Class Updates and Reminders
Messages from our Learning Levels...
South Melbourne Primary School
Prep
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday 25 November: Botanic Gardens Excursion
- Friday 27 November: Earth Crusaders Invisit
Reminders:
Named hats
Please double check that your child has a name on their hat. If hats get lost and have no name it is very unlikely it will find its way back to you!
Homework expectations
Prep homework is the same this term with one lesson of Mathseeds a week and four nights of reading.
Toys at school
We kindly ask that toys are kept at home as they become a large distraction in the classroom and can cause conflicts outside. This includes Pokemon cards.
Year 1
Dates to Remember:
- Monday 19 October: Taskworks Invisit
- Monday 26 October: Craft Power Invisit
Reminders:
Hats and Uniform Labelling: Please ensure all uniform items, including hats, are clearly labelled with your child’s name. This helps us quickly return any lost items to their rightful owner.
Homework: Please ensure children complete one Mathseeds lesson and read at home at least four nights per week.
Toys at school: We kindly ask that children leave toys at home to help minimise distractions and keep our learning environment focused.
iPads: Please remember to charge your child's iPad each night so it is ready for learning the following day.
Year 2
Dates to Remember:
Wednesday 21 October: Author Bernard Caleo In-Visit
Reminders:
- Homework: Please ensure children complete one Mathseeds lesson and read at home at least four nights per week.
- Toys at school: We kindly ask that children leave toys at home to help minimise distractions and keep our learning environment focused.
- iPads: Please remember to charge your child's iPad each night so it is ready for learning the following day.
- Hats and Uniform Labelling: Please ensure all uniform items, including hats, are clearly labelled with your child’s name. This helps us quickly return any lost items to their rightful owner.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our Year 2 students stay organized, prepared and ready to learn!
Year 3
Dates to Remember:
Friday 13 November: Year 3/4 District Soccer Gala Day at Fawkner Park
If you are available to volunteer on Soccer Gala Day, please email Miss Jess jessica.hobbs@smps.vic.edu.au
Wednesday 25 November: Craftpower Pyrography In-Visit
Reminders:
Homework Expectations
Students are expected to achieve between 200-1000 points on Mathletics each week. It is recommended for this to be completed by Wednesday.
In addition to this, students are expected to complete 20 minutes of independent reading. Each entry must be signed. Students are to bring their diaries every day and place them on their name tags. Their diaries will be checked on a Monday morning.
Year 4
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday 28 October: River Cruise Excursion (10:00am - 12:45pm)
Friday 13 November: Year 3/4 District Soccer Gala Day at Fawkner Park
If you are available to volunteer on for either the River Cruise Excursion or Soccer Gala Day, please email Miss Alysse Alysse.Pirovano@smps.vic.edu.au
Please ensure you have provided consent on Compass if you intend for your child to participate.
Reminders:
Charged Devices
Please support your child to bring a fully charged device to school each day.
Accelerated Reader
We are impressed with student engagement with their reading homework as we begin a the term. Our target for the end of Week 3 is for students to reach 30% of their points target. Our comprehension target is always 85%. Your child will be able to show you their progress in their diary.
Year 5
Dates to Remember:
- Tuesday 27 October: Parliament Process Incursion
- Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November: Year 5/6 Camp at YMCA Lady Northcote
Reminders:
Camp Payment: Please ensure you pay for your child's spot at Camp by Friday 23 October. You can pay in the Billing/Payments section of Compass or by visiting the school office. If you have CSEF funding that you would like to apply, please speak to the office staff.
Camp Reminders: Please see the packing list below and support your child in preparing for Camp. Please ensure your child is prepared for any weather and pack a hat, sunscreen, and a raincoat.
Year 6
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November: Year 6 Camp at YMCA Lady Northcote
- Tuesday 1 December: Year 6 Excursion to Gravity Zone
- Tuesday 8 December: Orientation Day at all Victoria Government Secondary Schools
Reminders:
Camp Payment: Please ensure you pay for your child's spot at Camp by Friday 23 October. You can pay in the Billing/Payments section of Compass or by visiting the school office. If you have CSEF funding that you would like to apply, please speak to the office staff.
Camp Reminders: Please see the packing list below and support your child in preparing for Camp. Please ensure your child is prepared for any weather and pack a hat, sunscreen, and a raincoat.
City of Port Phillip High School Transition Day
The City of Port Phillip is running an event over the school holidays to support students in the transition to Year 7. This event is not affiliated with South Melbourne Primary School and is open to all local students starting secondary school in 2027. We highly reccommend registering your Year 6 student to attend this workshop to support thier tranistion to secondary school in 2027. Spaces are limited. Please see the flyer below to register.
