Principal`s Message

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." These words, often attributed to Pablo Picasso, capture the importance of the Arts in a child's development. Through visual arts, children learn to think creatively, express themselves, solve problems, take risks, and see the world from different perspectives. The Arts Curriculum is about far more than creating beautiful pieces of work; it nurtures imagination, confidence, innovation, and the creative thinking skills that will serve our students throughout their lives.

Last Wednesday's Art Show was a wonderful celebration of creativity and learning. While the artwork on display was truly impressive, the greatest joy for me was watching our students excitedly guide parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends through the exhibition, proudly pointing out their creations and sharing the stories behind them. Seeing that sense of pride, accomplishment, and excitement was a powerful reminder of why opportunities like these are so valuable.

A special thank you must go to Leah, whose countless hours of planning, organising, curating, and preparing ensured the evening was such a success. Thank you also to Julian and Jenny (parent) for their assistance in displaying the artwork and transforming our spaces into a professional gallery experience. Finally, thank you to all the parents, carers, family members, and friends who attended. Your support means so much to our children and once again demonstrated what a wonderfully connected and supportive Fitzroy community we are fortunate to be part of.

Fantastic Fete - 14 November

Excitement is continuing to build as we count down to our Fantastic Fete on 14 November. Wherever I go, I hear conversations about the fete from current families, former students, future families, and community members. It promises to be a fantastic day that brings our entire community together.

Don't forget to check out and share our Silent Auction. We encourage families to send the link to friends, relatives, work colleagues, and members of the wider community. Every bid helps support our school and contributes to the success of the event.

https://www.32auctions.com/FPS2026

To make the day run smoothly, we need plenty of volunteers. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. If you are able to spare some time, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift. Whether it's helping set up, running a stall, cooking on the BBQ, or packing away afterwards, every contribution makes a difference. 

https://volunteersignup.org/EDHJ8

or scan at or near the office windows and doors.

We also encourage you to bring along family and friends on the day. The more people who attend, the more vibrant and successful the event will be. Together, let's make this our best fete yet!

Growing Biodiversity Along Napier Street

We were thrilled to learn that Yarra City Council awarded a grant to Planting Seeds to expand its B&B Highway program (Bed & Breakfasts for Bees, Birds & Biodiversity) across schools throughout the Yarra local government area.

As part of this initiative, our Year 5 and Year 6 students rolled up their sleeves today and planted 120 local indigenous plants along our Napier Street perimeter. These plants will help create valuable habitat and food sources for local wildlife while improving biodiversity within our school environment and the broader community.

Beyond the environmental benefits, it was wonderful to see our students actively engaged in creating a greener future. They demonstrated teamwork, responsibility, and care for the natural world while learning firsthand about sustainability and the important role they can play in protecting local ecosystems. We look forward to watching these plantings flourish over the coming years and seeing the increased bird (apart from Noisy Miners), bee, and insect activity they will attract.

With all of this happening around the school, what continues to impress me most is that our students remain focused on their learning, making daily progress in the classroom and continuing to develop socially, emotionally, and academically. Whether they are creating artwork, preparing for the fete, planting for biodiversity, or engaging in their classroom learning, our students consistently demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to contribute positively to our community.

We truly are fortunate to be part of such a special school. The care, commitment, and support shown by our students, staff, and families make Fitzroy Primary School an exceptional place to learn and grow. Thank you for all that you do to make our community so strong.

Pupil Free Days Reminder:

Monday 2nd November (Report Writing Day) & Tuesday 3rd November (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday) are both pupil free days.

-Scott Burton, Principal