WHOLE SCHOOL

NAIDOC Week Smoking Ceremony & Welcome to Country

This week, our school community came together for a special Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country as part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations.

The ceremony was led by Jaeden Williams-Briggs, a proud Boonwurrung man and Founder of Biik Bundjil.

Through ceremony, storytelling and cultural education, Jaeden shared important knowledge with our students about Country, respect, belonging and the enduring strength of Aboriginal culture.

Students and staff had the opportunity to experience the significance of a traditional Smoking Ceremony, which uses native plants and cultural knowledge to cleanse the space, promote healing and welcome people on to Country.

It was great to see so many families join us for this meaningful whole-school gathering. We thank Jaeden for sharing his knowledge and culture with our community and helping us continue to learn, connect and celebrate during NAIDOC Week.

New Screens & Sound System in Our Gym

We are very excited to share that our new screens and sound system have now been installed in the school gym.

This is a fantastic upgrade to our school gym facilities and will make a noticeable difference to our assemblies, performances, presentations and community events. The new system will provide clearer sound and improved visibility for students, staff and families.

Student Led Conferences

Next Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, we will be holding our Student Led Conferences.

These conferences are a great opportunity for your child to share their learning, reflect on their progress and celebrate the achievements they are proud of. They also provide families with an insight into what students have been learning and the goals they are continuing to work towards.

We encourage families to take this opportunity to listen, ask questions and celebrate the effort, growth and progress their child has made.

A Reminder About E-Scooters

With the growing popularity of electric scooters, we would like to remind our community that children under the age of 16 are not legally permitted to ride an e-scooter.

We recognise that it is the responsibility of parents and carers to ensure children follow these laws. However, we ask that any student using an e-scooter in the community does not do so while wearing their school uniform.

When wearing our uniform, students are representatives of Ramlegh Park Primary School and the values we share as a community. We appreciate the support of families in reinforcing safe, responsible and respectful behaviour both at school and within the wider community.

AUSALERT| Emergency Warning System

We’ve been advised that a national test of AusAlert will happen across Australia on Monday 27 July at 2 pm.

AusAlert is a new, national emergency warning system. It sends warning messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies, to keep people informed so they can act quickly. The Australian Government plans to launch AusAlert in October 2026.

On Monday 27 July at 2 pm, all compatible mobile devices will receive a Critical Alert. Compatible mobile devices include phones, tablets, smart watches, safety watches and some vehicle devices. These will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds.

This will happen even if they are on silent or do not disturb. The message will clearly state that it is a test. No action is required from the test.

To minimise disruption, student phones and smart devices should always be switched off and stored securely in lockers or bags during the school day. Students who use their mobile phone as part of a documented exception can continue to do so.

If appropriate, they can turn their phone off during the test.

You may also wish to let your child know that if they see or hear the alert, school staff will support them.

You can learn more at AusAlert: children and teens.

Information is also available in other languages.

SAFE PHONES

AusAlert may increase risk for people experiencing violence, especially if they live with someone who uses violence. Alerts may expose safety devices.

If you or someone you know has a hidden device, the best way to stay safe during the test is to:

Turn off your mobile device or put it in Aeroplane Mode.
Keep your device off or in Aeroplane Mode for 24 hours.

Silent mode and do not disturb will not stop the alert.

For more information, please refer to the Staying safe with AusAlert page.

Staying Informed: School Policies

Our school policies help ensure Ramlegh Park Primary School remains a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all students and families. This week, we encourage families to take a moment to familiarise themselves with the following policies:

For a full list of our School Policies please visit the Policies page of our Website.

Ramlegh Park PS | Policies