SMPS Family iNewsletter

School Leaders

Messages from the Office, Learning Specialists and School Organisers...

Introducing Pendles

Pendles is a Seeing Eye Dog in training. This means he is learning to be a dog who will guide someone who is blind or low-vision. Pendles is an 8 week old Labrador/Golden Retriever cross who belongs to Vision Australia. He will be shadowing Miss Maddy for 6 months. During his first few months of life, it is important that Pendles gets lots of rich experiences and becomes well socialised. This will help him when he is supporting someone out in the big wide world. You may see Pendles on the streets around the school, so please feel free to wave. However as he is a working dog, please ensure that you and your child(ren) do not pat him as this could distract him from his training.

Volunteers Needed

Would you like to Volunteer?

 

We invite you to become a valuable volunteer at South Melbourne Primary School! 

 

Parent and carer involvement at schools that promote positive and inclusive environments, have a direct positive impact on student learning and their sense of community.  We need your support and parent/carer engagement to help achieve this.

 

Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a month, your time and skills can have a positive impact on school activities, events, and initiatives. 

Volunteering opportunities will usually be posted via the iNewsletter, Compass Newsfeeds or emails from teachers.

 

What Can You Do?

There are various ways you can get involved:

  • Assisting in classrooms
  • Supporting excursions or incursions (however you may not always be chosen depending on the amount of interest received)
  • Supporting with organisation of school events
  • Joining the Families and Friends Association
  • Participating in fundraising projects

Working With Children's Check:

If you're interested in volunteering, it's essential to obtain a Working With Children's Check (WWCC) clearance. The WWCC is a minimum checking standard set by the Working with Children Act 2005 for those who work with children, either on a paid or voluntary basis.   

This card is:

  • Valid for five years (unless revoked) 
  • WWC check to be paid personally by individual non-teaching staff and card valid to be transferable between paid employment with the school system 
  • free of charge for volunteers, but cannot be used for paid employment 
  • transferable between volunteer organisations 

How to Apply for WWCC:

Your involvement as a parent volunteer can make a real difference. To express your interest or learn more about volunteering opportunities and the WWCC process, please contact the school office.

 

Thank you for being an essential part of the South Melbourne Primary School community! 

JSC Movie Fundraiser Day on Monday 11th September

The Junior School Council (JSC) are excited to announce a fundraising event on Monday, the 11th of September.

The Syria & Türkiye Children's Emergency Fund helps children affected by recent and devastating earthquakes. Food, water, and medical supplies are desperately needed throughout the region.

 

South Melbourne Primary will be running a Movie Day on Monday the 11th of September, with all donations going towards the appeal. Families will be invited to donate money to the event, with movie popcorn being provided on the day.

 

We have not put a set price on donations, instead asking families to donate what they can, every cent counts! Your child is welcome to bring along something comfy from home to sit on during the movie such as a small pillow if they wish.

 

Any queries feel free to email Mr Ben at benjamin.corns@smps.vic.edu.au

 

Thank you,

 

Junior School Council