Principal's Message
Please take the time to read each page of our newsletter, as we provide you with information updates across each curriculum area.
Foundation Enrolments- 2024... Action Now Required
Do you have a kinder-aged child in your family who will be joining our school for Foundation 2024? If so, you need to act now!
Enrolment demand for our school continues to grow, and in 2024 are once again in the situation where demand is beyond available enrolment space.
This ever-increasing community demand is a testament to the growing reputation, outstanding academic results, and positive climate/culture of our school community. However, this also presents our school with the challenge of having to carefully manage our enrolments moving forward.
To assist the school in managing our out-of-zone allocations for 2024 Foundation, we require all families with 2024 sibling enrolments to action an enrolment by the end of Term Two 2023
Whilst siblings are guaranteed an enrolment, actioning an enrolment is crucial to assist us with planning staffing and classes for 2023 and beyond.
We thank families in advance for actioning this request.
USPS Fresh Air Youth Radio- 3MDR 97.1FM
As part of our Year 3-6 Student Agency Electives, the 3MDR Radio crew have been working hard throughout Term Two to produce their very own radio show which went to air on Wednesday 21/06/2023. The show was also played again to our school community during recess today, utilising the amazing sound system on our outdoor stage. Our students had a great time listening to their voices and songs over the airwaves.
The details of the podcast are below:
The podcast is here if you want to check it out - it'll stay online for the next two months:
USPS- International Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Aerobics Teams
As part of our Year 3-6 Student Agency Electives, our Aerobics teams have worked extremely hard to learn their routines and have come such a long way in a short time.
On Saturday 17th June 2023, our teams competed at an international event against teams (from both school and competitive club level) across New Zealand, Queensland, NSW, South Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, and Victoria.
Our Year 3-4 team placed 'gold' in their division, and did an amazing job performing to a huge crowd.
Our Year 5-6 team placed 'fourth' in their division, and were absolutely outstanding with their timings competing against members from elite club levels.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and resilience!
School Council- call for additional members
Due to a change in the composition of our School Council, we are looking for up to two additional parents/carers who are willing to join School Council for the remainder of 2023. This is an extremely worthwhile opportunity to become involved, and helps our school to continue our future path of improvement as we undertake actions for our new School Strategic Plan.
Due to these vacancies arising following the official nomination period, there is no formal voting nor nomination process required for these positions.
If you are interested in joining School Council, please make contact with the Principal: damien.kitch@education.vic.gov.au
Celebrating Student Achievements
We have the most amazing students at Upwey South Primary School, and quite often their brilliance extends beyond the boundaries of our school fence. With community sport, artistic endeavors and other events back in full-swing we are wanting to use our newsletter as another chance to celebrate the achievements of our students beyond the school gates.
If you know of a student who has achieved something beyond the school gates which should be celebrated, please email damien.kitch@education.vic.gov.au
Communicating with the Principal
We look forward to partnering with you in 2023, and welcome your input:
Damien Kitch (Principal) damien.kitch@education.vic.gov.au