Important Notices
Bandanna Day - Thank you for your generosity
Last week our Year 6 leaders proudly ran our annual Bandanna Day to support Canteen, an organisation that helps young people impacted by cancer. The energy across the school was fantastic, with students and staff embracing the chance to add a splash of colour for a great cause.
We are thrilled to share that we sold 341 bandannas and raised $2,387.40. Thank you to every student and family who got involved, showed their support and helped make the day such a vibrant community moment.
And how great is this photo of the whole school taken by Bec Walton? A wonderful snapshot of SKiPPS coming together.
Craft sand contamination update
You may be aware of a recent alert about craft sand products that may contain asbestos. For current information about the recall, including a list of products, visit the ACCC website.
At our school, we are taking the steps set out by the Department of Education to collect and dispose of the products. Current advice from national and Victorian health authorities is that there is a low risk to human health from these products.
If you have the product at home, however, the advice from the health authorities is that you should stop using it and follow the safety advice published here: Safe disposal and health information for consumers with recalled sand products | ACCC Product
2026 SKiPPS Fete: a great sponsorship opportunity
With our fete happening early next year (Saturday 14th March), we are ramping up our plans and it promises to be even bigger and more fun than ever.
The Fete is a high-profile community event and presents a wonderful sponsorship opportunity for local businesses keen to support and receive exposure from the big day.
if anyone is keen to sponsor the 2026 Fete or knows of any local businesses that might want to get involved as a sponsor, please contact Sophie Maguire sophie.maguire@thrivepr.com.au"
Landscaping Recommendations Needed
We’re looking to redevelop the bench area beside the basketball court and create a more inviting space similar to the design shown below. This will form part of our ongoing work to improve outdoor spaces for students and the wider SKiPPS community.
If you know of any reliable contractors or landscapers who might be suitable for a project like this, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Neil at neil.scott@education.vic.gov.au with your recommendations.
Before School Supervision and Safety
A reminder that the bell at 8:45am is an important signal for the start of staff supervision in the school yard. No students should be onsite before 8:45am unless they are directly supervised by a parent or carer, or booked into Team Kids.
Students arriving earlier than this are unsupervised, which poses a significant safety risk. We ask all families to please make every effort to support us by ensuring children arrive after 8:45am, or are appropriately supervised if they need to arrive earlier.
The 8:45am bell also marks the time when all basketball games, shooting and training must stop. From this point, the yard becomes busy with students, parents and younger siblings arriving for the school day. Continuing to play with basketballs at this time is unsafe, as balls can easily cause injury — something we unfortunately experienced recently. Please remind your children that basketballs must be packed away when the bell rings.
Finally, before-school supervision from 8:45am to 9:00am is limited to inside the school grounds only. We do not have staff available to supervise the oval or back playground before 9:00am, so students must remain within the main school grounds unless accompanied by a parent.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and calm each morning and thank you for your continued support.
The Hive Milton House: Your Community Hub
At The Hive Milton House, we’re passionate about building genuine community connections while offering a vibrant, inspiring workspace for locals.
Our stunning rooftop space is perfect for hosting everything from social gatherings to networking meetups—set against a beautiful city backdrop. We also offer fully-equipped meeting rooms designed to support productive discussions and meaningful collaborations.
To show our support for the local community, we’re thrilled to provide exclusive discounts on event space hire and memberships for anyone who mentions they came through St Kilda Park Primary School.
We’d also love to invite you to experience the space firsthand with a free day pass—simply reach out to us at miltonhouse@thehive.com.au to arrange your visit.
Join us at The Hive Milton House—where collaboration meets inspiration, and everyone is welcome!
Melbourne Stars - Free tickets available
The Melbourne Stars are back in action at the CitiPower Centre in WBBL|11 and would love your support after school!
The Stars are set to play a home game from 3.10pm at the Junction Oval on
- Wednesday November 26 (Stars v Hurricanes)
They are offering free tickets for families to attend.
To claim tickets, please contact members@melbournestars.com.au.
Music on the Green – Sunday 23 November
Join us at Middle Park Primary School for this year’s Music on the Green Festival, a free, family-friendly community event running from 12 pm – 6 pm.
With live performances from seven local parent bands including SKiPPS favourites Parental Guidance, it’s set to be a fantastic afternoon of great music, food, and fun.
Enjoy the bar and BBQ or bring along a picnic and relax on the green. It’s a wonderful chance for families to see parents take the stage and celebrate our local music community.