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!

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Hi everyone, it's Thomas and Lola, your school vice captains for 2026.

This week's school value is respect. The teachers will be looking out for students in the yard in in class showing this value.

Last week the grade 5 students caught the bus to P.R.S.C where they did some year 7 work and had a tour around the school! The STEAM rooms were a hit!

We had a lucky 4 day weekend because of a public holiday and a curriculum day. The teachers worked hard at school on Tuesday while the kids were at home, having fun!

On Thursday it was International Day Of Play. We played some games during recess and lunch, we also had an extended lunch, and in the afternoon some kids brought their favourite non-device game to play there was lots of card games, board games, and fun!

Mr Langford has been running tours for new families to our school each week. If you have a child that will be in prep in 2027, please let us know.

5/6A and 5/6B went to Carrum foreshore  today and found lots of rubbish to pick up, lucky it was such a nice day! We also had interschool sport at Aspendale Gardens, Mrs Riley rode her bike to watch us on her day off-thanks!

Next week is planning week for our teachers which means that classes will have all their specialist sessions in one day and the teachers can spend the day preparing for term 3. They’ll be super organised!

 

Thanks for reading

Thomas and Lola

Vice Captains

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We have a special dance coming up to celebrate Harmony Day 

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We introduce you to our 2026 Carrum leaders


You may or may not already know who this years leaders are, they have had their badges handed to them at assembly. They have already taken on many important roles supporting the teachers they work with, attending meetings and completing tasks.

Introuducing our 2026 leaders  
      
            
          Arts Captains            Communications           Steam Captains
          Hailey and Violet       Ryan and Evelyn           Georgia and Lenny

          
         Envrironmental            LOTE captains             Marine Ambassadors
         Ruby and Matthias       Emelia and Chelsea      Laura, Jordan & Will

         
        Sports Captains          PunPun Captains          Kurmile Captains
        Arlo and Emily            Meila and Maliyah        Max and Charlee

         
        Wongim Captains        Wonthalong Captains  School Captains
        Evie and Zane             Ethan and Eden         Ivy and Austin
                                                                         Vice Captains
                                                                         Lola and Thomas

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What's been happening in 5/6

5/6 Inquiry 

In 5/6  we have been doing Adapt, Survive, and Thrive. We have all chosen one animal to research and adapt to a new environment.  

Our Favourite Part

Our favourite part of this whole adventure, is that we got to make our projects for a full school day (which is a full 5 hours!). In that school day we made two dioramas and one big, great trifold. We were so lucky that Mrs Blane brought clay to make the new adapted animals and she also provided the cardboard that we used. Some other things that people enjoyed are making their new animals, not only creating their posters but decorating them too. I can surely tell you that the teacher’s favourite part of this whole unit was watching all the kids, not only being creative but having fun at the same time!

 

By Eden and Taylor

What Did The 5/6 Classes Do For Inquiry? 

 

In 5/6 for Inquiry we have been learning about different animals and their adaptations. The adaptations we have been learning about are structural, behavioural and physiological. We had to choose one animal and adapt it to a new environment. Before we could make up the animal we had to research some other animals that live there and their adaptations. For example I chose the Dingo and I had to move it to the Pacific ocean which was very challenging! My favourite part about the project was creating and making our adapted animal, I created a diorama!

By Kalina Olszewski          

What did the 5/6 ‘s do for inquiry?

In 5/6 for inquiry, we have been doing a unit called Adapt, Survive, and Thrive, and it is about animals. We have all chosen an animal that we are interested in, and researched everything about it. The 5/6‘s then chose a new habitat to put our animal in. We had to then research all the animals that live in that new habitat. We gave our animal some of the adaptations that those animals had, to help our animal survive. We gave the animal some structural, behavioral and physiological adaptations, so we had then created a new animal. The 5/6‘s spent a whole day on Monday, creating beautiful projects to showcase for you on Thursday after lunch at 2:10!  We made trifolds, posters, diaramas, clay models and all kinds of things that presented our original animal, its new habitat and all the adaptations we gave it.

 

What was my favourite part? 

My favourite part of this unit was definitely creating my project. I made a trifold, and two clay models. I loved how fun it was, and that I could use my creativity during this exciting project.

 

What did I learn?

I learned a lot! I now know all about what adaptations are, and that there are structural, behavioral and physiological adaptations. Structural adaptations are things on the outside of an animal that help them survive in their habitat. Behavioral adaptations are things they choose to do, and physiological adaptations are things that are on the inside. I also learnt everything about the Hippopotamus, which was my original animal, and I am now very knowledgeable on animals. This was definitely one of my favourite inquiry units!

 

By Saskia

         

 

 

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We're excited to be partnering with Boxxi for an exclusive school ordering program. Our wonderful Carrum PS families and community are being offered discounted pricing and free shipping on Boxxi Maths Kits - the perfect way to support numeracy skills through play.

Each kit includes 100+ hands-on maths resources and manipulatives, plus one full year of downloadable maths activities designed for primary school children. The activities take just 5-15 minutes and make it easy for families to support maths confidence at home.

For every 10 kits sold, our school will receive a free kit to use at school. Thanks for helping us build confidence in maths at CPS!

Orders can be placed through this compasstix link, and kits will be delivered to the school in late August/early September.

Please see the attached file for further information or reach out to Kathryn Kenner with any questions.

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We have a Sushi day coming up on July 31st 

Order here for sushi



      

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These behaviours are not okay in our school community:

• Threats
• Violence
• Rudeness
• Harassment
• Discriminatory and derogatory comments
• Aggression
• Intimidation
• Threatening gestures

This includes in-person, over-the-phone, email, text message, social media and online.

For more information ask your school about the Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy.

    

 

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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

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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.

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Local Community Events, things to try and Sports Clubs

       
    
              


 

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