Principal's Message 

Hello Yarra Road School Community,

As I stepped into Yarra Road last week, I felt truly honoured and excited to join such a warm and vibrant learning environment. The sense of community, dedication to education, and shared passion for student success are evident in every corner of the school.

From my very first day, I have been warmly welcomed by staff, students, and families alike. It has been a pleasure visiting classrooms, witnessing the incredible teaching and learning taking place, and engaging with students as they eagerly share their ideas and aspirations. Their enthusiasm for learning is inspiring, and I am looking forward to supporting them on their journey this term.

A special welcome to our new Prep students and their families! Starting school is a significant milestone, and it has been wonderful to see our youngest learners settling in so well. Their excitement and curiosity are contagious, and I commend our teachers and support staff for creating such a nurturing environment to help them feel comfortable and confident as they begin their school journey.

As the Acting Principal for Term 1, my priority is to continue fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to thrive. I am eager to work alongside our dedicated teachers, staff, and families to ensure that each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

This term is shaping up to be an exciting one, with various events and activities planned to enhance student learning and engagement. I look forward to getting to know more of you over the coming weeks and encourage you to reach out for a chat when you see me around the school. Together, we will make this a fantastic term filled with learning, growth, and community spirit. 

School Council

Information regarding the 2025 School Council election process has been sent to families via Compass.

Nomination forms may be collected from the office and must be lodged by 4:00pm on Monday 10th February 2025. Following the close of nominations, a list of candidates will be posted. Should an election be required, close of ballot will be at 4:00pm on Monday, 26 February 2024. School councils play an important role in Victorian government schools. I would encourage any interested parent to contact the school for more information.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Funding (CSEF)

Applications are now open for CSEF. If you hold a current Health Care Card, you are eligible to apply for $150.00 funding per child. 

To find out more and apply, please click on the button below. Alternatively, we have hard copies of the application in the office. We will need to view a copy of your Health Care Card when you hand your application into the office. 

Annual Privacy Reminder

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy describes how we collect and use photographs, video, and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn. 

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:

• Amharic

• Arabic

• Chinese

• Dari

• Gujarati

• Mandarin

• Somali

• Sudanese

• Turkish

• Urdu

• Vietnamese

School Crossing Safety 

With the return of school activities, particularly during the back-to-school period when traffic congestion tends to increase, it is important to remind the school community about the importance of following road safety practices around schools, particularly at student pick up and drop off areas. 

Please click the button below or see the attached safety information so we can ensure that there is safety on and around our school crossings.