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Term 4 Week 8

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!

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	Event
Monday April 20	TERM 2 begins
Tuesday April 21st	Prep High tea 10am
Wednesday April 22nd	School photo day
Thursday April 23rd	Think you know parent presentation
Saturday April 25th	ANZAC Day
Monday April 27th	2027 Prep parent info night 6pm
Wednesday April 29th	Prep Fire Incursion
Friday 1st May	3-6 Cross Country
Saturday May 2nd	BBQ Fundraiser-Chelsea Butcher
Wednesday May 6th	Mother's Day Stall

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

colour fun run

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.

Year 5/6 Showcase

Junior School Council News

Don't forget this special day coming next week.

Christmas Carols

We are excited about our up and coming end of year Christmas event!

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

Get ready for a summer packed with new adventures, hands-on activities, and memories your child will talk about long after the break - all with TeamKids at Carrum Primary!

Here’s what you and your child can look forward to:
• Unique adventures every single day
• Value-packed programs
• Screen-free FUN
• Delicious and nutritious morning & afternoon snacks
• CCS-approved care

See what’s happening at your school
→ https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/carrum-primary.pdf

Book NOW oshc/
https://www.teamkids.com.au/venues/carrum-primary-oshc/

Rum-b-run Holiday helpers

Can you help over the holidays?

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-NEW updates

A HUGE thanks to our families in your recent support in our school fundraising.

We raised a HUGE $2,500 for our Easter raffle which will go towards the Wetlands and our animals.

We also celebrated our top cookie dough earners with prizes and certificates this week.

We are STILL selling goggles at the front office

Feel free to drop in and grab a pair ready for swimming. Payment is $20
via Eftpos

Special Lunch Day

Sushi Day

Carrum Primary School will be running our first lunch fundraiser event later this month.

On Friday 27th February 2026, we will be holding a lunch order Sushi Day.

This event is being run by an external organisation - Sushi@School

Orders can only be placed online and there is a strict cut-off of 10am on 26th February 2026.

The pre-packed orders will be named and delivered to the school for distribution to classes on 27/02/2026.

Please see the flier attached.

1 x roll $4.50 and/or Twin pack of rolls $8.00

The direct link to the Carrum PS order page is https://sushi.net.au/school/carrum-primary-school/#ready-to-order

Thank-you for your support this year.

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 News and Updates

A free online program for students and parents of students with anxiety. Designed by the Uni of QLD and recommended by DET student support services.

https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/about

Raisng Children Network

One of the best apps to download as a parent or educator. You can type in any subject eg 'night terrors' and there will 6 or more articles to help for many stages of child development.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/raising-healthy-minds-child-mental-health