From the Principal
2027 Foundation Enrolments are open
PFA meeting - Tuesday16th June
Last day of term 2 Friday 26th June. Early finish at 2.30pm
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser on Sunday June 28th,
(8:00am to 4:00pm at Fairfield Bunnings)
IPS ICAS registrations will close at 11:59pm on Friday, July 10th.
At Ivanhoe Primary School we value the diversity of culture, ethnicity, and faith of all our students. We are proud of our diversity, and everyone is welcome at our school.
Celebrating the diversity of our community makes us stronger.
We are committed to making sure that students from all backgrounds feel accepted, supported, included; and ready to learn.
We teach all students according to our school values and teach the respectful relationships framework. This includes education around diversity and inclusion.
To achieve our values and aims, we say everyone at Ivanhoe Primary School has an important role to play. To help us make Ivanhoe Primary School a place where everyone feels welcome, respected and supported, we encourage you to talk with your child about our school and community values.
We expect families to live our school values when dealing with other members of our school community.
It is up to all of us at Ivanhoe Primary School to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment.
The 2025 Fair Committee met at the end of last year and discussed the pros and cons of running a biannual fair. Consideration was given to the difficulty of recruiting volunteers, the growing scarcity of local business support and the escalating financial imposts on families / cost of living etc. ThIs was discussed at the last meeting of school council and the consensus was that a School Fair would be best scheduled every third year.
A “walk-a-thon” is scheduled for 2026 leaving room for discussion to determine the 2027 major fundraising event. PFA have a meeting in June to consider a new fundraising event.
A new fundraising event would require approval from School Council.
Step right up, step right up to have fun and lower the cost of Year 6 camp. Please see the attached flyer for the upcoming Year 6 Arcade Games Day fundraiser. We'd love to see you there!
Students in Year 6 have shared their incredible ideas and plans with each other, inspiring all of us to get our projects into full swing, as we approach the pointy end of our timeline.
Projects are due for completion in week 9 and our Arcade Day camp fundraiser will take place in week 10 (last week of term). Ideally, projects should be well under construction at this point.
I just wanted to share a brief update from today’s inter-school chess competition, which brought together students from 12 schools.
IPS was represented by William Lee and Ian Long who both participated with great enthusiasm throughout the day. It was also wonderful to see the IPS chess coach there supporting the students during the tournament.
I am especially pleased to share that William was awarded the P–6 Star of the Tournament Trophy. Ian, who is in Year 2, also performed exceptionally well, demonstrating impressive concentration and resilience across all rounds. Congratulations to both boys!
Mr Kent, Mrs Wright and Mr King are conducting two tours most weeks for new families.
All tour times are from 12pm to 12.45pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the office on 9499 1880.
| Tuesdays | Fridays |
|---|---|
| 16th June | 12th June |
| 23rd June | 19th June |
| Term 3 dates to be advised | Term 3 dates to be advised |
If you have a child of a current student beginning next year, please don't wait to enrol as early accurate figures allow us to plan classes and staff them appropriately.
Dear year 6 families,
We are reaching out for your support as we work together to make our Year 6 Canberra Camp as affordable as possible for all 75 families in our cohort. As you know, camp is a milestone experience that builds independence, connection, and lifelong memories.
To help reduce costs for every family, we will be running a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser on Sunday June 28th, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and we need your help to make it a success. WE HAVE 2 SPOTS LEFT!
To run the day safely and smoothly, we must fill every volunteer slot across the full eight hours. Even one hour of your time will make a meaningful difference. Every dollar raised directly reduces the cost of camp for your child and their peers. Your contribution genuinely benefits the whole community.
Huge thanks to Pete Munt for taking on the role of BBQ Captain.
Please sign up by clicking the link below and adding your name to a time slot:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nqMs9W88tgTINiBBk1td9gDR4LVuAtUmzpwJjgdHazc/edit?usp=sharing
Your generosity, time, and community spirit will directly support our students and help ensure that every child can participate in this unforgettable learning experience. Together, we can make this fundraiser a success and lighten the financial load for all families.
Sincerely,
The Year 6 Team
All families can register with Theircare online.
If families registered last time for Ivanhoe East PS or Alphinton PS last holidays you don't need to register again they have your details, you can choose Ivanhoe PS now as your set school to receive all updates of bookings open.
Starting June 2026, TheirCare will be joining our school community to deliver exceptional holiday program and unforgettable experiences for our students.
We are absolutely thrilled to invite families to join us at TheirCare, where every day is packed with fun, learning, and safe adventures in our vibrant OSHC holiday program!
Getting Started is Easy:
Visit www.theircare.com.au and click “Book Now” (top right corner)
Need a hand? Our quick video guides walk you through the process step-by-step!
Once You’re Enrolled:
Book sessions instantlyView fees and session timesAccess all contact info—right at your fingertips!
Big Savings Available!
Families may be eligible for up to 90% off through the Child Care Subsidy—making quality care more affordable than ever!
Got Questions?
Our friendly Support Team is here to help! Call 1300 072 410 during office hours.
It has been necessary to put on hold our weekly whole school assemblies as we have had our hall resurfaced complete with new line markings. Our next whole school assembly will be on Monday the 22nd of June.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mark Kent
Co Principal
http://www.ivanhoeps.vic.edu.au/
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