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Acknowledgement of Country At Ripponlea Primary School, we acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we teach, learn, play, and come together as a school community., We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and future, and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across this country., We recognise the deep and enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community, and we acknowledge the importance of these connections for the wellbeing of all children and their families.
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Principal Team Update HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY AT 3:45 PM ALL STUDENTS, STAFF & FAMILIES LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS , HARMONY DAY - MONDAY 23 MARCH WEAR SOMETHING ORANGE  , CURRICULUM INFORMATION SESSIONS , CRAZY HAIR FOR A GREAT CAUSE, 2026 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES & WHATSAPP COMMUNICATIONS, Golden Rules for Class WhatsApp Groups, RPS SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATE, CONTINUED FOCUS ON RIPPONLEA'S WELLBEING CURRICULUM , What students learn through the program, Supporting respectful and inclusive school communities, Until next fortnight!
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RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 TERM 1 , MARCH, APRIL
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Things To Know ☕ Chat with Mrs Rose – Morning Tea, RPS Working Bee – THIS Sunday, CUPCAKE RAFFLE - THURSDAY 02ND OF APRIL, CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY , 🧧 Lunar New Year , 🎭 Purim, Other Cultural and Religious Celebrations in March, 🌏 Our Cultural Corner, RPS LUNCH EATING PROGRAM - A WHOLE SCHOOL SHIFT (Launched 2025), From “Recess & Lunch” to Break 1 & Break 2, The Commitment: Protected Eating Time, Our Mantra:, “Choose any food that nourishes your body and brain.”, What Students, Staff & Families Told Us They Wanted, Students wanted:, Families wanted:, Staff wanted:, OUR NEXT FOUR YEARS AT RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL , Goal 1: Maximise Student Learning Growth, Stronger Consistency in Teaching, Smarter Use of Assessment, Stronger Student Voice & Agency, Goal 2: Enhance Wellbeing to Improve Learning, 2026 Annual Implementation Plan, (What This Means Right Now), Priority 1: Strong, Consistent Teaching in Every Classroom, Priority 2: Assessment That Drives Growth, Priority 3: Student Voice and Intellectual Challenge, Priority 4: Strengthening Respectful Learning Environments, Why We Share This
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support  Strengthening Student Wellbeing: Mental Health in Primary Schools, WHEN YOU ASK YOUR RIPPER HOW THEIR DAY WAS AND THEY SAY BORING - BE OPEN MINDED AND PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE, Why ‘bored’ does not mean disengaged, Acknowledging real concerns, Teachers are learning too, What these changes really signal, STUDENT WELLBEING & ENGAGEMENT AT RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL , What is MTSS? (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), What Does MTSS Look Like at RPS?, Tier 1 – For Every Student, Every Day, Tier 2 – Targeted Small Group Support, Tier 3 – Individualised Support, How SWPBS Fits Within MTSS, Why This Matters
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Student Leadership Leadership in Action, Community Service & Fundraising, Cultural & Global Celebrations, House & Whole-School Spirit, Sustainability & Wellbeing Initiatives, Termly Events & Initiatives, CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 1 , Student Wellbeing Team, House Captains, Student Representative Council , Student Sustainability Team
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Specialist News PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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TheirCare Updates
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Sustainability Corner THE RIPPONLEA PLANTING SEASON HAS STARTED!
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Ripper Families 🛠️ Save the Date – RPS Working Bee 🌿, 🌱 Planned Activities Include:, 🌭 BBQ Provided, CALLING OUT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP KEEP OUR SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ON TRACK!
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CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY CHILD SAFE STANDARD 2
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RPS School Calendar Dates 2026

TERM 1 

MARCH

Week 8         

Monday 16

Year 3 - NAPLAN Language Conventions @9:30-11am

Year 5 - NAPLAN Language Conventions @11:30am-1pm

School Tour @11:30am

 

Tuesday 17

School Tour @9:30am

Year 5 - NAPLAN Numeracy @9:30am-11am

Year 3 - NAPLAN Numeracy @11:30am-1pm

School Council Meeting @7:00pm

 

Wednesday 18

NAPLAN Catch ups

Year 6 Leadership Conference - Melbourne Convention Centre

 

Thursday 19

NAPLAN Catch ups

 

Friday 20

Curriculum Day - Students do not attend

 

Saturday 21

Harmony Day

 

Sunday 22 

RPS Working Bee 

Week 9          

Monday 23

Morning Chat with Mrs Rose @9:00am staffroom

School Tour @11:30am

Foundation - Curriculum Info Session @2:30-3:30pm

Harmony Day - Wear something orange 

 

Tuesday 24

Balaclava District Division Swimming 

 

Wednesday 25

School Tour @11:30am

Year 5/6 - Curriculum Info Session @2:30-3:30pm

 

Thursday 26

Year 3/4 - Curriculum Info Session @2:30-3:30pm

 

Friday 27

Whole School Assembly @3pm

Give A Gift of Happiness Day - Student Wellbeing Team @1pm

Earth Hour - Student Sustainability Team @11:30am-1:30pm

Year 6 Student Leadership Badge Presentations @ 3pm

APRIL

Week 10         

Monday 30 March

Year 5/6 - Mancave Program (boys) and Big Sister Experience (girls)

 

Tuesday 31 March

School Tour @11:30am

 

Wednesday 01 

School Tour @11:30am

 

Thursday 02

Last Day of Term 1 

Specialist Program - Curriculum Info Session @9am

Whole School Assembly @2pm 

Early Dismissal @2:30pm

 

Friday 03

Good Friday - Public Holiday