From the Principal

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY

On Monday, we held our annual Celebration Assembly, a joyous event well-attended by many parents from our community. We warmly welcomed Mrs Daniel, Mr Abbey from the Lion's Club and Mrs Price and Mr Dawson from the Pettet Foundation. 

During this assembly, we awarded our perpetual awards to students in years three and four. Congratulations to the following students  who received the awards:

Pettet Foundation: Harry C

Science Award: William R

Mrs Daniel's Literacy Award: Angela M

Lions Club Environmental Citizen Award: Rosie R

The Year 6 Leadership Teams for 2025 were officially introduced, creating a special moment as our current Year 6 Leaders shared their experiences, reflected on their roles, and extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed members of the 2025 Leadership Teams.

A special congratulations to Aditi K and Luca S on being elected as our 2025 School Captains and to Juliette D and Beau D on being elected as our School Vice Captains.

For a full list of Year 6 Leadership roles and teams, please visit the 2025 Year 6 Leadership Teams page.

MEET THE 2025 CLASS

On Tuesday, December 17, students will have an opportunity to spend time with their 2025 classes and teachers. Parents are welcome to meet their child's teacher at the end of the day until 3:45pm.  All students will receive a letter from their 2025 teacher introducing themselves and extending a warm welcome to the class.

Please visit Mrs Bullen's Student Wellbeing page to read about how to assist your child with transitions and change.

THANK YOU 

AFTERNOON TEA

Our staff deeply value the involvement of parents and the wider community in enriching our students' school experience. We have so many parents and grandparents who have helped with classroom activities, book club, excursions, camps, sporting events, bike education, working bees and PA activities.

To express our heartfelt gratitude, we warmly invite you to join us for Afternoon Tea on Tuesday, December 17, at 3:45 pm in the Arts Centre, following the 'Meet the Teacher' session.

Please save the date, we look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you.

STAFFING NEWS

Next year, Miss Young will embark on an exciting overseas adventure and will not return to POPS in a full-time classroom role. However, she will continue supporting our school community as a CRT (Casual Relief Teacher) when she’s not travelling and exploring the world. We thank Miss Young for her excellent work in 5Y this year and wish her all the best.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Emme J (6M): Congratulations on competing in the AASCF Nationals in Queensland last week. Her troupe won silver in both Jazz and Lyrical dance styles.

Carter H (6M), Trin T (6D) & Dean T (5/6M): Congratulations on your performance to a full house in two concerts with the National Boys’ Choir at Hamer Hall in Christmas Morning Melodies. This Sunday they will finish off their NBCA year with their “Sing Christmas” concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. 

Go to the From the Classroom page to read about what has been happening in the 1/2 year level.

Have a great weekend,

Ms Garrity

PRINCIPAL

KEY DATES Week 11:

Mon 16:  No Assembly

Tues 17: Class transition 9:00- 10:30 am

Wed 18: Yr 6 Graduation- Ceremony- 5:45 pm

Thurs 19: Yr 6 Big Day Out/ F- Yr 5 Big Day In

Fri 20: Final Assembly 12:30pm/ Student Dismissal- 1:30 pm