Principal's Report

Well, I just can’t believe that it is already Term 4! We are so excited to welcome back all of our students and families for what promises to be a busy, vibrant and memorable end to the school year.

There is so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. Our annual end of year concert will bring the community together in celebration, while our Year 6 students prepare to mark a very special milestone with their Graduation. Our Year 3 students have their Big Day Out to anticipate, and our Year 4 students are heading off on camp, both wonderful opportunities for learning and fun beyond the classroom. We’ll also enjoy a music concert, choir performances, transition day, and a range of other exciting events that will keep our calendar full and spirits high.

Term 4 is always a highlight, and we can’t wait to share it with you all.

Transitioning to 2026

I cannot believe that it is already that time of year again. We are currently preparing for the organisation of grade placements for 2026. This is always a tricky process as multiple considerations must be made to ensure that our students are placed in an environment that will best support their learning needs. As such, this does need to be a collaborative process where students, parents and staff combine their collective knowledge to ensure success.

The Process:

Upon our return to school, children will be asked by their teachers to nominate peers they would like to be with in 2026. Conversations will be had regarding what makes a good learning friend, and students will be able to nominate those who support their learning and reduce distractions. During the process, teachers will ensure that every child is placed with at least one of these friends.
Parent considerations are also collected and valued during this process. Parents often have specific insights into student need, including but not limited to health, emotional or learning matters, peer or sibling relationships, or changes in the home situation. Please note that selecting a particular teacher does not fit within the realm of special circumstances. If parents wish to provide additional information to be considered, please email the school office address rosanna.golf.links.ps@education.vic.gov.au. Letters should be addressed to “The Principal” and reach the office no later than November 3rd.
Classroom teachers will predict where students would be best suited based on learning, behavioural and social needs and any relevant information they have gathered throughout the year.

This year, we will also be transitioning to a new software system to support with class creation called Class Solver. While we will transfer past data into the program, we anticipate there may be some issues during this first year of use. For this reason, we strongly encourage families to clearly articulate any previous or ongoing needs in their letter to ensure that nothing is overlooked.

Specialists will check the lists for anomalies and then the leadership team will confirm placements.
Towards the end of term, children and their new teacher will have an opportunity to spend the whole day in their 2026 classroom and step up into the next grade level. During this day, the children and new teacher will complete an activity notifying parents of their new grade.

Moving to 2026

As we work through all our 2026 preparations, we are also looking to determine how many classes we will have in each area. At this time of year, we traditionally ask families to let us know if they intend to move schools in 2026. Typically, it is at this time that people move suburbs, states, and even countries. If you are in this situation, please give us a call or email to let us know of your plans.

New Back Fencing

Over the holiday period, our school grounds received a well-deserved refresh. Trees were trimmed to improve safety, lawns were mowed, and our gardens cleared so that students returned to a neat and inviting environment. In addition to this regular maintenance, we also invested in some important infrastructure upgrades. The old fencing along the back perimeter of the school at the Finlayson Street entrance was replaced with new, secure fencing. This upgrade not only improves the appearance of our grounds but, most importantly, ensures the safety and security of our students.

To further support this, from next Monday we will be closing and locking the back gate at approximately 9:05am each day. Families and visitors who need to exit after this time are asked to use the Interlaken Parade entrance instead. We kindly encourage everyone to make their way out prior to the gate being locked to avoid inconvenience.

We thank our community for supporting these improvements, which help us maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all students and families.

Assembly Reminder

Just a quick reminder that term 4 assemblies run at 9:00am on Monday mornings to ensure that sun smart practices.

Take care,

Kirrily Lamers

Principal