Message from Principal Sarah

Term 4 is always one of the busiest times of the school year, and we are already approaching the halfway mark! It has been a fantastic start to the term, with plenty of celebrations, achievements and opportunities for our students to shine. There is still so much to look forward to over the coming weeks, so please keep an eye on Compass for the latest information, reminders and dates relating to the following events:

• Year 3 Camp to Forest Edge
• Student Swimming Program
• 2027 Prep Transition Program and Whole School Transition Day
• Year 6 End-of-Year Events   

Twilight Fete

It was a pleasure to welcome our community to the Twilight Fete last Friday, 6 November!

Under beautiful sunny skies, it was wonderful to see so many families come together to enjoy the attractions, including the petting zoo, carnival rides and popular food stalls. The fete created a fantastic atmosphere and was a wonderful reflection of the strong community spirit that makes our school so special.

A huge thank you to our Parents and Friends Association for the countless hours they dedicated to bringing the event together. I would also like to acknowledge our staff and families who generously volunteered their time in the lead-up and on the day. We are equally grateful to the wider community for their support, whether through volunteering, donating silent auction prizes or contributing goods to the stalls; events like this would not be possible without the collective efforts of our community.

Year 3 Camp

We wish our Year 3 students all the very best as they head off to Forest Edge next week for their first adventure camp! We are sure they will have a wonderful experience, embrace new challenges and make some fantastic memories along the way. We look forward to hearing all about their adventures when they return.

Student Swimming Program

Our swimming program will take place across Weeks 8 and 9, providing students with valuable opportunities to develop their swimming skills and learn essential water safety. Students will attend lessons at the local pool, with the program scheduled as follows:

• Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6: 23–27 November
• Prep, Year 1, Year 3 and Year 5: 30 November – 4 December

Families should have received a Compass event invitation to complete the necessary consent forms for their child.

We welcome parent volunteers who are available to assist with walking students to and from the pool. If you are able to help, please contact your child's classroom teacher. All volunteers are required to hold a current Working with Children Check.

Prep Transition

We are looking forward to welcoming our 2027 Prep students to their upcoming transition sessions over the next few Fridays. These sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for our future Preps to become familiar with their new learning environment, meet some of our staff and begin building connections with their future classmates.

We look forward to making them feel welcome and supporting them as they take their first steps towards starting school at North Melbourne Primary School.