Term 3 Week 10

Principal's Report

Happy Holidays

The kids are excited about a number of events that will wrap up another busy term.

Tonight’s disco is a celebration of the strong working partnership between the school and the P&C, who will be working together to entertain, feed the kids and dance the night away, while on Thursday, our Student Representative Council will be supporting the organisation of our ‘Dress as your Letter’ day to raise funds for Stewart House. 

Thanks as always for your ongoing support and helping us finish another Term 3 with a celebratory spirit!

Hoping you all get some sort of break over the next two weeks.

We are all looking forward to welcoming you back next term and hearing stories of your adventures.

Student Emails - Information for Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 Parents and Carers:

During the spring school holidays, the usernames of students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2, that are used by children to access the Department’s online programs and their emails will be changed to the department’s new shortened format (student initials and the last 4 digits of their student reference number, such as JS1234 for example).

To ensure all student email accounts are being used for their educational purposes and reduce cybersecurity risks, the Department of Education will be restricting the use of student email addresses for signing up for, and recovering access to, social media, gaming, instant messaging and similar platforms.

We know some students use their school email addresses to access third-party platforms.

Please discuss with your children that they need to update their accounts with a personal email address or mobile number instead of using their student email address by Day 1 Term 4.

Information re the new usernames will be sent home next term.

Students Arriving Before 8:30am - A Reminder

With financial pressures nipping at the heels of most of our families, parents/carers are needing to make changes to their budgets and in turn daily routines, to make ends meet.

We are seeing the impact of these decisions with the number of children coming to school before the 8:30am bell.

While we understand the pressures on families, children arriving at school before 8:30am are not supervised and therefore present a significant safety issue.

Over the holidays, families are asked to review their morning routines so their kids are arriving at school at or after 8:30am.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us keep all students safe.

Wishing you all a restful, joyful holiday – we can’t wait to see you back next term!

Ian Short 
Principal

Learning and Growing Together

Last week in the Support Unit, our students worked hard and were having fun across a variety of learning experiences!

In Mathematics, they focused on measuring lengths. Students practiced using rulers and other measuring tools to explore everyday items, comparing, estimating, and recording their findings. It was a fantastic hands-on way to strengthen numeracy skills while learning practical applications.

During Sport, we focused on building core strength, improving teamwork, and practicing sharing and turn-taking. Through a mix of group games and physical challenges, students supported each other, encouraged their peers, and showed great perseverance. It was wonderful to see how physical activity also helped build confidence and connection within the group.

Each session not only helped develop important academic and physical skills, but also supported social growth, a key part of our Support Unit’s approach to learning.

Well done to all our students for their efforts and enthusiasm!

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Stage 3 Camp

Last week, Stage 3 students had an incredibly positive and memorable experience at camp. The program was packed with exciting and challenging outdoor activities that encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones, work collaboratively, and develop independence.

Stage 3 Camp was a highly successful and rewarding experience for all involved. Students returned with lasting memories, strengthened friendships, and a sense of achievement. The experience will no doubt remain a highlight of their primary school years.

K-2 Athletics Carnival

Yesterday our youngest athletes gave it their all at the K-2 Athletics Carnival, showing off their energy, enthusiasm, and incredible running skills. From sprints to novelty races, the day was filled with laughter, cheering, and community spirit — even the parents joined in on the action! A big thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable event.

Assembly Items

We kicked off the week with a fantastic Monday K-6 Assembly, beautifully hosted by K Buttercup and 4 Scarlet!

Both classes did an amazing job leading us through the program with confidence and enthusiasm. A big thank you to all the students and teachers involved for making it such a positive and engaging start to the week. 
The image below shows our delightful Kindy students enjoying the assembly — their smiles say it all! 

Mrs Kelly's News

Book of the Week:

You may have heard of the Paperbag Princess before. This is not a new book but it is a classic. If you are looking for books that show empowerment and strength of character then this is the book for you! This book has sold over 7 million copies and children aged 3 to 8 years old will love this story.

Independent Author Study

During our library lessons our students are free to choose books that they show an interest in. The library is a low pressure environment where students are encouraged to decide for themselves what kind of reader they want to be. Lately some of our students have discovered the work of Julia Donaldson. Her rhyming patterns and interesting characters have inspired these students to the point where they are doing a deep dive into all of her books!

Chapter Champs Book Club

Every week students are invited to the library at recess time for a meeting of the Chapter Champs Book Club.

Students enjoy discussing their favourite books and they are starting to notice that other students sometimes like the same books too. This also helps to build friendships through similar book interests.

What is the most popular book? Dragon Girls!

Premier’s Reading Challenge:

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is now finished.

We had a tremendous amount of students finish this year and we look forward to seeing them receive their awards at the end of the year.

From The Office

Wishing You a Safe & Enjoyable Break!

