Community News
St. Kilda Park Primary School
Supporting the learning environment
All parents/carers/visitors who visit during school hours are required to report to the school office upon entering school grounds. This includes when students arrive late, are picked-up early, dropping off items of clothing/lunches/bags, etc. The staff in the school office will contact the teacher/student on your behalf, if required.
| Daily school schedule | |
|---|---|
| 9.00am – 10.40am | Session One and Two |
| 10.40am – 11.25am | Intervallo – Snack Break |
| 11.25am – 1.05pm | Session Three and Four |
| 1.05pm – 1.50pm | Pranzo - Lunch Break |
| 1.50pm – 3.30pm | Session Five and Six |
Late pick ups - Children who are not collected by 3:40pm are sent to the office and parents contacted.
Children who are not collected by 3:45pm or their parents cannot be contacted, are sent to Team Kids for Outside School Hours Care, and can be collected from the Quadrang.
Booking Fees will apply.
Team Kids - Onsite Coordinator (during operating hours) ph: 0413 169 633
Team Kids Bookings Office - 1300 035 000
Volunteering at SKIPPS
All volunteers are required to have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Apply for a free Volunteer WWCC at:
Working with Children Check | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)
Please complete the Volunteer Induction before your first volunteer session
- Register as a Volunteer & complete the Volunteer Induction
- Present your valid WWCC card to the School Office for verification when signing in.
Supporting Each Other: The SKiPPS Community Pantry 🥫💛
The SKiPPS Community Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food and household items, available for any families in our school community to take from, free of charge, at any time. Whether you're in need of a few essentials or just want to top up the lunchbox, the pantry is there to support you—no questions asked.
The pantry is located next to our lost property racks, just off the quadrangle.
We also warmly welcome donations to help keep the pantry stocked.
Australian Girls Choir Open Day
Congratulations to students who recently took part in the AGC assessment workshop at school. Everyone is welcome to come along to our Open Days on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 15, which will give you the opportunity to try a free class and attend an information session.
Ph 03 9859 6499for more information or visit ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc/
Year 6 to Year 7 Step Up
The City of Port Phillip has opened registrations for their 2027 Step Up High School Transition Program.
- Date: 21 January 2027
- Location: Lagoon Reserve Community Room, 81 Liardet St, Port Melbourne
- Time: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Facilitated by: The Human Development Workshop
The Step Up program is designed to support young people as they prepare for the transition from primary school to secondary school, helping them build confidence, connections, and practical skills before starting Year 7.
Registration form: Step Up: Port Phillip High School Transition Program Tickets, Lagoon Reserve Community Room, Port Melbourne | TryBooking Australia
Melbourne Gymnastics Centre
MGC is running a HALLOWEEN themed ”Kid’s Night In - Parent’s Night Out” on Friday 6th of November.
This event is open to all children aged 5 to 12.
We have Halloween themed temporary tattoos, gymnastics games, the inflatable mountain, music and you can come dressed up to your favourite costume.
If wearing a dressup costume, please make sure it is gymnastics appropriate or easily removable for gymnastics.
Bring a nut-free dinner and a drink bottle, the Halloween fun is waiting for you!
An Evening in Memory of Eleanor Bryant
The SKiPPS community is invited to a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of former SKiPPS parent Eleanor Bryant, who tragically lost her life in an accident in November 2025.
The event will feature drinks, canapés, live music and auctions at the Roof Garden at Flemington Racecourse. Funds raised will support scholarships for rural students studying allied health and early childhood education, continuing Eleanor’s commitment to care and service in regional communities.
- Friday 13 November 2026, from 6.00 pm
- The Roof Garden, Flemington Racecourse
- Tickets: $300 per personDress: Cocktail, with a touch of spring racing colour
To learn more about the Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund and purchase tickets, please visit the Fund’s website
Melbourne Gymnastics Centre
Friday Fun Play Session is 45 minutes of free time to explore the gymnastics centre at your own pace. Next session is this Friday – 4th of September.
You can sign up via the QR code on the poster, link HERE or email info@melbournegymnasticscentre.com.au
We look forward to seeing you there!
