Principal's Message 

And just like that it’s the end of week four. What a great start to the year. We are delighted to see how our students have settled into their routines and are embracing the learning opportunities that have been provided, especially our preps who are very settled and learning our school routines really well.

With the weather fluctuating as wildly as it has been lately, it's important to ensure that our students stay hydrated throughout the day. We kindly remind all parents to ensure that their children bring their drink bottles to school every day. Having access to cold water at their tables is crucial, especially during these unpredictable weather conditions. 

Year Levels Information Evening

We are really looking forward to our Year Levels Information Evening scheduled for Tuesday, the 27th of February. This event will provide valuable insights into our curriculum, programs, and classroom activities tailored to each specific year level.

• Event Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• Session Schedule:
  • 5:00 pm: Information session for 1/2 students 
  • 5:30 pm: Information session for 3/4 students
  • 6:00 pm: Information session for 5/6 students

School Tours: From 4:30 pm onwards, you are welcome to tour the school and visit your child's classroom. 

The information evening on the 27th of February is your chance to meet our dedicated teachers, gain insights into our programs, explore our Specialist Spaces, and walk through classrooms to see firsthand how we support your child's learning and development. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage with our school community. Please keep a look out for your weekly school email about the locations of each of these information sessions.

Prep Family Picnic

To our Prep families, we haven't forgotten about you! While your information night was held in 2023, we invite you to join us for a special Prep Family Picnic at Warrien Reserve, Croydon North, on Thursday the 29th of February at 5:00 pm. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with other Prep families in a relaxed setting. No need to RSVP - just come along and enjoy the evening. Mr. Darby, Mrs. James, Mrs. Cooper, and Miss Ross will also be there.

Have a great end to the week and an even better weekend.

Ken Darby

Principal

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

🌟 VOLUNTEERS WANTED! 🌟

Join us in making a difference for our school community! The Parent’s Association is thrilled to announce that we've secured a Community Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Croydon (268-288 Maroondah Hwy, Chirnside Park) on Saturday, March 9th. This event is important in our efforts to raise funds towards our school's annual Chromebook license.

We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us make this day a success. Your contribution will directly benefit our school, ensuring our students have access to essential educational resources. If you're able to lend a hand, please use the link below to sign up.

Your support means the world to us, and together, we can empower our students with the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for being a part of our community effort!

https://volunteersignup.org/CTJMH

Easter Raffle

Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF)

If you hold a current Health Care Card you are eligible to apply for CSEF funding. Applications are now open. The link below will take you to the CSEF website and you will need to click on the first link, 'Camps, Sports, Excursions Fund application form 2024 (DOCS)', to apply.

If your application is successful, Yarra Road Primary School will receive $150 per student. These funds will be put onto your account and you can utilise them for any camps, excursions or incursions.

If you applied and were successful last year (2023), your funding will automatically roll over and you will not need to re-apply unless any of your details have changed.

School Photo's

School Photo day is on Wednesday 13th March. You should have received your child's order envelope last week. 

Please fill in the order envelopes and return them to school(please note - we still need each students envelope completed and returned to school even if you place your order on line or have made payment in a siblings envelope). 

Please click on the link below to place your order on line.