Hello Carrum Community,

This is Austin and Ivy, your school captains for 2026.

Last week was a big week for Carrum Primary School. We had district swimming where a group of kids in year 3 to 6 went to the pines swimming pool. All of the Carrum kids did such a great job when they were racing against other schools. Two of our students got into the next round, where they will represent our school and try their very best.

Smile Squad is still here for the rest of the week.

On the 20th of march is Harmony day so wear a touch of orange to school. We also have a sushi day coming up on the 20th of march so make sure you get your orders in. World maths day is on the 27th of march, friday.

Also on Tuesday next week, after the day off school we have a free dress day. Which instead of bringing a gold coin brings an easter egg for the easter egg raffle. 

This week we are focusing on our kitchen and garden classes. So we have interviewed Sandra who is our kitchen and garden teacher.
Please read our interview to her on the kitchen and garden part of the newsletter.

Now before we sign off make sure to send your kid to school every day with a hat until the end of term.

Be sure to read Team Kids newsletter below too
https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/source/Carrum%20Team%20Kids%20Newsletter%20February%202026%20(1).pdf

Thank you for reading and have a good long weekend. And see you back at school on Tuesday.

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.

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

Hi I’m Grace from 5/6D

I am going to let you know about the breakfast club. It is a place where kids can get breakfast if they have not had time at home or if you just want to eat with friends or have nothing left in the house.This means that your kids won't have to be rushed to have brekkie at home. It would be fabulous to have more families come!  Families can drop off their kids and they will have a great time chatting with a friend while having breakfast, it's so much fun!

Breakfast club is on every Wednesday morning from 8:30am to 8:50am and it is on the 3/4 deck.

We hope to see you there!













About the School Breakfast Clubs program

Research shows a child's ability to concentrate in class, self-regulate and learn is negatively impacted if they are hungry. It has been reported that the rising cost of living makes it increasingly difficult, particularly for families experiencing disadvantage, to provide enough healthy food for the family each week.

The Victorian Government has committed a further $21.1 million in the 2024-2025 Victorian Budget to expand the School Breakfast Clubs program to include all Victorian government schools that opt in.

The Victorian Government’s delivery partner is Foodbank Victoria, the Victorian branch of Australia's largest food welfare agency.

The program provides:

• healthy breakfasts to students in participating Victorian government schools
• nutritious lunches, snacks and take-home packs for students in need
• cooking classes for families at 165 participating schools

Local Community Events, things to try and Sports Clubs

    



Piano Dynamics – Patterson Lakes 

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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                                                                                                                           
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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