Important Information and Updates

Parent Payments 

Parent Payments are yearly financial contributions made to the school by families. These payments are an optional contribution and the ongoing financial support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students.

Usually collected through the book pack ordering portal during Nov-Jan each year, Parent Payments are accepted at any time throughout the school year. If you have not yet made a financial contribution to your child's 2025 Schooling and you would like to do so now, please contact the office. Payments are accepted at the school via cash or EFT or families may also wish to use BPay. Families also have the option of regular instalment payments. 

Financial support from our families enables us to purchase and supply vital resources and consumable items to our students each school year, which assists in facilitating an engaging and well-rounded learning environment at Newtown Primary School. A detailed 'Parent Payment Arrangements' document for each learning area can be found on the school's website. 

We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through vital financial contributions, fundraising or volunteering your time. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we offer. Within our school this support has allowed us to continue to deliver an outstanding education to all students at Newtown Primary School.

If you have any queries around the 2025 Parent Payment, please contact the office or email newtown.ps@education.vic.gov.au. 

Trivia Night - UPDATE

TICKET SALES OPENING MON!

Ticket Sales Open THIS Monday, 23rd June 

Seats are limited – don’t miss out!

Individual tickets or full tables of 12 can be purchased via Trybooking: HERE

Theme: Time Warp (Come dressed in your birth decade!)

Decorations – Looking for CD’s, Vinyl Records, Cassette Tapes 

We are on the lookout for old Vinyl Records, Cassettes or CD’s from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.  If you have any at home that you can stand to part with, please drop them to the school office by the end of term.  

CALL FOR SUPPORT & DONATIONS

We are now sourcing and accepting donations of auction items and prizes.

If you operate or are connected with a business or individual that may be able to make a contribution to our wonderful event in the form of auction items or prizes, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact the school office if you are able to support - 5229 9730 or email newtown.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Major Sponsor Announcement! 

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Store My Van - Geelong & Surf Coastwho will be our Major Trivia Night Sponsor for 2025! 

Student Diversity Disco - Thurs 3rd July

This week, all students received a Student Diversity Disco note. We hope there is a bit of excitement building amongst our students as Disco Fever hits Newtown!

Volunteers Needed

If you are able to assist with the Disco, please head to our volunteer sign up page HERE and pop your name against a task. Some of our wonderful Newtown PS staff will be onsite to assist with supervision on the night, however, as this activity is outside of school hours, our staff are volunteering their time for the evening. Some additional parent support will be most appreciated.

If your child/ren will be attending one of the sessions, please complete the ticket order form and return it to the school office by no later than Friday 27th June.

Spare forms are available from the office. Please note: This is a ticket 'presale event', we would prefer not to have ticket door sales on the night of the Disco. 

School Saving Bonus Update

Please see the below message from the School Saving Bonus team.

**Access to the School Saving Bonus online system will close at 11.59pm on Monday 30 June 2025. Unused online supplier vouchers will also expire at this time.

All remaining funds, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities from late July 2025.

To use the School Savings Bonus for school activities before late July 2025, you must have allocated the funds in the online system by 11.59pm on Monday 30 June 2025.**

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Prep Enrolments - Siblings

If you have a sibling that will be enrolling into Prep next year, please contact the office to arrange to receive an enrolment pack. 

Lost Property

A reminder to all families, as we move into the cooler weather - our lost property grows ...exponentially! Please ensure all clothing worn to school (especially beanies, jumpers and jackets) are clearly named. 

End of Term Reminder

A reminder that Term 2 will conclude on Friday 4th July - Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm on this day. Term 3 will commence on Monday 21st July. 

Private Music Lessons (Mon/Fri)

All inquiries can be made directly to andrew@atschoolmusic.au 

For more information, including pricing, see https://www.atschoolmusic.au/ 

MID YEAR CONCERT! - AT-SCHOOL MUSIC are holding their mid-year student tuition concert at the Geelong Arts Centre on Monday 30 June. 

A group of Newtown Primary students will be performing individually amongst kids from other primary schools in the region. 

Teachers, staff, students, friends and family are welcome to attend. It's a big stage, full production, and the At-School Music tutor band will be performing across the night. 

It's a great opportunity to see the kids in action if you're deciding on signing up for lessons. 

Tickets are available at the link https://geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/all-events/young-musicians-in-concert-mid-year-tuition-performance/

Trivia Night Fundraiser!

A BIG thank you to the Businesses and individuals who have already donated or committed a donation towards our major Fundraiser, our annual Trivia Night. 

Some businesses have even extended special offers to our school community. These will be shared through the newsletter and on the night of the Trivia Night. 

A BIG shout out to Michelle Flowers, who has tirelessly been contacting businesses on behalf of the school and spent hours collecting items for the past few weeks to gather these amazing donations for our event! Thank you Michelle!