staff, who go above and beyond every. single. day. for our students. The Leadership Team is so grateful to have such dedicated and committed staff working with our children. 

 

On behalf of Modbury School P-6, we wish you all a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday, and we look forward to seeing everyone for a fabulous Term 4 on Monday, 13 October, 2025. 

Staffing Update 

Welcome back to Alanna, who has enjoyed her adventures around the country during her long service leave. We look forward to seeing her next term. 

 

Caterina will also be continuing in the preschool for Term 4. We look forward to continuing to work with her next term. 

 

We are looking forward to a new Pastoral Care Worker (PCW) joining our Modbury Team next term. We will keep you updated on this. 

NAPLAN 

We were thrilled with our recent NAPLAN results and are so proud of our Modbury students. 

In Numeracy

  • 54% of our Year 3 students achieved either Exceeding or Strong Proficiency

  • 51% of our Year 5 students achieved either Exceeding or Strong Proficiency

In Reading:

  • 50% of our Year 3 students achieved either Exceeding or Strong Proficiency 

  • 51% of our Year 5 students achieved either Exceeding or Strong Proficiency 

 

Congratulations to our students, continue to work hard. 

Premiers Reading Challenge 

WOW, what an effort for Modbury School P-6! 97% of our students completed the Premier's Reading Challenge this year. FABULOUS WORK!!

 

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a literacy engagement program that was introduced by the Premier in 2004 to:

  •       Encourage students to read more books and enjoy reading
  •       Improve literacy levels.

The Challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September.

Early Childhood Educators Day

On Wednesday, 3/9, Modbury School P-6 celebrated Early Childhood Educators Day. Thank you to Ms Rose, Alanna, Caterina, Bak and all our preschool educators for your amazing contributions in nurturing and educating our preschool children. Your hard work and dedication in helping our little ones learn and grow are truly appreciated. Thank you for everything you do to make our preschool a special place.

Early Years Excursion

Rooms 4, 6 and 7 attended Surrey Downs Primary School's full technical dress rehearsal of their school production 'Alice in Wonderland' on Wednesday 24/9. Students travelled by bus to the Golden Grove Arts Centre and watched the live performance. Our students loved the performance and Taaj said 'it was just like the movies'. 

 

Thank you to our staff and volunteers who supported this excursion to ensure our students were able to attend. A great day was had by all! A big congratulations to local school Surrey Downs Primary School for a fantastic performance. 

Indigenous Literacy Day

Indigenous Literacy Day 2025 was held on Wednesday 3 September and is a celebration of First Nations stories, cultures and languages. This year we celebrated with the theme Strength In Our Stories: For Now & Future Generations. It’s an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Stories, Cultures, and Languages.

Spring Safety Reminder - Staying safe while exploring nature 

As we welcome the beautiful season of spring to Modbury School P-6 and along Dry Creek, the warmer weather brings fresh blooms, vibrant greenery, and the arrival of wildlife. This includes an increased presence of insects, bugs, and snakes. While exploring and enjoying play outdoors, it is important to remain vigilant in grassy areas and under rocks, where wildlife may be hiding.

 

We encourage our families to discuss with their children the importance of safety when interacting with nature. Please remind our children not to disturb animal homes or pick up insects or creatures, as this can frighten the animals and lead them to bite or sting as a defensive response. Respecting wildlife and their habitats ensures safety for everyone and supports the balance of biodiversity in our local environment.

 

If your child notices a snake or other wildlife that may pose a risk, they should immediately inform an adult—whether a staff member at school or yourself if you're exploring together. Reporting sightings promptly helps keep our community safe.

Thank you for helping us champion spring safety and encouraging respectful exploration of nature.

Book Fair 

Thank you to our amazing community for your support our recent Book Fair. CONGRATULATIONS to our awesome community! We surpassed our goal of $2000. A big thank you to Elle and the team for all your hard work, setup up and organisation! Please see the photo below to view the books we were able to purchase for our library from your fundraising efforts.

Head Bump Reminder

All children who visit our sickroom with a head injury will receive a stamp on their hand. This stamp indicates that your child has visited the sickroom that day for a possible head injury. We will continue our standard procedure of notifying families whenever a head injury occurs. Please remember to monitor your child when they come home with this stamp.  

Road Safety Reminder 

We remind our families to take care on the roads surrounding the school and to show courtesy to our neighbours. We have been contacted by members of the public with some complaints about parking on Iliad Drive with cars parking across driveways and over the yellow lines. Please exercise caution, follow the road rules and be considerate to our community. 

Holiday Safety

As the holidays approach, we encourage everyone to prioritise safety and remain vigilant. If you are near the school grounds during the break, please help us to look after our facilities. We ask that you report any unusual behaviour or concerns to Police Security promptly on 131 444. Your cooperation is vital in ensuring our school remains a safe and welcoming environment for all. 

Staying safe in public spaces 

We would like to share some important reminders to help keep our children safe when spending time in public spaces, including Civic Park. We have recently been made aware of reports of inappropriate behaviour involving older children in these areas, and we want to ensure our students are protected and safe.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to:

  • Know where your child is at all times and who they are with.
  • Establish regular check-ins with your child when they are out with friends.
  • Discuss appropriate behaviours and strategies for staying safe in public spaces.

By working together, we can create an environment where all children feel safe and supported.

ThankED

Do you know an amazing staff member who’s making a real difference? Every day, those working in public education shape futures by inspiring children and young people to reach their full potential.

 

ThankED gives you the chance to celebrate and thank public educators, as well as those people who work in support of them.

 

You can say thanks any time, to anyone working in public education who has made a difference to you – visit www.education.sa.gov.au/ThankED.

Early Dismissal and Casual Day

The end of the term is quickly approaching. Please note that school will finish at 2.05 pm on the final day of term. It's also casual day, so wear something comfortable, and don't forget to make your $2.00 donation on Qkr! as all money raised goes towards purchasing new basketball rings and backboards. 

 If you have any questions regarding your child, please feel free to come and see us. 

 

Thank you for your support and have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

 

Warm regards, 

 

Sara, Jade and Sheila. 

Leadership Team