Year Level News

Upcoming Excursions and Incursions

Please ensure you have processed all consents and payments on your Compass portal to guarantee your child's participation in all upcoming incursions and excursions. 

Please also ensure 2026 Permissions and Agreements have been processed to include permission for local excursion, photography permission, and ICT agreements. 

Foundation Swimming Program

Our Foundation swimming program is off to a fantastic start! The students have been doing a wonderful job getting themselves organised and ready for the pool. They have been packing their clothes into their bags, getting into their groups quickly and listening carefully to their swimming instructors. We are especially proud that we have been ready and on time for the bus back to school every single day! Well done, Foundation students. We are so proud of your growing independence and the way you are embracing this new experience! 

Colour Fun Run

In Week 2, our Foundation students had an absolute blast at the Colour Fun Run! They excitedly arrived in their white T-shirts, ready for the fun, sporting colourful glasses, sweatbands and the biggest smiles. It was heartwarming to see them cheering on and encouraging one another as they raced around the course, jumping, swerving and hopping their way through the fun.

The students finished the event covered from head to toe in colour, and not before making sure the two Emmas were well and truly pelted with wet sponges!

We feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a wonderful school community that rallies together to create these memorable experiences for our students. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special!

Year 4 News

Year 4 Science Play with Dr Loz

On Tuesday 13th October, Year 4 students had a fantastic time at Science Play with Dr Loz! Students explored the fascinating world of chemistry, learning about atoms and what they are made of and creating their own atoms. They also investigated chemical changes through a range of hands-on experiments and activities. The session was filled with curiosity, excitement and plenty of fun as students discovered the science behind the world around them!

Year 5 News

2027 Year 6 Graduation Wear

A reminder that the 2027 Year 6 Graduation Wear orders are due by tomorrow, Friday 30th October to ensure we meet production schedules.

This uniform will consist of a short sleeve sky blue polo & a soft shell jacket. Both items are optional. Both items will have your child's first name only embroidered on the front with the school logo & 'Year 6 Leaders'. The back will be screen printed with all Year 6 names and artwork that has been designed by and voted on by the students. 

Orders are now open via CompassTix - HERE

• Polo shirt - $35.00
• Jacket - $65.00

Please ensure you select the correct size when ordering. Sample sizes will be available to try on in the front office.

Year 6 News

Gradtuation Bears

If you would like your child to have a Year 6 Graduation Bear to collect signatures as a memento of their primary school era, please order you bear by Monday 30th November 2026. 

Bears will be presented to students at the Graduation ceremony. 

This is completely optional, and if you prefer to source your own elsewhere you are welcome to.

Order your bears - HERE

If families are experiencing financial difficulties, please email our Business Manager at newport.lakes.ps@educationvic.gov.au . We are here to support all members of our community.

Melbourne Zoo Excursion

Our Year 6 students had an awesome day at Melbourne Zoo last week!

The day began with an engaging Animal Adaptations Workshop, where students became wildlife detectives as they examined a variety of animal skulls. By analysing features such as teeth, jaw structure and eye placement, students worked together to determine what structural and behavioural adaptations helped each animal survive in its environment. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that connected directly to our Animal Adaptations Knowledge Building unit this term. 

After the workshop, students had the opportunity to roam around the Zoo in small groups, exploring the many exhibits and discovering a wide range of fascinating animals from around the world. One of the clear favourites was the Butterfly House, where students were surrounded by hundreds of beautiful butterflies fluttering all around them. Many students described this as one of the most memorable parts of the day.

Another highlight was the Seal Show, where we learned how zoo trainers work closely with the seals through positive reinforcement training. Students discovered how these training routines help monitor the seals’ health and wellbeing, and how these skills can assist in preparing animals for life in the wild.

The Australian Bush section was a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Australia's unique wildlife. Students particularly enjoyed seeing the adorable koalas snoozing in the trees, catching up on their daily sleep.

The impressive Lion Gorge precinct was another crowd favourite. Students were excited to see the magnificent lions, stunning snow leopards and even a dingo up close. Watching these incredible animals was awe-inspiring.

The Reptile House provided plenty of fun as students enthusiastically played a game of “Spot It”. With many snakes, lizards and other reptiles expertly camouflaged or tucked away in their enclosures, finding them became an exciting challenge.

Overall, the Melbourne Zoo excursion was a fantastic day of learning, exploration and fun. Students represented our school beautifully, embraced every opportunity to learn, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with their classmates. Many agreed that it was the best excursion of the year! Finally, a huge shout out to our parent helpers on the day - Steven, Dan, Shani, Maryanne, Alex, Danielle, Malak and Anna - we could not have done this excursion without your help!

Getting Ready for Year 7!

The end of 2026 is closing in fast, which means that we will soon say farewell to our current Year 6 students. Starting high school is an exciting journey, however, we know it can also bring along feelings of nervousness and anxiety. 

Thankfully, Elevate Education has reached out and sent us The Ultimate Guide to Succeeding in High School. It’s a short, easy-to-read eBook that covers 8-simple strategies and study habits students can use from day one of Year 7. 

Here is a little snapshot of what the eBook is all about…

Starting high school is a big jump, but one way of making that jump a little easier is by starting with the right habits. We're sharing a short guide called The Ultimate Guide to Succeeding in High School. It's twelve pages, written for Year 6 students, and it covers eight practical things that make next year easier: how to read something properly, how to take notes worth keeping, how to actually remember what you've learned, and how to build a week that still has room for the fun stuff. I hope your children enjoy it!

Elevate Education have kindly provided this resource for free, which you can download with the link below. 

Download the Guide - HERE

Music News

End Of Year Concert

On Wednesday 2nd December, we will have our End of Year Concert. All students from F-6 will be involved. Parents are warmly invited to attend with a picnic before settling down to watch the concert. 

As part of your child’s performance, we ask that you secure the following costume requirements - these should be sourced from what you already have at home, there is no expectation to go out and buy new items. 

Classes  & Costumes

• FSL & FBE  -  Navy pants, white shirt
• FDS & FEL  -  Navy pants, white shirt
• Year 1  -  Navy pants, brown shirt, reindeer antlers / nose
• 2CB & 2LC  -  Navy pants, blue top
• 2DO & 2MS  -  Navy pants & black top, santa hat
• 3HJ & 3LL  -  Navy pants & bright coloured top 
• 3MW & 3MK  -  Navy pants and white shirt
• 4RW  -  Navy pants, white shirt
• 4TC  -  Navy top & pants, unless special character
• 4AD  -  Navy pants, black or white top
• 5MM & 6ED  -  60s hippie protest clothes
• 5LP & 6JK  -  Black pants, bright top (can be tie-dyed / Hawaiian shirt)
• 5KP & 6JB  -  Black pants, white shirt

Carols on the Green

Save the date! On Saturday 5th December, our Band & Choirs have been invited to perform as part of the Newport Folk & Fiddle’s “Carols on the Green” held at Paine Reserve in Newport. The event runs from 6 - 8pm, so put it in your diaries and make sure you attend!

Parents of students who are performing are required to attend to supervise, but we warmly encourage those families who aren’t performing to come along and support our Band and Choir students anyway!