From our Principal

It has been another busy and productive fortnight across the school, with students continuing to engage in a range of learning opportunities both in and beyond the classroom. It is always a pleasure to see the enthusiasm, growth and achievements of our students as they embrace new challenges and experiences each day.

Road Closure – Wednesday 4 November

Please be advised that Belmont Road East and Bacchus Drive will be closed on Wednesday 4 November.

To assist families travelling to and from school, traffic controllers will provide access through Belmont Road East for school-related traffic during key drop-off and pick-up times. We encourage families to follow all directions from traffic management staff and allow extra travel time, as some delays may still occur.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these temporary traffic arrangements are in place. Our priority is to ensure students, families and staff can continue to access the school safely.

Thank You for Your Feedback

A heartfelt thank you to all families who took the time to complete this year's Parent Opinion Survey. We greatly value your feedback and appreciate the opportunity to hear about your experiences and perspectives.

We are delighted to share that the survey results were overwhelmingly positive. Families highlighted the caring and supportive culture of our school, the strong relationships between staff and students, and the dedication of our team in providing engaging learning opportunities. Parents also acknowledged the school's commitment to communication, student wellbeing and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Your feedback helps us celebrate what we are doing well and identify areas for further growth and improvement. We are proud of the positive results and grateful for the trust and partnership we share with our families.

Thank you for your ongoing support and for working alongside us to create the best possible learning environment for every student. Together, we continue to build a thriving school community where all students can learn, grow and succeed.

The New Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA 2026)

The new VGSA 2026 came into effect on 23 October 2026 and outlines employment conditions for teachers, education support staff and school leaders in Victorian government schools through to 2030.

While the agreement primarily relates to school staff, some of the changes may be noticeable to families over time.

More Time for High-Quality Teaching and Planning

Measures include four dedicated Professional Practice Days, clearer workload arrangements and greater protections around meeting requirements.

Four new Professional Practice Days are in addition to the four existing Curriculum Days already scheduled each year, resulting in a total of eight student-free days annually. The purpose of these days is to provide staff with additional time for planning, assessment, collaboration and professional learning, ultimately strengthening the quality of teaching and learning for students.

2027 Student-Free Days

To assist families with planning for 2027, we are sharing the eight Student-Free Days that have been scheduled for staff professional learning, curriculum development and school improvement initiatives. These dates were discussed and endorsed by School Council at this week's meeting.

• Wednesday 27 January – Curriculum Day
• Monday 15 February – Common Professional Practice Day
• Friday 19 March – Curriculum Day
• Tuesday 11 May – Common Professional Practice Day
• Thursday 12 August – Common Professional Practice Day
• Wednesday 25 August – Curriculum Day
• Monday 1 November – Curriculum Day
• Friday 10 December – Common Professional Practice Day

Please note that students are not required to attend school on these days.

We have also been advised by OSHC that they will not be operating a program on any of the 2027 Student-Free Days. We understand this may impact family arrangements and wanted to provide as much advance notice as possible to support planning for the year ahead.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. We encourage families to save these dates and refer to future school communications for any updates regarding student-free days and other important events throughout 2027.

Showcase & Shine - Save the Date

Our Showcase and Shine event will take place in Week 9 on Wednesday 2 December, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

This special evening brings our whole school community together to celebrate our students’ learning and achievements. This year’s focus is celebrating our learning in Communication.

We would love to see many family members and friends attend and encourage you to save this date in your calendar.

Further details will be shared with families once the planning committee has finalised arrangements.

We look forward to coming together as a community to celebrate the wonderful learning taking place across our school.

Raffle Donations

We're excited to be preparing for our Showcase & Shine celebration and would love your support with our raffle!

We are aiming to create 4-5 raffle prizes and gift baskets to be drawn on the night. The raffle is always a fun highlight of the event and a wonderful way to bring our school community together as we celebrate the year.

If you, your workplace, or someone you know is able to donate new and unused items, gift vouchers, or other suitable goodies, we would be extremely grateful.

A big thank you to the families who have already contributed. We are delighted to see donations starting to arrive and appreciate your generosity.

Please send any raffle donations to the Front Office by Friday 20 November.

High-Risk Weather Season

From October to April, Victorian is more likely to experience high-risk weather conditions, including bushfires, heatwaves, severe storms and flash flooding. These events can occur with little warning and may impact school operations, student transport and local communities. 

Download the VicEmgency App or visit the VicEmergency website to stay informed about emergency warnings and incidents in your area. Receiving timely alerts can help you prepare and respond quickly during emergencies.

📱 Download the VicEmergency App: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/#app

🌐 VicEmergency Website:https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au

By staying informed and prepared, we can work together to help keep our school community safe throughout the high-risk weather season.