Things to know

RIDE2SCHOOL DAY FRIDAY 22ND MARCH

In the newspaper this weekend : ‘More than half of primary-aged children are driven to and from school – 60% of primary school children – even those who live within 750m of school don’t walk or cycle there’.

Though sometimes this is the most convenient, this Friday 22nd March we want you to consider the physical and health benefits of riding or scooting to school with National ride2school day. You could ride to school together as a family or with friends. Please consider the safety precautions of riding to school and don’t forget to wear a helmet.  It’s fun and can create healthy habits for life, whilst also reducing traffic chaos and contribute to students' 60 minutes of recommended exercise per day.

We encourage students to dress up their ride e.g. with art decorations or a theme they like. Students who dress up their ride will receive a raffle ticket and go into a prize draw.

Grade 3-6 students will start the day with a presentation from guest speaker Carol Cook (Paralympic gold medal cyclist).

All students at recess will be greeted by visitors from St.Kilda cycling club, who will be providing the opportunity for students to have a go on some junior track bikes. Information will also be distributed about how students can be involved in more cycling.

We will follow up this active travel initiative with walk to school challenge month in October.

NEW AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY @RPS - IMMERSE DRAMA

Free drama class on Monday 1st April in the Performing Arts room at Ripponlea PS. Please contact info@immersedrama.com to book your spot.

CLASSROOM READING HELPERS COURSE F-2 STARTS TOMORROW

Join Natalie Rose, our school Principal, as she takes you through some important literacy learning on helping young readers.

We are seeking parent volunteers who hold or are willing to apply for a working with children’s check to help support our daily reading program from Foundation to Year 2. Volunteering can be on a daily, weekly, fortnightly or even monthly basis. Whatever time you can spare will help our classes. 

We are offering two sessions, but you only need to attend one session:

- Thursday 21st March at 2pm

- Friday 29th March at 9:15am

Registration to this course is never too late! Just send an email to ripponlea.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au and mention which session you would like to attend.