From the Principal

100 Days of Prep

Last week, our Prep students celebrated their first 100 days of school. Our newest cohort have settled into life at Camelot Rise beautifully. They have formed friendships with

classmates, developed positive relationships with their teachers, and begun building strong connections with their Year 5 buddies.

It has been wonderful to see how quickly they have adapted to school life and established their daily routines.

Thank you to Ms Ly and Miss Eaves for their dedication, hard work, and guidance in supporting our Foundation students. The 100 Days of School celebration was a fantastic occasion for everyone, and we are grateful for the effort that went into making it such a special day.

School Values and School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)

At Camelot Rise Primary School, our three core values guide everything we do:

Respect: Always show respect for yourself and others, treat everyone equally, and demonstrate good manners.
Responsibility: Take ownership of your behaviour, words, and actions, understanding that your choices impact those around you.
Resilience: Develop the ability to cope with challenges and make positive choices when faced with difficult situations.

These values underpin all aspects of school life and form the foundation of our Behaviour Matrix, which was developed as part of our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework.

School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a globally recognised, evidence-

based framework that helps schools create safe, positive, and inclusive environments where students and staff can thrive.

SWPBS supports the Education State priorities and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 by helping schools establish consistent, whole-school systems that promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion. These systems create the conditions necessary for effective teaching, learning, and leadership.

SWPBS helps schools to:

Increase respectful and positive behaviour
Strengthen social and emotional wellbeing
Reduce classroom disruptions and maximise learning time
Build positive, respectful relationships between students and staff
Create safe, orderly, and supportive learning environments

How SWPBS Supports All Students

SWPBS is built around four key elements:

Outcomes: Clear goals focused on behaviour, wellbeing, academic success, and school climate.

Data: Evidence used to monitor progress, identify needs, and inform decision-making.

Practices: Teaching strategies and interventions that encourage positive behaviour and student success.

Systems: Structures and processes that support consistent implementation, including leadership teams and professional learning opportunities.

These elements are delivered through a multi-tiered system of support:

Tier 1: Universal Support: Support provided for all students, staff, and settings.

Tier 2: Targeted Support: Additional support for students who may be at risk of behavioural challenges.

Tier 3: Intensive Support: Individualised support for students with complex needs.

Prep 2027 enrolments

Enrolments for Foundation in 2027 closed on Friday, 31 July, with offers being sent to

prospective families on Monday, 3 August. We look forward to welcoming our new students and families later this term as we begin our transition program.

It is not too late to enrol. If you have a child who is five years old, or who turns five before the end of April 2027, they are still eligible to enrol for next year.

For further information, please visit: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) | vic.gov.au.

School Disco

Nex Thursday evening (13th August) is one of the most anticipated events of the year, our annual student disco.

The event will be held in the gym, with Prep to Year 2 students dancing from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, followed by Year 3 to Year 6 students from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm.

A dedicated quiet space will be available for students who may need some time out, and there will be plenty of staff on site to supervise throughout the evening.

The school disco is always a highlight of the year, and we hope to see as many students there as possible.

Home Reading

Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book in a cosy spot. At Camelot Rise, we

want our students to develop a lifelong love of reading. While fostering this passion can be challenging in a digital age, reading remains one of the most important foundations for every child's learning and development.

Students who read regularly at home are more likely to experience success at school and beyond. Reading helps build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension skills, expand general knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around us.

According to Australia Reads:

Just under half of Australian parents with children aged 0-5 (47%) received advice that children should be read to from birth. However, only 26% of parents in the lowest-income households received this advice, compared with 65% in the highest-income households.
74% of children agree that reading fiction and non-fiction helps them better understand the world.
86% of Australian children aged 6-17 enjoy having books read aloud at home, with many identifying it as valuable time spent with parents or caregivers.
89% of children say their favourite books are those they have chosen themselves.
Reading for pleasure most days at age seven has been linked to lower levels of hyperactivity and inattention at age eleven.
Students who are given time for independent reading at school are more likely to read regularly and enjoy reading for pleasure.
Children whose principals actively encourage reading are more likely to read frequently, value reading, and enjoy books.

We encourage all families to make reading a regular part of their daily routine, even if it is just for a few minutes each day.

Dogs at the School Gates

We kindly ask families who bring their dogs when dropping off or collecting students to keep them away from the school gates.

Some students are uncomfortable around dogs and can find entering or leaving school difficult when dogs are near the exits. While we encourage families to include their dogs in their morning or afternoon walks, we ask that they remain clear of school entrances and exits so that all students feel safe and comfortable when arriving at and departing from school.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Illnesses

We are currently experiencing a number of illnesses across the school community.

To help minimise the spread of illness, we ask that families please keep children at home if they are unwell. Your support in helping maintain a healthy learning environment is greatly appreciated.

Proposed Industrial Action

You may have seen recent media reports regarding a proposed Australian Education Union (AEU) stop-work action scheduled for Wednesday, 19 August (Week 6).

At the time of writing, no industrial action has been confirmed. The Department and the AEU are continuing negotiations, and further information is expected in the coming days.

As always, we will keep families informed and communicate any confirmed changes or impacts to school operations as soon as information becomes available.

Ben Heys