RPS Chatter April 2024

Welcome back to Term 2!

And what a start it has been!

As you would no doubt be aware, we started our term with an unexpected water feature in our yard! Thankfully, we have been able to stem the water flow and we are currently waiting for the VSBA (Victorian Schools Building Authority) to approve the repair works, as it will require some concrete cutting and underground works. Fingers crossed this will happen soon!

There is a running joke in teaching that “Term 2 is the quiet term.” This is never the case. We have another jam-packed term ahead of us. Here are just some of the important dates this term:

 

• ANZAC Day – Thursday 25th of April
• Student Free Day – Friday 26th of April
• RPS Cross Country – Friday 3rd of May
• School Photos – Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th May
• Whole School Cross Country – Friday 3rd of May
• District Cross Country – Friday 10th of May
• NF Day – Friday 17th of May
• Student Free Day – Thursday 23rd of May
• King’s Birthday Public Holiday – Monday 10th of June
• RPS Arts Gala – Thursday 20th of June

 

I would like to also extend a welcome to two of our new educational support workers that have started with us this term – Nicole and Olivia. They will be helping out in classes and with students across the school. Please say hello if you see them around.

 

RPS 150th Year Anniversary

This year, as it turns out, Richmond Primary (formerly known as Brighton Street Primary) is celebrating it’s 150th year of education! This is a wonderful opportunity to look back on our history and all the fabulous achievements we have made while also looking towards the next 150 years. While the official date of anniversary is very soon (May 4th), we will look to celebrate this occasion in Term 4 this year. If you are interested in being involved in this celebration, please let Megan or myself know!

 

Social Media

As we are all well aware, social media can be a fickle and toxic place. We only just have to look at recent news events to see the impact it can have on both young people and adults alike.

Regrettably, I was disheartened to learn that some individuals within our community chose to express negative sentiments and target others via social media platforms recently. At our school, we place great emphasis on teaching our students the importance of respectful and responsible online behaviour.

As a school community, it is incumbent upon us to:

• Exemplify positive conduct for our students and broader community.
• Treat every member of our community with dignity and respect.
• Collaborate to achieve optimal outcomes for our students.
• Foster a secure and supportive learning environment.
• Engage in constructive dialogue with the school and utilise appropriate channels when addressing concerns.

While challenges may arise, it is imperative that we work together to support one another and navigate through them, always prioritizing the wellbeing of our students, our most precious assets, our students.

 

Have a great long weekend!

Russell

If you have any spare glass jars that you no longer need and would like to donate, we would be more than happy to take them off your hands.

Please ensure that glass jar donations are cleaned and free of any labels.

Donations can be dropped off at the RPS Front office.

Foundation

• Josephine B – For always showing the utmost respect for others, working hard and deserving this award every week. Bravo Josephine!
• Charlie C – For working hard in our Writing sessions. You have enthusiastically sounded out words and have tried your best. Well done!
• Adele H – For being respectful to others and approaching all learning tasks with enthusiasm.

 

Year 1/2

 

• Ruby L – For always listening well, taking on feedback and trying your best in all learning tasks.
• Milla B – For hitting the ground running in term 2! You have been incredibly focused in lessons, and have made so many wonderful contributions. You are growing into a great role model for all of the class. Keep it up!
• Atteo F – Atteo brightens up our class with his infectious smile! I’m very proud of your determination and enthusiasm in our writer’s workshop. Keep exploring your creative ideas in your writing! Well done, superstar!
• Thomas O – For such outstanding effort and commitment to your work! You’ve been trying so hard, especially in your writing and maths. It makes me feel so proud! Keep going!
• Summer D – For Always working hard and taking on feedback with curiosity and good cheer. Keep up the amazing attitude Summer!

 

Year 3/4

 

• Evie W – For her brilliant helpful nature and positive enthusiasm towards achieving her next learning steps. Thanks for helping make our class awesome Evie!!
• Lucy D – For having a positive, growth mindset, always giving her best effort, and diving into lots of books!
• Harry D – For switching your Maths mindset and embracing open-ended questions. You’re rocking along and really extending your thinking and trying harder and harder things. Well done!

 

Year 5/6

 

• Otto P – For beginning the term on such a positive note. Your focus and engagement towards your learning is commendable. Keep up the good work Otto!
• Zoe E – For settling into Term Two with such a positive and enthusiastic mindset. You have demonstrated our school’s values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility in our classroom and 5/6 area towards your peers and teachers. Well done, Zoe!
• Hudson B – For his role model behaviour and effort during our literacy block and his positive attitude towards learning. Keep up the great work Huggy!

 

 

Please see the below list of extracurricular activities that you can enrol your child into for 2024:

Code Camp: Tuesdays, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Drama lessons: Thursdays, Lunch Time

Music Lessons: Individual Bookings

Tennis Lessons:  Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8:10AM – 8:50AM

Dance Lessons: Wednesday’s, Lunch Time

Chess Club: Fridays, 8:00AM – 8:50AM

If you are interested in any of the above activities for your child, please see the links below for further information.

• Code Camp
• Drama Lessons
• Music lessons
• Tennis Lessons
• Dance Class
• Chess Club