Hi Families,

Welcome back everyone for the start of Term 2. It has been fantastic to hit the ground running with our school routines, and the children have settled in well. This week we had a lot on including our school photos. The photographs went smoothly at school, but we are aware that there were some issues with the Advance life website. We are working through this with them and will inform families of how this will be resolved as soon as we can.

We look forward to our House Cross Country, which will be held on Friday 1^st May. The 3-6 House Cross Country at Roy Dore reserve in the morning, and this will be followed after lunch with the P-2 House Cross Country on the oval and basketball courts. Families are welcome to come along to both events and cheer on the students. It should be a great event, and we hope to see you there.

Coming up in a couple of weeks our Grade 5/6 students will be attending camp at The Briars in Mt Martha. This will be a great opportunity for the children to participate in an adventure camp while working as a team. Information about the event has already been shared via Compass. Thank you to the families that have completed and returned the necessary camp forms. If you are yet to do so could you please complete them as soon as possible so that our teachers can prepare as best they can for the camp.

As communicated at the end of last term our Business Manager Ms Clare Bennett has moved on to Black Rock Primary School. We have been lucky enough to make an appointment over the school holidays, and we welcome Nikki Kewin-Talbot as the new Business Manager. Nikki will be officially starting on Thursday 30^th April and joins us from Elizabeth Murdoch College. Nikki is looking forward to getting to know all members of our community so please come into the office at some point to say hello.

I have had communication from the City of Kingston in relation to parking supervisors attending the school over the coming weeks to ensure motorists are adhering to the parking restrictions around the school. I know it gets very busy before and after school and often hard to find a park, however, it is extremely important that we follow the appropriate road rules to ensure students can be safe when travelling to and from school.

Finally, we will be holding an assembly this Friday 24^th April at 2:40pm to finish the week, there will be some positive changes that give all our leaders a chance to speak and they have been discussing to our classes today how assembly will look and sound this term. Students will be dismissed from their classrooms at the conclusion of the day. Please be aware that next Friday 1^st May there will be no assembly due to House Cross Country.  

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

Kind regards,

Clem Langford
Principal

I love coming to Carrum Primary School everyday to support our teachers and see our beautiful kids, families, and carers.

I live locally and have a very patient husband, two teenagers and a pug, Nigel. He brings so much laughter and joy to our house

My favourite place is home, I enjoy pottering around the house, cooking yummy dinners and being with my family.

You will most likely find me in the prep/junior area!

      

               


Kate Jones


                   

Kristi Sarau

Hello my name is Kristi Sarau I have been at Carrum Primary School now for 1 year working as ES. I live in Frankston with my partner Paul and daughter Eden. I have two dogs and 1 cat and an axolotl. I love Aussie rules footy I barrack for StKilda. I also love watching my daughter play her sports. I enjoy going for bike rides. My favorite colour is blue. Favorite takeaway food is Pizza. 

                        


Claudia Caceres

This ANZAC Day, we honour tradition and community with a menu that blends native Australian flavours, comfort food, and cultural influences inspired by remembrance and togetherness.

We are proud to present:

• Carrot and Ginger Soup – a warm, nourishing starter with a gentle spice
• Lemon Myrtle Popcorn – a native Australian twist, light and fragrant
• ANZAC Biscuits – the iconic sweet biscuit, rich in history and remembrance
• Spicy Vedgeree – a hearty, flavourful rice and vegetable dish with a warming kick
• Turkish Gözleme – hand-pressed homemade flatbread filled with savoury goodness, celebrating shared cultural traditions

Vegetable from the garden: Borage, bak choy, beetroot leaf, sweet potato leaf, parsley, chives, Warrigal greens.

This menu reflects the spirit of ANZAC Day, bringing people together through food that is simple, meaningful, and shared with respect for history and community.

https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/source/2025/Anzac%20biscuits.docx

https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/source/2025/Carrot%20and%20Ginger%20soup.docx

https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/source/2025/Feta%20%26amp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3Bamp%3B%20Greens%20G%C3%B6zleme.docx

https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/source/2025/Lemon%20myrtle%20popcorn.docx

https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/source/2025/Spicy%20%E2%80%98vedgeree.docx

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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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