Whats Happening at our School. 

Working Bee Thanks!

Our heartfelt thanks to the parents, carers and students who gave up time last Sunday to participate in our Working Bee. I won't post names here in fear of missing an important volunteer, but I can say that we had an impressive gathering of helpers, all keen and ready to get to work on cleaning, tidying, sweeping, digging, planting, hanging, constructing, cooking and a multitude of other tasks across most of a sunny Sunday.

We can't thank you enough for your time and efforts, in helping organise and improve the physical environment for our teachers and learners!

2027 Planning

We are currently in the process of planning 2027 staffing and class structures. To assist in this process, if your family is planning to move on from our school next year, please inform the school office as soon as possible.

Similarly, if you are aware of a family who is planning to come into our school in 2027, please encourage them to also contact the office as soon as possible if they haven't already done so.

In planning for 2027 classes, each year our students are asked to nominate some students they would like to be placed with in their class next year. If your family has a particular request in terms of social relationships, please email peter.watson@education.vic.gov.au with this request before close of business on Friday, November 6. Please note that while we will do our best, we can rarely guarantee that such requests can be accommodated, such as is the exceptionally complicated task of class creation.

Also please note that, in general, we do not consider requests for a specific teacher for your child, unless exceptionally compelling reasons exist.

2026 Department of Education School Review

Our 2026 School Review is now complete, with a two-day analysis of our teaching and learning programs, examining strengths and areas for improvement to inform our 2026-2030 School Strategic Plan. 

The Review was an overwhelmingly positive process, celebrating the great work that has occurred in our school over the past four years. Alongside review of NAPLAN and other assessment data, the review panel visited a number of classrooms to observe English and mathematics lessons. Our visitors were exceptionally impressed with the work they observed, with the work our staff have done in the past two years around classroom routines and explicit teaching practices being particularly highlighted as exemplary practice across our school. Other highlights were the consistency of practice between classrooms and the collaborative work of our staff in planning for and assessing student learning.

In terms of goals and targets for the next School Strategic Plan, broadly our goals will be around the improvement of student learning and student wellbeing. This will encompass a focus on embedding and developing our core instructional practices, ensuring that each student makes progress appropriate to their learning needs each year.

To quote a member of our Review panel, we have ahead of us a "Panorama of Possibilities!".

Peter Watson

Principal

SunSmart Reminder – Hats Required 

As part of our school’s SunSmart policy, the official SunSmart period is now active. We expect that all students wear their hat during the SunSmart period our 'no hat, no play' system is currently in place. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly labelled and brought to school each day. Spartan Uniforms have hats in stock for purchase if needed. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe in the sun.

Important Dates 

Transition Days 

Thursday 12 November: 2027 Foundation Transition

Thursday 19 November: 2027 Foundation Transition

Thursday 26 November: 2027 Foundation Transition and Whole School Stepping Up

Thursday 3 December: 2027 Foundation Transition and Whole School Stepping Up

Tuesday 8 December: Meet the Teacher

October

Tuesday 27th - 9:00am Vegetable Festival 

Friday 30th - 2:40pm Assembly 

November

Monday 2nd - Curriculum Day 

Tuesday 3rd - Melbourne Cup Day

Thursday 5th - 10:15am Peven and Sarah Concert foundation Students 

Monday 9th - 13th - Prep to grade 4 Swimming 

Tuesday 10th - 3.00pm 3/4 Camp Manyung Info Session 

Thursday 12th - 9:00am - 9:50am - 2027 Foundation Transition 

Friday 13th - 2:40pm - Assembly 

Tuesday 17th - 9:00am - 9:30am - 2nd Hand Unifrom Shop 

5:00pm - 2027 Prep Information Night 

Thursday 19th - 9:00am - 9:50am - 2027 Foundation Transition

Wednesday 25th - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - School Council Meeting

Thursday 26th - 9:00am - 9:50am - Foundation Transition and Whole School Stepping Up

Friday 27th - 2:40pm - Assembly 

Monday 30th - Wednesday 2nd Dec - Grade 3/4 Camp 

Young Leaders 

Student of The Week Awards