Important Notices

Book Week Dress-Up Parade: Friday 28 August

A reminder that our Book Week Dress-Up Parade will be held tomorrow Friday, 28 August, at 9am. We can’t wait to see the colourful costumes and favourite book characters our students bring to life!

During the parade, we will also reveal the SKiPPS winner of the Best 2026 Children’s Picture Book, as voted by our students from this year’s CBCA selection.

Please see the Book Week article later in this newsletter for further information and costume inspiration.

Premiers' Reading Challenge

The 2026 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is nearly finished, with the Challenge closing on Thursday 3 September.

There are just over two weeks left, so now is the time to finish those last few books and, importantly, make sure all books you have read are logged online.

To successfully complete the Challenge and receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier, students need to have:

• Foundation to Year 2: Read or experienced 30 books, including at least 20 books from the Challenge book list.

• Years 3 to 6: Read 15 books, including at least 10 books from the Challenge book list.

   

Students received their Premiers’ Reading Challenge username and password back in March. If your child has misplaced these details and needs them replaced, please contact our Challenge Coordinator, Prue Robbins, at prudence.robbins@education.vic.gov.au.

We know many SKiPPS students have been doing some fantastic reading this year, so please take a few minutes to check your online record and make sure everything is up to date before 3 September.

Keep reading, SKiPPS!

SKiPPS Walkathon - Wednesday 9 September

Our 2026 Walkathon is coming up on Wednesday 9 September from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, with funds raised supporting a new landscaped, tiered seating area and outdoor platform beside our basketball courts. 

We are grateful to Rachael O’Connor from Marshall White, who will donate 50 cents for every lap completed, and to Woolworths Metro St Kilda for supporting the event. 

Please help us make this our biggest Walkathon yet by donating to your child’s class through MyCause and sharing the page with family and friends. 

All donations are tax-deductible.

St Kilda Food Rescue -Volunteers Needed

Many SKiPPS families may already be familiar with St Kilda Food Rescue, a local volunteer-run food rescue and distribution program that takes place every Thursday afternoon at the St Kilda Bowls Club.

Started by SKiPPS parent Laura Marini, the group rescues surplus food from local businesses and redistributes it back into the community, helping to reduce food waste emissions and ensures good food is used.

The group is now looking for more local volunteers, including SKiPPS families, to help keep this valuable community initiative running. There are a few different ways to get involved:

1. Food collection drivers– collect surplus food from local businesses between approximately 1:00 pm and 2:45 pm on Thursdays and deliver it to the St Kilda Bowls Club by 3:00 pm. This is currently one of the group’s biggest needs.

    

2. Setup, distribution and pack-down helpers – help put out the food, assist with distribution and pack up afterwards (approximately 2:30pm–4:00 pm on Thursdays). This can be a great option for parents who are able to come to school earlier than pickup time and for children who are old enough to meet parents at the Bowls Club.

There is no weekly commitment required. Volunteers join the WhatsApp group and simply put their hand up when they are available- whether that is once a week, once a month, or whenever suits. Volunteers are also welcome to take home some of the rescued food, helping us make sure as much surplus as possible is used rather than wasted.

It is a wonderful opportunity to help reduce emissions from food waste, support our local community and connect with other local volunteers. If you would like to find out more or join the volunteer group, please email Laura at marinilaura73@gmail.com 

SKiPPS students shine at Interschools

Last week, six SKiPPS students proudly represented our school at the Interschools Snowsports Championships.

Luca B (Foundation J) and Mackenzie B (3E) and Jackson W (4J) and Ethan W (1L) competed in both the Alpine and Skicross events. 

Frankie K (3E) and Ruby L (2P) also competed in Alpine and Skicross, as well as teaming up for the Moguls competition.

Frankie achieved an outstanding fourth place in the individual Moguls event, while Frankie and Ruby also finished fourth as a team in Division 5.

Congratulations to all six students for representing SKiPPS with such enthusiasm and skill. We are delighted to hear that everyone had a wonderful time, and we are very proud of their efforts on the slopes!

Dads & Carers Camp — Wye River

• 11–13 December 2026
• Tickets on sale 6 September 2026
• Booking link: 

School Holiday Program Schedule - Team Kids

TeamKids has another exciting school holiday program planned this spring!

You can look forward to:

• Unique daily experiences, incursions, and excursions 🎨
• Screen-free fun and active play 🤸
• Delicious morning and afternoon snacks included daily 🍎
• CCS-approved care ✅
• Flexible booking options 📅

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