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Principal's Message Prep Enrolments for 2027, Easter Parade & Easter Raffle, Harmony Day at Hillsmeade, Family-Teacher Conversations, SRC Fundraiser, Save The Dates, Term 2 2026

Upcoming Events Hillsmeade Primary School calendar:

NOTICE BOARD Family Teacher Conversations open for booking now, First assembly for Term 2, School Uniform Shop Update - Hampton Park store from 14th April, Save the date, Curriculum Days

ONGOING REPORTING

Early Learning Centre Our Learning - Week 10, Celebration of learning, Long Day Care, Enrolments for free 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten.

Prep Update Our Learning for Term 2, Weeks 1 & 2, News and Reminders:, Celebration of our learning:

Year 1 Update Our Learning - Term 2-Weeks 1 & 2, News and Reminders:, Celebration of our learning:

Year 2 Update Term One - That's a wrap!, Learning in Year 2 , Continuous Reporting in Year 2, Hillsmeade Heroes , Teamwork Incursion

Year 3 Update Our Learning – Term 1 Recap, Events and Reminders, Ongoing Reporting, Hillsmeade Heroes, SRC Dress Up Day, Measuring in maths!

Year 4 Update We have had a fabulous term!, A snapshot of our learning in Term 2: Weeks 1 & 2, Events and Reminders, Homework, Our Learning

Year 5 Update What Are We Learning?, Upcoming Events:

Year 6 Update Maths in Year 6, Harmony Day , Star of the Week, Kindness Award

Specialist classes

Digital Learning & High Abilities Banner Photo

Digital Learning & High Abilities International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)

Sustainable snapshot Hop to it! , Connect with nature these school holidays

CSEF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES, CAMPS, SPORTS and EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

Useful information Keep Up to Date, Office Hours, School tours, Arriving Late - Late Pass Essential, Student Collection, Attendance, Breakfast Club , Food Bank Boxes, Hillsmeade Facebook page, Uniform, Sun hats, Curriculum and Other Contributions, Canteen, Staff Carpark, Email, Excursions, Incursions & Camps, Student Mobile phones, How Hillsmeade will communicate with you in an emergency., ACE Foundation Free Glasses Program, Dogs on school grounds - an adult must have full control on a leash, Scholastic Book Club

MUSIC LESSONS – 2026 MUSIC LESSONS – 2026

OSHC - Team Kids To enrol for Team Kids

First Aid Update Please pack spare uniform , Medication at School, Information on Head Lice, Dental Care , How to get Care without going to Hospital

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Prep Update

The preps had a lovely time dressing up as something or someone starting with the first letter of their names. Dress up days are always an exciting time for the children and teachers.

We cannot believe that we have reached the end of Term 1 already! We hope you all have a safe and happy Easter break and we can't wait to see you all back for another fun and exciting Term 2.

Our Learning for Term 2, Weeks 1 & 2

In English, students will: continue to learn the days of the week through our morning routines. review reading and writing our Stage 1 and 2 letter-sounds and identify where the sound is in simple CVC words. learn to read and write phonemes Stage 1 and 2 letter-sounds and identify these sounds in simple CVC words. identify what makes a sentence and begin to use different sentence starters to describe their daily routines at school make text to self-connections and identify main ideas in a text about school and community.
In Maths, students will: continue to use the 100 days of school chart to count and order numbers. continue to develop place value understanding through subitising up to 10, using a range of manipulatives and strategies such as counters, tens frames, and dice. develop an understanding of place value using 2-digit numbers (from 11 to 20). learn how to identify, count in order and write digits from 11 to 20. learn to compare 1 and 2 digit numbers andidentify which is more or less.
In Inquiry, students will: learn about different places and people in our community. identify people who help us in the community. describe their own daily routines at school.
In SEL, students will: remember and practise our classroom and school routines. continue to identify, manage and cope with strong emotions that can occur at school.

News and Reminders:

Monday 20th April - First Day of Term 2. Students return to school.
Monday 27th April and Tuesday 28th April- Parent conferences. 15 min sessions from 3.30-7pm in your child's classrooms. Please make sure to book a time on Compass. Bookings are now available on Compass and will be open through the holidays. Get in quickly to secure your time.
Library books. Remember to return library books on your child's library day.
Readers. Please continue to support your child by reading with them each day. As they learn new letters, sounds and words, regular practice helps build their confidence and improve their reading skills.
Stay Updated on Your Child’s Learning. Please check Compass regularly to see information about your child’s assessments and progress. Compass also keeps you informed about important events and any changes at school.