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Acknowledgement of Country At Ripponlea Primary School, we acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we teach, learn, play, and come together as a school community., We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and future, and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across this country., We recognise the deep and enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community, and we acknowledge the importance of these connections for the wellbeing of all children and their families.

Principal Team Update Book Fair, Book Week Parade, My Best Self – Year 3–4, Parent/Carer Opinion Survey, Nudel Cart Incursion – Year 2

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 Banner Photo

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 TERM 3 , AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support Banner Photo

Mental Health & Wellbeing Students/Parents/Carers Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Update, Nikki Olsen , SUPPORTING REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ON-TIME ARRIVAL

Things To Know JAPAN DAY - Save The Date, Free Parent & Carer Autism Workshop – Positive Partnerships, PARENT INFORMATION SESSION - BIG THE RETURN OF THE RPS CAKE RAFFLE!, LEARNING MATTERS: WHY REDUCING DISTRACTIONS HELP EVERY RIPPER TO LEARN , Supporting Our School Community – Pay-It-Forward Fund, 📚Premier's Reading Challenge📚, Supporting Learning Through Curriculum Contributions, BOOK FAIR 2026, BOOK WEEK PARADE, THANK YOU TO OUR NEW RSA VOLUNTEERS

Student Leadership CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 3 , Student Wellbeing Team, Student Sustainability Team

Specialist News ART, MUSIC

Ripper Families SNACK SHACK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, TRIVIA FUNDRAISER 28TH AUGUST, 🧠✨Last Chance for Trivia Tickets, Volunteers Needed, SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL PERSONS DAY, BATTLE OF THE BANDS – THE FINAL 2026

TheirCare Updates

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Banner Photo

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY CHILD SAFE STANDARD 6, Suitable and Supported Staff and Volunteers at Ripponlea Primary School, Key Actions Our School Takes, A Shared Responsibility

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Ripper Families

SNACK SHACK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for some amazing parents, Grandma, Grandad, Aunt or Uncle to help with the running of Snack Shack.

We are looking for volunteers that are able to work Wednesday or Friday between 10:30am and 12pm. Don't worry if you don't have similar experience, training will be given!

If you are interested, please contact the office.

Thank you! 😋

TRIVIA FUNDRAISER 28TH AUGUST

🧠✨Last Chance for Trivia Tickets

We only have 20 tickets left!

Don't miss out on a fabulous evening where all money raised goes directly to the children! Last year's money was used towards the new gaga pit and nudel kart.

This year money raised will go toward our junior playground.

Get your tickets now through QKR!

Volunteers Needed

To make our trivia night a success we now need you!

Whilst most of the planning has happened behind the scenes, we do need some helpers to set up and help out on the night.

If you could please click on the link below and sign up for even just an hour the help would be appreciated. People pitching in will help make the night a roaring success!

Trivia Volunteer Roster

Thanks,

Ripper Families Committee

SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL PERSONS DAY

BATTLE OF THE BANDS – THE FINAL 2026

Battle of The Bands – THE FINAL 2026 – September 10th

Less than 4 weeks until the 2026 PBOB Final at The Corner Hotel - and we’re pumped and ready to roll!

We need your support - all funds raised go directly back to the school performing arts program. So get your tickets (link below) now - the more tickets we sell, the more our community benefits.

We’d love to see you there but if you can’t make it on the night please make a donation by buying a ticket!

It’s a Legendary Night Out. Great Music, Great Entertainment!

https://tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event/21d13f50-465a-4c9d-90d1-ee8180795268

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