Principal Report

Remembrance Day 2025

Tuesday 11 November 2025 is Remembrance Day – a day for us to remember those who have served, suffered or died in all wars and peacekeeping operations. The annual observance also acknowledges the service of Australian Defence Force members on active deployment.

Remembrance Day marks the date in 1918 when World War I came to an end. It is officially observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

To mark Remembrance Day, we will pause at 11 am on Tuesday 11 November 2025 for a minute’s silence, to remember people's service and sacrifice.

We want to hear from you!!

Our school is undergoing a four-year review, and the panel would like to get feedback from parents. Please come to talk to the panel reviewing our school next Tuesday 11th November at 2.30pm in the Function Room. School staff will not be present.

We can also organise interpreters as we want to hear views from all sectors of our parent community.

If you require child supervision after 3.30pm or interpreters – or both! - please let the office know by Friday 7th November.

If you would like to have your say, but cannot attend on this date, please let me know what is convenient for you and we can organise an opportunity to have your say at an online forum. If you have any questions, or would like an alternative time, please don’t hesitate to contact me in the yard or at Jane.Capon@education.vic.gov.au

Swimming Term 4

All students from Foundation to Year 6 are strongly encouraged to take part in the school swimming program at Doug Ellis Swimming pool at Monash University in weeks 9 and 10 of this term. Information, permission and payment for the swimming program will be available on the Compass parent portal soon.

Enrol Now for Foundation 2026!

If you have a child starting Foundation, we still have limited places available. Please contact the office for more information. As we have commenced our transition to school program, please ensure any new students are enrolled as soon as possible so they don’t miss out. Our Transition sessions for students (and separate sessions for parents) are:

Planning for 2026 – Are you leaving ARPS?

We ask that you let us know if you are moving or have enrolled to another school in 2026. We require this information as soon as possible to establish classroom structures for the start of the new school year. If your child is currently in F-5 and will not be at ARPS in 2026, please notify the school office or email as soon as possible.

Sport (or other activity) achievement of the week

If your child has received an award for their preferred activity outside of school (eg. sport, dancing, karate, etc.) please let us know and we would love to celebrate their achievements in our newsletter. Please send some information and a photo to our school office on albany.rise.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Thank you!

Jane Capon

Library Ms Foley