Principal Report

Dear Families,

Celebrating Our Teachers

Today we recognised and celebrated World Teacher Appreciation Day, taking the opportunity to acknowledge the incredible dedication, care and commitment our teachers demonstrate every day.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful school community for the many ways you helped make the day so special. From the generous food donations and treats shared with staff, to the creative student dress-up efforts and the thoughtful messages of appreciation, your kindness was truly appreciated.

The positive words, cards and gestures of gratitude reminded our teachers of the strong partnership that exists between home and school. Teaching is a rewarding profession, and knowing that their efforts are valued by students and families makes a meaningful difference.

On behalf of all our staff, thank you for your generosity, support and encouragement. We are privileged to work alongside such a caring and supportive community, and we are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Check out Mini-Mr.Taylor!

Welcome to Our New Prep Students!

We are excited to welcome our 2027 Prep students and their families to Rolling Hills Primary School for our Transition Day program. These four sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for our newest learners to become familiar with the school environment, meet teachers and future classmates, and begin building confidence for their first year of school.

The state-wide Transition Day on the 8th December, is an important step in helping children feel comfortable and connected before they officially start school. We look forward to seeing our future Prep students exploring classrooms, participating in engaging activities, and beginning their learning journey as valued members of our school community. We thank our current students and staff for helping create a warm and welcoming experience for all families. I would like to extend my gratitude to the office team, especially Mrs. Schilling, the 2026 Prep Teachers, our ES team, and our Leadership Team, for all thier work making these days a success.

2027 Curriculum Days

As we begin planning for another successful year of learning, we would like to advise families of the changes to Curriculum Days scheduled for the commencement of 2027. The new Teaching agreement now includes

3 Curriculum Days
4 Professional Practice Days (PPD)
1 Professional Practice Day that is focussed on report writing

These days provide essential professional learning and planning opportunities for staff as we prepare high-quality teaching and learning programs for the year ahead. Please note that students are not required to attend school on Curriculum Days. We are aware of the additional impact this has on our families and we are working together as a team to manage and reduce the impact on families. Families are encouraged to make alternative care arrangements where possible.

Further details, including confirmed dates and any available out-of-school-hours care options, will be communicated before the end of the school year.

We will use three days, two curriculum and one PPD at the start of the year, with the students in Year 1 to Year 6 starting school on Monday 1st February. The Prep students will begin school on Monday 8th February.

We appreciate your support as our staff work collaboratively to ensure the best possible learning experiences for every student.

Melbourne Cup Monday Arrangements

Thank you to the many families who have advised us of their plans for the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Next Monday, the school will remain open for students whose families wish them to attend. As a significant number of families have indicated that their children will not be attending, a modified program will operate on the day. Students who attend can still look forward to a safe, enjoyable and engaging day at school, with activities tailored to the reduced numbers.

Planning for the day has been greatly assisted by the responses received from families, and we appreciate your support in helping us prepare appropriate staffing and activities.

We wish all families a safe and enjoyable Melbourne Cup long weekend and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday.

A few pictures to enjoy from the 56 Camp.