Community News

Supporting the learning environment

All parents/carers/visitors who visit during school hours are required to report to the school office upon entering school grounds. This includes when students arrive late, are picked-up early, dropping off items of clothing/lunches/bags, etc.  The staff in the school office will contact the teacher/student on your behalf, if required.   

Late pick ups - Children who are not collected by 3:40pm are sent to the office and parents contacted. 

Children who are not collected by 3:45pm or their parents cannot be contacted, are sent to Team Kids for Outside School Hours Care, and can be collected from the Quadrang.  

Booking Fees will apply. 

Team Kids - Onsite Coordinator (during operating hours) ph: 0413 169 633

Team Kids Bookings Office - 1300 035 000

Volunteering at SKIPPS

All volunteers are required to have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).   

Apply for a free Volunteer WWCC at:

Working with Children Check | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)

Please complete the Volunteer Induction before your first volunteer session

- Register as a Volunteer & complete the Volunteer Induction

- Present your valid WWCC card to the School Office for verification when signing in.

Supporting Each Other: The SKiPPS Community Pantry 🥫💛

The SKiPPS Community Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food and household items, available for any families in our school community to take from, free of charge, at any time. Whether you're in need of a few essentials or just want to top up the lunchbox, the pantry is there to support you—no questions asked.

The pantry is located next to our lost property racks, just off the quadrangle.

We also warmly welcome donations to help keep the pantry stocked. 

Around the World in One Day-Long Lunch

Looking for a fun, affordable, and completely different day out with the family? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ Then why not book and join us at Around the World in One Day: Long Lunch Edition on Sat, Sept 12, from 12pm to 4pm on Fitzroy Street!

The Fitzroy Street Business Association has teamed up with local eateries to bring you an epic global food adventure featuring 20 different venues with flavours from India, Italy, West Africa, Thailand, France, Scotland, China, Mexico, Turkey, and beyond!

Here is why it’s the ultimate family outing:

• Budget-Friendly Family Dining: Tasters are just $5 each. With 4 or 5 tasters filling most people up, the event is an absolute bargain in these challenging financial times!
• Something for Everyone (No Fussy Eater Drama!): With our "Choose Your Own Foodie Adventure" format, kids can pick their fave kid-friendly bites, parents can explore sophisticated flavours and the small $5 portion sizes make it low-risk for kids to try exciting new foods outside their usual comfort zone!
• Relaxed Pace & Parent Perks: Because it’s a long lunch across the precinct, you can stroll and stop at your own pace. Parents can pause to enjoy a well-deserved drink along the way while soaking in the atmosphere.
• Live Street Music: Free street performances will be running all afternoon, providing the perfect soundtrack to your family day out.

👉 Check out the full list of participating venues and family-friendly tasters here: https://fitzroystreetstkilda.com.au/event/around-the-world/

Gather the fam, support local and eat your way around the globe together! 🥂🍴

School Holiday Hockey Clinics (Ages 6–15)

Looking for active school holiday programs? Hockey Victoria is running full-day holiday clinics across our region these upcoming school holidays! Suitable for all experience levels—from absolute beginners to existing players.

📲 Find your nearest location and register here: https://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/programs/holiday-huddle-programs