Hello Carrum Community,

Welcome to your week 8 Term 3 Newsletter.

Hey everyone it's Thomas and Lola and we’ve had so many exciting things this term so far, with much more to come.

The 3/4s went to camp Manyung, it was the grade 3s first camp and last week on Friday they went to the carrum foreshore to keep our beaches clean.

We hoped you enjoyed the Dads BBQ egg and bacon rolls with your dad or a special person. Book week was on Thursday last week and we saw so many amazing costumes!
The JSC presented prizes to…

Prep Connor and Lennox

One

Harvey and Blake 

Two

Jamieson and Edie

Three

Alex and Daniel

Four

Jean and Vinnie

Five

Lennox and Eden 

Six

Meila and Ivy/Evelyn

Extra special mentions went to 

Leo in year 1

Laura Year 5

Kalina year 5

Sierra  and Darcy 3 / 4 

Vionett R 1 / 2 

This Wednesday was a free dress daywe brought in gold coins and raised over $400, currently our Sports captains are working with Mrs Ami to create uniforms. The Elemental concert is next week, Tuesday we have a dress rehearsal show and on Wednesday we have a day and night show.

Have a great week!

From Lola and Thomas your school vice captains

Q: What is your favourite part about Carrum Primary School?

A: I like the community. They are so friendly and welcoming.

Q: What do you want to bring into our school that you feel passionate about?

A: I want to ring in more knowledge about cooking and also about allergies that students can have and how we can use something else instead. Also fun facts about the food we eat.

Q: What is your favourite part about gardening?

A: Teaching kids about different plants and connecting the garden to the kitchen?

Q: What is your favourite part about cooking?

A:  My favourite part about cooking is when I am feeling stressed it can help me feel calmer and it is fun. Also when one of my friends comes over I experiment with different recipes. 

Q: What is a message you want all the primary students to know?

A: I want everyone to keep learning because even when you get older learning is so fun and important.

Breakfast Club Recap

This Term in Breakfast Club we have introduced toast and spreads and we have had Sandra making porridge too.

We have had some new year 5 helpers join, Kai, Ellie and Imi and they have really taken on the responsibility of serving, setting up and cleaning. Marlow, Austin, Grace and Luke have stayed on since the beginning, Grace now has new adventures on a Wednesday morning. We also thank Amanda and Sailor for helping. 

If you would like to help at all please see Mrs Riley. We could also do another day if we have community helpers or grandparents etc.

Breakfast club is on the 3 / 4 deck area and toast is inside the gallery, we start before 8.30 and need to pack up by 8.50am.

If you haven’t been before please come and try, also if you wake up late or haven't had breakfast come for a feed. We have a variety of fruit and cereal. We also get the oranges ready for class on a Wednesday!

There is plenty of food available. We know it will be cold in Term 3 but still come in all weather conditions. We hope to see you next Term for some yummy breakfast.

By Marlow and Ellie

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.

    



Piano Dynamics – Patterson Lakes 

Don’t miss this opportunity!!!   Start your children’s musical education today.

What better way than to improve self-esteem and showcase your child’s development than through music.  For younger children, playing the piano helps develop listening skills as well as coordination. Piano also improves cognitive and intellectual abilities such as memory, reading and maths skills.  I  am offering an introductory half price lesson to all new students who wish to develop their musical skills.  Certified  exams also offered.   I am a fully qualified teacher who has extensive experience in teaching all ages and levels.
Ring me now to organise your  introductory half price lesson.

Carolyn Rossis                                                                                                                                                          
Dip of Ed and Grad Dip of Music Toorak                                                                                                                           
Current children’s check and accrediated member of VMTA                  www.pianodynmics.com.au    [email protected]                                                                         (m) 0409 131 961

Students of all ages are tutored in private one-to-one lessons. Children are taught in a positive and nurturing environment. The tuition sessions are designed according to the student’s individual needs, which are regularly evaluated and form part of ongoing assessment. I tailor to the needs of each student, which is delivered in a positive learning environment designed to foster self-esteem and motivate students to achieve their full potential.  Students with special needs are also catered for.

The core work covers the following:

READING: To develop Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expanded Vocabulary.

WRITING: Examines the different genres and includes writing organisations for each genre, essay writing, spelling, punctuation, grammar and editing skills.

MATHEMATICS: Covers Numeracy & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry and Statistics & Probability

EXAM PREPARATIONS: These helps identify the student’s progress and help develop skills for NAPLAN, ICAS, scholarship and entrance exams

Carolyn Susan Rossis

Diploma of Education and Graduate Diploma of Music

Email:  [email protected]

Current children’s check and fully COVID vaccinated

(M) 0409 131 961