Things to know
LAST DAY OF TERM 4 2023
Can you believe that today is the last day of the school year and what a wonderful year it has been!
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Running order for tomorrow Tuesday 20th December:
- Assembly at 12.45 pm
- Guard of Honour at 1.20pm - We ask all families to form a guard of honour for our Year 6 students as they exit the gates of RPS for the final time.
- School Finishes at 1.30pm - Students who are unable to be collected at this time will need to attend TheirCare
- Book Here.
SEMESTER TWO REPORTS AVAILABLE ON COMPASS
Reports are now live on Compass, we remind all Year 6 families and all departing families to download their previous reports as well as their Seesaw digital portfolios prior to December 31st.
How to download a PDF copy of your report:
How to download your child's Seesaw portfolio:
CURRICULUM DAYS 2023
Term 1 – 27/1 -6/4
Friday 27th January – Learning Communities, Staff Information/AIP 2023 & Classroom Preparation
Friday 10th March – Master Class in Responsive Teaching – Bronwyn Ryrie Jones
Labour Day – TBA (backs onto a public holiday)
Term 2 – 24/4 -23/6
Monday 24th April - Engage-communication and reflection model – restorative/trauma-informed practices. (Start of Term 2 – Anzac Day
Term 3 – 10/7 – 15/9
Friday 9th June – Dianne Siemen or Peter Sullivan Mathematics (backs onto Kings B-Day
Term 4 – 2/10 -20/12 TBA
2023 YEAR 3-6 HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The 2023 Year 3-6 House Swimming Carnival is scheduled for Monday 13 February 2023 at Prahran Aquatic Centre. All Year 3-6 staff and students will depart school via bus at 9:30am and will return at 2:0pm.
Students will participate in swimming and novelty events across the day. Participation in events is strongly encouraged. Students will be given the opportunity to trial for the RPS Swimming Team that will represent at the Balaclava District Swimming Carnival. Please note that all district events are 50m distances.
All students will require the following:
- Sports uniform including hat
- House T-shirt
- Appropriate swimming attire. One-piece bathers are recommended for girls and rash vests are highly recommended for all students.
- Swimming cap (compulsory)
- Goggles (optional but recommended)
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Plastic bag for wet gear
- Epipen/asthma puffer if required
- Food and drink for the day
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. If this is the case, parents will be notified early Monday morning via Compass. Parents are most welcome to attend and support the students.
Consent is required via Compass and Payment of $55 is required via Qkr unless previously paid through voluntary financial contributions.