Class Updates and Reminders
Messages from our Learning Levels...
South Melbourne Primary School
Prep
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday 25th November: Botanic Gardens Excursion
- Friday 27th November: Earth Crusaders Invisit
Reminders:
Homework: Please ensure children complete one Mathseeds lesson and read at home at least four nights per week.
Hats and Uniform Labelling: Please ensure all uniform items, including hats, are clearly labelled with your child’s name. This helps us quickly return any lost items to their rightful owner.
Year 1
Reminders:
Homework: Please ensure children complete one Mathseeds lesson and read at home at least four nights per week.
Toys at school: We kindly ask that children leave toys at home to help minimise distractions and keep our learning environment focused.
iPads: Please remember to charge your child's iPad each night so it is ready for learning the following day.
Year 2
Dates to Remember:
Tuesday 10 November: NAPLAN Information Evening, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Reminders:
- NAPLAN Parent Information Evening : Year 2 families are encouraged to attend an online NAPLAN Information Evening on Tuesday 10 November, 7–8pm, to learn more about the assessment and how we support students; families must register by Sunday 8 November, and individual practice test results will only be shared with families who attend the session. Please see Ms. Maddy's message on compass for more information.
- Homework: Please ensure children complete one Mathseeds lesson and read at home at least four nights per week.
- Toys at school: We kindly ask that children leave toys at home to help minimise distractions and keep our learning environment focused.
- iPads: Please remember to charge your child's iPad each night so it is ready for learning the following day.
- Hats and Uniform Labelling: Please ensure all uniform items, including hats, are clearly labelled with your child’s name. This helps us quickly return any lost items to their rightful owner.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our Year 2 students stay organized, prepared and ready to learn!
Year 3
Dates to Remember:
Friday 13 November: Year 3/4 District Soccer Gala Day at Fawkner Park
If you are available to volunteer on Soccer Gala Day, please email Miss Jess jessica.hobbs@smps.vic.edu.au
Wednesday 25 November: Craftpower Pyrography In-Visit
Reminders:
Homework Expectations
Students are expected to achieve between 200-1000 points on Mathletics each week. It is recommended for this to be completed by Wednesday.
In addition to this, students are expected to complete 20 minutes of independent reading. Each entry must be signed. Students are to bring their diaries every day and place them on their name tags. Their diaries will be checked on a Monday morning.
Year 4
Dates to Remember:
Friday 13 November: Year 3/4 Soccer Gala Day at Fawkner Park. Please reach out to Miss Alysse or Mr Ryder if you are able to volunteer on the day.
Reminders:
NAPLAN Parent Information Evening: Year 4 families are invited to attend an online NAPLAN Information Evening on Tuesday 10 November, 7–8pm, to learn more about the assessment and how we support students; families must register by Sunday 8 November, and individual practice test results will only be shared with families who register and attend the session. Please see Ms. Maddy's message on compass for more information.
Homework and Accelerated Reader: A reminder that Year 4 students are expected to read for 30 minutes, 4 or more times per week, in their range. Mathletics tasks will be assigned on Monday morning and students need to complete 200-1000 points weekly by Friday morning. Next week, students are aiming to reach 60% of their AR points target by Friday. Thank you for supporting your child/children with these routines.
Year 6
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday 5th November: Grade 5/6 Camp at YMCA Lady Northcote
Thursday 19th November: House Sports Day (Students encouraged to wear house colour)
Reminders:
With Camp approaching, please ensure students are prepared for all weather conditions. We recommend packing a raincoat, an extra pair of socks and an additional pair of shoes in case of wet weather.
A copy of the full packing list is included below. Please check through this carefully with your child before camp to ensure they have everything they need.
Please ensure your child is at school between 8:00 and 8:30AM on Wednesday 4 November for Camp Drop Off.
