RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Issue 4 · 19 Mar 2025

In this issue

Acknowledgement of Country At Ripponlea Primary School, we acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we teach, learn, play, and come together as a school community., We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and future, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this country., We recognise the deep and enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community, and we acknowledge the importance of these connections for the wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
RPS School Calendar Dates 2025 TERM 1, MARCH , APRIL, CURRICULUM DAYS 2025 - SCHOOL COUNCIL APPROVED
Principal Team Message WELCOMING  OUR NEW STAFF TO RPS, 🌏CELEBRATING HARMONY DAY AND THE RICH TAPESTRY OF CULTURES AT RPS - FRIDAY 21 MARCH 🌏, A VERY SPECIAL ASSEMBLY: WELCOMING MP ZOE DANIEL & CELEBRATING OUR 2025 STUDENT LEADERS , CLASSROOM REPRESENTATIVES - BUILDING OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY, The Role of Class Representatives, STUDENT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING – POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT (PBS), How Families Can Support This at Home – More Positive Reframes, Teaching the "Why" Behind the Behaviour, Noticing and Acknowledging Positive Behaviour, Transferring this to the Playground, THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: EMPOWERING FAMILIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 
Things To Know RESPECTING OUR NEIGHBOURS, PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE 2025, What is the Premier’s Reading Challenge?, How Does It Work?, New and Exciting Features for 2025, The Benefits of Participating, How to Get Involved, Looking Ahead, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME TO SCHOOL - EVERY DAY AND MINUTE COUNTS!, 🕒 Soft Start to School — Launching Next Term!, Attendance Expectations — Every Day Matters!, Late Arrivals, Regular Attendance Updates, Need Support?, OPEN CLASSROOMS & CURRICULUM INFORMATION SESSIONS - PLEASE JOIN US , RIPPONLEA BIKE BUS - NEW PROJECT LAUNCHED BY NOEL HANSSENS, ESTABLISHING OUR SCHOOL BAND/MUSICAL ENSEMBLE 
Ripper Families UNIFORM SHOP - NEW LOCATION & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, TRIVIA NIGHT - SAVE THE DATE!
Sustainability Corner SUSTAINABLE UPDATES
Specialist News PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS
Student Leadership CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 1 , CELEBRATING HARMONY DAY AT RPS , Student Wellbeing Initiatives , Student Representative Council Projects
Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support 
CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Child Safety and Wellbeing at Ripponlea Primary School: Information for families and the school community
Community Classifieds

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