From the Deputy Principal
Mr James Millane
Welcome back to school for another exciting Term of learning and growth! We hope all our families enjoyed a restful break and are ready for the wonderful opportunities this term will bring. Our classrooms are buzzing with energy and our staff are eager to work alongside you in supporting every child’s learning journey. Together, we look forward to building on our successes, strengthening our community and making this term one filled with curiosity, achievement and joy.
4-square Championship
At the end of last Term, we held our inaugural 4-Square Competition. Over 90 students signed up to participate and the standard and fairness of play was at an exceptional level.
Well done to all players and to those who advanced through to their group finals. The finals were hotly contested and congratulations to the following winners:
Junior School Winners
Prep: Hana-Rose, Sasha and Jack
Y1: Oscar, Henry and Luca
Middle School (Years 2 and 3)
Champion: Boyd
2nd place: Cooper
3rd place: Jack
Senior School (Years 4, 5 and 6)
Champion: Davide
2nd place: Jay
3rd place: George
Uniform for Term 3
Please note that students may wear Sports Uniform on BOTH Mondays and Tuesdays in Term 3 which will allow for PE classes and for the dance and movement components of the Musical rehearsals during Performing Arts.
NAIDOC Week Activities
Next week, our school will proudly recognise NAIDOC Week, which was celebrated in the first week of the recent holidays, with a range of engaging activities that honour and recognise the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In Prep, will read ‘Miimi Marraal Mother Earth’ by Melissa Greenwood. Students will learn that Melissa Greenwood, the creator of Miimi Marraal Mother Earth is a Gumbaynggirr custodian which means her family are the traditional owners of the land on which she is from. The prep class will discuss: Who are the traditional custodians of the land on which you live? What language is spoken by these traditional custodians? What does it mean to belong?
The Year Ones and Twos are discussing the importance of the land to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They will look at the symbols, colours and Australian animals and their significance. The will be learning about how the boomerang holds an importance for Aboriginal Australians, serving as a hunting tool and a symbol of cultural heritage. It represents traditional knowledge, skills, and a deep connection to the land, frequently appearing in ceremonies and storytelling.
The Year Threes will read Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag by Bernard Namok Jr and Thomas Mayo, illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey. This book explores Torres Strait Islander culture, including the many islands and mainland areas that make up the Torres Strait. It also highlights the meaning behind the colours and symbols of the Torres Strait Islander flag, deepening students’ understanding of its cultural significance. In response, students will apply their new knowledge to recreate this important flag.
Year Four students will read Come Together, a picture book from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom.
In this book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 of the most important subjects that all students should understand, from caring for country, language, flags, art, ceremonies and Dreaming stories to the importance of elders.
Come Together helps students be proud that we are home to the longest continuing culture on Earth!
The Year Fives and Sixes have been focusing on the 2025, NAIDOC Week theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. They have been connecting their learning with our school norm – RESPECT. They are discussing what respect might look like in decision-making and future aspirations, and how it can inform choices and decisions that we make about our own future and the future of the next generation. They are reflecting on the legacy that they may leave behind one day and what positive impact they want to have for our people for generations to come. Their task is to write a letter to our future self: Letter to My Future Self.
T-Ball Clinics
In weeks 2 to 4 the St Kilda Baseball Club will be running exciting T-Ball clinics for our students, providing a fantastic opportunity to develop throwing, catching and batting skills in a fun and supportive environment. These sessions are perfect for beginners and those wanting to try something new, focusing on teamwork, coordination and building confidence through sport. We are thrilled to partner with a local club to give our students a taste of the game and encourage a love of being active.
Clubs News
Chess Club starts again this week on Thursday. New students are always welcome to join in for free introductory session.
Next Athletics
Next Athletics begins next week on Tuesday.
Taekwondo
Commenced again from this week on Wednesday afterschool.
Community Calendar
The 2025 community calendar can be found on the Calendar page but we encourage all families to connect to the School’s Google Community Calendar.
Please also see link to our Google Calendar.
If you wish to add this calendar to your personal device, you can use the following ical link: