From the

Principal's Desk

KINDER to FOUNDATION 2026 TRANSITION SESSIONS

I'm excited to announce that our kindergarten to foundation transition sessions begin this week. To make this transition smooth and inclusive, we have planned 5 sessions for our new foundation 2026 students and their families.

Our teachers have will run a different learning activity each session for 2026 Foundation students. The planned activities will have a focus on social emotional skills, literacy and numeracy, the perceptual motor programme and play based learning.

While students are engaged in these activity sessions, parents/carers will meet in the Welcome Area. Leadership staff will present school readiness information to support families with the transition into Meadows Primary School.

2025 Parent Information Sessions:

Session #1: Thurs 6th Nov 9:30am -10:30am

Launching into Learning - School Readiness

Session #2: Thurs 13th Nov 9:30am -10:30am

Launching into Learning - Literacy

Session #3: Thurs 20th Nov 9:30am -10:30am

Launching into Learning - Numeracy

Session #4: Thurs 27th Nov 9:30am -10:30am

Launching into Learning - Volunteer Training

Session #5: Thurs 4th Nov 9:30am -10:30am

Launching into Learning - Community Hub

SCHOOL REVEW

As our school review continues it is providing opportunity for community members to reflect on our strengths and identify areas for growth.

Coming Up

The review team, led by Natalie Toohey Intensive School Support Specialist will continue to meet with staff, students and families. 

We will be holding parent/Carer focus group session on Monday the 10th of November at 9:00am onsite. I encourage any parents/carers who would like to participate in the focus group for our school review to meet in the welcome area on this day. Morning tea a light refreshment will be provided. 

The upcoming reminder dates for the fieldwork days are as follows:

• 7th of November Friday
• 10th of November Monday
• Final Day - TBC. This will involve sharing findings and setting new directions, including goals, target, and key improvement strategies for the next School Strategic Plan.

STUDENT ENROLMENT & 2026 CLASS PLACEMENT 

As we continue the work around student class placement process for 2026, I ask that you please write to me with any information or requests you may have regarding your child's placement. Please note you may NOT request a particular teacher. 

Letters can be emailed to the school’s email meadows.ps@education.vic.gov.au addressed to the Principal Mrs Figen Mustafa. Written letters can also be handed in to the front office in a sealed envelope. If you prefer to discuss this in person, please speak to our office staff about making an appointment with me. All letters and discussions are confidential and will not be shared.

I will stress that once the class placement process has commenced it is difficult to make changes. if you have any concerns, you need me to know about you must put it in writing. 

Families Leaving Meadows P.S. in 2026

To any of our families who, for whatever reason, know they will be leaving and not returning to Meadows Primary School in 2026 to please let us know as soon as possible. 

You can either let me know or our office staff. This information is helpful with staffing and student placements for the new school year. We want to ensure all decisions made for 2026 are accurate and relevant.

ENROLLING @ MEADOWS PS

We are welcoming new families and carers to join our school community here at Meadows Primary School in 2026. Our inclusive environment supports every student to grow both academically and socially emotionally. 

Spread the word and help us build a diverse thriving school community where every child can shine. 

Mrs Figen Mustafa 

Stay well, stay safe