School News
Back to school in 2025
Grade 1-6 students start the new school year on Wednesday 29th January - normal school hours 9am - 3.30pm.
Foundation students start their school year on Thursday 30th January with a half day, finishing at 1pm. Friday 31st January is also a half day finishing at 1pm.
Access to Compass once your child has left Parkdale Primary
Once your child has left Parkdale Primary School you will no longer be able to log into the Compass portal. This means you will not have access to your child's Semester 1 and 2 reports from 2019 onwards. If you wish to have access to a digital copy in order to retain these for your future use, you will need to download and save the reports. Your child will become inactive on Compass at the end of the final school day of 2024 - 1.30pm on Friday 20 December.
Pedestrian safety at the main school entrance
Parents/carers should avoid walking through the school staff car park to ensure their safety and that of their children. Staff car parks are busy areas with vehicles frequently entering, exiting, and reversing, making them hazardous for pedestrians. Drivers may not always have clear visibility, increasing the risk of accidents. We have designated pedestrian pathways which are much safer as they are designed to keep foot traffic separate from vehicles. It also teaches children good safety habits and respect for school rules. By using the correct paths, parents set a positive example, help reduce confusion, and contribute to a safer environment for everyone.
New webpage to help families and students prepare for a new school year
A new school year is an exciting time for students and families, but it can be a big step – particularly for those starting Prep or moving to secondary school.
The Department of Education has published a webpage with resources and information to help you prepare for the new school year.
During the school holidays, please consider reading through the resources, which include:
· tips to help transition between kinder and Prep and primary to secondary school
· what to expect at school
· help with school costs and fees
· health and wellbeing guidance to support children’s mental health.
Please refer to the New year of learning webpage.
100 years - pin badge/Centenary Parkdale Primary School Cookbook
Our commemorative pin badges are still on sale for $5 and our Centenary cookbook has now been reduced in price to $25. Both items can be ordered via Qkr! (under the 'Centenary Keepsake' tab) and will be issued at the end of each week to the student whose name they have been ordered under. Alternatively you can pop in and make a purchase from the office (card payments only please).