From the Principal

POPS BIG FREEZE for MND 

On Monday afternoon, our school community celebrated the POPS Big Freeze for MND, raising an impressive amount. Many students and staff wore Fight MND colours and Big Freeze beanies. The Apostolopulus family generously donated $600, and Mia shared her personal connection to the cause, as her uncle and grandfather were affected by MND. The SRC and Mrs Debono excelled in organising and leading the Big Freeze Challenge. 

Congratulations to Miss Plumridge, Mrs Meiszies, and Ms Owen, whose students raised the most money to ice them. The school raise a total of $900, what a great effort and therefore was able to ice the principal! It was a worthwhile event for an important cause.

POPS SPORTS UNIFORM

After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that the POPS sports uniform will now be available for purchase for students across the entire school. This will ensure all students have the opportunity to benefit from the sports uniform on PE days.

There is currently stock available in children's sizes 4, 6 and 8 for families wishing to purchase the POPS sports top and shorts. These items can be worn on sports days and at school events when advised. From the beginning of next term, all students from Foundation to Year 6 will have the option of wearing the POPS sports uniform on their PE days. For more information about the uniform and the prices for the junior sizes, please contact PSW.

Dont forget that you can buy a the school approved POPS beanie for those colder days!!

SOMERS CAMP

Pettet Foundation Award Recipients

Harry C (2024) and Sienna S (2025), along with their invited friends Will R and Lucy M, attended Somers Camp from June 9–17. They shared highlights including the giant swing, abseiling, rock‑wall climbing, the disco and campfires, as well as the new friendships they’ve formed with students from other local schools. We thank the Pettet Foundation for sponsoring this wonderful leadership opportuni for our award recipients.

STUDENT SAFETY

We’ve received reports of unsafe behaviour at the local shops before school, including students running onto the road and blocking the walkway. Families are reminded to supervise children before school. If supervision isn’t possible, TheirCare is available for before‑school support.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to Katarina R (3/4O) for her outstanding performance at Cheercon’s Icebreaker event! Her squad secured 1st place in the Youth Novice group and received an incredible surprise by winning the Gold Grand Champion crown, making them the highest-scoring team among all Novice competitors that day. Well done, Katarina and team! 

Congratulations to the POPS Chess team on their victory in the chess tournament against other primary schools.  Their great team effort was truly impressive. Well done, Cooper, Benny, Henry, Ralph, Jeffrey, Sonny, Nate, Evie, Ben and Austin.

WALK TO SCHOOL- Wear your WInter Woolies!

Tomorrow, Friday June 26 is the final day of term. There’s a walk to school event where staff will meet students and their families at one of the 3Ds: Domeney, Dalry or Drayton at 8:30am. 

Different classrooms across the school will be screening the Socceroos World Cup match against Paraguay at 12 pm to cheer them on. 

The final whole school assembly will be at 2 pm and students will be dismissed at 2:30 pm.

Thank you to our staff for their hard work and dedication this term. A big thank you to the parent community for your support and participation in our events. We’re fortunate to have such a vibrant community. Enjoy a relaxing break, and see you back on Monday, 13th July.

Ms Garrity

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Visit the Assistant Principal page to read about the Make the Most of the Winter Holidays.

MEET OUR STAFF

This week read about two Education Support Staff members, Mrs P and Mrs Fernando.

FROM THE CLASSROOM

Please visit the From the Classroom page to read about the special visit our Foundation students enjoyed with their grandparents.

FOUNDATION 2027 ENROLMENT 

We are beginning to receive many enrolment applications for 2027, and interest in our school continues to grow. If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, could you please submit your online enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.

KEY DATES 

Term 3 Week 1 2026

Mon July 13: No Assembly

Reminder that Monday 20 July is a Curriculum Day. Students do not attend school on this day.