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 Unit of Inquiry

Our Unit of Inquiry involved us creating our very own country. As a class we had to develop a name for our country, decide on the different states, decide on a capital city and create political parties to create a democratic government system.

Students formed groups that replicated political parties which they got to name themselves.

Each party advocated for different things. 

The political parties we had in 5/6A and B were:

Health party (Pinecones) 

Water party (Ocean parliament) 

Technology party (Institution of tech)

Roads party (Liberals) 

Environment party (The Greenies)

 

Students created proposals of new bills to introduce on a federal, state and local level. 

They then debated in a mock parliament to justify why their bills should be voted in. Members of the parliament voted and certain bills were passed. 

 

Our favourite thing about this unit was debating with the other parties. We found it fun and intriguing because we all had a say and got the chance to role play in a government like environment -Evie W and Hailey

 

I got voted to be Prime Minister which meant I had to speak in parliament and share our bills at a Federal Level.- Lola

 

I really liked it because I got to work with new people and learn about government- Poppy

   

    

 

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Get ready for our next big event....save the date!

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.

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We have a Sushi day coming up on August 28th


Order here for sushi






      

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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






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.

       
    
              

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