From the Principal
Southern Metropolitan Regional Athletics - Congratulations to our amazing athletes!
We are so proud of our five talented students who represented our school with determination and spirit at the Southern Metropolitan Regional Athletics event on Friday, 24th October!
Tasha (Year 6 – Discus): A powerhouse in the field, Tasha gave it her all and secured a fantastic 14th place in Discus.
Alex (Year 6 – Hurdles): What a thrilling race! Alex clocked a personal best time and crossed the line in an impressive 5th place.
Mary-Grace (Year 5 – Discus & Shot Put): Competing in two events, Mary-Grace showed incredible focus, finishing 12th in Discus and achieving a personal best to claim 10th in Shot Put.
Roger (Year 6 – Shot Put): Roger delivered a huge throw and achieved a personal best, finishing 14th overall, what a superb effort!
Weaab (Year 5 – 800m): With courage and stamina, Weaab ran a fantastic race and should be very proud of his amazing performance.
A huge well done to all our athletes for their dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding representation of our school. You’ve inspired us all, what an incredible achievement!
Celebration of Song
Congratulations to the senior choir who performed at Lyndale Secondary College on Tuesday 21st October as part of the Celebration of Song event. The Celebration of Song event was a wonderful opportunity for our senior choir students to perform alongside other choirs in a non-competitive setting, sharing in the joy of singing and connecting with choir students from across our network schools. Our senior choir were outstanding, and I was so proud to see them on the big stage under those big lights singing so beautifully and confidently – well done! Thank you to Miss Brewer for preparing the students and getting them performance ready with such high expectations!
Children’s Forum
Our four student leaders, Thierry, Jennica, Ethan and Alexa, proudly demonstrated their leadership and teamwork on Thursday, 23rd October, at the 2025 City of Greater Dandenong Children’s Forum held at Springvale Town Hall. This special event celebrates the voices, ideas and leadership of local Year 5 and Year 6 students, giving them the chance to connect, collaborate and create positive change in their communities. Throughout the day, students took part in interactive workshops, listened to inspiring speakers, and joined hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and civic engagement. They explored real community projects and shared their ideas for a brighter, more inclusive future. These experiences not only helped our student leaders gain valuable skills and confidence but also deepened their understanding of how young people can make a real difference. Thank you to Miss Halliwell for guiding and supporting our student leaders, and for providing them with so many meaningful opportunities to grow as young leaders and active citizens.
It Takes a Spark! STEM Conference
Well done to all the students who attended the It Takes a Spark! STEM Conference, held at The Knox School on Thursday, 23rd October. The event brought together approximately 520 students and teachers from over 20 schools across Victoria, creating an innovative and collaborative event. Throughout the day, students engaged in a range of interactive sessions including a Digi-Design Mini Workshop and a Problem Solvers Design Challenge. Thank you to Mr Calvett and Mrs Meade for their enthusiasm and providing this opportunity for our students.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Monday 3rd November is our STUDENT WELLBEING DAY combined with our MELBOURNE CUP CELEBRATION DAY. This is a day packed with fun, friendship, and community spirit! We can’t wait to see all our students joining in the celebrations, and we warmly welcome parents and carers to come along for our fabulous Fashions on the Field event in the morning. During the middle session, students will take part in a range of Wellbeing and Friendship activities designed to highlight the importance of positive relationships, resilience, and social emotional learning. And of course what’s a celebration without yummy food? Thanks to student voice, everyone will enjoy a PIZZA lunch, before wrapping up the day with the big, colourful, and action-packed Kaboom Sports in the afternoon! For the full schedule, check out Page 4 with all the details of this exciting day!
COMING SOON! We’re thrilled to announce that the Student Voice Council Raffle has been officially approved by School Council! Keep an eye out for more information about this special end-of-year fundraiser, proudly led by our 2025 Student Voice Council. We encourage every family to get involved and support this wonderful student-led initiative. Stay tuned — more details coming soon!
Aussie of the Month
Congratulations to the October Aussies of the Month:
Ryan in Year 3 and Oscar in Year 5 . Well done Ryan and Oscar!!
The Key Values of Aussie of the Month are:
Fair go: not just how we apply ourselves but also in providing opportunity for all
Mateship: a generosity of spirit and compassion for those in need
Respect: of self, of others, our community, and the environment
Inclusion: acceptance and respect of difference
Carmel Nigro
Principal