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Acknowledgement of Country

Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing  connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

Reconciliation Week 

A Word from Mr Warren Smith and the Long Walk Participants

"This week is Reconciliation week and it has been an awesome week.

At Great Ryrie Primary School we have been hard at work to understand indigenous perspectives and celebrate their 65,000 year heritage. We were lucky enough to be invited to the “Long Walk” hosted by Aquinas College and saw Nova Peris. She talked to us about  Reconciliation Week and what it means to her. On top of all the exciting learning, we also got our brand new welcome sign and we hope you love it is as much as we do."

2024 Parent Contributions

2024 Parent Payment information is available on Compass through Course Confirmation. Please take the time to read through all the information provided via Compass. Payment via recurring contributions are available through your Compass access, or you may prefer to contact the office directly. Thank you so much to the families that have already made a contribution for 2024. 

All contributions made go directly to funding your child’s education and the excellent programs we run.  Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard curriculum requirements and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. However, your continued support plays a pivotal role in enabling us to offer an enriched curriculum and learning experiences that go beyond the standard requirements, extending beyond what is funded by the Government.

We take immense pride in offering a comprehensive and well-resourced education program at Great Ryrie Primary School, one that aligns with the individual needs and aspirations of our students. Our commitment to providing rich and diverse learning experiences sets us apart. 

The School Council is appreciative of your contributions, which have enabled us to provide outstanding facilities and resources for our students such as:

• Pens, paper, additional supplies for classroom activities, classroom books and readers
• Classroom furniture
• Art, Lote, PE and the Performing Arts resources
• Maintenance of our school grounds and improvements to play areas
• Repairs to Audio visual equipment, TVs in classrooms
• First Aid materials
• Library enhancements including the latest books
• Many other materials that assist us run our high-quality programs. 

Thank you for your ongoing support and contribution to your child’s educational journey.

The Importance of School Uniforms

As we strive to create the best learning environment for our children, we want to highlight the importance of school uniforms in promoting a sense of equality and community within our school. 

This dress code has been developed by Great Ryrie Primary School’s School Council in close consultation with our school community to ensure that it respects the rights of individual students whilst reflecting the values and interests of our community. 

The Student Dress Code aims to:

• foster a sense of community and belonging and encourages students to develop pride in their appearance

• support Great Ryrie Primary School’s commitment to ensuring that our students feel equal and dressed safely and appropriately for school activities. 

• reduce student competition based on clothing 

• enhance the profile and identity of the school and its students within the wider community. 

UNIFORM SCHEDULE

• Navy blue windcheater (with school logo only) 
• Navy blue polar fleece jacket (with school logo only) 
• Gold shouldered navy blue rugby top (with school logo only)
• Bomber Jacket, navy blue with gold stripe (with school logo only)
• Gold short or long sleeved Polo shirt (with school logo only)
• Sports Polo from 3-6 
• Gold skivvy (not available at uniform shop)
• Navvy skivvy (not avaikable from the uniform shop)
• Navy blue not black track pants (reinforced knee or plain)   
• Navy blue rugby shorts
• Socks - navy blue or white (navy not available at uniform shop)
• Shoes - Joggers/Runners or black school shoes (not available at uniform shop)
• Hat - navy blue wide brimmed (with school logo only)- compulsory from September to April
• Navy blue beanie (with school logo only)
• Navy blue check winter tunic/skirt 
• Navy blue check summer dress 
• Navy blue tights (with tunic only)
• Bike shorts (navy, black or white) may be worn under summer dress (Must be concealed under dress)
• Navy blue skort
• Students are not permitted to wear decorative jewellery to school. Stud earrings and sleepers worn in the ears, and watches, are the only acceptable jewellery.
• Cosmetics may not be worn at school. Only clear nail polish is permitted

OPTIONAL

• School Bag - navy blue with School Logo
• During Winter, coats, navy blue scarves and navy blue gloves may be worn to and from school and during recess and lunch breaks but not inside.
• Additional layers of clothing may be worn underneath the uniform for added warmth, provided they are hidden and in school colours. 
• navy blue, school yellow or white: Head bands, hair ties, ribbons, bandannas 
• Please note that Hoodies are not part of the school uniform and. 

PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS

Uniform items can be purchased from the Uniform shop at Great Ryrie Primary School.

Great Ryrie Primary School also operates a second-hand uniform stall thanks to Alan Silverwood, every Tuesday morning and every assembly which occurs on a Friday morning. 

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Parents can contact the Principal or Business Manager to discuss support that we may be able to provide to families experiencing difficulty meeting uniform costs, including information about eligibility for uniform support through State Schools’ Relief.

Further information about State Schools’ Relief is also available on their website: htps://www.ssr.net.au

Outstanding Student Achievements

Ian Kang in Year 6 won the gold medal for the Australian Taekwondo Victoria competition this week on the 26th of May. 

An interview with Mrs Rouda 

How long have you been doing Taekwondo ?

I have been doing Taekwondo for 2 Years and I often attend three to 5 training sessions per week. 

What are your training sessions all about?

One session is Belt Training. 

Taekwondo uses a colored belt system to show progress and I am currently on red 3. 

The other session is Patterns (Poomsae): These are movements that demonstrate  skill and technique. The last session is Sparring (Kyorugi): Controlled combat, with guards. 

Why do you like doing Taekwondo? 

You get to meet some really good people. It helps with self defence and it's lots of fun.

Congratulations to Ian on your outstanding achievement and we might  see you  in the Commonwealth or Olympic Games in the future. 

Have a lovely weekend with your family and friends 

Karen Rouda

Principal