Principal's Message 

On Monday, Yarra Road Primary School came together to celebrate Book Week with our annual Dress-Up Day. The event was a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and bring their favourite book characters to life.

Throughout the day, the school was filled with a wide range of imaginative costumes. Among the highlights, we saw Harry Potter complete with his wand, Little Red Riding Hood carrying her iconic basket, and every colour crayon you could think of. Alice in Wonderland also made an appearance, as did a few mischievous Thing 1 and Thing 2s, who added some fun to the day. 

One of the more surprising and memorable moments was seeing the Titanic making its way through the school—a testament to the creativity and effort our students put into their costumes.

The day was not just about dressing up; it was about celebrating the joy of reading and the stories that inspire our students. Events like these help foster a love for literature and encourage our students to engage with books in a fun and meaningful way.

Thank you to all the parents and guardians for your continued support in making these events a success. We look forward to more opportunities to celebrate and share in the excitement of learning together in the weeks ahead.

Parents Association

Big Day Disco

Thank you to all the families, volunteers and staff who made the Big Day Disco possible! It was a day full of dancing, singing and games and was so great to see all the students enjoying themselves. 

Harry Beans

Congratulations to Charlee R who took home the jar of 1814 beans.

Thank you to everyone who had a guess, we raised $129.30!

Coming Up: Father's Day Stall

Thursday 29th September

Thank you for the volunteers who have already signed up to help run the stall. 

Don't forget to send students with a bag for taking their purchases home.

Join Us for the 100-Year Celebration Planning Meeting!

Yarra Road Primary School is turning 100 in 2025, and we need your help to make this milestone unforgettable!

Our school has a rich history, and we’re excited to celebrate with the entire community—past and present. From the days of walking miles to school through all kinds of weather to the modern classroom, we’ve come a long way, and we want to commemorate every moment.

We’re inviting everyone to join our first planning meeting on Tuesday, 27th August, at 6:30 PM in the Yarra Road PS Staff Room. Whether you’re interested in being part of the 100 Years Committee, joining a smaller event planning group, or just sharing your ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

Register your interest/attendance here 100 Year Celebration Planning Meeting

If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, please register using the link above.

Let’s come together to make this celebration truly special!

Kind Regards,

100 Year Sub Committee

100Years@yarrardps.vic.edu.au

PA - Feed Our School Initiative

The Parents Association are requesting expressions of interest for a fundraising initiative by Farmers Pick. 

Please read the information below and click on the button to express your interest.

Library Parent Helpers Wanted

We are looking for some parent volunteers to help contacting library books at home. 

Please contact Kerry, our school librarian, at kerry.graham@education.vic.gov.au, if you are able to help.