From the Principal

Welcome to IPS

One of the things that makes Ivanhoe Primary School such a wonderful place is our strong and supportive school community.

 We know that when we work together, share in one another's successes and contribute in different ways, we create a richer and more inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

There are so many ways our families and wider community contribute to making IPS special. Whether it is participating in whole-school celebrations such as Italian Day and our Walkathon, attending school events, helping to raise valuable funds to improve opportunities and resources for our students, or volunteering your time at working bees, PFA events and even manning the democracy sausage stall, every contribution makes a difference.

These moments bring us together, strengthen our connections and remind us that a great school is built on the collective efforts of many. As we look forward to our end-of-year picnic, we will have another wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate our achievements and reflect on all that we have accomplished as a community. 

Thank you to everyone who plays a part in making Ivanhoe Primary School such a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant place to learn and grow.

Our Walkathon is a shining example of how the Ivanhoe school community is pulling together to raise funds to improve the school.

Walk-a-thon 

What an unbelievable effort!  We have surpassed our goal and there are still funds to come in.  We have raised $32,384 - that's AWESOME!

It's not too late to gather your collection and send it to school using the following options.

Ivanhoe Primary School Council Official Account

BSB 063141

Account 00801147

Please be sure to use your child's name and class as a reference.

Of course you can still pay via credit/debit card at the school office (03 9499 1880) or send cash envelopes to us via the classroom teacher.

Election Day Democracy Sausage Sizzle

Ivanhoe Primary School – Official Election Day Polling Place!

Ivanhoe Primary School is proud to be an official polling place for the Victorian State Election on Saturday 28 November.

Our wonderful parent volunteers will be firing up the BBQ from 8am–3pm. 

So, after casting your vote, come along and enjoy some delicious treats!

•  Democracy Sausages
•  Egg & Bacon Rolls
•  Refreshing Cold Drinks

Every purchase makes a difference! 

All funds raised will go towards supporting our wonderful school and its students.

Card and cash accepted.

We look forward to seeing you there!

To help us run the BBQ, we need your support. If you’re available to volunteer on the day, please sign up using the following link:

Election Day: Election Day BBQ

Any queries, please contact Sue Kelly  sue.kelly@education.vic.gov.au  or Mark Kent   mark.kent@education.vic.gov.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

If the link above doesnt work but you are able to volunteer for a shift turning sausages or a stint on the till, please get in touch with Miss Kelly either via email, Dojo, Compass or by phoning the office on 9499 1880.

Maths Olympiad

Students who participated in the Maths Olympiad will be presented with their certificates at assembly on Monday 16th November.  We hope families can come along to celebrated their success.

ICAS Certificate Presentations

The results are in and IPS students have, once again, performed brilliantly in the 2026 ICAS assessment program!

To celebrate and acknowledge the incredible efforts of all students, we will be presenting certificate awards and highlighting student results at school assembly (in the hall) on Monday, 23rd November .

Students achieving Distinctions and High Distinctions will be have their certificates presented by Mr Tottenham and Mr Kent during the assembly. Principal Awards will also be presented to selected students at the assembly.

Due to the abundance of certificates to award, we unfortunately cannot present all students with their awards on stage individually. We will ask all participants to stand for a communal round-of-applause. 

All students who participated in one or all the ICAS assessments will be presented with their certificates in and individually acknowledged in their respective classrooms on the same day (23rd  November).

We'd love you to come along and celebrate with your child.

2027 Booklist Supplies

Justin Urwin from Absolute MBA Office National - our preferred booklist supplier, has requested that all booklists are ordered by November 8th at the latest to ensure that shipping delays do not impact your orders. 

After this date a further $15 charge will be applied to cover additional administration and delivery costs.

The items listed have been carefully thought out and planned to ensure that your child has all the items they need to engage with every program.

Pre-defined quantities for each item have been recommended by the teachers, but you can adjust as required.

There is also a category for OPTIONAL ITEMS – these are still required in class but should only be ordered if you require a replacement or are new to the school.

Details on how to place your order are attached below.

 **Please order supplies for the year level your child / children will be in for 2027**

 2027 orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom. You WILL NOT need to pick your child’s book pack up prior to school starting if you have placed your order prior to 8th November.

If you do not buy these items, your child will still be provided with what they need, however they may not be provided with these items to own, or keep, on an individual basis.

If you would like to buy items to own that are not from this supplier, you can contact the school office on 9499 1880 and a list of supplies will be provided to you.

Class formation for 2027

The creation of balanced classes that best meet the needs of all our learners, be they wellbeing, academic, support, social or otherwise, is a complex task and one that our staff invest a great deal into. As part of this process our students have the opportunity to have a voice in their class placement for the following year. This takes the form of naming five others in their year level who they consider to be good learning partners for themselves (rather than simply listing friends).

This year, the process of selecting these other students will be a 'take home' activity to be completed with parents or carers and then returned to school.

The rationale is multifaceted: it allows a degree of parental input into a child's thinking in terms of both differentiating between friends and study partners, as well as helping a child reflect in a calm, secure environment on who are their long-term social supports as opposed to the current 'flavour of the week'.  Depending on how you  approach this task as family it will also allow you as carers to gather insights on how your child learns and the factors that they consider the most important in achieving successful outcomes at school. Your child's class teacher may also have information to support this process.

Please support your child to make good choices and remember, that they must put down five choices, if they are unable to do this with your support, then teachers will need to help them complete the form based on their knowledge of who children work well with in the classroom. 

Please note, we are unable to accept requests relating to specific teaching staff.

Footpath Works Update

Footpath works in Dudley Street will be completed this Friday. As originally planned, works will commence on Ailsa Grove (Northern side opposite the school) on Monday 16th November.  The company in charge of the works will keep us posted when they plan to start on the school side.

Wellbeing

Relationship Australian are running a free parent webinar – “Facing Change Together”

Help your child to navigate big feelings, uncertainty and life’s changes.

End of Year Picnic

Our PFA are hosting an end of year picnic on Friday 4th December.  It is a lovely way to wrap up the school year and bring the community together to celebrate!

Congratulations 

Congratulations to Zoe T (4K), Amber W (4B) and Ashley T (6M) for their outstanding achievements representing the State at athletics.  See the IPS Sport page for details!

Congratulations to our students who have received certificates in the Australian Mathematics Competition! This is a wonderful achievement and recognition of their hard work, persistence and willingness to challenge themselves with mathematical problem-solving.   

Remember

This week, our students learnt about the significance of Remembrance Day, why we pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed in times of war, and the importance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, our whole school came together to listen to a reading, hear The Ode and observe a minute's silence. It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to reflect, remember and show their respect.

Thank you for your continued support.

Pam Wright

Co Principal

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