Newsletter

Term 4 Week 6


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

                   
                     
                           Dates for the diary



      
Date Date
Thursday 10th September Subway lunch/R U OK day?
Friday 11th SeptemberDistric Aths 3-6
Tiuesday 15th September1/2 Inquiry showcase
Friday 18th September
End of Term 2, early finish
Footy lunch, wear AFL or team colours

Term 4

DateDate
Monday  5th OctoberTerm 4 begins
Thursday 8th OctoberDivisional Athletics-Subway Lunch
Friday 9th October District Tennis
Tuesday 13th October2027 Parent Info session
Saturday 24th OctoberBogan Bingo -parent fundraiser


Welcome to week 10 from Cienna and Mason

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



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!




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.









Fundraising

Get ready for our next big event....save the date!

We're excited to announce our BIGGEST event of the year..... get your outfits ready and alarms set for the ticket sales on October 1st.






















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



Team kids NEWS

    

           ALL THINGS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Read the newsletter here

           


     


       



Working Bee-POSTPONED

POSTPONED AGAIN

Cancelled for this Friday the 14th, unfortunately we still have a real BEE problem, we will be in touch soon with a new date!


Tools needed
Many whipper snippers
Many rakes
Gloves

JOB LIST
Ruthlessly whipper snip the paths in the wetlands
Rake up all grass left behind from whipper snipping
Whipper snip the area containing the fig tree (vegetable bed area)
Remove dead tree in log jam area
 
Weed the farm bay containing the green house and compost bays. A general tidy up is needed.
Pull out any weeds popping up around the school


Junior School update-Free Dress




 
  

                             



Breakfast Club STILL on


We would like to remind you that Breakfast Club is still on!





                       

Our food is being donated from Foodbank with a great variety ordered weekly with a many cereals, toast, fruit and lactose free milk if needed. We also have fruit at school on platters and oranges cut up and delivered on Wednesdays.


This trolley BELOW, is our community pantry which is located at our office, please feel free to come and grab anything-even fresh fruit.

               

We NOW have Miss Sutton helping our 5/6 leaders and we know she would like to see many students come and say Hi!

We are super lucky to have volunteers and student helpers. We just remind everyone to follow our rubbish rules and we will conclude serving at 8.50am so the students can line up ready for their teachers at 9am. We are there serving from as early as 8.20am.



           
 

Steam Request



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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.



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

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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.




       
    
              



Our local Carrum property expert

For all your Real Estate needs call Shane at Ray White Chelsea 0401 119 911

A BIG thanks to Shane and his team for creating our enrolment billboard for our school, we are very grateful.