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Principal's Message ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO!! How is your fundraising going for our Colour Explosion Run on Friday 13th November?, Year 6 Camp, Curriculum Day Reminder, End of Year Extravaganza, Christmas celebrations at Hillsmeade, Meet your 2027 teacher and Step Up, Term 4 2026

Friday November 13th Please bring in your childs White T-Shirt to your classroom teachers ASAP! , Event Information , Friday 13th November 1.30pm. Council Soccer Oval, next to the school. , Please note: this is an online-only fundraiser—any cash donations must be converted online before Friday 13th November. , If you haven't done so already, it’s super easy to set up! Simply go to myprofilepage.com.au, click register and create a cybersafe online profile for your child.

Upcoming Events Hillsmeade Primary School calendar:

NOTICE BOARD Next assembly , Remembrance Day Poppies for sale, Curriculum Days, ART SHOW!, New Softshell Jacket now avalible at PSW!, Uniform Dress Code REMINDER, Planning for 2027

You are invited!

Early Learning Centre Our Learning Weeks 5 & 6, Celebration of learning, Long Day Care, Enrolments for free 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten.

Prep Update Our Learning - Term 4 Weeks 5 & 6, News and Reminders:

Year 1 Update Our Learning Weeks 5 & 6 , News and Reminders:, Celebrations of Learning:

Year 2 Update Term 4 - Mid Term Update, Year 2 Literacy - Week 5 Term 4 , Year 2 Literacy - Week 6 Term 4, Maths Learning - Weeks 5 & 6, Inquiry Learning - Weeks 5 & 6, SEL Learning - Weeks 5 & 6, Learning in Year 2, Reminders for the Term

Year 3 Update Our Learning , Events and Reminders, Hillsmeade Heroes, Classroom Fun.

Year 4 Update What's been happening in Year 4 -Weeks 5 & 6

Year 5 Update Our Learning Weeks 5 & 6

Year 6 Update Learning Intentions for Weeks 5 & 6, Celebrating our STAR students , Kindness Award Winner, Year 6 City Camp

Specialist classes Term 4- STEM

Digital Learning & High Abilities Banner Photo

Digital Learning & High Abilities Changes to BYOD at Hillsmeade

ONGOING REPORTING

Useful information Keep Up to Date, Office Hours, School tours, Arriving Late - Late Pass Essential, Student Collection, Attendance, Breakfast Club , Food Bank Boxes, Hillsmeade Facebook page, Uniform, Sun hats, Curriculum and Other Contributions, Canteen, Staff Carpark, Email, Excursions, Incursions & Camps, Student Mobile phones, How Hillsmeade will communicate with you in an emergency., ACE Foundation Free Glasses Program, Dogs on school grounds - an adult must have full control on a leash, Scholastic Book Club

OSHC - Team Kids To enrol for Team Kids

First Aid Update Handwashing , Please pack spare uniform , Medication at School, Information on Head Lice, How to get Care without going to Hospital

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Prep Update

Gallery Image — Prep A-Ms Wickremasinghe

We are almost halfway through the term, and the children have been busy completing assessments to show all they have learnt throughout the year. It has been truly rewarding to see how far they have come, not only in their learning but also in their confidence, independence and resilience. Our first Prep transition session in Week 4 was a lovely reminder of just how much our little superstars have grown, academically, socially and emotionally.

With only six weeks to go, there is still plenty of exciting learning and special events to look forward to before we sadly say goodbye to our wonderful Preps. Please continue to check Compass and the calendar of events so you don't miss any important dates or activities.

Our Learning - Term 4 Weeks 5 & 6

In Maths, students will:

review place value, sharing equally and grouping, addition and subtraction strategies previously learnt.
explore the concept of fractions (half).

In Inquiry, students will:

plan the creation of a toy using different materials and properties.
build their own toys using different recycled materials.
explain the purpose of their toy.

In SEL, students will:

solve problems by thinking, talking and helping each other.
understand that anyone can do anything regardless of gender.
learn how to use strong and gentle actions.

News and Reminders:

Week 6: Friday 13th November: The Colour Explosion Fun Run!
Week 7: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th: Hillsmeade Art Show from 3.30pm.
Readers. Please continue to support your child by reading with them each day. As they learn new letters, sounds and words, regular practice helps build their confidence and improve their reading skills. Please ensure that when you read, you record this in their phonics books. This helps your child's teacher to acknowledge, celebrate and support your child's development further.
Library books. Remember to return library books on your child's library day.
Stay Updated on Your Child’s Learning. Please check Compass regularly to see information about your child’s assessments and progress. Compass also keeps you informed about important events and any changes at school.

Inquiry - Making Toys