Welcome to our week 10 Newsletter

Hi Carrum families,

We can't believe there is only one week left! How exciting, but also sad.
In our last few exciting weeks we have many things still to enjoy.

Last Thursday we had an open afternoon to showcase our learning, thanks to our families and other classes for visiting.

Last week our marine ambassadors were lucky enough to swim with some dolphins and see some seals and had a great day out.

We know the 1\2s enjoyed their mini beast incursion learning all about creatures and more. 
Our school also had an environment day that Ruby in year 6 organised for the whole school with different activities and prizes. Thanks to the leaders that worked hard wih her on this day

For an end of year celebration the year 5\6s  and their teachers went to the gravity zone which was so much fun! 

On Thursday we had an amazing Christmas concert and a big thank you to Miss Chivotti for all her hard work arranging that for us! The Christmas songs were spectactular!

Next Wednesday the year 6s also have their bike ride to Bicentennial park.

On Monday the 15th of December its' the grade 6 graduation which will be a sad but an exciting night for our year six parents and families.

It's so exciting that there is only one week left of school!! Soon the year sixes will be off to their high schools! How crazy is that? We know you will miss us!

This is also our last newsletter piece for the year, we hope you have enjoyed reading our front pages.

What type of photos do elf's take?

Elfies!

Cienna and Mason your vice school captains


Have a great week

From your Captains Mason and Cienna

 A Wonderful Celebration of Creativity – Our First Art Show

We are thrilled to share how successful our very first Art Show was! It was a fantastic afternoon filled colour, creativity, and community spirit. The school came alive with the incredible artworks of our talented students, and it was heart-warming to see so many families come along to celebrate and admire their children’s artistic efforts.

From painting and drawing to sculpture, clay and mixed media, every piece displayed the imagination and hard work our students put into their creations. The pride on the faces of both students and parents was a true highlight!

A huge thank you goes to our amazing Art teacher, who brought the show to life with her vision, organisation, and passion. We also extend our appreciation to our wonderful Student Art Team, who played an important role in preparing the displays and supporting the event on the night. Their leadership and enthusiasm helped make the Art Show a true success. We were also lucky enough to borrow the display boards from Patterson Lakes too so we thank their school also. Miss Chiovitti's brother volunteered to pick these up and drop them off in his van-we know she owes him a nice dinner now,

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this special event one to remember. We’re already looking forward to the next celebration of the arts at our school!

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Interviewed by Mason and Cienna




                               

5/6 Unit of Inquiry

Our Unit of Inquiry involved us creating our very own country. As a class we had to develop a name for our country, decide on the different states, decide on a capital city and create political parties to create a democratic government system.

Students formed groups that replicated political parties which they got to name themselves.

Each party advocated for different things. 

The political parties we had in 5/6A and B were:

Health party (Pinecones) 

Water party (Ocean parliament) 

Technology party (Institution of tech)

Roads party (Liberals) 

Environment party (The Greenies)

Students created proposals of new bills to introduce on a federal, state and local level. 

They then debated in a mock parliament to justify why their bills should be voted in. Members of the parliament voted and certain bills were passed. 

Our favourite thing about this unit was debating with the other parties. We found it fun and intriguing because we all had a say and got the chance to role play in a government like environment -Evie W and Hailey

I got voted to be Prime Minister which meant I had to speak in parliament and share our bills at a Federal Level.- Lola

I really liked it because I got to work with new people and learn about government- Poppy

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Local Community Events, things to try and Sports Clubs






Lego Groups





https://library.kingston.vic.gov.au/news/story-lines-writing-competition-2026

Photography competition now open!

https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/sustainability/sustainability-through-your-own-lens







Group Play Therapy Holiday Intensive

Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October 2026
1 hour per day for 5 days

Our Group Play Therapy Holiday Intensive is returning, offering children a fun and supportive space to build confidence, social skills and emotional wellbeing through play.

Two locations:
• Balwyn North Clinic
• St Mark's Primary School, Dingley Village

$850 per child | Groups of up to 6 children and 3 therapists (2:1 ratio)

 Minecraft Therapy Groups

For young people aged 9–17

Following the successful launch of our Minecraft Groups last holidays, we're continuing to offer both Term Groups and Intensive Holiday Groups.

These small, therapist-led groups use Minecraft to support communication, teamwork, emotional regulation, confidence and connection.

Expressions of interest are open, and we'd love for you to share the flyer with anyone who may benefit.

Spaces are limited. To find out more or register your interest, simply reply to this email or give us a call.

A program currently being offered by the Swinbrne Univesity Psychology Clinic - "One Step at a Time Program: Parent Support for Childhood Anxiety".