Important Notices
No school on Monday 8th June
A reminder that school will be closed on Monday 8th June for the King's Birthday Public Holiday.
Support SKiPPS and Receive a Tax Deduction
As we approach the end of the financial year, many families are beginning to organise their tax affairs and book appointments with their accountant. This can be a timely opportunity to consider making a donation to St Kilda Park Primary School's Building Fund or Library Fund.
Donations to both funds are fully tax deductible and provide a valuable way to support our school while also reducing your taxable income. Contributions to these funds help us maintain and improve our facilities, enhance learning spaces, and continue to invest in resources that benefit all students.
Every donation, large or small, makes a meaningful difference and helps us provide the high-quality learning environment that our community values so highly.
If you would like to make a donation, or simply discuss how our Building and Library Funds operate, please contact Nova Whitehead, our Business Manager, at nova.whitehead@education.vic.gov.au or call the school office on 8589 6444. Tax-deductible receipts will be provided for all donations.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our school and our students.
Division Cross Country Success
Following the success of the recent District Cross Country competition, five SKiPPS students qualified for and competed at the Division Cross Country Championships last week at Bald Hill Park in Clarinda.
Congratulations to Kat C (5M), Elliot G (5A), Parker M (5M), Hardy M (6A) and Freddie P (4J), who all represented our school with pride and determination. Competing against some of the strongest runners from across the division is a significant achievement, and we are incredibly proud of the way these students conducted themselves both on and off the course.
A special congratulations to Parker M, who finished an outstanding second place in his age group and has now qualified to represent SKiPPS at the Regional Cross Country Championships later this month.
We wish Parker all the very best for the next stage of competition and thank all of our Division Cross Country representatives for being such wonderful ambassadors for our school. 🏃♂️🏃♀️👏
Celebration of the Arts 2026 - save the date
We are excited to share the date for one of the most exciting dates on our SKiPPS calendar - our annual Celebration of the Arts (CotA) evening.
For those new to our community, COTA is our whole-school celebration of the Visual and Performing Arts curriculum. It’s an evening when the school is transformed into a giant gallery and performance space, as students share the art, music, movement and drama they’ve been exploring throughout the term. As always, this year's event promises to be a vibrant and unforgettable showcase of the incredible creativity that thrives here at our school.
Every year carries its own theme, and we are putting the finishing touches to our 2026 theme and look forward to sharing this in the very near future!
The date for Celebration of the Arts this year is Thursday 22nd October after school from around 5pm to 8pm. Please put this in your diaries as its one of the biggest events in the school calendar.
If anyone in the community would like to be involved in this event, please contact Audrey and Chantel via chantel.jose@education.vic.gov.au. You may have expertise in staging, costumes or graphic design to support with the preparations. There may also be jobs closer to the date to support the set up and pack up which we will communicate with plenty of notice.
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle - 21st Jun!
Trivia Night 2026 - 🎉 Calling All Future Trivia Night Legends! 🎉
Each year, the SKiPPS Parents Trivia Night delivers an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, creative costumes, questionable general knowledge, and a dance floor that somehow always comes alive by the end of the night!
From hilarious dress-up themes to fantastic music and plenty of memorable moments, Trivia Night has become one of our favourite community events - and now we’re looking for a new team of wonderful parent volunteers to help bring the 2026 event to life!
As our existing fundraising team are still recovering from the exertions of the fete, we are on the lookout for a small group of parents to lead the event planning. This would involve coordinating:
- an event venue
- the trivia company
- some light entertainment and event organisation, possibly the running of a bar!
The good news? You won’t be starting from scratch! There are plenty of experienced parents happy to help, share ideas, and support the new team with everything that has worked well in previous years.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a little more involved in school community life, this could be the perfect opportunity. It’s a fun way to meet other families, contribute to the school community, and help continue one of SKiPPS’ most-loved traditions.
Interested or curious to find out more? Please reach out to:
- Belinda Cotter (Parent in Years 2 & 5) belindawilliams@hotmail.com
- Mat Gdanitz (Parent in Year 5) mat@matshoots.com.au
- Bec Walton (Parent in Year 2) bec@becwalton.com.au
- Jac Morphy Jacqueline.Morphy@education.vic.gov.au
Enrol for 2027
As we begin planning for the 2027 school year, enrolment tours are now running at St Kilda Park Primary School. We currently have places available across all year levels and would greatly appreciate our community helping to spread the word about SKiPPS.
If you know of any friends, neighbours or relatives looking for an excellent local primary school, please encourage them to come along for a tour and see our school in action. Tour dates and bookings can be found via the school website.
We also ask any current SKiPPS families with younger siblings starting Foundation in 2027 to please complete their enrolment application as soon as possible.
All 2027 Foundation enrolments are now completed online through the new Victorian Government VicStudents portal. If families require any assistance registering or completing the process, please contact Wendy in the office who will be very happy to help.
Join the SKiPPS orchestra
Our wonderful SKiPPS orchestra wanted to share the great news that have been awarded a generous grant from South Melbourne Community Chest for the 2026 school year.
This funding allows them to support a number of students by covering participation fees, ensuring that more children have access to music.
No child should miss out on the opportunity to experience the many benefits of music due to financial constraints. Music education has been shown to support children's cognitive development, enhance memory and concentration and contribute positively to academic performance. Beyond this, it builds confidence, creativity and a sense of belonging, especially within the SKIPPS Orchestra, which is a truly special group.
We are also incredibly lucky to have Michael Roper. A former SKIPPS teacher, Michael brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of our community. His ability to connect with students and inspire them musically creates an environment where they can thrive and grow.
If financial concerns have ever been a barrier to your child's participation, we encourage you to come along Wednesdays at 8am and be part of the orchestra. We are committed to making this program accessible and inclusive for all.
CSEF Applications- Closing 26th June 2026
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides a $400 payment in 2026 for eligible students to attend the following activities at SKiPPS:
- school camps
- swimming activities
Families holidng a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. A special consideration category also exists.
For further information go to : Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund | vic.gov.au
Application forms are available from the School Office or you can download the form below. Please return all completed CSEF Application Forms to the School Office along with a copy of your valid means tested concession card and other documentation (if applicable) as soon as possible.
Note: Applications close on 26 June 2026.