Important Information and Updates

School Photos

Our 2026 School Photos were taken today!

Families are invited to place orders for their child/rens school photos via the Link Here, using the Access Key: PLGBHHC2

Sibling enrolments 

To assist with our class planning and prep enrolment process for 2027, we ask that you please collect enrolment forms from the office, or email newtown.ps@education.vic.gov.au if you’d like us to send them home with your eldest child.

Dress As You Wish - SRC Fundraiser

Please note the Student Representative Council fundraiser will take place next Tuesday, 28th April.

On this day, all students are invited to dress with ambition and bring a gold coin donation for the Make a Wish Foundation.

As a reminder, students are still required to wear appropriate footwear and have a wide-brimmed hat.

Working Bee - George House

For our Term 2 working bee, George House (green) families are invited to contribute to the upkeep of our school grounds and facilities.

We had a great showing from all GEORGE house families last year and look forward to a strong turn out again. Each family earns a number of house points for their attendance and support.

Knowing that weekends can be busy with sports and activities, we would be grateful for any time you can commit to between 8:30am and 11:30am on Saturday, May 2nd

Many thanks!

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 

We’re gearing up for a special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Friday 8 May, celebrating the wonderful women in our community.

Jacinta Young (Jacinta's Flower Studio) has kindly agreed to organise the flower orders this year. They were such a hit last time, we’re thrilled to have her back on board. Information about ordering has gone home with students this week (extra copies at the office).

To help make the afternoon tea extra special, we’d love to recruit any bakers out there. Homemade treats are appreciated, but if baking isn’t your thing, store‑bought goodies are just as welcome. Same‑day drop‑off (Friday morning) to the office would be ideal to keep everything fresh. If you plan to contribute some baked goods or have questions please email Emma Wilkins, School Council Vice President (Emma.wilkins55@icloud.com) 

We look forward to creating a beautiful celebration for the mums and special ladies in our community.

Scholastic Book Fair 

Its that time again! Our reading fair will be held from Monday 11th May – Friday 15th May.

It will be held in our Multi-Purpose Room before and after school. From 8:45-9:05am in the morning and then again in the afternoons from 3:20-3:40pm. 

Access, Choice and Practice are the key elements to help children achieve reading success and become capable, confident readers. We learn to read and then we read to learn. Helping every child become a proficient reader is critical to their future but helping children to love reading is a gift they can benefit from every day of their lives. 

We are also looking for parent helpers to volunteer to help run our store. Please contact our school office if you are able to volunteer! Please note that a valid WWCC is required. 

When Practice is Fun, Reading Comes Easy.

Whole School Concert - Save the Date! 07/09/26

After our ah-mazing venue change in 2025, we have secured a date in 2026 at the Geelong Arts Centre (GAC). 

Newtown PS Kinder Connect Program

Geelong Advertiser Prep Photo

Scholastic Book Club 

Scholastic Book Club issue 3 has arrived. Thank you to everyone who supports our school by purchasing books through Book Club!

More information can be found by clicking here: Toolkit | Scholastic Australia 

Action Required: Annual Permissions and Agreements (via Compass)

We are currently at an 85% completion from families for this action... just 15% more to go! 

The 2026 Annual Permissions/Agreements have been published in Compass for you to action for each of your children. These permissions are only required once a year and will be valid for the whole school year. 

We ask all families, if not already, to please complete these actions ASAP. 

The annual permissions are found under the "Insights" section in your Compass app.

School Canteen Service - Fresh Food Fairy, Wednesdays (lunch)

Our canteen lunch service will be running once again this year on Wednesdays - with a new, improved menu!  Orders should be placed via the Flexischools App (instructions below) or website. See HERE for further information about the Fresh Food Fairy lunch service at Newtown PS.

Next School Council Meeting:  19th May 2026

Private Music Lessons (Mondays)

All inquiries can be made directly to 

patrick@atschoolmusic.au 

For more information, including pricing, see https://www.atschoolmusic.au/