Curriculum Day

Last Friday our staff participated in a professional development day which allowed for reflection on the amazing work that has occurred as part of the school’s strategic plan. Our day started with a reflection on the teachers who had had a big impact on us, followed by a chance to revisit and practise our PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) strategies when faced with a variety of student behaviour scenarios.

We then challenged our brains with some memory tasks related to the Science of Learning, and examined elements of the Victorian Teaching and Learning model in reference to our school’s instructional model.

Finally we spent some time examining the Digital Learning Policy that is being rolled out in schools in 2027.

Sports News

Congratulations to Sienna Tripp (Yr 4) for placing 2nd and receiving a silver medal in 100m (MC) at the Victorian State Athletics Championships last week. She has now been selected for the Victorian Track and Field team to compete against all other States and Territories at Lakeside Stadium in 3 weeks. Sienna also competed in Long Jump, placing 7th in the state.

Well done to Oliver Wilson (Yr 6) who also competed at the State Athletics Championships, making the final in the 200m, placing 8th fastest in the state. Tremendous effort, Ollie!

Congratulations to both Cooper Halye (Yr 6) and Conor Butler (Yr 6) for competing at the National Championships in NSW last week. Both students played exceptionally well, helping their teams secure a podium finish. Cooper represented Victoria in Softball, receiving a bronze medal and Conor represented Victoria in Cricket, receiving a silver medal.

Well done to all our talented athletics.

Year Five Aspire Higher Incursion

Last week our Year 5 students embarked on their final unit of inquiry based around the central idea, ‘Effective leadership inspires action’. Over the course of a day they experienced their teachers taking on the persona of various leaders, both in dress style as well as the manner in which they conducted lessons. They then recorded their initial thoughts about who they see as leaders, and the attributes those people possess. Yesterday they had a full day incursion where they undertook a variety of tasks enabling them to reflect on their own unique leadership styles and qualities. Over the coming weeks they will be looking towards 2027 and how they will contribute to our school as part of their year 6 leadership roles.

Reporting

As we approach the mid point of term, staff have been undertaking a variety of assessments with their classes. Next week the next round of continuous reports will be released ahead of end of year reports which will come out at the end of the year.

Please make sure you are looking at the Important Dates page to note events into your diary.

Enjoy the weekend ahead,

Leanne

Aspendale Primary School Newsletter

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Empathy

Issue 31 · 05 Nov 2026

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