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Term 4 Week 1


Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this beautiful country that we are gathering on today, the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.



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

                   
                     
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Date (June)Event
Monday July 27th-Aug3Prep-2 swimming (6 days)
Monday July 27th-Aug3Year 5-6 swimming (6 days)
Tuesday July 28th 3/4 Camp info session
Friday July 31stSushi lunch day
Friday July 31stISS at C.P.S
Friday July 31stPreps 100 days at school
Friday August 13thSubway lunch day
Friday August 13thNeds Incursion performance 
Monday August 17thSay no to a Bully Week-a touch of purple on Monday
Wednesday August 19thYear 3/4 Camp Manyung
Thursday August 27th Book Week parade and dress up day
Friday August 28thYear 3/4 Foreshore visit
Wednesday 2nd SeptemberCrazy Hair Day
Thursday 3rd September Fathers Day BBQ breakfast





Acting Principals Message Term 3 Week 3

What a busy start to Term 3.

I hope everyone is staying warm and dry in this sudden burst of Winter weather.

Last Friday we were able to farewell Mr Langford in style. A great reflection from students, the school council and staff on his time at Carrum. It was great for our students to say goodbye and well done to Kai and Meila on their wonderful speech on behalf of the students.

    
            

Our Junior School Council also organised Pyjama Day and chose this year to donate to Guide Dogs Australia. This dress up day is a particular favourite of Carrum staff, and I know many students told me they just came straight to school after getting out of bed. I wonder if it made the morning hustle a bit easier for some families? It was great to see our teachers in their stylish and matching PJs too.

The school has been a bit quieter at the start of the week as our P-2 and Yr 5/6 students have spent the last three days participating in their first week of the swimming program. This program is a government initiative so all students can receive quality swimming and water safety education so primary school students can have the opportunity to learn how to swim and develop lifelong skills in water safety to reduce their risk of drowning and injury. This is an essential skill particularly for Carrum students to have living in a Bayside suburb close to water.

Congratulations to our Prep students as tomorrow they will celebrate 100 days of school. What an achievement and how fast this year has flown for our young students. I know the teachers have been busy planning for this day and have some great activities planned. As parents you must also be feeling very proud!

This week we have had some of our staff participate in Professional Learning to upskill in our whole school programs. We aim to have all staff educated in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) training which is an explicit synthetic phonics program that underpins our literacy programme and the Berry Street Educational Model. Both these courses are quite intensive, and our teachers are trained over four days. Like our students our teachers are continually learning to improve their practise which impacts student outcomes.

We have had our save the date flyer in the newsletter recently for the school performance, as a reminder this is September 8th and 9th stay tuned for costume requirements and more communication about official times.

Finally, a huge shout out to our Teamkids educators. Yesterday was Out of School Hours Educators Day and we are so grateful for the wonderful programmes Teamkids provide and the amazing support Renee and Declan give to our school.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend

 

Cassie Kennedy

 

 


 

 

                            


Icy Poles to return Term 4

We are pleased to announce that we will be commencing Icy Pole Fridays again in Term 4.

It will run a little differently from now on so please take note of the requirements to avoid disappointment.

 

Students need to pre-pay by 10th October 2025.

ALL payments need to be made via the office - card (preferred) or cash .

Classroom teachers will no longer accept cash in the classrooms.

We will no longer be accepting cash in the mornings after Friday 10/10/2025.

Families can start paying now.

 

The charge will be $10 for the term.

As students pay, we will mark them off on the class list at the office.

Students that are highlighted on the list will be offered 1 x icy pole each Friday.

If your student is absent, they will be offered that icy pole the following week.

 

All funds raised will be used towards 2025 Graduation and subsidising the Year 6 polo tops for 2026.

 


Colour Run FINALE News

ALERT: GET READY FOR THE BEST SCHOOL DAY EVER!

WHAT AN AMAZING FUNDRAISING EFFORT BY ALL.

Tomorrow is the big day for our colour run and we couldn't be more excited! Don't forget to wear old clothes 

We raised a HUGE amount of ........$31,816.72

As well as Mr Langford and the teachers we have already slimed for each target we get to slime 6 more, the students were involved in choosing so there is no backing out now!

Thank you all for your huge efforts

Mr V, Mrs Riley and Fundraising Team


Really by Steeli

At Carrum Primary we celebrate our students at school and support them in their oustside adventures.


Steeli Jean in year 4 has her own little business, she makes keyrings and earrings for only $5 and is very succesful. If you need a present for a celebartion of just a gift for yourself you can follow her on instagram @reallybysteeli (parent run account) or find her at school and place an order. She is in Mr Ps class.








Footy Day last Term

 Our  Footy Day was the last day of term, September 19th.

We had a whole parade in the courtyard, fun games in mixed groups and a special delivered lunch.
Thanks to Mr V and our sports leaders for organising such a fun day to finish the Term 3.
Those Brisbane Lions supporters will still be smiling!

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Carrum Primary Book Fair

We will have our Book Fair Set up in the Library from October the 13th to purchse books, great for gifts! All funds raised will be used to purchased IT equipment. 

Term 4 Tuckshop



                            

Wellbeing

 

To support the wellbeing of our students and teachers a friendly reminder on our procedures.

Visitor Procedures and Parent Enquiries

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff, and to minimise disruption to teaching and learning, all parents and visitors are asked to adhere to the following procedures when visiting the school:

  • All visitors must report to the school office upon arrival for all enquiries and are required to sign in before entering the school grounds. Visitors must also sign out prior to leaving the premises.
  • Parents and visitors are requested not to approach teachers in classrooms, staffroom or on the playground during school hours. Teachers have a duty of care to supervise students and are engaged in teaching and learning responsibilities throughout the school day.
  • If you wish to speak with your child's teacher, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Meetings will be scheduled before or after school, or at another mutually convenient time, at the teacher's discretion.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in supporting our commitment to maintaining a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment for all members of our school community.



Respectful school communities start with respectful behaviour

Parents, carers, staff and students can help keep our school community safe, supportive and respectful. 
 Good relationships are based on:
  • Open and honest communication
  • Trust and respect
  • Working together
  • Fair and reasonable expectations by all
These behaviours are not okay in our school community:
  • Threats
  • Violence
  • Rudeness
  • Harassment
  • Discriminatory and derogatory comments
  • Aggression
  • Intimidation
  • Threatening gestures

This includes in-person, over-the-phone, email, text message, social media and online.

For more information ask your school about the Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy.


    

 






Local Community Announcements and Events

 

Local Community Events, things to try and Sports Clubs












       
    
              


 

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