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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 A BEAUTIFUL FAREWELL TO OUR YEAR 6  GRADUATES , CELEBRATING MR G'S REMARKABLE LEGACY AT RPS, A FEW WORDS FROM MR G HIMSELF!, RIPPERS ON THE RUN - COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER , RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL - 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW, STAFFING UPDATES 2026, FUNDING FOR SCHOOL RESTORATION, FROM STAGE TO CLASSROOM - A PRODUCTION WITH PURPOSE, A FINAL THANK YOU & HOLIDAY WISHES 
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RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 TERM 1 , JANUARY , FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL
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Things To Know BUILDINGS & GROUNDS UDATES - HIGHLIGHTS , Looking Ahead – What’s Next, WHY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER AT RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Small School. Grand Impact., At a Glance: Where Your Contributions Go, How Maintenance Fund Contributions Are Used, 🌿 Weekly Grounds Care and Safety Checks, 🌳 Grounds, Trees and Compliance, ⚽ Clean and Safe Play Spaces, Reducing Pressure on Working Bees, Library Fund: Investing in a Love of Reading, Curriculum Contributions: Learning at Students’ Fingertips, END OF YEAR ASSEMBLY - ARCH OF CELEBRATION FAREWELL YEAR 6 GRADUATES, INVESTING IN TEACHER CAPACITY  CURRICULUM DAYS 2026, HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD UNDER 16 WITH NEW SOCIAL MEDIA AGE RESTRICTIONS , How to help under-16s prepare for the change:, What the change means for our school, BEAVER'S TAIL - LUNCH DELIVERY - SERVICE CLOSING THIS WEDNESDAY THE 17TH, EDUTHREADS - FREE DELIVERY NOTICE, ONPSYCH MEDICARE-FUNDED PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE 
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Student Leadership A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL CAPTAINS , 2026 RPS STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM 
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TheirCare Updates Ripponlea Primary Families – We’d Love Your Feedback, ✨ TheirCare Summer Holiday Program – Galactic Circus is Coming to RPS! ✨, Program Highlights, What Families Need to Know, Why Kids Love Holiday Program at RPS
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Ripponlea Primary Families – We’d Love Your Feedback

We’d love your feedback to help us improve our before and after school care service. This short survey takes 3 minutes. We’d like to understand how to make TheirCare a more attractive/useful service to Parents and Students alike. This understanding will contribute towards an enduring high-quality service, ensuring commitment to new programs and other ideas.

 

Please complete the following survey

 

Did You Know?

  • TheirCare is government subsidised, which means the Child Care Subsidy through Centrelink can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs? 
  • TheirCare runs both Before School Care and After School Care, with hours starting from 6:30am to support busy families. 
  • TheirCare Holiday Programs are flexible and popular, and you can even book just one day if that suits your needs. 
  • You can also book casual sessions online on the same day if something unexpected comes up. 
  • A single TheirCare session can cost as little as $35 depending on your Child Care Subsidy, and bookings can be made anytime through our website: https://theircare.fullybookedccms.com.au/family/login. 
  • Most services include breakfast in the morning and healthy snacks in the afternoon, and all educators complete child safety training and first aid to ensure children are supported by trained professionals. 
  • Programs include sports, arts, STEM activities, games and child-led learning experiences. 
  • There are no lock-in contracts and you only book the days that suit your family. 
  • TheirCare welcomes all children, provides support for additional needs and inclusion, and allows you to update bookings, change details or cancel online whenever you need to.

✨ TheirCare Summer Holiday Program – Galactic Circus is Coming to RPS! ✨

Get ready, Ripponlea families – the ultimate Summer Holiday Program is landing at Ripponlea PS, and this year’s theme is out of this world! TheirCare is thrilled to present Galactic Circus, a jam-packed program running from 5–23 January, full of space adventures, circus fun, creative challenges, science magic, and exciting excursions.

With something new every day, children can blast into space as Space Rangers, mix up squishy creations at Circus Pop Slime Fest, explore giant exhibits at Twisted Science, take on indoor rock climbing, visit IMAX, train under the Big Top and even dive into the ocean with SpongeBob Cinema Splash!

Program Highlights

Across the three-week program, children can enjoy:

  • ⭐ Creative workshops – Rocket launchers, galaxy oobleck, star spirals, paper plane challenges & more.
  • 🎪 Circus-themed fun – Tightrope challenges, clown crafts, acrobat creations and Big Top skills.
  • 🧪 Science adventures – Exploding experiments, twisted science exhibits, STEM challenges and LEGO builds.
  • 🎬 Cinema & big-screen discovery – Zootopia 2, SpongeBob, and a space documentary at IMAX.
  • 🏞️ Outdoor and active days – Mini-golf adventures, obstacle challenges and summer games.
  • 🚍 Excursions & super excursions – Including rock climbing, IMAX + Melbourne Museum, Twisted Science and more.

What Families Need to Know

  • Location: Ripponlea PS TheirCare – 25 Carrington Grove
  • Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • What to bring: A healthy morning tea and lunch, labelled water bottle, closed-toe shoes, appropriate clothing, and a SunSmart hat.
  • Provided: Breakfast, afternoon tea snack and sunscreen.
  • Important: Please supply any required Medical Management Plans and medication as per regulations.
  • Bookings: Visit theircare.com.au to book – Child Care Subsidy applies and can reduce fees by up to 90%.

Why Kids Love Holiday Program at RPS

Every day is thoughtfully designed to be fun, inclusive and engaging, with a balance of creativity, exploration, active play and hands-on learning. Children build friendships, try new activities and come home full of stories from their adventures.

 

If you need help with any bookings or have questions, the friendly TheirCare team is here to support families every step of the way.

 

We can’t wait to see our Ripper kids enjoying a summer full of colour, curiosity and adventure! 🌟

 

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