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Curriculum Day – Monday 2 November
A friendly reminder that Monday 2 November is a Curriculum Day, and students will not be required to attend school.
With the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 3 November, this provides a lovely opportunity for our families to enjoy an extended long weekend, perhaps with some extra family time, relaxation or a little adventure!
We look forward to welcoming all our Rippers back to school on Wednesday 4 November, refreshed and ready for the remainder of Term 4.
Enjoy the extra-long weekend!
Foundation – Year 2 Intensive Swimming Program
Get ready for some fun… and maybe a few tired little swimmers!
Our Foundation and Year 1/2 students are gearing up for two fantastic weeks of swimming at the Caulfield Grammar School Aquatic Centre. This intensive program combines strong water-safety education with essential swimming skills all taught by friendly, fully qualified instructors.
Students will walk with their teachers to and from the pool each day and take part in a 30-minute Swim & Survive lesson, focusing on:
- Stroke development
- Water safety awareness
- Personal survival skills
- Building confidence in the water
- Victorian Water Safety Certificate assessments
This initiative is designed to increase swimming proficiency for all students while supporting safe participation in aquatic activities. Importantly, it aims to reduce the risk of drowning through explicit teaching of essential skills, alongside opportunities to develop strong, efficient swimming techniques.
We know the students will be excited and definitely a bit tired! after their daily sessions. We encourage plenty of rest, early nights, and extra snacks in lunchboxes during the program weeks. More information via COMPASS.