Whats Happening at our School. 

Welcome Back/Streamlining the Newsletter

Welcome to Term 4, with some lovely weather welcoming our students back to school. Always one of my favourite activities is travelling around the classrooms and seeing the happy and enthusiastic faces that accompany a return to school.

A bit of a new look for the newsletter from this week - we've all got enough 'clicks' in our lives already, so we're trying to reduce some of those for you!

Going forward, most school information will be on this page, including the all-important Student of the Week, with other separate pages for the news from our committees and partners.

Respectful Relationships Forum

The most recent edition of the Department of Education's Respectful Relationship newsletter has highlighted the contributions of student panels, including our own Year 6 "Lighthouse" team, at the recent 2026 Respectful Relationships Forum.

Congratulations and thank you again to our Lighthouse team for representing and highlighting the wonderful students we are so lucky to have here at Roberts McCubbin Primary School!

2026 Department of Education School Review

Next Thursday sees the first day of our two-day Department of Education School Review. For the review a panel will discuss the documentation, planning and execution of our teaching and learning programs, as well as delving into the various points of data that show our strengths and areas of improvement.

The external team this year consists of Reviewer Peter Fotheringham, Senior Education Improvement Leader Andrew Moore from the Department of Education, Principal Nicola Smith from Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School & Principal Steven Donohue from Wattle Park Primary School.

We are very much looking forward to showcasing what we do well, as well as learning how we can do things better as we move into a new four-year Strategic Plan.

Collectable Trading

A recent resurgence in Pokemon collecting has prompted our annual reminder that students should not be trading any items brought from home at school. Inevitably, such trading leads to disagreements and one side of the deal feeling "ripped off".

Also a timely reminder that we generally discourage students from bringing any items of value (real or sentimental) to school due to the risk of damage or loss.

Peter Watson

Principal

SunSmart Reminder – Hats Required 

As part of our school’s SunSmart policy, the official SunSmart period is now active. We expect that all students wear their hat during the SunSmart period our 'no hat, no play' system is currently in place. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly labelled and brought to school each day. Spartan Uniforms have hats in stock for purchase if needed. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe in the sun.

Important Dates 

Transition Days 

Thursday 12 November: 2027 Foundation Transition

Thursday 19 November: 2027 Foundation Transition

Thursday 26 November: 2027 Foundation Transition and Whole School Stepping Up

Thursday 3 December: 2027 Foundation Transition and Whole School Stepping Up

Tuesday 8 December: Meet the Teacher

October

Monday 12th - 9:00am - 1:00pm Year 5/6 Digital Thumbprint Program

Tuesday 13th - Division Athletics  

Wednesday 14th - F-2 STEAM Incursion 

Thursday 15th- 3-4 STEAM Incursion 

Friday 16th - 2:40pm Assembly 

Tuesday 20th- 9:00am 2nd Hand Uniform Shop

Tuesday 27th - 9:00am Vegetable Festival 

Friday 30th - 2:40pm Assembly 

November

Monday 2nd - Curriculum Day 

Tuesday 3rd - Melbourne Cup Day

Thursday 5th - 10:15am Peven and Sarah Concert foundation Students 

Wellbeing news 

Student of The Week Awards