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Ist May - hats away

Only from September 1 to 30 April, are all students required to wear a sun protective hat (that shades the face, neck and ears for all outdoor activities). After next Monday, hats may be worn for any outdoor activities outside of the September to April time period, by parent or student choice.

Mother's Day & Special Person Day

On Friday 12th May we will celebrate our Mothers and Special Persons with a breakfast, we will also hold our Mother's Day/Special Person's gift stall. 

 

Full details of the breakfast will be issued through Compass next week.

 

Easter Raffle

Congratulations Zofia (Grade 5) she was the lucky student whose ticket was drawn for the Easter raffle and won the incredible chocolate bunny.

The final amount raised was an amazing $1314; from which $650 has been donated to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Our Student Representative Council (SRC) will decide over the next few weeks, what the balance of this money will be best allocated to.

 

Foundation Enrolment 2024

If you have a younger sibling to enrol for Foundation next year,  we now invite you to submit a completed enrolment form to apply for a place for your child in Foundation 2024 at Parkdale Primary School.

 

What you need to do:

  • Submit an enrolment form for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 28 July 2023.  You can download the form HERE, and we have also attached a copy.  This form is an editable pdf, so can be completed and submitted as a ‘soft copy’.
  • You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 31 July and Friday 11 August 2023. You should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 25 August 2023
  • Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2023
  • Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Tuesday 30 January 2024.

Enrolment applications submitted after 28 July 2023 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.

 

Please submit your enrolment form by one of the methods below:

You will be required to provide the following information and documentation to support your child’s enrolment:

  • evidence of identity and date of birth (for example, a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport)
  • a copy of your child’s Immunisation History Statement
  • health information about your child (such as allergies or illnesses they need to manage)
  • other legal orders relating to your child and their welfare.

If applicable can you please also provide the following:

  • Current visa for overseas students
  • Action Plan for Asthma
  • ASCIA Action Plan  for Allergy/Anaphylaxis

For guidance on the Foundation enrolment process and frequently asked questions please refer the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Pack for Parents/Carers, a copy of which can be downloaded HERE