Important Information and Updates

Public Holiday - 8th June (King's Birthday)

A reminder that this Monday 8th June is the King's Birthday Public Holiday. The school will be closed on this day. Please note: due to the public holiday, Kelly Club will not be in operation on this day. 

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 9th June.  

Sibling enrolments - now required 

Do you have a younger sibling ready to enroll for Prep in 2027?

To assist with our class planning and our prep enrolment process for 2027, we ask that you please collect enrolment forms from the office asap, or email newtown.ps@education.vic.gov.au if you’d like us to send them home with your eldest child. 

2027 Fundraising Focus

As we do every year, we tag our fundraising efforts to a major area of the school and seek to improve one overall key aspect. In the past, previous fundraising efforts have gone to revitalising the library, contributed to new asphalt works, purchased new outdoor furniture, and more! Although we have our own ideas, we are keen to hear from our families as to what you think we might be able to improve, upgrade, or replenish! Please use our 'always on feedback' portal to share your ideas! Thank you. 

NPS Beanies - Available from the office $20 each

Now that Winter has officially hit and the weather is getting colder by the minute, a reminder that we do have an option within our NPS uniform for students to wear a NPS branded school beanie to and from school. These are available for purchase from the school office. (Please note; Beleza currently do not stock these beanies, they are only available from the school office) 

Student Diversity Disco - Thursday 25th June

We are very excited to be holding a student ‘Diversity Disco’ again this term. The Disco will be located in the Multi Purpose Room and run over 2 sessions.

When: Thursday 25th June

Session 1: Prep – Year 2   5.00 - 6.00pm

Session 2: Year 3 – 6          6.15 - 7.30pm

Dress theme: Bright & Fun!

An information note, including ticket order form will be sent home with all students today. We look forward to having many of our students and families participating in this super fun school community event with us!

Victorian Vehicle Registration Rebate 

Did you know that the Victorian Government is currently offering a 20% registration rebate from Monday 1 June to Friday 31 July.

You can apply to get a 20% rebate (up to $186 per claim) on your personal vehicle registration from FY 2025-2026. The rebate can be claimed for up to 2 light vehicles that are registered in your name.

Full details and how to apply via the Services Victoria Platform can be found HERE.

Gardening Club - Seeking Volunteers

Did you know that our school has a parent-run gardening club that works with students to grow delicious vegetables?

Every fortnight a small team of dedicated Newtown family members opens up the vegie garden for our students. From 1:40pm every second Friday, they support students to plant, weed, harvest and learn about the different vegetables in the garden.

We are always seeking interested family members (including grandparents) to volunteer.

If you or someone you know would be interested in getting involved, feel free to turn up for a trial this Friday.

All volunteers must sign in at the office and require a Working With Children Check.

AusAlert community testing in Geelong area on 18 June, 2PM

We’ve been advised that AusAlert testing is occurring in our area on Thursday, 18 June at 2PM. To minimise disruption, student phones and smart devices should be switched off and stored securely in lockers or bags during the school day. Learn more about AusAlert for children and teens. Information is also available in other languages.   

Geelong Advertiser Prep Photo

2026 Parent Payment

Parent Payments are yearly financial contributions made to the school by families. These payments are an optional contribution and the ongoing financial support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students.

Usually collected through the book pack ordering portal during Nov-Jan each year, Parent Payments are accepted at any time throughout the school year. If you have not yet made a financial contribution to your child's 2026 Schooling and you would like to do so now, please contact the office. Payments are accepted at the school via cash or EFT or families may also wish to use BPay. 

We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through vital financial contributions, fundraising or volunteering your time. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we offer. Within our school this support has allowed us to continue to deliver an outstanding education to all students at Newtown Primary School.

If you have any queries around the 2026 Parent Payment, please contact the office or email newtown.ps@education.vic.gov.au 

Building Fund Donations

As the end of the financial year is rapidly approaching, we would like to remind our families of our School's Building Fund, donations made to this fund are tax deductible.

Donations to this fund are always appreciated and can be made at any time throughout the school year.  These funds are managed separately to our general school account and are solely directed towards improving and maintaining the school's buildings and facilities.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to the Newtown Primary School Building Fund, please contact the office on 5229 9730 or email newtown.ps@education.vic.gov.au so we can arrange to receive and provide a receipt for your donation. 

Thank you for your continued support of Newtown Primary School.

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club issue 4 is here! Thank you to everyone who supports our school by purchasing books through Book Club!

More information can be found by clicking here: Toolkit | Scholastic Australia 

Lost Property 

A reminder to all families that as we move into the cooler weather, our lost property grows exponentially! Please ensure all clothing worn to school (especially beanies, jumpers and jackets) are clearly named.  

Late Arrivals and Early Departures 

We ask that all students who are arriving to school after 9am please present to the main office accompanied by a parent or guardian to be signed in. Students will then be given a late pass to take to their classroom teacher. This will eliminate unexplained absences being generated.  Students are not able to sign themselves in after 9am.  

If you need to collect your child/ren early, please come to the school office to sign them out. We like to limit the number of disruptions to our learning time, so a member of the admin team will discreetly collect them from their classroom for you.

School Canteen Service - Fresh Food Fairy, Wednesdays (lunch)

Our canteen lunch service will be running once again this year on Wednesdays - with a new, improved menu!  Orders should be placed via the Flexischools App (instructions below) or website. See HERE for further information about the Fresh Food Fairy lunch service at Newtown PS.

Next School Council Meeting:  16 June 2026

Newtown PS is Social!

Are you connected with our social media accounts?

Did you know that we are on Instagram and Facebook? We love sharing our achievements and happenings with our school community, and one of the ways in which we do that is via our social media. We have a Facebook page and also continue to post on Instagram. 

Follow us via the links below.

Private Music Lessons (Mondays)

All inquiries can be made directly to 

patrick@atschoolmusic.au 

For more information, including pricing, see https://www.atschoolmusic.au/