Principal's Desk
Welcome back to an exciting new school year!
Welcome back to our amazing school community to what promises to be another fantastic year at Park Ridge Primary School! We hope you all had a wonderful and restful break, and we’re excited to see our students return, ready for an engaging and rewarding year of learning.
Holiday Works & Improvements
The school has been buzzing with activity over the holidays, with several upgrades and maintenance projects completed to ensure a fresh and improved learning environment for our students. These works included:
• New carpet installed in Rooms 2-5, 13-16, and 19-25.
• Air conditioner maintenance, with full system cleans in most classrooms to improve air quality and efficiency.
• Gutter and roof cleaning to maintain our facilities.
• Servicing and repair's to all synthetic surfaces, including the hardcourts.
• New furniture for our Year 1 and Year 2 students, including chairs, tables, and storage units.
• Roof repairs in the Wentworth building.
• Gas heater servicing for safety and efficiency.
• Installation of Modwood decking on the concrete bench outside Rooms 17 and 18.
• Steam cleaning in the Admin Area and Foundation building.
• Window cleaning throughout the school.
• Repairs and replacements of vinyl skirting in classrooms
• Installation of new photocopiers and laptops to support staff and student learning.
• A new phone system, scheduled for installation today.
• Increased number of CCTV cameras, scheduled for installation later this week.
These upgrades will enhance the learning experience for students and staff, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all.
A Strong Start to 2025
Last week, we launched our ‘Start Right’ approach, focusing on building a strong and inclusive learning community that naturally integrates our school values. Walking through classrooms, it has been wonderful to see students actively engaged in hands-on activities and discussions with their teachers. The schoolyard is once again filled with happy, smiling faces, and we couldn’t be more excited for the year ahead!
Our staff also commenced the year with two Curriculum Days, where they undertook professional learning on the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0. This research-backed framework supports our refined approach, focusing on explicit teaching and creating an optimal climate for learning—key elements in ensuring student success.
With a fantastic start already underway, we look forward to what 2025 will bring. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we can’t wait to share another great year with our wonderful school community.
I hope you have a wonderful week. Please feel free to pop in for a chat with either Carrie, Brendan or I, should you wish to discuss anything.
Take care,
Mr. Dale Blythman