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 and next week's value is respect and teachers will be looking for people showing this value around our school. 

We can’t believe it’s already week 8! Only 2 weeks left until holidays!

Last Friday we had our 3-6 house athletics day. Lots of students came back to school with ribbons in lots of colours. Plus, quite a few of our students made it to district. How great is that?

We have 2 students that are going to tell us about how they did on athletics day.

Q: How did you go in house athletics? 

A: Jack M 5/6c: I got first place in High Jump, Long Jump, Hurdles, 200 metres and 800 metres. I also got second place in 100 metre sprint, shotput, discus and the relay for Wongim.

A: Euan C 5/6c: I got first place in all the running events . I got first in shotput, discus and I won the relay for Pun Pun.

Just a reminder that the Easter raffle is being drawn on the 31st and you can't buy tickets after the 27th. Tickets are $2 for 1 and 5$ for 3. We wish you luck! There is also a bonus giveaway for all classes.

This week is Harmony week, and on Friday you can wear a touch of orange. We want to make sure everyone feels like they belong. The 5/6A and B cohort will be reading to younger year levels about what Harmony day means and to teach them about differences in cultures and diversity.   Also on Friday the 5/6C and D cohort will be going down to Carrum foreshore. 

Next week on Monday will be the Lighting Prem where all the 5 / 6’s will versus lots of other schools to see who will take the crown.

Thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of your week.

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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 another amazing Holiday Program planned!

 Check out what’s on at your school   teamkids.com.au/carrum-primary.pdf

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.

We raised a HUGE $2,500 for our Easter raffle which will go towards the Wetlands and our animals.

We also celebrated our top cookie dough earners with prizes and certificates this week.

 

    

We are STILL selling goggles at the front office



Feel free to drop in and grab a pair ready for swimming. Payment is $20
via Eftpos

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Carrum Primary School has lunch orders through the Tuckhop on Tuesdays and from Beach Bar at Carrum on Thursdays for your convenience. 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.
For the Beach Bar you can either scan the code on the flyer or order direct through Beach Bar.
Carrum Beach Bar




     






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

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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

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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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Local Community Events, things to try and Sports Clubs

       
    
              


 

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