Primary News
Melanie Sluyters
Our Learn to Swim Program
As we wrap up another successful week of Learn to Swim lessons, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge our wonderful parents and carers. Whilst we celebrated the achievements of our students in the pool, I wanted to recognise that getting children ready for their swimming lessons involves considerable effort behind the scenes. From ensuring swim bags are packed the night before, to managing that extra bag, to washing endless loads of chlorine-scented towels and bathers, and then doing it all again the next day. Thank you for ensuring your daughter arrived prepared and ready to participate each day.
Important Dates Ahead
As we head into the final weeks of the school year, there is so much happening across our Primary. I know this is an incredibly busy time for families as you juggle end-of-term activities, year-end celebrations, and Christmas preparations. So to help you stay organised and ensure you don't miss any important events, I have compiled some key dates below. I encourage you to add these to your family calendar now so you can plan ahead during this exciting but hectic period.
| Event | Date | Year Levels | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years Athletics Carnival | Thursday 13 November | ELC - Year 2 | Information about this event has been sent home to all families. |
| Year 4 Long Day Excursion | Friday 14 November | Year 4 students only | Information about this event has been sent home with other information to be put on Seesaw if and when required. |
| Year 7 2026 Welcome BBQ | Monday 24 November 3:30pm - 5:00pm | 2025 Year 6 students and families | Information about this afternoon has been sent out to all current Year 6 (2026 Year 7) families via email. |
| Primary Triathlon | Friday 28 November | Students from Year 3 - 6 who have signed up to participate | Information about this day has been sent out, with all forms collected. Further information to follow. |
| Year 5 Camp | Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 December | Year 5 Students | Information about this camp has been sent to all families of Year 5 students with further information to be added on Seesaw or in The View when required. |
| Year 6 Final Assembly | Monday 8 December 2:00pm Cahill Centre | ELC - Year 6 and Year 6 families and friends | Information has been sent home about this gathering and it is important to note that it is not a graduation - just a celebration of the students' years in the Primary School. |
| Step Up Day | Tuesday 9 December - all day | All Kinder - Year 5 students | Information about this day will be sent home soon as well as in The View and on Seesaw (if required). |
| Celebration Evening | Wednesday 10 December 7:00pm Wrest Point Casino | Years 5 and 6 This is a compulsory event for these students. | Further Information for all Year 5 and 6 families will be sent home via email with extra information provided via The View and Seesaw. |
| The Nativity | Monday 15 December from 5:30pm | ELC - Year 4 This is a compulsory event for all Kinder - Year 4 students | Further Information about the evening and all that it entails will come out via an email, as well as regular updates in The View and on Seesaw or Story Park (ELC) |
| Beach Day | Tuesday 16 December | Year 6 students only | Further Information about this event and all that it entails will come out via an email, as well as regular updates in The View and on Seesaw. |