Primary

Here we are into term 4 already. I’m sure we are all happy to be back to daylight savings, so that we can make the most of the spring weather, finally. This term always brings with it lots to do. We are making plans for the next year, whilst tying up what remains of this year. 

Recently, we commenced the swimming program at Yarra Swim School which got off to smooth start. The children came well-prepared for their lessons. The Year Prep -3 students were particularly impressive, taking only 15 minutes to change at the end of the class. Thank you all for supporting your children to participate in this program as we move into the summer months, ensuring the children have good water safety knowledge is so important. 

We have recently completed our leadership selection process for 2025 with the following students being successful in the roles. Congratulations to them all!

Primary College Captains: Hazel Crill and Elsa Xeka

Deputy Primary Captains: Maria Magdalena Hellstern and Angelina Keogh

Primary Environmental Leaders: Sonia Stone and Charlie Forester-Wandin

I would like to commend all the students who put themselves forward for these roles and encourage them to continue to challenge themselves and aspire to leadership in the future. I would also like to thank our outgoing leaders for their efforts over the last year and their assistance in helping to select our new leaders. We have reintroduced the Environmental Leaders roles to the group, as we turn our focus to returning our sustainability practices into the Primary area. I look forward to working with the Environmental team to make this all happen.  

Our students are remaining focused on their learning this term with the year 4/5/6 students working hard on their economics unit: Setting Up Shop.  Students will explore how to create a business from planning to production and advertising. This will culminate in a Market Day where students will sell their goods to their peers. Parents will also be invited to join in on this day. This will take place on Friday 22nd November, more details to follow. 

You will be receiving your children’s book lists for 2025 very soon. We ask that you ensure that you purchase all the recommended requisites and send them to school with your child on the first day next year. The teachers will store any items not needed immediately, so that when books get filled, pencils too short, glue sticks run out etc… they will have some there to use. This will save you having to purchase even more supplies throughout the year. 

Those of you with Year 4 students moving into Year 5 next year need to start considering a device for them to use at school. Simone, our ICT leader, has some recommended laptops listed on the College website should you need any guidance with these. 

We had a Halloween Dress up Day on Thursday 31st October. It was a lot of spooky fun. I know the teachers had some fun activities on the day. This was a nice lead-in to the upcoming 4-day weekend for families. 

CONGRATULATIONS

To the Girls' Soccer Team that won the Interschool Final last Friday. WELL DONE!

Karen Butterworth