Now that we are well into Term 2, it has been wonderful to see the continued energy and engagement across our school community.

On Friday last week, Naranga School was pleased to welcome a visit from our Regional Director, Ian Burrage, along with several senior colleagues from the Department. They spent time touring our recently completed yard redevelopment, pathways, and specialist building. All visitors were very impressed with the learning spaces and the junior play area, which was being actively used at the time of their visit. As we become more familiar with these spaces, it is refreshing and affirming to receive such positive feedback from external visitors.

I continue to enjoy the opportunity to speak with external students who visit our school each week as part of our VET program. Offering learning opportunities beyond our school community not only benefits visiting students, but also supports our Naranga students to broaden their social interactions and connections.

With Individual Education Plans now sent home for all students, teachers have commenced assessments as they prepare for mid‑year reports. It is always a pleasure to see students engage in conversations about their learning and celebrate their achievements.

Our ANZAC Day commemoration was held on Thursday, and it was particularly pleasing to see just how far student voice has progressed. For the first time in many years, the event was entirely organised and presented by students, with no direct staff involvement. This reflects the strength of our student leadership and school processes.

Recently, we farewelled two staff members—one who has followed her career aspirations and another who has commenced maternity leave, with a further staff member preparing to do so in the coming weeks. These valued members of the Naranga team will be greatly missed, and we wish them all the very best.

Looking ahead, the Smile Squad dental van will visit our school next term. Further information will be shared soon, as this program provides families with a convenient opportunity to access dental care in a familiar environment.

This week, a group of junior students are enjoying a local camp experience. Reports indicate they are having a fantastic time, with plenty of activities keeping them busy—and appropriately tired by the end of the day! We look forward to welcoming them back to school shortly.

We also completed our selection process for Junior School Captains, interviewing eight Year 6 students. Following feedback to all candidates, one male and one female student—representing each of the two classes—were appointed. These students were announced at Wednesday’s assembly, with many proud family members in attendance to celebrate the moment.

Finally, Student Representative Council meetings have commenced this week, with junior SRC meeting on Wednesday lunchtimes and senior/pathways students meeting on Thursdays. We are looking forward to seeing student ideas and leadership continue to develop.

Mobile phones

A timely reminder that the Department of Education requires students who bring mobile phones to school to hand them to their classroom teacher, where they will be securely stored for the day.

Library News

Book Club

Issue 3 out now online. Click the link below. Due in 11th of May, Monday.

LOOP order is available. Reminder, make sure that your details in LOOP are accurate for this year.

If you want the books to be Home Delivered, charges are now $10.00.

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

2026 Challenge in progress until 3rd of September, Thursday.

Good Luck to all participants!

Work expereince

Calling Local Businesses – We Need You!

Some of our Naranga Pathways students are gearing up for work experience in Term 3 and are excited to explore real‑world workplaces.

If you have a business — or know someone who does — and could offer a student an opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with our Careers and Transitions Coordinator:

Bek Mantell

Bek.mantell@education.vic.gov.au

9788 2222

Mother’s Day Stall – Wednesday 6 May

On Wednesday 6 May, our Naranga Business Innovations students will proudly host the annual Mother’s Day Stall. This much‑loved event gives children the opportunity to choose a thoughtful gift for the special women in their lives—while learning the joy of giving.

Students will be able to browse a variety of gifts, and the excitement on their faces as they make their selections is always a highlight. Pathways students will support the younger children throughout the process, helping them stay within their budgets and wrap their chosen gifts with care.

The Mother’s Day Stall is more than just a shopping experience. It’s a hands‑on lesson in kindness, gratitude, and independence. For many students, it’s their first chance to purchase a gift on their own, making the moment both empowering and memorable.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated Business Innovation students have been hard at work—planning, organising, creating handmade items, setting up, and preparing to run the stall. Their efforts ensure that every child, regardless of budget, can participate and feel included.

When Mother’s Day arrives, those small parcels will carry big smiles—reminders that the simplest, most heartfelt gestures often mean the most.

Don’t forget to bring your gift money on Wednesday 6th of May.

Update from the SRC

Students have elected their SRC Reps and these were announced at assembly this week. Badges will be presented later in the term. Our SRC Reps for 2026 are:

Junior Terri: Roya H

Junior Day: Mitchell S

Junior Nunal: Axel A

Junior SA: Gabriel O

Junior Malcolm: Liv B

Junior Youl: Dylan W

Junior Martin: Samuel H

Senior Spence: Drew F-C

Senior Martin: Heath S

Senior McCarthy: Adam H

Senior McFaul: Alirah L

Senior Palmer: Reihana N-R

Pathways Waldron: Matthew R

Pathways Riley: Torrah N

Pathways McConnell: Bella S-R

School Leaders for 2026 are:

Junior School Captains: Aliesha S and Elijah H

SWPBS Captain: Molly B

SRC Captain: Sophie V

Vice Captains: Sharnae J-O and Skye C

School Captains: Nevaeh H and Landyn W

Our SRC and School Leaders had their first meeting this week. Watch this space

STATE SCHOOL RELIEF

Families wishing to access support through State Schools’ Relief are encouraged to contact the school.

Please email naranga.sch@education.vic.gov.au for assistance with placing an order or for further information.

MEDICATION

The information below is from the Department of Education policy advisory line.

Schools must ensure all medication to be administered is:

accompanied by written advice providing directions for appropriate storage and administration
in the original container with the original label including the name of the student, information on the dosage and time to be administered
within its expiry date
stored according to the product instructions, particularly in relation to temperature.

Schools should encourage parents or carers to consider whether they can administer medication outside the school day, such as before and after school and before bed.

Over-the-counter medications (including paracetamol) requires a medical authority form that can be filled out at the office.

PICK UP ARRANGEMENTS

If your child will be collected instead of taking the bus home, please email the school so we can let their teacher know. naranga.sch@education.vic.gov.au

If a worker or carer is picking up your child, please send your consent via email and make sure they hold a valid Working With Children Check.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported.

VICTORIAN CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME

ANNUAL PRIVACY REMINDER FOR OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

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

Please take time to read our school’s collection notice, found on our website.

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use 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 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
Dari
Gujarati
Mandarin
Somali
Sudanese
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese

The Naranga Newsletter

Term 2 2026

Issue 6 · 01 May 2026

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