Welcome and overall learning summary

Welcome

We extend a warm welcome to all the new families joining us and a heartfelt welcome back to our returning families. Term Three offered numerous enriching learning experiences that enhanced students' growth mindsets and resilience, including the Year Six Camp at ADANAC, GWPS Athletics and various whole school events. It was inspiring to see students working together, encouraging, and supporting one another throughout these activities.

As we move into Term Four, our Year Six students are reaching the final stage of their journey at GWPS before transitioning to secondary school. To mark this important milestone, we have planned several exciting events, including the Year Six Graduation Ceremony on Thursday 4th December and Celebration Day at Luna Park on Friday 5th December. Additionally, there will be a Statewide Transition Day on Tuesday 9th December, where students heading to government high schools will get a preview of what to expect.

We will provide more details about these significant events as the term progresses. If you or your child have any questions about graduation or the transition to Year Seven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Year Six team or Mr. Catalano. We are here to offer support in any way we can.

Important dates

Friday 10th October - ScienceWorks Excursion
Thursday 9th October, Thursday 16th October, Thursday 23rd October – Interrelate incursion sessions
Monday 3rd November - Curriculum Day (no school)
Tuesday 4th November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (no school)
Thursday 6th November – New Families Afternoon Tea
Thursday 4th December – Year 6 Graduation
Friday 5th December - Luna Park Excursion
Tuesday 9th December - Year 7 State School Transition Day
Wednesday 17th December – Student reports available to families via Compass
Friday 19th December - Last Day of Term 4 (1:30pm finish)