Principal's Message 

Principal's Message

2027 Prep Transition Program

We are excited to welcome our 2027 Prep students and their families to Yarra Road Primary School through our upcoming Transition Program!

The program provides children with opportunities to become familiar with our school, participate in engaging learning experiences and begin building connections with their future teachers and classmates. Across four sessions, students will enjoy a range of activities, including literacy, our Perceptual Motor Program (PMP), science experiences and fun end-of-year celebrations.

Families will also have opportunities to meet key staff, learn more about our school and receive important information to support a smooth and positive transition into Prep.

Transition sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Friday, 6 November 2026: Literacy – creating a paper bag puppet.

• Friday, 13 November 2026: Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) in the gym.

• Friday, 27 November 2026: Science – meeting the animals in our science room and participating in our Little Zoologists program.

• Tuesday, 8 December 2026: Let’s Celebrate! Students will meet their Year 5 buddy and Prep teacher for 2027 and take part in fun activities.

We look forward to meeting our newest learners and their families and helping them feel confident, connected and excited about beginning their learning journey at Yarra Road Primary School in 2027!

Planning for 2027 Classes

Planning is underway for the 2027 school year, including the important task of organising student classes. We aim to create class groups that support each child’s wellbeing, encourage positive friendships and provide the best possible environment for learning and growth.

We understand that parents and carers may have important information about their child that they would like us to consider when forming classes. This may include medical or health needs, learning support requirements, social considerations or changes in family circumstances. If you would like to share any relevant information, please email yarra.road.ps@education.vic.gov.au by Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Please be aware that we cannot consider requests for particular teachers. Class groupings and teacher allocations are still being developed, with decisions made carefully to support the needs of individual students and the school as a whole.

Once you have emailed the school, you will receive confirmation that your message has been received. If you have not received a response within three business days, please contact the school office.

School Changes for 2027

If your family is planning a move or your child will not be returning to Yarra Road in 2027 for any reason, please let the school office know as early as possible. This information will assist us with planning and organising classes for the year ahead. Thank you for keeping us informed.

Whole-School Swimming Program 

A reminder that our whole-school swimming program will be running from Monday 30th November to Friday 4th December. 

This event is now live on Compass and requires payment and consent by Tuesday, 10th of November. Further details about the program can be found on the Compass event page.

Thank you to the families who have already completed their permissions. We are looking forward to another wonderful whole school event!