Class Updates and Reminders

Upcoming Whole School Dates

• Tuesday 19th May: Open Day for Prospective 2027 Families (9:30am–11:00am)
• Wednesday 20th May: Celebration of Learning – Current Families Welcome (2:45pm–5:00pm), followed by Community BBQ and Games
• Thursday 21st May: Potential Strike Action
• Friday 22nd May: Whole School Assembly (2:40pm–3:30pm)
• Monday 8th June: King's Birthday Public Holiday – No School - No OSHClub
• Friday 12th June: Whole School Assembly (2:40pm–3:30pm)
• Thursday 25th June: Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews
• Friday 26th June: End of Term 2 Assembly – Rockstar Day (1:30pm–2:30pm). 2:30pm finish on this day!

Prep

Dates to Remember:

• Friday 15 May: South Melbourne Market Excursion
• Tuesday 9 June: Prep A and C Collingwood Children's Farm Excursion
• Wednesday 10 June: Prep B and D Collingwood Children's Farm Excursion
• Tuesday 16 June: Firefighter Invisit

Reminders:

Homework expectations

• Mathseeds: 1 lesson per week (a new week begins on Sunday)
• Reading: 4 nights per week

• Diaries: They will be checked each Friday by your child’s teacher.

   

Library

Our library day is Friday for all classes. Please ensure your child brings their book bag each week to allow the opportunity to borrow. 

Year 1

Dates to Remember:

• Tuesday 12 May: Dinosaur Diggers Day

Reminders:

Homework Expectations

• Mathseeds: 1 lesson per week (a new week begins on Sunday)
• Reading: 10-15 minutes, 4 nights per week
• Diaries: Please ensure diaries are brought to school every day. 

Charged iPads

Please support your child to bring a fully charged device to school each day. This ensures they are remaining on track with important learning activities. 

Library

Our library day is Friday for all classes. Please ensure your child brings their book bag each week to allow the opportunity to borrow. 

Year 2

Dates to Remember:

• Wednesday 13 May: Minibeast In-Visit

Reminders:

Homework Expectations

• Mathseeds: 1 lesson per week (a new week begins on Sunday)
• Reading: 15 minutes, 4 nights per week
• Diaries: Please ensure diaries are brought to school every day. They will be checked each Monday by your child’s teacher.

Thank you for supporting your child in establishing a consistent homework routine. We look forward to celebrating our Mathseeds Superstars each week!

Devices

Please ensure your child brings their device to school fully charged each day. When devices are not charged, students can miss important learning opportunities throughout the day. Your support with this helps ensure your child can fully participate in all classroom activities.

Library

Our library day is Monday. Please ensure your child brings their book bag so their books are protected when travelling to and from school.

We hope your child enjoys exploring and engaging with their library books.

Year 3

Dates to Remember:

• Thursday 11 June: Reptile Encounters 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 8 May: Year 4-6 District Cross Country (For Winners of SMPS Cross Country)

• Tuesday 26 May: EcoCentre Excursion

   

Reminders:

Reading Homework and AR Targets

The Year 4 teachers have been pleased to see so many students beginning the term with a strong homework routine. Students should be aiming for 30 minutes of reading, four or more days per week. This needs to be recorded in their student diary. Students need to read books in their AR range so they can complete comprehension quizzes at school. Reading regularly sets students up for success with their AR points and comprehension targets. By the end of Week 3, students need to reach 30% of their points target. Your child's teacher will reach out if we need your support with this. 

Maths Homework

A reminder that students are required to completed 200-1000 of Mathletics points per week. We encourage students to complete their activities on a Monday or Tuesday so any misunderstandings can be addressed prior to the end of the week. 

EcoCentre Excursion

On Tuesday 26th May, we will be travelling by tram for a full day excursion to Port Phillip EcoCentre. We are looking forward to exploring the complex marine ecosystems and learning more about animal behaviour, adaptations and survival needs of marine animals in the bay. Students will also learn about the impact of marine pollution on these ecosystems and have the opportunity to explore Indigenous plants. Please ensure you have provided consent on Compass. We are also looking for parent volunteers to join us. Please email Alysse.Pirovano@smps.vic.edu.au if you are available to join us. 

Year 5

Dates to Remember:

• Friday 8 May: Year 4-6 District Cross Country (For Winners of SMPS Cross Country)
• Tuesday 12 May: Melbourne Zoo Excursion
• Friday 29 May: Year 5/6 AFL Gala Day at Fawkner Park, South Yarra

• Tuesday 23 June: Endangered Animal Expo

   

Reminders:

STAR Reading Assessment and AR Targets

Year 5 students sat their STAR Reading Assessment in Week 1 of Term 2. Students conferenced with their teachers about setting a new reading volume points target. They are now working towards achieving their targets. Please support your child by asking them to show you how they are tracking on the Renaissance website. 

Melbourne Zoo Excursion

We’re excited to let you know that Year 5 will be heading off on an excursion to the zoo as part of our science unit on animal habitats and conservation! To help make the day safe, fun, and successful for everyone, we’re looking for a few parent volunteers to join us. If you’re available to assist with supervising a small group of students, we’d love to have your support. It’s a great opportunity to be involved in your child’s learning and enjoy a memorable day out. Please contact your child’s teacher if you’re interested in volunteering.

Year 6

Dates to Remember:

• Friday 8 May: Year 4-6 District Cross Country (For Winners of SMPS Cross Country)
• Thursday 14 May: Year 6 Poetry Slam 9:30-11:00AM (Families welcome)
• Friday 29 May: Year 5/6 AFL Gala Day at Fawkner Park, South Yarra

Reminders:

Homework Routine: 

Please support your child in getting back into a strong homework routine as we settle into Term 2. You can do this by scheduling in a "Homework Time" each night for reading and maths homework. The Year 6 homework expectations are:

• Reading four nights (Monday-Thursday) a week for 30 minutes and recording reading in Student Diaries
• Completing 200 or more activity points in Mathletics

Year 6 Poetry Slam:

Please mark your calendars for the Year 6 Poetry Slam on Thursday 8 May from 9:30-11:00AM. All Year 6 families are welcome to come and celebrate the end of our Poetry unit in English. Each student will share a poem that they have written during the unit. They will also be able to share their poetry booklet with their family and friends. Tea, juice and snacks will be provided for all who attend. 

Secondary School Forms:

Last week, all students took home a Secondary School Form. Please remember to complete and return the form by Friday 8 May. 

Please see the table below for upcoming Open Days and Tours at our local secondary schools. For other government schools or private schools, please visit each school's website for their Open Day information.