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Acknowledgement of Country At Ripponlea Primary School, we acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we teach, learn, play, and come together as a school community., We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and future, and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across this country., We recognise the deep and enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community, and we acknowledge the importance of these connections for the wellbeing of all children and their families.

Principal Team Update THE RIPOFFS - PARENTS BATTLE OF THE BANDS SOUTHSIDE 2 WINNERS AGAIN!, STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - BILL HANSBERRY , SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATE, INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATORS, PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES-BOOKING NOW OPEN ON COMPASS, FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM, A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK GOES A LONG WAY - A WONDERFUL WIN FOR OUR STUDENTS!

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 Banner Photo

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 TERM 2 , JUNE

Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support Banner Photo

Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Update, Nikki Olsen , The Resilient Student: Why Grit Matters More Than Grades, How to help your child persevere when school gets tough. , What is Resilience and Why Does It Matter?, Shaping a Resilient Learner at Home, 1. Praise the Process, Not the Talent, 2. Normalise the Struggle , 3. Model Your Own Fails , 4. Encourage “Yet” , 5. Create a Supportive Debrief Ritual , Final thoughts, Three key tips about supporting children with anxiety. , 1. Reassurance feels kind, but it can keep anxiety alive., 2. Avoidance makes anxiety grow., 3. Anxiety is a signal, not a threat., In summary

SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE SUPPORT UPDATE Banner Photo

SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE SUPPORT UPDATE How Ripponlea Primary School Responds to Behaviour, Prevention Before Correction, Recognising Positive Behaviour, When Students Make Mistakes, Supporting Students to Regulate, Restoring Relationships, Working Together

Things To Know Traffic Monitoring Camera on Carrington Grove, FOOD, BODIES & LUNCHTIMES AT RPS PARENT/CARERS WEBINAR, Supporting Our School Community – Pay-It-Forward Fund, 📚Premier's Reading Challenge📚, Supporting Learning Through Curriculum Contributions, CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) - DON'T MISS OUT!

Specialist News Music Room News, Art Room News

Student Leadership CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 2 , Student Wellbeing Team, House Captains, Student Representative Council , Student Sustainability Team

Ripper Families WINTER SOIREE, SNACK SHACK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 4

TheirCare Updates

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Banner Photo

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY CHILD SAFE STANDARD 4, Families and Communities are Informed and Involved in Promoting Child Safety and Wellbeing., Creating a Welcoming and Child Safe Community, Family Engagement and Participation, Open and Transparent Communication, Accessible Child Safety Information, Engaging Families in Policy Development and Review, Building Family Understanding of Child Safety, Inclusive and Diverse Engagement, Governance and Accountability, Commitment to Continuous Improvement

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Performing Arts/Visual Arts/LOTE-Japanese & Physical Education

Music Room News

The Music Room has been filled with wonderful musical experiences this term. Students have enjoyed a variety of class concerts where they have had the opportunity to perform for their classmates and share the instruments they are learning. These performances have been a fantastic way for students to build confidence, develop their presentation skills, and celebrate their musical achievements.

Foundation, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students have been exploring autumn songs through singing, movement and music-making. They have enjoyed transferring these songs onto percussion and tuned instruments, including glockenspiels and xylophones, while developing their rhythm and ensemble skills.

In Years 3, 4 and 5, students have been learning about National Reconciliation Week. They responded to the music of Gurrumul Yunupingu, through listening, discussion and drawing, reflecting on the stories, culture and emotions expressed through his music.

If your child would like to share a musical performance, composition or achievement with their class, please let me know. I would love to celebrate their musical journey.

Art Room News

Foundation

Our Foundation students have been exploring the iconic world of Yayoi Kusama, drawing inspiration from her bold, repetitive dot motifs to create their very own polka-dot pumpkin artworks.

Years 1/2

The Year 1/2 have made wonderful progress on their onomatopoeia artworks, bringing words to life through sound and image. Alongside this, students have been creating stunning bug prints complemented by vibrant watercolour backgrounds — a celebration of the unexpected beauty found in the insect world.

Years 3/4

The Year 3/4 students are well and truly in the swing of their textile unit! They have been diligently mastering the backstitch and are almost ready to take the exciting next step: learning the whip stitch so they can sew their very own ugly dolls together. The concentration and care on show has been wonderful to see.

Years 5/6

The Year 5/6 students have been channeling their inner Andy Warhol! Inspired by his vibrant celebrity pop art, they are using their own portraits and acetate to create striking compositions that play with the contrast between warm and cool colours. The results are bold, colourful, and full of personality.

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