Hi Carrum Families,

It is amazing how quickly the term has flown by. Next week is the last week of term and there is a lot happening. Our teachers have almost completed the Semester 1 Reports, and they will be shared with families via Compass on Monday afternoon. The reports will contain an overview of what has been taught in each subject area and student progress against the Victorian Curriculum. Teachers will be holding Parent/Teacher Interviews either on Wednesday 24^th June or Wednesday 22^nd July (3/4 A & D). Parents can book an interview by logging on to Compass.

Also on Wednesday 24^th June, we are looking forward to having the Patterson River Secondary College Year 8 Band play for the students. This will happen after lunch while the Parent/Teacher interviews are being conducted in the classrooms. This should be a lot of fun for the students and a good chance for the PRSC students to practice prior performing in front of an audience.

Just a reminder to families that we are currently taking enrolment for Prep in 2027. As previously communicated, the enrolment process this year is completed via the Vic Students Portal- https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/.  Information relating to the new enrolment process is on our website at- https://www.carrumps.vic.edu.au/page/3/Enrolment.  As with previous years I can confirm that we will be accepting all enrolments from families of students living within our zone and from siblings of students currently enrolled at the school. For out of zone enrolments, we will endeavour to work through this process once enrolments close at the end of July and let families know if we have capacity to accommodate their application as soon as possible.

 For families still wanting their child to attend a Step Into Prep Session, please book (https://compasstix.com/e/tzitcaa7cu) into the final session that will be held on the 22^nd July at 9:15-10am. This session is open to all kinder students regardless of if they live in the Carrum Primary School Zone.

Finally, tomorrow our Grade 5/6 students will be participating in the Winter Lightning Premiership. We wish them all the best as they compete against the other schools in our district. Given that this event will take most of the school day, we will not be holding CKR or assembly this week. Please be aware that next Friday 26^th June is the last day of term. Therefore, we will be holding our assembly at 2pm as school will finish at 2:30pm.

Thank you for your ongoing support and I hope you have a great weekend.

Kind regards,

Clem Langford

                             LOOK who is BACK

                  

Our Friendly face of the school Bec. S is back after her much earned holiday to Bali with family. For those who don't know to much about her here is her little bio/snapshot!

Hi, I’m Bec!

I’ve been working here for 10 years. Being born and raised in Carrum, I’ve seen lots of changes in the area over the years. What are the chances of ending up working at the same school you went to as a kid? I honestly can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather work or live!

I first started here as a volunteer while my children were at school, then moved into an ES role in the classroom. In 2022, I made the move into the admin team. I love that I still get to see the kids every day when they pop into the office ?

I have two children and two stepchildren, so life is always busy! Our family is involved in many sports, and during summer you’ll usually find us at the cricket club. Most of our family plays cricket – including us girls! I’d say I enjoy the social side of the game a little more than my actual cricket skills… but that’s all part of the fun!

When I’m not at work, I enjoy catching up with family and friends, watching movies, doing puzzles, walking along the beach, and going on holidays. I recently travelled to Bali and loved exploring different parts of the island. It’s such a beautiful place with wonderful people, amazing scenery, and plenty of warm weather!

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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