Welcome & Important Dates

Welcome to Term 2

We hope you all enjoyed a restful break and had the chance to spend some quality time together. It has been lovely welcoming our learners back, and we are really looking forward to the term ahead.

Term 2 is always a busy and exciting time, with many opportunities for our learners to connect, reflect, and grow. Throughout the term, we will have several important events, including Curriculum Days, School Photos, the Maths Olympiad and Games, the Stand-Up Project Parent Information Session, and our Student-Led Conferences. We will also observe the King’s Birthday public holiday, allowing time for a well earned break before concluding the term.

In the classroom, our learning will continue to build in depth and complexity. In English, we will be exploring a new class text as part of our Literacy and Literature focus. Learners will continue to develop their comprehension skills, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen their written expressions. In Mathematics, we will be working through key concepts while also encouraging learners to apply their thinking in different ways, particularly through problem solving opportunities such as the Maths Olympiad and Games.

Our Inquiry unit this term will include an excursion to support and enrich learning, helping learners make strong real-world connections. Learners will also continue to take part in TRP sessions, focusing on wellbeing, resilience, and building positive relationships. Alongside this, we will continue our Cyber Safety learning to support learners in making safe and responsible choices online.

We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the term and supporting each learner as they continue to grow in confidence and independence.

New staff who have joined the Level Five Teaching and Learning Team in Term Two

Mrs Rebecca Prideaux

Dear Parents,

I am pleased to be teaching 5E from Term 2 onwards.

This is my 9th year teaching, and my experience includes teaching in Regional Victoria at Eildon Primary School, Casual Relief Teaching, and now, Glen Waverley Primary School!

As a teacher, I value each individual child, with their unique interests, personality, and learning needs. I am really encouraged by the academic and wellbeing opportunities given to students at GWPS.

I have enjoyed getting to know this wonderful school during the first term and have had the opportunity to teach in 5A and 5E, as well as getting to know the kids while on camp.

It has been lovely to meet some of you already and I look forward to meeting you all and working alongside you to support your child's education.

Kindly,

Becky Prideaux.

Important dates:

Wednesday 29th April – School Photo Day
Wednesday 6th May - Maths Olympiad and Games
Thursday 7th May – Stand Up Project Parents Session 3:45pm
Friday 15th May - Friendology Whole School Incursion
Wednesday 20th May – AI and Critical Thinking Parent Webinar 7:30pm
Thursday 21st May - Open Morning for Mathematics 9am
Wednesday 27th May – Simultaneous Storytime
Wednesday 3rd June – Brainstorm Production Wellbeing Whole School Incursion
Monday 8th June - Kings Birthday Public Holiday (no school)
Tuesday 9th June - Curriculum Day (no school for students)
Wednesday 10th June – Maths Olympiad and Games
10th, 17th, 23rd & 25th June - Student Led Conferences
Thursday 25th June - Semester 1 Student Reports released via Compass
Friday 26th June – Last day of Term 2, 2:30pm finish
Monday 13th July – First Day of Term 3