From the Principal

PRODUCTION

Down the Rabbit Hole

TONIGHT: Thursday 14 November,  7:00pm

We’re all set for what promises to be a wonderful evening for the POPS community! The hard work put into rehearsals will be showcased tonight, and from all reports, it will be spectacular. Drop-off and pick-up arrangements were sent via Compass yesterday, so please review those details to ensure everything runs smoothly. Please be aware there is construction work on the south side of the theatre, therefore guests will enter via the Northern side. Please be aware there is limited parking so it is a good idea to park on the street. As they say in the theatre, "Chookas and break a leg!"

Acknowledgement of Country

Thank you to the Parents' Association for funding our Acknowledgement of Country sign, now placed at the top entrance on Bowmore Avenue. The wording for theAcknowledgement was thoughtfully composed by our Year 5/6 classes, while the artwork, created by Stacey P (mother of Lucy 3G), is inspired by her original painting displayed in the school foyer. 

At POPS, we feel deeply grateful to learn from Aboriginal community members who generously share their knowledge and culture with us, enriching our understanding of Australia's First Nations peoples.

POPS 6/7 TRANSITION SESSION

Thursday November 21 4:00- 5:00pm

As part of POPS transition from primary to secondary school program we have planned an afternoon transition session, where the year 7 students who attended POPS in 2023 will come and talk to our current year 6 students about their experiences at secondary school. We also invite year 6 parents to meet with year 7 parents at the same time in the staff room. They will listen to year 7 parents share their experiences. This session will take place Thursday November 21 4- 5:00pm. More information will be posted via Compass.

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS

Parent and carer School Saving Bonus code distribution 

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus,a one-off $400 support for government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.

From Tuesday 26 November 2024, you will receive an email from the Department of Education with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code.

The School Saving Bonus will help families cover the cost of uniforms, textbooks, excursions, activities and more.

If you have multiple children enrolled in Victorian government schools for 2025, you will receive one School Saving Bonus code email per child. These emails might arrive on different days.  Please make sure to check your spam/junk email folder.

Parents and carers can use the School Saving Bonus code in store at school-nominated suppliers. Parents and carers can also choose to access the School Saving Bonus online system, where they can allocate part or all the $400 bonus to use at school nominated-online suppliers or for school activities.  

If you have not received your School Saving Bonus code via email by Friday 29 November, please contact the Department of Education by emailing: school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au 

Please visit the Student Wellbeing page to read about the school's commitment to Child Safety and Code of Conduct. Parents are encouraged to give feedback on any of these policies.

Go to the From the Classroom to find out what has been happening in Specialist classes this term.

Enjoy tonight's production,

Ms Garrity

PRINCIPAL

KEY DATES Week 7:

Mon 20: Assembly 9am

Tues 19: Choir CWA performance at POPS

                  PA 2025 Planning Meeting

Thurs 21:Foundation Transition 9- 10:30am

                   POPS 6/7 Transition Session 4- 45pm

Fri 22: Walk to School/ Pathways/ Bike Ed