Community News

Supporting the learning environment

All parents/carers/visitors who visit during school hours are required to report to the school office upon entering school grounds. This includes when students arrive late, are picked-up early, dropping off items of clothing/lunches/bags, etc.  The staff in the school office will contact the teacher/student on your behalf, if required.   

Late pick ups - Children who are not collected by 3:40pm are sent to the office and parents contacted. 

Children who are not collected by 3:45pm or their parents cannot be contacted, are sent to Team Kids for Outside School Hours Care, and can be collected from the Quadrang.  

Booking Fees will apply. 

Team Kids - Onsite Coordinator (during operating hours) ph: 0413 169 633

Team Kids Bookings Office - 1300 035 000

Volunteering at SKIPPS

All volunteers are required to have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).   

Apply for a free Volunteer WWCC at:

Working with Children Check | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)

Please complete the Volunteer Induction before your first volunteer session

- Register as a Volunteer & complete the Volunteer Induction

- Present your valid WWCC card to the School Office for verification when signing in.

Supporting Each Other: The SKiPPS Community Pantry 🥫💛

The SKiPPS Community Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food and household items, available for any families in our school community to take from, free of charge, at any time. Whether you're in need of a few essentials or just want to top up the lunchbox, the pantry is there to support you—no questions asked.

The pantry is located next to our lost property racks, just off the quadrangle.

We also warmly welcome donations to help keep the pantry stocked. 

St Kilda Life Saving Club - Open Day

 Address: 34 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

Melbourne Gymnastics Centre

Friday Fun Play Session is 45 minutes of free time to explore the gymnastics centre at your own pace.   Next session is this Friday – 4th of September. 

You can sign up via the QR code on the poster, link HERE or email info@melbournegymnasticscentre.com.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Spiritual Studio -School Holiday Workshop

A drawing workshop for children who love to draw and paint.

During these sessions, children will explore the practice of drawing from observation

— discovering various ways to represent and translate what they see onto paper.

Honing their focus and attention, building new skills, and finding confidence in their own creative language.

Sign up here: 

https://events.humanitix.com/the-spiritual-studio-drawing-children-school-holiday

Cricket - Junior Blasters and Master Blasters

Cricket Blasters 2026-27 Registrations

Registrations are now open, with the season commencing 10th October.

Please click this link: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/7b0b23

When: 9.00am to 10.30am on Saturday mornings

Where: Clarke Shields Pavilion, Lindsay Hassett Oval (Oval 11) Aughtie Drive, Albert Park

This is right at the Fraser Street tram stop. Foot access is easy - just walk across from Canterbury Road. Parking is very limited near the club.  Please go to the foot of our Junior Cricket page for a detailed map and link to the Parks Victoria parking permit application.

Cabrini Malvern - Emergency Paediatric Care

🎤 Lucy Durack's School Holiday Glee Club

Looking for a fun school holiday activity these holidays?

Join Lucy Durack's School Holiday Glee Club for two afternoons of singing, dancing, games and performance, culminating in a mini concert for family and friends.

South Melbourne

📅 Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September

🕐 1.00pm-5.00pm

📍 xlr8arts; 100 Montague St, South Melbourne (opposite the Golden Fleece Hotel)

Prep-Year 2 and Year 3-6 groups.

Book here:https://www.trybooking.com/DOUQL

New and returning members welcome. No experience necessary.

Contact: Glee Club Administration - gleeclubadmin@gmail.com

School Holiday Program - Hockey 

School Holidays will be here before you know it and our club has partnered with HC Melbourne & Hockey Victoria to bring you the HCM Heroes Holiday Program on Wednesday, 30th September.

This is a full day, action packed experience designed for our juniors aged 6–15. Your child will step inside the world of professional athletes and get an “All-Access Pass” they’ll never forget.

What they’ll do:

• Train with the HC Melbourne Players – Learn signature moves directly from HC Melbourne players in high performance skill sessions.
• Don the Press Pass – Ask questions to both about their journeys and gain some tips from them on how to reach the top.
• Run the Skills Gauntlet – Push their limits through fun, competitive skill challenges.
• Win a Golden Ticket – Show great attitude and HCM values for the chance to play in the Showcase Match against the HC Melbourne players themselves on the day!

It’s going to be high-energy, fun-filled and the perfect way to spend the school holidays while getting better at hockey.

Term 3 - September School Holidays

📍 Bayside Powerhouse Hockey Club🗓️ Wednesday, 30 September🕛 9:00am - 3:00pm🎟️ $85

Register now: https://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/events/359814

Hookin2Hockey program

Come & Try Hockey - Hookin2Hockey (H2H) is a fun & inclusive introduction program for 5-12 year olds. Come and join us at our Hockey Grounds at Albert Park (APK) on Monday's (5.00pm) or our Brighton (BTN) ground on Wednesdays (5.30pm) from March to October 2026

Contact: Karen admin@baysidehockey.com.au  or call 0409 449 514 for more information

 Around the World in One Day-Long Lunch

Looking for a fun, affordable, and completely different day out with the family? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ Then why not book and join us at Around the World in One Day: Long Lunch Edition. 

When: Sat, Sept 12, from 12pm to 4pm 

Where: Fitzroy Street!

The Fitzroy Street Business Association has teamed up with local eateries to bring you an epic global food adventure featuring 20 different venues with flavours from India, Italy, West Africa, Thailand, France, Scotland, China, Mexico, Turkey, and beyond!

Here is why it’s the ultimate family outing:

• Budget-Friendly Family Dining: Tasters are just $5 each. With 4 or 5 tasters filling most people up, the event is an absolute bargain in these challenging financial times!
• Something for Everyone (No Fussy Eater Drama!): With our "Choose Your Own Foodie Adventure" format, kids can pick their fave kid-friendly bites, parents can explore sophisticated flavours and the small $5 portion sizes make it low-risk for kids to try exciting new foods outside their usual comfort zone!
• Relaxed Pace & Parent Perks: Because it’s a long lunch across the precinct, you can stroll and stop at your own pace. Parents can pause to enjoy a well-deserved drink along the way while soaking in the atmosphere.
• Live Street Music: Free street performances will be running all afternoon, providing the perfect soundtrack to your family day out.

👉 Check out the full list of participating venues and family-friendly tasters here: https://fitzroystreetstkilda.com.au/event/around-the-world/

Gather the fam, support local and eat your way around the globe together! 🥂🍴