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 Empathy! It has been discussed in every circle time and how important this values is. So don’t forget to be empathetic. The teachers will be looking out for you. Have you been getting a token?

 

This week on Friday we have our 3 to 6 cross country at Roy Dore Reserve and our prep to 2 at the school and we know that all the houses will give it their all! Don’t forget to wear your house colours!

Also on Friday it’s sushi day! The next sushi day is on Friday the 12th of June! 

 

On the 2nd of May, this Saturdat we have a BBQ Fundraiser at the Chelsea butcher so go down and get a sausage, especially after team sports.

 

Next Monday we have the prep mums afternoon where they will be decorating cupcakes, how special! (May the 4th be with you)

On May 6th we will be having our mothers day stall too, we love choosing the gifts, don't forget to buy a ticket.

Next Thursday is the morning coffee-van as well as the Big Green Schools Conference.

SO MUCH happening at our great school.

Our  Carrum staff wanted to thank the staff and kids at Team Kids for a lovely morning tea on Tuesday! A delicious array of food was left in the staffroom that we all enjoyed.
They also got spoils on Thursday with Anzac biscuits and popcorn, Austin and Sandra came in early to prepare these and deliver to staff secretly, they got found out though-THANKS

             

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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

Year 5/6 Goldfields Unit of Inquiry

Our Year 5/6 Students hit the Goldfields this Term! During this hands-on, play based learning unit, students had to go fossicking, panning and mining for gold (yes we actually spray painted rocks gold, and hid them). If anyone was lucky enough to find gold, they had to trade it in at the Assayers office for the going rate of gold that week. Students also had to build shelter, create shops to sell items, buy food etc. Each week, the price of gold varied and the amount of gold on the Goldfields also changed, gold was becoming scarce and the price of mining licences were increasing. The unit culminated with a reenactment of the Eureka Stockade where students tore up their licences, recited the Eureka oath and raised the Eureka flag.

There was a notorious bushranger that was worth 500 pounds for capture, he is still on the loose. The gold price for licences went up which wasn't fair!- Kai C

I found 8 ounces of gold and I was very happy- Luke 

I really liked how the unit gave us a chance to play the game in real life and discover how it felt for those people on the Goldfields- Ryan S

I don't like how the troopers can get reinforcements to help capture you when looking for gold- Archer

Gold was everywhere at the start, then by the end the gold was all gone!- Noah S

I couldn't find any gold, but one man was so rich, he threw money on the floor and everyone went wild over it- Grace

Friends of Carrum Foreshore

Some of the Year 5/6 students headed to Carrum to be part of the Friends of Carrum Foreshore program. We walked down to Carrum beach to help pick up rubbish and keep our shores clean. Along the way we found lots of rubbish (from small to large) and even a bin lid! 

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TeamKids has an exciting challenge for Term 2

 

Book NOW   www.teamkids.com.au/venues

 

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

Last Saturday we had a fundraising BBQ at Family Fresh Butcher, we sold sausages, hamburgers and egg and bacon rolls. Special thanks to the families and staff that helped on the day volunteering their time, also to their kids-who really helped boost sales.

We managed to raise over $1,000 which will go towards improving our animals and wetlands.

The butcher works with local community and clubs they donate the bread, bacon and eggs to stallholders and very kindly discounted our meat. Please give them a visit as their produce and variety is outstanding! They also have a family meals catering company (the meals are great)

                 

 

    

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Carrum Primary School has lunch orders through the Tuckhop. Lunch orders will be delivered to the school office on set days and directly to your child in the classroom.

To order through the Tuckshop download the Spriggy App for ease of ordering. These are delivered on Tuesdays.

Currently the Beach Bar is not doing Lunch Orders.

We have a Sushi day coming up on May 1st

      









Special Lunch Days- for example Sush Day- stay tuned for as they will happen often.

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Why are some students anxious about going to school?

There are some great articles and links on the Vic Gov. website

https://www.vic.gov.au/school-refusal-and-anxiety-about-going-school

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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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