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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 REMEMBERANCE DAY, A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS, A Special Thank You to Colin Smith, WORLD TEACHERS' DAY - FEELING THE LOVE AND APPRECIATION , YEAR 1/2 BIG NIGHT IN AND SLEEPOVER - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! , STUDENT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES TERM 4, PLANNING FOR 2027 - LOOKING AHEAD

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 Banner Photo

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 TERM 4, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER

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

Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Update, Nikki Olsen

Student Leadership CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 4 , Student Wellbeing Team, House Captains, Student Representative Council , Student Sustainability Team

Things To Know A Reminder – Separated at Birth Airs This Wednesday!, SunSmart Reminder – Don't Forget the Sunscreen! ☀️, Foundation – Year 2 Intensive Swimming Program, YOUR VOTE, OUR RIPPERS, ONE BIG OPPORTUNITY!

Specialist News LOTE - JAPANESE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ripper Families RIPPER FAMILIES NEEDS YOU!, SNACK SHACK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, NEW FOR 2027, VOLUNTEERS FOR GARDEN SUB-TEAM

TheirCare Updates

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Banner Photo

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY CHILD SAFE STANDARD 8, Child Safe Standard 8:, Child Safety – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training., 1. Annual child safety training for all staff, 2. Child safety training for volunteers, 3. Appropriate training content for volunteers, 4. Ongoing support for staff and volunteers, 5. Annual School Council training

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Ripper Families

RIPPER FAMILIES NEEDS YOU!

On Saturday the 28th November RPS is a polling centre and we are holding a BBQ and Cake Stall to raise much needed funds for our junior playground.

In order for this to happen we need the school community to get involved.

We need:

* A BBQ coordinator to be there at open and close, and be contactable during the day - please email ripperfamilies@gmail.com if you can take on this role. Without someone putting their hand up the day can not go ahead! (Do not have to worry about ordering etc. - this has been done)

* A cake stall coordinator - someone to help price cakes, package them, be there at open and close and be contactable on the day

* Volunteers for the BBQ & Cake Stall. If you have a free hour please put your name down to support our little school Election Day Roster

* Bakers! For all our amazing bakers we'd love for you to bake up a storm for our cake stall. All goods can be dropped to the school on Friday the 27th of November in the afternoon or first thing Saturday morning. Just a reminder that we can't have anything that needs to be refrigerated, anything with cream, anything frozen or cheesecakes.

SNACK SHACK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for some amazing parents, Grandma, Grandad, Aunt or Uncle to help with the running of Snack Shack.

We are looking for volunteers that are able to work Wednesday or Friday between 10:30am and 12pm. Don't worry if you don't have similar experience, training will be given!

If you are interested, please contact the office.

Thank you! 😋

NEW FOR 2027

Lead Class Rep Opportunity. Get involved!

School Council is looking to trial a Lead Class Rep role in 2027 to help

strengthen communication between the school, class reps and families.

The role will involve acting as the main point of contact between the school and class reps, coordinating updates for reps to share with their classes, and helping ensure consistent communication across the school community.

We're inviting expressions of interests from parents who would like to get more involved and make a positive contribution to our wonderful school community.

Interested in getting involved? Please contact Lee to learn more and register your interest

VOLUNTEERS FOR GARDEN SUB-TEAM

The Parents Sustainability Committee has a garden sub-team who would gladly welcome parents, carers or grandparents with a green thumb to give an occasional helping hand around the gardens at RPS.