Newsletter
Term 3 Week 2
Acknowledgement of Country
We are born from this land.
We belong to this land.
We respect this land.
We should only take what we need from this land.
There is a place for everyone on this land.
Wominjeka which means welcome. Thank you!
Dates to remember
Dates for the diary
| Date | Date |
| Thursday 10th September | Subway lunch/R U OK day? |
| Friday 11th September | Distric Aths 3-6 |
| Tiuesday 15th September | 1/2 Inquiry showcase |
| Friday 18th September End of Term 2, early finish | Footy lunch, wear AFL or team colours |
Term 4
| Date | Date |
| Monday 5th October | Term 4 begins |
| Thursday 8th October | Divisional Athletics-Subway Lunch |
| Friday 9th October | District Tennis |
| Tuesday 13th October | 2027 Parent Info session |
| Saturday 24th October | Bogan Bingo -parent fundraiser |
Acting Principals Message Term 3 Week 9
Dear parents/caregivers,
What a week it has been at Carrum Primary. There has been a buzz in the air, and our students have been experiencing all the emotions that go along with the excitement of a concert. What a colourful array of costumes and songs. There have been a lot of tunes on repeat throughout the school this week and many staff and students humming or tapping to the beat. Firstly, a huge shout out to all the helpers behind the scenes for supporting Miss Chiovitti, and finally, and most importantly, Thank you to Ms Bianca Chiovitti for all the hard work, effort and tireless organisation she has put into the concert. There has been a lot of planning, organising, rehearsing to get to the performance and it has been a term in the making. We hope you enjoyed watching our students shine.
A huge thank you to our wonderful school community and all the parents/carers that took time to volunteer for our Father’s/Special person’s day breakfast last Thursday. Also, to Sandra for organising the working Bee last Friday and again to our amazing volunteers. We were fortunate that the rain held off on Friday afternoon and we managed to get a lot of odd jobs done around the school. These opportunities play such an important role in the continuing partnership that is vital to a positive learning experience for our students.
To continue to build on relationships between family and our school we would love it if you could take the opportunity to fill in the Parent survey. This feedback gives us valuable information to help support our students and families to provide the best learning environment for our students. Information about the survey can be found in this newsletter and will be sent out again at the end of this week via Compass.
To complete the survey, simply:
- Click on the link below or copy and paste the text into your browser. This link will take you directly to the survey. https://research.orima.com/parent
- Select the School and Campus name below.
School Name: CARRUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Campus Name: CARRUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Enter the School PIN below. PIN: 843679
Over the school holidays we will be getting works done on the 5/6 deck. The old deck will be removed and replaced with concrete which will ensure that we have a more stable foundation that will last overtime. When our 5/6 students return, they will be able to access their classrooms more easily. If students are playing at the school over this time, please remind them to be careful as there will be trucks and machinery onsite.
What a whirlwind of a term this has been. The principal selection process has been delayed to Term 4 which means I will be in the Acting role position until the end of the year. Mrs McGregor and Mrs Riley will continue to support me as acting assistant principals. I am grateful for all the support I have been given from the Carrum community and the staff here at Carrum PS. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to take on this role, and I am so proud of our students and what they have achieved this term.
Wishing you all a lovely Term 3 break and hope you all get some time to slow down and have quality family time. Goodluck to whoever’s team is in the Grand final.
Take care,
Cassie Kennedy
Acting Principal
National Pyjama Day
Last Friday our students were able to wear their PJs to school and it was a perfect day to stay warm and toasty.
We saw so many cosy PJs and even our staff got involved.
Thanks for your generous donations, we managed to raise $430, we have already donated the money to Berry Street Foster Care, thanks to Clare in the office for organising this, we have proudly displayed our Thank You Certifictae in the hall and the students will see this at assembly.
Our JSC helped spread the word about this event and take photos so we thank them too.
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Book Club Issue 5
Prep Transition Dates
During our Prep Transition times the whole school is also involved in 4 exciting transition sessions and our Year 6 are working on their upcoming Graduation and will also attend the whole state UP day.
Our local Carrum property expert
A BIG thanks to Shane and his team for creating our enrolment billboard for our school, we are very grateful.
Local Community Announcements and Events
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.
Carrum Beach Patrol, this weekend
Carrum Primary are involved in cleaning up our beautiful beach.
We would like to ask for volunteers for our Beach Patrol coming up THIS WEEKEND, Sunday 1th of September at 10am.
Meet us out the front of the L.S.C
Hope to see you there, Miss Derix and team
Thanks to our amazing volunteers from our previous sessions, we couldn't do it without you!