Principal Report -
Mrs Cameron

Brights Futures indeed

On Monday 3rd March, students in Grades 5 and 6 were part of an interactive incursion as part of the Bright Futures program. Our students participated in a range of STEM activities that involved problem solving, collaboration and teamwork. The excitement across the room as students explored each of the tasks was electric with the creative minds of Fyans Park at work. A big thank you to Mr Calnin for organising this wonderful opportunity for our 5/6 students.

Below some comments and feedback from our students

“I enjoyed the circuit kits with the extra pieces like the fan, sound buzzers and switches”

“I used knowledge I have learnt this term to tackle some of the harder challenges”

“I loved the VR headsets, and it was my first time using them. I found the history element of the visuals engaging and helped me to understand what it might feel like in that time”

“The marble runs were challenging with some of the task cards being quite tricky to figure out”

“I loved the setup of the incursion with the rotation activity set up because I could experience a little bit of everything”

FPPS Swimming Stars

Congratulations to the following students who represented Fyans Park by competing at the Division Swimming earlier this week – Tayla H, Zaki F, Maddie C, Leela N and Olive O.

Olive O achieved a PB (Personal best) in both of her events with Leela N a PB in the backstroke.

Congratulations to Zaki F who placed 3rd in the backstroke and to Maddie C who placed 5th overall in her events.

Tayla placed first in the 50m breaststroke and butterfly and Hugo E placed first in backstroke, with both students now off to the Regional Championships.

In speaking with students, all were very happy with how they went in the pool, and the staff and I are equally very proud of them.

Congratulations to all students who participated on the day and proudly represented FPPS.

Visit from Western Heights Secondary College

Last week, we had a visit from Fiona Taylor, Principal of Western Heights Secondary College, along with Renee Lane – the leader of the Specialised Sports program at WHC to speak with students and staff about transition opportunities for our students in Years 4,5 and 6.

Later in the year our students in Years 4 and 5 will experience a half day transition excursion over to WHC to experience the sports program and see firsthand what the school offers. In addition to the sports program students heard about their Arts program, the languages on offer and the Year 7 Accelerate program for high achieving students.

Please see below for more information and invitation from WHC to attend their information evening to hear more about the Specialist Sports Program and sports clinics on offer for students commencing in April.

Western Heights College – Specialist Sports Program

Achieve your athletic and academic potential, by joining Western Heights College and our Specialist Sports Program where we are creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes.

Our Specialist Sports Program is an innovative, world-class environment tailored to students in Years 7-12, who are aspiring athletes in AFL, Basketball, Netball and Soccer.

We are a destination school. Our program and our student-athletes are thriving. With access to elite-level coaches, state of the art facilities, industry partnerships, physiotherapists, sport psychologists and nutritionists – we are truly developing the ‘whole’ student-athlete.

So come and join our program, to take your game to the next level.

Interested? Visit: https://enrol.whc.vic.edu.au/ssp

Or attend our Information Evening: Specialist Sports Program, Year 7 2026

Date: Wednesday 19th March

Session 1: 5.30pm
Session 2: 6.30pm

Venue: Western Heights College, Vines Road: Performing Arts Facility

Please Register: https://compasstix.com/e/k2wrrcq0mk

Western Heights College Sports Clinics

Do you love AFL, Netball, Soccer or Basketball? Then come along to our Sports Clinics for 10–12-year old’s – all students are welcome.

These clinics will be facilitated by our world class coaches.

AFL: Wednesday 2nd April 3.30pm-4.30pm (Western Heights College Oval, Waymouth Street)

Matthew Scarlett, Thomas Hunter and Georgie Prespakis

Basketball: Wednesday 2nd April 3.30pm-4.30pm (Geelong Arena)

Kaleb Sclater, Ashley Arnott and Sienna Harvey

Netball: Tuesday 1st April 3.30pm-4.30pm (Leisuretime Sports Precinct)

Susan Meaney and Ainsley Corrigan

Soccer: Wednesday 2nd April 3.30pm-4.30pm (Leisuretime Sports Precinct)

The specialised sports clinics will provide an opportunity for future student-athletes to experience the quality of what the Western Heights College community provides within the Specialist Sports Program.

School Council Update – Declaration of Poll

The number of nominations matched the number of vacancies for Council for 2025, therefore a vote was not required. Please see below for our School Council members for 2025.

Parent Members – Heather Hall, Simon Montgomery, Lillian Lee, James Heffernan, Deb Chamberlain, Regan Bell, Toby Prendergast and Charlie Fairbairn.

DET Staff Members – Darlene Cameron, Emily Burgess, David Hambrook, Julie Tobolov and Abbie Walker.

Community member – Elise Grow

Special welcome to our newest member of Council - Charlie Fairbairn, and returning member for another term on Council Toby Prendergast.

A big thank you to outgoing members of Council – Jo Rix, Natasha Shannon and Briana Lewis for their contribution on Council in 2024 and years of service.

Office Bearers for the FPPS School Council will be elected on the evening of Monday 24th March 2025 at Fyans Park Primary School.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday 24th March at 6.30pm in the staffroom prior to the first meeting of the 2025 School Council at 7.00pm – All parents are welcome.

6.00pm – Finance Committee

6.30pm – Annual General Meeting

7.00pm – First Meeting of SC for 2025

2026 Transition

Despite it being early in the year, we have already received requests for school tours for 2026. With this in mind, the following school tours have been arranged for new families who are residing in our local neighbourhood zone, as we continue to be at full capacity with regards to enrolment numbers.

Families can very quickly access the Find My School website to identify their local neighbourhood school at https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/

Our student leaders will be assisting me in facilitating school tours this year and welcoming new families and students to our school.

Our School Tour dates for Term 1 and 2 are listed below:

I welcome new families from all year levels to attend.

Thursday 3rd April at 9.30am

Thursday 1st May at 9.30am

Friday 9th May at 9.30am

Friday 23rd May at 9.30am

Have a great week everyone.