Newsletter
Term 4 Week 8
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Welcome to week 8 from our school captains
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Dates to remember
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We slimed 7 extra
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Really by Steeli
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Year 5/6 Showcase
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Junior School update-Free Dress
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Christmas Carols
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Team kids NEWS
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Rum-b-run Holiday helpers
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Fundraising
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Tuckshop
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Prep Transition Dates
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Wellbeing - R U OK?
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Local Community Announcements and Events
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Our local Carrum property expert
Newsletter
Term 4 Week 8
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Welcome to week 8 from our school captai...
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Dates to remember
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We slimed 7 extra
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Really by Steeli
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Year 5/6 Showcase
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Junior School update-Free Dress
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Christmas Carols
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Team kids NEWS
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Rum-b-run Holiday helpers
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Fundraising
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Tuckshop
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Prep Transition Dates
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Wellbeing - R U OK?
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Local Community Announcements and Events
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Our local Carrum property expert
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!
Welcome to week 8 from our school captains
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.
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 |
We slimed 7 extra
Our school was bursting with energy, colour, and laughter last Friday as we held our annual Colour Fun Run—and what an incredible success it was! Students raced, danced, cartwheeled and zoomed their way around the course while being showered in bright powder, creating a rainbow trail of fun across the oval. The excitement was contagious, and the smiles said it all!
A major highlight of the day was watching our brave teachers step up for the ultimate challenge—the slime dump! Students cheered loudly as buckets of green and blue goo came pouring down. It was messy, hilarious, and unforgettable!
None of this would have been possible without the wonderful support of our school community. A huge thank you to our amazing parents and carers who helped set up, run stations, and cheer from the sidelines. Your enthusiasm and helping hands made the day run smoothly and kept the fun flowing.
We also extend a big thank you to all our dedicated teachers for organising, encouraging, and—of course—being such good sports during the slime spectacular!
It was a day full of colour, laughter, and community spirit. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
We also can't forget the fundraising efforts by ALL- a HUGE $32,000 was collected for Carrum Primary.
Our BRAVE Princpal starting off the sliming
Really by Steeli
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.
Year 5/6 Showcase
Junior School update-Free Dress
Christmas Carols
This year each class will be performaning a Christmas song on the 3/4 decking area. We invite families to bring something to sit on to set up on the Basketball Court.
BYO picnic basket with food and drinks.
There will be a BBQ on the evening with sausages to purchase (not served during concert times) tickets released soon.
The brief is a touch of festive clothing for all classes. Beg borrow or steal, nothing new is expected! This could be in the form of accessories, head bands, tutus, festive hats, tincel or christmas coloured clothes. Some students will be provided with certain props/accessories depending on the class item. (which they will be notified)
We can't wait to see you on the evening and hope Melbourne Weather is kind to us!
Team kids NEWS
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Rum-b-run Holiday helpers
Did you know our animals need to be taken care of when we aren't at school? We have had an amazing volunteer, Peter who helps maintain this important job over the holidays.
Here is an important message from him below:
Hello. My name is Peter, I have been involved with our little Farmlet for about 30 years now. The Christmass holidays will be upon us soon. I am reaching out to Families to help out over the break to look after the animals. The children would love to go in and care for them. I can walk you through what is involved as it is easy. Please leave your name and number at the school office or contact me direct on 0425 882272.
Fundraising
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.
Tuckshop
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.
Wellbeing - R U OK?
R U OK video
A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE
R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life.
You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.
Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:
- Ask R U OK
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check in
Sometimes the signs aren’t obvious. But small changes can signal that a child or young person may be struggling. When it comes to suicide prevention, self-harm and response, early awareness is key.
Educators don't need to have all the answers. By noticing, listening and asking questions, they can help children and young people take the first step towards support.
We discussed what this day meant in class and had a special morning tea for our Carrum Staff.
Remember to ask R U OK? Any 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
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
A BIG thanks to Shane and his team for creating our enrolment billboard for our school, we are very grateful.
