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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 Message BOOK WEEK PARADE-A SHOWCASE OF CREATIVITY & CONNECTION, SCHOOL REVIEW UPDATES, CLASS PLACEMENTS POLICY & PRACTICES , PLANNING AHEAD FOR 2026, ANNUAL PARENT/CAREGIVER/GUARDIAN OPINION SURVEY - ORIMA RESEARCH, Congratulations, we have 21 completed surveys so far and lots of time to secure some more!, 2025 NAPLAN RESULTS, JUNIOR SCHOOL PLAYGROUND UPDATE, Highlights from the Concept Design, Next Steps, IMPORTANT NOTICE: FENCE UPGRADE WORKS

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RPS School Calendar Dates 2025 TERM 3: , AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

Things To Know YEAR 1 PHONICS CHECK, SPECIAL PERSONS DAY 2025, SAUSAGE SIZZLE - 11th SEPTEMBER, THE IMPORTANCE OF ARRIVING AT SCHOOL ON TIME, CCTV AT OUR SCHOOL, RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH AND CONSENT EDUCATION AT RPS, BOOK WEEK - SPOTLIGHT ON JANE GODWIN, PROMOTING RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION IN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Reconciliation Action Plan INTRODUCING OUR RAP AMBASSADORS, How did you hear about the opportunity to join the RAP Team?, What made you want to join?, What is your main goal being involved in this team?, What do you think about people's knowledge regarding First Nations People?

Specialist News PHYSICAL EDUCATION , LOTE (JAPANESE)

Ripper Families PARENTS BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALS

School Production PRODUCTION NEWS - "THE TOYS" - OCT 16TH , About the Show – The Toys, Production Day Information

Sustainability Corner COMING SOON...HALLOWEEN SPOOK & SWAP

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support Article 5: Helping Young Minds Navigate Big World Events: A Guide for Parents, Article 4: Building resilience in primary-aged children – Preparing them for the road ahead. , Article 3: When your child brings you a school problem: To intervene or not to intervene? , Article 2: Responding to Anxiety in Children: What you can do as a parent, RAISING BODYKIND TEENS-PARENT WORKSHOP, Article 1:Recognising Anxiety in Children: A parent's guide in the face of rising childhood anxiety , LUNCHTIME EXPECTATIONS PROJECT

Student Leadership CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 3 , Student Wellbeing Team, House Captains , Student Representative Council , Student Sustainability Team

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CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Child Safe Standard 7:, Child Safety – Raising Concerns and Making Complaints, Encouraging Children’s Voice, What We Do at Ripponlea, Accessible and Public Processes, Child-Friendly and Inclusive Practices, Clear Responding and Reporting Obligations, Support and Accessibility, Confidentiality and Recordkeeping, Acting on Complaints and Continuous Improvement, Our Commitment

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School Production

PRODUCTION NEWS - "THE TOYS" - OCT 16TH

COSTUMES - TO SCHOOL BY 5TH FRIDAY SEPTEMBER

Costumes (labeled and bagged) will need to be delivered to your child’s classroom by no later than September the 5th.

Each student in the school will be required to supply part or all of their costume, depending on their character. Please find your class (or character grouping for the grade 5-6 cast) costume boards on the links below.

*Please note, if your child’s character is not mentioned, it means we are working with them directly.

If you have any questions about costumes, please contact the costume team - Mindy mabrake79@gmail.com or Lynn lynniehendrix@gmail.com

DANCE REHEARSALS HAVE STARTED!

Our dance rehearsals are in full swing, with our amazing parent, Leah, choreographing 9 dances across all year levels! Students have had two rehearsals so far and are doing a fantastic job as their routines start to come together.

PROP DONATIONS NEEDED

If you have any of the following items that you wish to lend or donate for our production, please hand them into the office ASAP. If you are loaning us an item, please make sure it is clearly labelled, and we will return it after the production.

Binoculars
Working Torches (x10)
A-frame sandwich board
Small, easy-to-pop-up fake Christmas tree
Potty for toddlers

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS FOR MAKE-UP CREW + STAGEHANDS

We are seeking stagehands and make-up crew members for the matinee and evening performances on Thursday, October 16th.

Matinee stagehands would need to be available from 12:00-3:30pm, and/or for the evening show from 6:00pm-9:30pm.

Make-up helpers will be needed on the morning of October 16th, between 10:00am and 1:30pm, and for touch-ups at 6:00pm.

If you are available and can help, please contact;

Kylie Murray (Stage Manager) kyliemurray@iinet.net.au

Julie Pearce (Make-Up Lead) juliepearcepitt@gmail.com

About the Show – The Toys

In a world where toys have never existed, one restless kid is determined to make Christmas feel magical. When Deedee Smith and her siblings sneak into a mysterious old building, they accidentally unlock a long-forgotten toy factory… and the secrets it holds. Inside, they discover a colourful cast of toys that were built to bring joy - but have never been played with... until now.

Set to a soundtrack of iconic 90s hits, The Toys is a story about imagination, family, and the importance of play - starring malfunctioning dolls, melodramatic toy robots, boot-scootin’ cowboys and cowgirls, jazz-handed teddy bears and plenty more.

With our Year 5/6 students in speaking roles - and every student from Foundation to Year 6 taking part in a dance number - we can’t wait to bring The Toys to life on stage this October!

Production Day Information

Thursday 16 October @ Cripps Theatre, Caulfield Grammar

• Matinee Performance: 1:30pm

• Evening Performance: 7:00pm

* Please note, all children will perform in both shows.

On production day, students will arrive at Ripponlea Primary School as normal and walk to the theatre with their teachers for a full-dress rehearsal and matinee performance. They will then return to school for collection at 3.30pm before returning to the theatre approximately 1 hour before the evening show. More details, including what to bring and wear on the day, will be provided closer to the time.

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