As we head into our two-week break, we want to take a moment to thank all our students and families for a wonderful term. Whether you're travelling, relaxing at home, or spending time with loved ones, we hope you find time to recharge and enjoy every moment.

Please stay safe, look after one another, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the next chapter on Tuesday 14th October!

Have a great break!

Warm regards,
Mrs Catalanotto, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Alonso and Miss Costa

Do you know someone eligible for Kindergarten in 2026?

Apply on-line now (through our website) for 2026!

MSP Photography

Online ordering for Co-curricular Group Photos will close on 26th September 2025.

If you'd still like to place an order (or have forgotten how), now’s the time to do so and avoid any late fees.

If you've misplaced the letter with your child's shootkey, feel free to contact us directly here as we're happy to help!

Thank you MSP Photography

Contact Number : 02 9831 5505

P&C News

Uniform Shop:

This term, the shop will be open during the following days and times:

• Mondays: 8:30am - 9:30am
• Tuesdays: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
• Thursdays: 9:00am - 10:00am
• Fridays: 2:20pm - 3:20pm  

• Secondhand Saturday, 18^th October
• Tuesday evening opportunity to buy, 21^st October

Online ordering is always available, and orders should be delivered to your child’s classroom within the next day or two (be sure to include your child’s name and class in the Notes section at checkout):
https://www.vrpspc.org.au/s/shop  

Events/Fundraising

Huge Thanks for Coming to the Twilight Market!

Wow!!! What an amazing night!!!

We just wanted to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Twilight Market. Whether you were shopping, eating, dancing, or just hanging out, you helped make the evening something really special.

It was incredible to see so many friendly faces supporting a variety of stallholders, enjoying live music from our very own Roger and Helen, with special guest appearances from Mr Short, and soaking up that magical atmosphere under the lights. The energy was amazing, and it's all because of you, our awesome community.

A massive shoutout goes to our Twilight Market Committee and the incredible volunteers who gave their time, energy, and creativity to help make the event run smoothly. From planning and setup to packing down at the end of the night — we truly couldn’t have done it without you! Also a big thanks to the school for your support in allowing this event to happen and to the staff for all your assistance in the lead up and on the day of the event as well.

We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to do it again.

End of Term 3 BBQ and School Disco – Wednesday 24^th September

🕺 School Disco Tonight — We Can’t Wait to See You There!

The wait is over — The School Disco is happening tonight, and we’re so excited to see everyone there!

A small number of glow stick packs will be available for purchase for $3 at the disco (cash and card available), so get in quick if you’d like to grab one and light up the dance floor!

We’d also like to say a big thank you to all the amazing volunteers who are helping out at the event, your time, support, and energy mean so much and help make nights like this possible.

P&C Meetings

The P&C met on Monday 8th September. Thank you to all who attended in person or online, we had a particularly good turn-out for this meeting! 

At the meeting we discussed:

• Positions vacant:
  • Secretary – Maria Mihas has put her hand up for this role. Welcome to the elected members team Maria, and thank you!
• We are busy preparing for our first Twilight Markets event and are looking forward to seeing lots of people from the school and local community there. A big thanks to the organising committee for all of the work you’re putting in.
• Our recent events, the Bunnings BBQ and Father’s Day Stall, went really well thanks to the support of our fabulous volunteers – we really appreciate your time and effort.
• Succession planning – David and Peta have given notice that they will be stepping back from their roles in the Uniform Shop team, plus the Website & Communications role, in early 2026. If anyone is interested in training to take on one of these roles, please send an email expressing your interest to team@vrpspc.org.au, or feel free to chat to Karen, David or Peta.
• Members voted to donate lighting equipment to the school, which will be used at the Twilight Markets and for future school and P&C events.
• Mr Short gave updates about what has been happening at the school and what is coming up.
• Questions and issues discussed included Allied Health appointments during school time, NAPLAN results, the school planning process, and high potential and gifted education offerings being made more visible once the school’s website is updated.

We love welcoming new members, or welcoming back old ones, so if you’ve been meaning to join or rejoin we’d love to have you! Send through your membership form or get in touch with any questions via email: team@vrpspc.org.au , or check out our website: https://www.vrpspc.org.au for further information. 

Recipe of the Week

Pie maker 2-minute noodle veggie frittatas

Ingredients

• 2 x 72g packets chicken-flavoured 2-minute noodles
• 6 eggs
• 1 large carrot, coarsely grated
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, corn and capsicum
• 3/4 cup grated tasty cheese
  

Method

Step 1

Cook noodles, following packet directions, reserving seasoning sachets. Drain well. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool. Using scissors, cut noodles into 12cm lengths.

Step 2

Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Add noodles, carrot, onion, vegetable mix, cheese and 1 seasoning sachet (discard remaining sachet). Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Preheat pie maker. Spoon 1/4 cup of mixture into each hole. Close lid. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden and set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining noodle mixture to make 12 frittatas. Serve.

Thought of the Week