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END OF TERM 4 INFORMATION

We conclude the term on Tuesday 21st December. 

Students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm. TheirCare is available. 

We will be holding a special assembly at 12:45 pm. We have performances by the school band, farewell our Year 6 Graduates and farewell staff that will be retiring or leaving the school. 

We request families arrive at the assembly in time to form a guard of honour to allow our Year 6 students to exit with pride on their last day of primary school. There will be many tears and excitement as we farewell these 2022 Rippers for the last time. 

TERM 1 2023 CRITICAL DATES 

Students in Years 1-6 commence school on Monday 30th January 2023. 

Students in Foundation commence school for two half days on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3 February from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

The school office will be open on Friday 27th January for all queries. 

VICKI SMITH'S RETIREMENT

The end of 2022, marks the final year of Vicki's teaching career. Vicki started teaching at Ripponlea in 1981.  In her time, she has taught many students who are now adults with their own children. Ripponlea Primary School holds a significant connection for Vicki and her family. Vicki's mother and both her children attended the school.  

Vicki has been a member of the school leadership team and has instilled her passion for literacy in many of her colleagues and students. She has been a mentor to our graduate teachers as well as student teachers from a range of universities. 

Vicki leaves a long legacy of outstanding teaching and educational leadership. The school will hold a special assembly on the 9th of December. 

As a form of thanks to Vicki and her amazing contributions to RPS over the years, we are looking to raise money for a retirement gift. If your family would like to contribute, please pay via QKR! under 'Vicki's Retirement Gift'.