Principal's Report
Term 3 has flown, and we have 1 week left before the school holidays. This means that next Friday 19th of September we finish early at 2:30pm.
That morning, we will be having a viewing of an episode of Clyde TV.
This last week has been busy with our Footy Parade, Year 5/6 Literacy Celebration and District Athletics, among other things.
Next week we have our final Whole School Assembly for the term on Monday 15th September.
For next term, students will require their school hats on days with high U.V ratings.
Principal Awards
Gardening Project
Our Year 3 and Year 4 students are about to start a hands-on learning experience rooted in sustainability, biological science, and healthy living.
Students will be planting a variety of seasonal vegetables with their intent to eventually harvest these crops and use them in student-created recipes, tying the experience into their broader Inquiry learning unit. This project will benefit our students immensely by providing them with meaningful, real-world learning opportunities in an outdoor setting. It’s a chance to foster not only practical gardening skills but also a deeper appreciation for nature, sustainability, and healthy food practices.
We are ever so grateful to Oasis Horticulture in Devon Meadows, who generously donated a huge amount of seedlings for this project.
Respectful Relationships Curriculum
In Term 4, students are embarking on Topic 7 and 8 of our Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships Social and Emotional Program. Topic 7 challenges stereotypes and discuss the influence of gender norms on attitudes and behaviour. Students will learn about the issues relating to gender identity and the importance of respect within relationships.
Topic 8 builds on the effects of gender-based violence and focus on respectful relationships. Students will develop the skills needed to solve problems and set boundaries in relationships. They develop peer support and help seeking skills that can be applied in response to varying relationships. More information about what is covered can be found here:
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Bookings for Parent Teacher Conferences are now open, please log into Compass to book your timeslot. Your child’s teacher would of sent to you a direct Compass message on Tuesday the 9th September, explaining one of the 2 options below:
1)Your attendance is encouraged as I wish to discuss child’s progress this term.
or,
2)You are welcome to attend if you wish to discuss anything with the teacher, however at this stage, the teacher does not have any specific areas of concern about your child's progress this term.
To make things a little easier there are different ways we can conduct the conference. If you would prefer a phone or WebEx conference, please contact the teacher directly by compass message or email clyde.ps@education.vic.gov.au with your request.
For instructions on how to book please click on the following link and go to the Parent/Teacher Conference section
https://www.compass.education/guide/
Term 4 - Student Free Days
We have 2 upcoming Curriculum Days early next term on Friday 31st October and Monday 3rd November. Students will therefore not be required to attend school on these days. Team Kids will be operating on these days. These will be followed by the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday on Tuesday 4th November.
Important Reminders
- This coming Monday, 15th September, we have a Whole School Assembly at 9:10am in the gym, this includes a performance from the Year 3 choir, as well as announcing the winners from our SRC Guess the Lolly Competition.
- The last day of this term is quickly approaching on Friday 19th of September, students will be dismissed at 2:30pm.
- Term 4 resumes on Monday 6th of October.
2026 Foundation Transition
Our staff are busy preparing for our Foundation 2026 cohort, with transition sessions beginning next term. Throughout these sessions, students will meet staff from the school and will participate in a range of activities, so they can begin to become familiar and comfortable in our new setting. They will have the opportunity to form new friendships and relationships with students and staff. All transition sessions over the next few months will have a different focus. The more sessions children participate in, the more comfortable they will feel when beginning Foundation next year. We look forward to seeing these students become part of our Clyde community.
The dates for our Foundation transition sessions are:
Tuesday 21st October: 9.45am – 10.30am
Thursday 6th November 1.00pm-2.00pm
Tuesday 18th November 12.30pm-1.45pm
Tuesday 9th December 9.30am-1.00pm
Our Foundation Information Night is on Tuesday 25th November from 6.00pm-7.00pm.
Whole School Transition
Clyde Primary School are currently planning for our Whole School Transition program, beginning next term. This program helps students prepare and adapt to their new year level for 2026. In October, staff will be asking their students to nominate four friends they would like in their class in 2026, this will assist them to create new class lists in preparation for next year. Students will usually get at least one of their nominated friends in their new class. If you have any parent requests, please send them through to the school’s email address.
The dates for our whole school transition sessions are:
Friday 21st November
Friday 28th November
Tuesday 9th December (whole school transition day where students meet their 2026 classroom teacher and classmates)
Tuesday 16th December
Planning for 2026
As we begin planning for the 2026 school year, it is important that we have accurate information about student enrolments.
With the opening of two new primary schools in the area (Kulap Primary and Balambalam Primary), we understand that some families will be in those school zones and therefore closer to the new schools.
If this is the case for your family and you intend on moving to either of these new schools, please inform our office staff via email at clyde.ps@education.vic.gov.au
If you know that your child/children are transferring to another school, please notify our office staff as soon as possible.
Father's Day Stall and Picnic
The weather was great for our recent Father's Day Picnic, and we appreciate all of the special guests who could attend to share a picnic with their child/ren. Photos of the picnic are our Father's Day Picnic page and below are photos from our stall. Thank you to the parents who assisted with our stall.
Footy Day Parade
Our Footy Day sausage sizzle raised a total of $1590 which will go towards the Big Day Out for our Year 6 students. Please see the Footy Day Parade page for some amazing pictures.
Congratulations Namo!
Recently, our very own Namo represented Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships. Namo also had a very successful day competing at the School Sports Victoria Track & Field Selection trials. If selected for the event, she will compete at the Australian School Sports Australia Track & Field Championships being held in late November in Canberra. We're so proud of your Namo!
Clyde's Great Spaghetti Pig Out - A Year 5/6 Literacy Production
Well done to our Year 5 and 6 students last night with their performance of Paul Jennings' Spaghetti Pig Out! You have all worked so hard on this production and it truly showed last night!
Please see the Spaghetti Pig Out page for some great pictures of the night!
Premiers' Reading Challenge
There is less than 30 days remaining in the challenge! Please ensure that any books read are logged.