RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL

RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Community, Creativity, Integrity, Open-Mindedness, Resilience, and Respect
Our vision is for the children of Ripponlea to be critical and creative thinkers, who are empowered with the skills and empathy to engage with an ever-changing world.
They care, they create, they connect

Issue 3 · 04 Mar 2026

In this issue

Acknowledgement of Country Banner Photo

Acknowledgement of Country At Ripponlea Primary School, we acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we teach, learn, play, and come together as a school community., We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and future, and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across this country., We recognise the deep and enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community, and we acknowledge the importance of these connections for the wellbeing of all children and their families.

Principal Team Update Banner Photo

Principal Team Update RPS WELCOME PICNIC - A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY GATHERING , STUDENT WELLBEING & ENGAGEMENT AT RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL , What is MTSS? (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), What Does MTSS Look Like at RPS?, Tier 1 – For Every Student, Every Day, Tier 2 – Targeted Small Group Support, Tier 3 – Individualised Support, How SWPBS Fits Within MTSS, Why This Matters, OUR NEXT FOUR YEARS AT RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL , Goal 1: Maximise Student Learning Growth, Stronger Consistency in Teaching, Smarter Use of Assessment, Stronger Student Voice & Agency, Goal 2: Enhance Wellbeing to Improve Learning, 2026 Annual Implementation Plan, (What This Means Right Now), Priority 1: Strong, Consistent Teaching in Every Classroom, Priority 2: Assessment That Drives Growth, Priority 3: Student Voice and Intellectual Challenge, Priority 4: Strengthening Respectful Learning Environments, Why We Share This, WISHING OUR YEAR 3 & YEAR 5 STUDENTS ALL THE BEST - NAPLAN ASSESSMENTS , LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL , WHEN YOU ASK YOUR RIPPER HOW THEIR DAY WAS AND THEY SAY BORING - BE OPEN MINDED AND PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE, Why ‘bored’ does not mean disengaged, Acknowledging real concerns, Teachers are learning too, What these changes really signal, CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY , 🧧 Lunar New Year , 🎭 Purim, Other Cultural and Religious Celebrations in March, 🌏 Our Cultural Corner, RPS LUNCH EATING PROGRAM - A WHOLE SCHOOL SHIFT (Launched 2025), From “Recess & Lunch” to Break 1 & Break 2, The Commitment: Protected Eating Time, Our Mantra:, “Choose any food that nourishes your body and brain.”, What Students, Staff & Families Told Us They Wanted, Students wanted:, Families wanted:, Staff wanted:, Until next fortnight!

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 Banner Photo

RPS School Calendar Dates 2026 TERM 1 , MARCH, APRIL

Things To

Know Banner Photo

Things To Know HELPING OUR KIDS THRIVE, Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour , SCHOOL COUNCIL 2026 - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST & ELECTION PROCESS, Continuing Members – Thank You, New Members – We Welcome You, Curriculum Learning Updates , What Families Will Receive, Home Learning Expectations, Foundation – Year 4, Years 5 & 6, My Numeracy Portal, Important to Note, WHY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER AT RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Small School. Grand Impact., At a Glance: Where Your Contributions Go, How Maintenance Fund Contributions Are Used, Weekly Grounds Care and Safety Checks, Grounds, Trees and Compliance, Clean and Safe Play Spaces, Reducing Pressure on Working Bees, Library Fund: Investing in a Love of Reading, Curriculum Contributions: Learning at Students’ Fingertips, EDUTHREADS - NEW FREE DELIVERY , Order by 17th March for pick up during week starting 23rd March.

Student Leadership Banner Photo

Student Leadership Leadership in Action, Community Service & Fundraising, Cultural & Global Celebrations, House & Whole-School Spirit, Sustainability & Wellbeing Initiatives, Termly Events & Initiatives, CALENDAR OF EVENTS - STUDENT LEADERSHIP EVENTS - TERM 1 , Student Wellbeing Team, House Captains, Student Representative Council , Student Sustainability Team

Specialist News Banner Photo

Specialist News VISUAL ARTS

Sustainability Corner Banner Photo

Sustainability Corner SUSTAINABLE UPDATES

Ripper Families Banner Photo

Ripper Families 🛠️ Save the Date – RPS Working Bee 🌿, 🌱 Planned Activities Include:, 🌭 BBQ Provided

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Banner Photo

CHILD SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY CHILD SAFE STANDARD 1, Ripponlea Primary School does the following to adhere to Standard 1:, Build a culturally safe environment/cultural inclusion, Provide a welcoming environment for Aboriginal children , Actively address racism, Standing Together Against Racism: Our Commitment to a Safe and Inclusive School Community, What the Policy Means for Our School, A Shared Responsibility, Guide and train staff and volunteers, Build knowledge of Aboriginal culture in school planning and curriculum, Partner with Indigenous communities, Review and assess how the school supports cultural inclusion, Recognise key events and anniversaries with our COMPASS calendar

Community Classifieds Banner Photo

Community Classifieds

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