Primary News

Primary Captains, House Leaders and Sports Captains for 2025

We congratulate all students who nominated for a leadership position and took part in the interview process. Although not everyone will be successful in their applications, we applaud you for putting yourself out there and having a go. 

The successful applicants will be announced at Primary Presentation Day on Thursday 28 November.   

Year 5 Entrepreneurship Program

We are excited to be showcasing our Year 5 Entrepreneurship Program for Year 5 parents. The program will include escape room puzzles on Friday 22 November. Further information will be communicated from the Year 5 teaching team.

Gallery Walk Reminder

As communicated earlier in the Term, the following Gallery Walks will occur in Week 8 and Week 9. 

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

This year, parents of students in Years 3 to 6 were encouraged to opt in to the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) competitions in five subject areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies and Spelling. These challenging online tests provide evidence of academic achievement relative to students from around the world. Certificates are awarded in the following categories: 

• High Distinction: for the top 1% of participants 
• Distinction: for the next 10% of participants 
• Credit: for the next 25% 
• Merit: for the next 10% 
• Participation: for all remaining participants 

Whilst we celebrated our top achievers in Assembly, we congratulate all of our students who took part.  

End of Year Arrangements

End of Year Class Parties

Primary classes will have their end of year celebrations on Tuesday 26 November. Please look out for communications from your child’s classroom teacher with further details.

Final Day Arrangements

School will finish for the year for all students (Pre-Prep to Year 11), on Thursday 28 November at 12:50pm.

Pre-Prep to Year 6 parents attending the Primary Presentation are welcome to take their child/ren at the conclusion of the event at approximately 11:00am, with notification to their teacher.

Remaining students will stay with their teachers with the following arrangements:

• Pre-Prep students’ collection from classroom at 12:50pm
• Prep to Year 6 students’ collection from Circular Drive at 12:50pm (or classrooms from 12:40pm)

Student Resources and Textbooks for 2025

Please refer to communication emailed on Thursday 31 October from Mrs Miranda Cavaliere - Teaching and Learning Office, regarding 2025 Student Resources and Textbooks. 

Class Allocations 2025

As we plan for the 2025 school year, the class teachers will be organising class placements. Much time and effort will be placed into these decisions, with the teacher’s knowledge of friendships and how their students work best in the classroom. Considerations are also made on new students to the College and student learning needs across the cohort, to support a balanced class in all areas. 

We appreciate your trust in our expertise in forming our classes, which are prepared with thorough review and discussion with the Primary Teaching Staff.  Whilst we understand parents may have requests for specific teachers or peer groups, this is not our process and would appreciate your understanding. Classes will be shared with our families in the new year, ahead of the 2025 school year. If you have any questions or concerns with this, please contact Mrs Fellowes. 

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