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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

Do you have a Prep student starting in 2027?

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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Year 6 Update

Term 2 Weeks 3 & 4 Recap!

Over the past fortnight, Year 6 students have been extremely busy and have continued to show great enthusiasm towards their learning. A huge focus has been on preparing for our upcoming Market Day, with students working incredibly hard on planning and developing their stalls.

Our School Captains, Ella and Josh, recently took a persuasive piece of writing to School Council, sharing the collective ideas of the Year 6 cohort. The students passionately argued that the money raised during Market Day should go towards reducing the cost of the Year 6 Big Day Out excursion later in the year. Their arguments were thoughtful, convincing and highly persuasive, and School Council agreed with their proposal! We are very proud of the initiative, teamwork and student voice demonstrated throughout this process.

Students have also presented their product prototypes and business pitches to their classes. During these presentations, students outlined the costs involved in creating their products, projected revenue and potential profit margins. They then received constructive feedback from their peers and teachers to help further refine their products and continue effectively planning for Market Day.

During English, students have been working hard on our text study of the novel Skellig. They have engaged thoughtfully with the themes, characters and events throughout the text and have demonstrated strong discussion and comprehension skills during class activities.

In Mathematics, we have concluded our unit on addition. The teachers were extremely proud of the knowledge and understanding students demonstrated during their addition post-test. Keep an eye out for this task appearing as an Ongoing Reporting Task on Compass in the coming weeks.

A reminder that our Dandenong Market excursion will take place next Friday 22nd May. Students are welcome to bring up to $20 cash only (no cards or digital payment methods) to purchase their lunch during the excursion.