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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.

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

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

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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Sustainability Corner THE RIPPONLEA PLANTING SEASON HAS STARTED!

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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Sustainability Corner

THE RIPPONLEA PLANTING SEASON HAS STARTED!

The Ripponlea Planting season started again with Foundation, Year one and Two green thumbs stepping out into the fresh air, putting hands in the warm autumn soil to get their Junior gardens prepped ready for a year of productive growth .

The children enjoyed adding a touch of colour with pretty violas and snap dragons now adorning the area.

Broccoli, kale, snap peas, cauliflower, spinach & lettuce seedlings were given wishes & water for their healthy and strong growth.

Not even the presence of a couple of quite large spiders could dampen their determination and enthusiasm.

It is now time to wait patiently and watch what happens in coming weeks.

The focus will turn toward planting the Japanese Gardens very soon.

Please remember this SUNDAY is the school working bee.

It’s a great way to connect with other parents and help not only with garden maintenance but the whole school gets a freshen and spruce up.

Nick & Colin would love to see you at the school and the children enjoy the day wholeheartedly.

If you can help out one morning every couple of weeks to help out in the gardens please do reach out to Perrine in the office. We need the help!!!

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