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Principal's Message Education Support Staff Appreciation Day, Friday 15th May, Curriculum Day - Tuesday 19th May, Principal Class Leave, Prep 2027, Hillsmeade Showcase, Save The Dates, Term 2 2026

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Upcoming Events Hillsmeade Primary School calendar:

NOTICE BOARD Curriculum Day - Tuesday 19th May, Next assembly , School Uniform Shop Update - Now avalible at PSW Hampton Park., Save the date, Curriculum Days

Early Learning Centre Hillsmeade ELC Open Day!, Our Learning - Weeks 5 & 6, Celebration of learning, Long Day Care, Enrolments for free 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten.

Prep Update Our Learning for Term 2, Weeks 5 & 6, News and Reminders:, Celebration of our learning:

Year 1 Update Our Learning - Term 2-Weeks 5 & 6, News and Reminders:, Celebration of our learning:

Year 2 Update Learning in Year 2 - Weeks 5 & 6, Hillsmeade Heroes , Reminders, Writing Narrative beginnings in 2A, focusing on the description of the setting and characters!

Year 3 Update Our Learning-Weeks 5 & 6, Events and Reminders, Homework, Ongoing Reporting, Hillsmeade Heroes, Celebration of our learning

Year 4 Update

Year 5 Update Mathematics, English, Reminders, Homework

Year 6 Update Term 2 Weeks 3 & 4 Recap!, Upcoming Dates

Specialist classes VISUAL ARTS

Digital Learning & High Abilities Banner Photo

Digital Learning & High Abilities Why Coding Matters in Today’s World, What Skills Do Students Develop?, A Skill for Every Future Path, Coding at Home – How Parents Can Support, Beginner (younger students), Intermediate (upper primary), Advanced (older students), Supporting Your Child, Final Thought

Sustainable snapshot Easter egg & Easter bunny foil ball competition, Gardens for Wildlife

ONGOING REPORTING

Student Eyecare Program at Hillsmeade Banner Photo

Student Eyecare Program at Hillsmeade Student Eyecare Program at Hillsmeade

CSEF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES-Applications close at the end of Term 2, CAMPS, SPORTS and EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

Useful information Keep Up to Date, Office Hours, School tours, Arriving Late - Late Pass Essential, Student Collection, Attendance, Breakfast Club , Food Bank Boxes, Hillsmeade Facebook page, Uniform, Sun hats, Curriculum and Other Contributions, Canteen, Staff Carpark, Email, Excursions, Incursions & Camps, Student Mobile phones, How Hillsmeade will communicate with you in an emergency., ACE Foundation Free Glasses Program, Dogs on school grounds - an adult must have full control on a leash, Scholastic Book Club

MUSIC LESSONS – 2026 MUSIC LESSONS – 2026

OSHC - Team Kids The TK Big Skip is here! , To enrol for Team Kids

First Aid Update Please pack spare uniform , Medication at School, Information on Head Lice, Dental Care , How to get Care without going to Hospital

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Principal's Message

Linda Buckeridge: Principal

Education Support Staff Appreciation Day

Friday 15th May

At Hillsmeade we are so very fortunate to have many Education Support staff that assist in the successful day to day running of our school. Education Support staff include our administration team members, wellbeing team, maintenance and the Integration team. This year we have acknowledged their valuable contribution with a morning tea, small gift and recognition of gratitude from all classes across the school.

So if you see any ES staff around, don't hesitate to reach out and thank them for their amazing work. We honestly couldn't function without them!!

Curriculum Day - Tuesday 19th May

As per our last newsletter, and mentioned at assembly and on Compass - A reminder that on Tuesday 19th May, students are not required at school due to a Curriculum Day.

TeamKids will be available as always.

Principal Class Leave

A reminder that while Mr Paul Hill is on leave, Mr Hardev Singh is in the role of Acting Assistant Principal. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr Singh if you have any queries for years 3-6 and other matters that you may normally require Mr Hill.

Thank you for your understanding.

Prep 2027

Don't forget to enrol your child for Prep 2027! All prep enrolment applications are due on the 31st of July.

Hillsmeade Showcase

On Monday 11th May we proudly presented to approx 20 schools about the journey of Hillsmeade PS since Term 4 2021. We were able to detail the signifcant change that has occurred and how we have moved from a school described as needing transformation, to a 'HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL' at the end of 2025.

As the principal I am consistently blown away by the dedication, persistence and passion demonstrated by ALL staff in our school, to help our students achieve growth and success in all areas. Hillsmeade is a great place to be and this was vindicated by the response and feedback from all showcase attendees.

What a celebration!!