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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.
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Principal Team Message SCHOOL PRODUCTION 'THE TOYS' - A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY, TALENT & COMMUNITY , Creative Leadership, Choreography, Costumes, Sets, Props & Makeup, Music & Performance Support, Staff & Volunteers, Our Amazing Families, YEAR 3/4 CAMP A WONDERFUL SUCCESS AT LADY NORTHCOTE GLENMORE, CELEBRATING THE STAFF OF RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL , DIGITAL LEARNING POLICY UPDATE - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES  , Key Changes for Primary Schools (F-6) From 2027 , CURRICULUM DAY NOTICE - MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER , OUR SCHOOL REVIEW CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND SHAPING OUR FUTURE , Our Next Strategic Plan (2026–2030): Focus Areas, 1. Evidence-Based Instructional Practices, 2. Assessment to Challenge and Extend, 3. Student Agency, 4. Wellbeing Practices, 5. Effective Learning Environments, 6. Instructional Leadership, Thank You to Our Community, EXCITING UPDATES FROM THEIRCARE , Best Lunchtime Event – Tuesday 28 October, 1:30pm, Introducing TC Titans – New Sports Program!
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RPS School Calendar Dates 2025 TERM 4: OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER
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Things To Know BHN LUNCHTIME EXPECTATIONS & BODY IMAGE PROJECT AT RIPPONLEA  , HALLOWEEN MINI PARADE - FRIDAY 31st    OCTOBER , HALLOWEEN SNACK SHACK SPECIAL, CHANGES TO SEESAW PLATFORM IN 2026, EXCITING NEWS: MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE COMING TO OUR SCHOOL, Prahran High School Band Performance – Coming Soon!
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Specialist News VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS
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Ripper Families TASTY TREAT THURSDAY - AMERICAN HOT DOG, 2025 RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL RIPPERS ON THE RUN! - ONLINE FUNDRAISER, THE SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SHOP NEEDS MORE DONATIONS
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Sustainability Corner SUSTAINABLE HALLOWEEN, NEWS FROM THE GARDEN
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School Production PRODUCTION NEWS - "THE TOYS" - WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER , 'The Toys' - That's a wrap! 
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CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Child Safe Standard 8:, Policy Framework, Training for Staff and School Council, Training for Volunteers, Implementation and Review
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RPS School Calendar Dates 2025

TERM 4: OCTOBER

Week 4

Thursday 30

Year 1 Big Night In  

Year 2 Big Night In & Sleepover                                  

 

Friday 31

Halloween - Dress Up Day - Parade at 9am

Whole School Assembly @3pm Hosted by 3/4D

NOVEMBER

Week 5                      

Monday 3  

Curriculum Day - Students Do Not Attend School                                                                                                                                                       

Tuesday 4

Melbourne Cup Day - Public Holiday 

 

Wednesday 5

Lunchtime Expectations - Kayla & Amy BHN

 

Thursday 6 

World Teacher's Day Luncheon

 

Friday 7

Foundation 2026 Stepping Up Program - Session 1 @9:30am

Prahran High School Bands Performing @2:30 -3:30pm

Week 6                

Tuesday 11                                                                                                    Foundation Excursion - Werribee Zoo

 

Wednesday 12

Healthy Eating & Body Image - Kayla & Amy BHN @ 7:00pm

 

Friday 14

Healthy Eating & Body Image - Parent Workshop 

Year 5/6 Interschool School Sports Round Robin 

Foundation 2026 Stepping Up Program - Session 2 @11:30am

Whole School Assembly @3pm hosted by FB 

Week 7        

Monday 17

Evacuation Green Meadows @3pm

 

Friday 21

Whole School Stepping Up Program @11:30am

Foundation 2026 Stepping Up Program - Session 3 @11:30am    

Family Colour Fun Run 2:30pm - 8:00pm                                                   

Week 8                 

Monday 24

Whole School Stepping Up Program - Session 2 @2:30pm

 

Thursday 27

House Captain Speeches & Voting@2:30pm

 

Friday 28

Foundation 2026 Stepping Up Program - Final Session @11:30-1:00pm School Captain Speeches & Voting @ 2:30pm  

DECEMBER

Week 9        

Monday 1 

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS                                                        

 

Tuesday 2

No swimming today 

Mr Griffiths Retirement Function @10:30 am

School Council Meeting @6:00pm 

 

Wednesday 3

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

BHN - Co design Session @9:00am       

 

Thursday 4

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

 

Friday 5

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

House Music Competition @2:30pm                                                                

Week 10      

Monday 8 

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

Foundation Parent & Teacher Interviews                                                         

 

Tuesday 9

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

Year 1/2 Parent & Teacher Interviews

 

Wednesday 10

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS       

Year 3/4 Parent & Teacher Interviews 

Year 6 Graduation Dinner @5:30PM

Year 6 Graduation Ceremony @7pm

 

Thursday 11

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

Year 5/6 Parent & Teacher Interviews 

 

Friday 12

F-2 Intensive Swimming Program @ CGS

Whole School Stepping Up - Final Session - Meet Your 2026 Teacher   

Week 11      

Monday 15 

Year 6 Big Day Out - Gumbuya World

 

Friday 19

Whole School Assembly @12:30pm

School Dismissal @1:30pm