Principal's Message

Staffing Update for 2026

I am pleased to advise our community that we have two new staff coming on board in 2026. Both Renai Comer and Stacey Prat will be welcomed into the Hillsmeade team, commencing January next year. We are excited to have these new teachers on board as we head into our next phase for the school, after the recent whole school review.

I would also like to let the community know that Mrs Emma Zach has been successfully appointed to the role of Assistant Principal, starting in 2026. Mrs Zach has been working diligently in the Disability Inclusion space over the last couple of years and will be an asset to the ongoing work of the principal team. Mrs Zach will oversee P-2 and Inclusion, as Assistant Principal. Huge congratulations Mrs Zach! 

Mr Cooper will continue as a part time Assistant Principal, working three days per week with a focus on Teaching and Learning.

As you may be aware, Mr Craig Harrison has been on leave this second half of the year whilst he focuses on his young family, including his fourth son, who was born at the end of last year. Mr Harrison has decided to make a change and will be moving to Kurmile PS from next year as a specialist teacher. He will be around towards the end of the year to say farewell to the HPS community, including coming along to the End of Year Extravaganza. Although this is a sad time as we say good bye, I also support Mr Harrison's choice to head in a new direction. He will be greatly missed at Hillsmeade and we were lucky to work with him and have him on the team for the last 4 years. We wish Mr Harrison all the best on his new adventure!

STEP UP - Transition for students 

Just a reminder that students will find out their teachers, classmates and classrooms for 2026 on Tuesday 9th December. Following this, they will then be in their new 2026 classes during the last 3 days of the final week of school this term.

2025 teachers and classes will end on Monday 15th December.

Term 4 wraps up for everyone on Thursday 18th December at 2.30pm, with Friday 19th December being a Curriculum Day.

Curriculum Day next week - No school for students - Wednesday 26th November

A friendly reminder about Curriculum Day and to book your children into OSHC/TeamKids if required.

Change for 2026 - gate opening times

Please note that starting in 2026, gates will be opened from 8.15am. NO STUDENTS SHOULD BE ONSITE BEFORE THAT TIME. 

We have TeamKids available if you need to drop your child/children to school early. All you need to do is register and then book in via the app/website.

Recently, we have seen many students arriving at school incredibly early - this is concerning as there is no official yard supervision until 8.35am. Please ensure you drop your child/children at school as close to 8.35am as possible, helping to ensure their safety.

Breakfast Club in 2026 will also start at 8.15am.

Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.

Save the Dates - Term 4

• Tuesday 25th November - Prep 2026 Transition session #3 and Information Night
• Wednesday 26th November - CURRICULUM DAY
• 3rd - 5th December - Year 6 camp
• Monday 8th December - End of Year Extravaganza 4pm - 5.15pm
• Tuesday 9th December - Statewide Transition Day & final Prep 2026 transition
• Wednesday 10th December - Year 2 Day Camp
• Thursday 11th December - Year 6 Graduation and Yr 5 Little Day Out
• Friday 12th December - Year 6 Big Day Out
• Monday 15th December - Final day of 2025 classes, Yr 6 last day
• 16th - 18th December - 2026 Step Up: all students in their 2026 classes
• Thursday 18th December - last day of school 2.30pm finish
• Friday 19th December - Curriculum Day

Save The Dates - Term 1 2026

• Tuesday 27th January - Curriculum Day
• Wednesday 28th January - Year 1-6 students commence / Prep 2026 students commence 1:1 meetings with class teachers
• Friday 31st January - First assembly of the year
• Monday 2nd February - 2026 Prep students commence, finish time of 2.30pm from the gym
• Tuesday 3rd February - 2026 Prep students finish 2.30pm from gym
• Wednesday 4th February - No Preps in attendance
• Thursday 5th February - Preps now attend full days, with Wednesday 11th and 18th of February as days off for prep students.
• Starting Monday 23rd February - preps will attend full time, everyday