Principal's Message
Upwey South Primary School
Please take the time to read each page of our newsletter, as we provide you with information updates across our school.
TERM TWO EVENTS:
Please be aware that all Term Two events are now viewable within our Compass Calendar. We advise all families to add these events to your schedules.
Attitudes to School Survey (Year Four- Year Six students)
About the survey
The Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) is held across all government schools each year, with students from Year Four- Year Twelve invited to take part.
The AtoSS is a voluntary student survey offered by the Department of Education every year to help schools and the department understand students' experiences of school. We will ask your child about their thoughts and feelings about their school, their learning, relationships with other students, resilience, bullying, health and wellbeing, physical activity, and life in general.
ORIMA Research Pty Ltd has been contracted by the department to manage the collection of the online survey and will provide support to schools through a telephone hotline and email.
This year, the survey will be conducted at your school from 26th May to 13th June.
What are the benefits?
Young people enjoy having a say! This survey has been running for nearly 20 years and helps schools plan programs and activities to improve your child's engagement with school, their wellbeing and their learning. The survey data also helps the Department of Education understand how to improve student learning.
What action is required by parents/carers?
There is no action required by parents/carers for your child to take part in the survey.
However, should you wish to withdraw your child from the survey, please refer to the instructions in the attached .pdf below.
Additional Information specific for Year Four- Year Six students
Foundation Enrolments 2026- Action Required
The Department of Education has now released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2026 school year.
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Upwey South Primary School.
All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year. You can find information and resources about the timeline, including factsheets and a poster at:
Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
Important Foundation 2026 Enrolment Dates
- Tuesday 22nd April 2025: Online enrolments open for Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Upwey South Primary School and all government primary schools.
- Friday 25th July 2025: All 2026 Foundation (Prep) applications must be actioned through the online portal by this date.
- Monday 28th July- Friday 8th August 2025: Enrolment Outcomes- You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. The letter from the school will include the next steps.
- Friday 22nd August 2025: Enrolment Responses Due- If you receive an enrolment offer, you should respond to the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
Sibling Enrolments Require Action- DO NOT DELAY
Please be aware that whilst all siblings of current students are guaranteed an enrolment at Upwey South Primary School, these enrolments still need to be actioned through the DE Enrolment Portal as outlined above.
Communicating with the Principal
We look forward to partnering with you in 2025, and welcome your input:
Damien Kitch
Principal
m: 0459 864 712