RPS Chatter June (2) 2025

It always amazes me how fast the term goes… You think that, with an eleven‑week term, there’s so much time—then you blink, and it’s the end of week nine with only two weeks to go.

Upcoming Changes to Mathematics Reporting in 2025

From this semester, all Victorian schools will adopt a new approach to reporting student achievement in Mathematics. In 2024, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) introduced the revised Mathematics Curriculum 2.0, which aims to help students make stronger connections within mathematics and across other learning areas.

Previously, your child’s progress in Mathematics was reported across three strands—Number and Algebra; Measurement and Geometry; and Statistics and Probability. Teachers will continue to cover content from all three strands, but reporting will now align with the revised curriculum. Under Mathematics Curriculum 2.0, your child’s achievement will be reflected in a single overall Mathematics result based on the curriculum’s achievement standard.

To support this transition, our teaching staff have participated in professional learning focused on the revised curriculum and refined assessment practices. Teachers are working collaboratively to ensure that each student’s report reflects collective professional judgment and provides a well-rounded view of their progress.

These changes aim to provide a clearer and more comprehensive picture of your child’s mathematical development. We are committed to ensuring the transition is smooth, purposeful, and beneficial for all students.

 

Pizza Day (Friday, 27 June)

A little reminder from our Year 6 Pizza Day organisers: orders on TryBooking will close at midnight on Sunday, 22 June. This allows time to purchase and prepare the appropriate amount of ingredients. Please see the following link to order: https://www.trybooking.com/DCATV

 

iPad Lease Reminder for 2025

Thank you to all families in Years 3–6 who have already completed payment for the 2025 iPad lease. If you haven’t yet paid, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible.

Not sure whether you’ve paid? If you’re anything like me and can’t quite remember, feel free to contact the office to check. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the payment process, the office team will be happy to assist.

 

PSW Uniform Updates for 2026

If (or when!) you’re purchasing new uniform items for 2026—yes, we’re already planning that far ahead—please note a few updates have been made:

• The fabric of both short‑ and long‑sleeved polo tops has been updated.
• A new water‑resistant jacket has been introduced.

All current uniform items remain valid, and our fantastic Second‑Hand Uniform system will continue to operate. PSW will stock the current uniform until supplies run out, after which the updated versions will be available.

 

Farewell to McFly

As some of you may already know, we sadly had to say goodbye to McFly, our grey budgie, on Monday. After some investigation (with help from Google), we’re still unsure of the cause—it could have been anything from a heart condition to struggling with the recent cold weather.
Marty is now keeping warm in my office and enjoying a cheerful budgie playlist on Spotify (yes, that really exists!). Since budgies are highly social creatures, we’ll be making sure Marty has some new feathered friends next term.

 

That’s all from me this week.

Enjoy the weekend—I look forward to seeing you around the school grounds.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay happy, and remember to be kind to yourself and others.

Megan 😊

Foundation

• Kade N – For your improvement in having a go, being resilient and playing with new friends.
• Mackenzie M – For your positive attitude to your learning and trying your best! Keep up the great work, Mackenzie!

 

Year 1/2

• Percival S – For your wonderful humour, your fantastically creative writing and for always being kind, hardworking and respectful. Bravo Percy – you’re a star!!!
• Roxy B – For a wonderful week of giving all learning tasks a go with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Roxy has shown fantastic focus and determination during Writer’s Workshop. She has also been a kind and caring classmate, filling the buckets of her peers with encouraging words and thoughtful actions. Roxy has gone above and beyond by offering assistance with classroom routines and helping others. I am so proud of you! Well done Roxy.
• Milla K – For displaying a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards all learning tasks.
• Charlotte W – For being such a helpful member of the class, and always working on building your resilience when things are tricky. You make our class a kinder and calmer place. Keep it up!

 

Year 3/4

• Alexandra M – For being the most responsible student in the class, you step up, help out and are always looking out for others and how to help. Keep shining that light so bright. Alexandra!
• Zara C – For smashing through her personal goals and coming to school every day with ambition and drive. Amazing.

 

Year 5/6

• Rosie W – Your commitment to your learning goals does not go unnoticed. I truly commend your dedication and hard work. Keep it up Rosie, you’re a star!
• Ben C – For always sharing your ideas and trying your hardest in every subject. You always come into class with a big smile on your face and get straight into learning. Keep it up Superstar!
• Alaia A – For her consistent dedication to her work, respect for others and showing leadership qualities both inside the classroom and in her role as School Captain.
• Anna W – For consistently challenging yourself in your learning, showing responsibility by following our daily expectations, and always displaying kindness to those around you. Well done on a continuous outstanding effort, Anna!

 

Specialist Subjects

 

Performing Arts

 

• Arthur O – For his effort and focus in finalising his presentation on his dance research project – excellent efficiency Arthur – great work!

 

PE

 

• Xander S – For putting all his effort into an excellent score on the beep test!

 

 

Chess Club – Fridays, 8:00 – 8:50 AM

Hot Shot Tennis – Fridays, 8:00 – 8:40 AM