Important Notices

Early Finish on Friday at 2:30pm

A reminder that students will be dismissed at 2:30pm this Friday, the last day of term.

Please book a place for your child with Team Kids if you are unable to pick up your child on time.

School will resume at 9am on Monday 6th October.

Final Day of Term 3 – Footy Colours Day!

We’re excited to finish Term 3 with a day of celebration and community spirit on Friday 19th September.

As is tradition at SKiPPS, we’ll be running our annual Footy Colours Day. Students, staff, and families are warmly invited to come dressed in the scarves, jerseys, and colours of their favourite football team—whether it’s AFL, soccer, rugby, or another code you love!

Here’s what’s planned for the day:

9:00am – Parade on the basketball court - We’ll kick things off with a colourful parade showcasing everyone’s team pride.
Oval – Longest Kick competition - After the parade, students will head to the oval for our much-loved longest kick contest, with some exciting prizes up for grabs.
Lunchtime – SKiPPAs Footy Lunch - Our Parents’ Association will be serving up a special party pie and sausage roll lunch for those who have ordered lunch.
2:00pm – End-of-term Assembly - Join us in the quadrangle for our whole-school assembly as we wrap up the term together.
2:30pm – Early Dismissal - Please note that school will finish at the earlier time.

It’s always a fun and festive way to finish the term—we can’t wait to see the colours and excitement on the day!

Parents Battle of the Bands - this Thursday

Our school parents' band 'Parental Guidance' has earned a coveted spot to perform at the Northside v Southside Battle Final! This taking place this Thursday night.

When: Thursday, 18 September, doors 7pm

Where: The Corner Hotel, Richmond

All proceeds from the vent are donated back to the competing schools which is then used to fund our Music and Performing Arts programs, includin g supporting our wonderful school orchestra.

Don’t miss a night of live music, laughs, and amazing performances. Grab your tickets and cheer for our band!

🎟 Tickets:

Orchestra Soirée Success 🎶

Last Sunday afternoon, our Quadrangle came alive with music, memories and community spirit as we hosted the SKiPPS Orchestra Soirée. The event was wonderfully well-attended and offered a special opportunity to enjoy performances from our current students (from Foundation to Year 6), talented alumni, supportive parents, and guest musicians.

It was heart-warming to see our community come together to celebrate and support our vibrant orchestra program. Guests enjoyed delicious pizza, hot chips, soft drinks and grown-up beverages while being treated to a wide range of musical performances.

Thanks to the generosity of our families, the event raised important funds to help our school orchestra continue operating well into 2026 and beyond — supporting the purchase of sheet music, instrument repairs, and specialist conductor and tutor support.

A huge thank you goes to Michael Roper and the incredible team of orchestra parents who made this such an enjoyable and successful afternoon.

🎁 Raffle Reminder: Winners from our Soirée Raffle will be announced at assembly this Friday.

Library books

Please return them as soon as possible, as this will allow Carolyn, our library technician to organise and restock the library space in preparation for a busy Term 4.

Lost property - will be donated on Friday!

Parents are asked to visit the Lost & Found, accessible via the Quadrangle, to claim items belonging to their child.

All unclaimed items will be donated to charity on Friday.

Education Department Parent/Carer Opinion Survey

Each year the Department of Education runs the Parent/Carer Opinion Survey, which gives families an opportunity to share their perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement.

The survey is open from Monday 18 August to Friday 19 September 2025.
It takes around 20 minutes to complete and can be done on a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Families can complete the survey in English or in 10 other languages.

A Compass message with the survey link and PIN was re-sent to all families today (Wednesday 3rd September). Participation is optional, but we encourage all parents and carers to take part. The results help us identify areas for improvement, guide professional learning, and inform school planning.

Term 4 - Extra Curricular Activities now open for bookings with Kids Unlimited