Hi Carrum students and families!

Welcome back everyone! It’s your school captains Ivy and James, we can’t believe this year has gone by so fast! It’s only a few more weeks until our year sixes graduate and go into high school. We have had a few exciting and fun things happening recently. 

Our teachers would like to congratulate the lovely Miss Anderson, now Mrs Blane who was married last weekend.
She teaches our 3/4 class and takes students for tutoring.
      

Last week was our Colour Fun Run which was really cool to see everyone getting all coloured and having so much fun. We managed to raise over $32,000 and got to slime more teachers AND our principal!! Good job and a big thank you to everyone who donated!

We asked a few people in the yard what they enjoyed about the Fun Run.

“I enjoyed spraying people!” - Lizzy (1 / 2) 

“I liked having fun with my friends.” - Jack (3 / 4)

“I liked getting prizes!” - Meila (5 / 6)

This week, the 3/4s are starting bike-ed! It’s really important to be safe on our bikes so please be careful when we are riding to, and from school. In a few weeks, the year sixes are going on the annual year six bike ride to Chelsea Bicentennial Park! 

For the past couple of weeks, we have been having our Up Day! It’s been really exciting and nerve-wracking but it’s been fun! During Up Day, our year fives have presented their leadership speeches for next year. Good luck and good job to all!

Some of our year fours are running for marine ambassador this week! Good luck to everyone! 

We have one of our Junior School Council representatives writing a little something about a visit from Sonya Kilkenny! Thank you Eden! 

“Hi, I'm Eden and I'm here to talk to you all about Sonya Kilkenny's recent visit to the 5/6s. We are doing inquiry and our topic is Taking Action. I went around the yard and asked some year fives and year sixes about what they thought about it. Maliyah and Summer thought it was "Inspiring", Evelyn B thought it was “Interesting” and “Nice that Sonya cares about us’’. Shapi thought it was “Good”  and Lily A thought it was "Educational''

Thank you! From Eden.

Have a great weekend

From your school Captains,

Ivy and James. 

Allirah Prep C

I went to an art place and saw Disney on Ice with a friend.
I am looking forward to see seeing my friends.
The best  part was seeing Elsa in Disney and Ice.

Atticus Prep C

I had a sleepover with Nana and saw the smurf movie and had play dates with friends.
I am looking forward to writing in Term 3.
Being off school was the best part of holidays.

Blair 1/2E

My best part was going to Grandmas house for my brothers birthday, we had chocolate cake!
This Term I am looking forward to Inquiry, talking and learning more about where Carrum is.
Having fun was the best and I went bike riding to some places. 

Connor 1/2B

I went to Mount Baw Baw, played with snow and stayed in a cabin with Dad.
I am looking forward to writing and Art and going to Mount Baw Baw was the BEST!

Arlen 3/4A

On the holidays my friend came over and we went to Slot car racing in Hallam.
I had a sleepover with my friend Parker. I also went to visit the Polly woodside as I missed the excursion.

Jean 3/4D

On the holidays I went to a sleepover in the city with a friend and used the swimming pool.
This term I am looking forward to Pyjama Day!
My favourite part of the holidays was getting a Tamagochi.

Indi 5/6 D

On the holidays I went ot mini golf, the movies an AfL game and shopping.
I am looking forward to writing this term.
The best part about my holidays was hanging out with my friends.

Ruby 5/6C

On the holidays I went to mini golf with friends and shopping.
I am looking forward to learning Inquiry this year.
The favourite part of my holidays was everything.

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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.