Newsletter #11 July 17, 2026
GHPS IS COMMITTED TO CHILD SAFETY
Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow.
Welcome back to Term 3! We hope everyone had a safe and restful break and maybe even a few adventures.
To our returning families, it’s fantastic to see you again. To our new families, a big, heartfelt welcome to Glen Huntly Primary School! We’re so excited to have you join our wonderful school.
Thank you to our families who kindly donated their time and took such great care of our chickens over the break.
This term promises to be an exciting one, with major events including the school production of A Night at the Museum and weekly rehearsals, the Book Week Character Parade, 100 Days of prep and 3/4 camp.
NAPLAN SUCCESS
We are also looking forward to sharing our NAPLAN data in the next newsletter.
Early indicators show significant improvements across the board, and we’re incredibly pleased with the progress our students have made.
The NAPLAN results will be sent home at the end of the week.
3 Way Conferences
Please ensure you refer to Compass, where yesterday details on how to make a time to meet with your child’s teacher during our upcoming 3 way Conferences were shared.
These meetings will take place on the week beginning July 27th. Bookings are now open.
Grounds
As part of our commitment to student safety, a professional arborist has assessed every tree on school grounds to ensure they are healthy and able to regenerate in time for spring.
With unpredictable storms and windy days on the rise, this check was vital in reducing risks and ensuring our grounds are safe for learning and play.
School Fair
The school fair committee and very busy organising site plans, stalls, and suppliers for the school fair on October 17.
To make this event a success we urge all families to contribute to the day, whether it be volunteering on a stall, sourcing supplies, setting up, or packing down on the day.
Please contact Tara Voss at tqravos@gmail.com
Nerida Burns and Cameron White
Congratulations to the following students who received a “Student of the Week” award.
Ryder 0A – We’re so happy to have you in our class! We’re incredibly proud of how well you’ve settled in and the kindness, enthusiasm, and curiosity you’ve already shown.
Charvin 0B – For consistently showing resilience, taking pride in everything she does, and bringing such a positive attitude to every part of school. Charvin is also a wonderful role model, always treating others with kindness and respect. Keep shining and keep up the fantastic work, Charvin!
Param 0C – showing great excitement with his numeracy learning this week in patterns. And showing all of his peers how to make tricky cores of the pattern. He showed his class how to make an ABCB pattern. He also created patterns with a missing section to fill. It is so amazing seeing your numeracy passion grow.
Asher 1A – For making excellent predictions during our mentor text ‘The Magic Paintbrush’. Asher used picture cues and clues from the text to make thoughtful predictions. Well done, Asher!
Prawanjot 1B – For your amazing effort with your reading during our guided reading session today. Keep up the great work!
Finn 1C – For showing fantastic learning in Maths by confidently identifying and creating growing patterns. Great work!
Eden 2A – For demonstrating curiosity during our Inquiry lesson this week about world maps. You had thoughtful contributions and interesting questions that helped deepen your understanding of the globe. Awesome work!
Frankie 2C – For making an outstanding start to the term! You have entered the classroom with confidence, maturity and a positive mindset, and have been proudly sharing your ideas and knowledge with the class. Keep up the great work!
Jaasritha 3A – For your outstanding dedication and attention to detail in all learning tasks. We are so proud of the confidence you have developed in trusting your ideas and sharing them with your classmates and teacher. Your willingness to contribute has helped you grow as a learner. Keep up the fantastic work!
Krishiv 4A – For the great effort you have shown during our Literature Circles this week. You have completed your roles with confidence and encouraged others to join in the discussion, showing wonderful growth as a collaborative learner. Keep it up!
Shirley 4B – You wrote a heartfelt and powerful poem about leaving China and moving to Australia. Your clever rhyme between home and biome showed creativity, while your use of figurative language helped your reader understand the emotions and journey in your poem. You should be incredibly proud of your thoughtful writing. Well done!
Sofia 5B – Starting Term 3 with a bang! Your positive attitude, kindness towards others, and determination to attack every task have made a fantastic start to the term. Keep up the amazing effort!
Body and Relationships Education for Years 5–6
This term, students in Years 5–6 will participate in a series of three Body and Relationships Education sessions as part of our Health and Physical Education curriculum.
The sessions will be delivered by B.a.R.E for schools, led by an experienced primary school educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience. The program is designed to provide students with consistent, accurate and age-appropriate information in a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment. Sessions are delivered in an open, honest and engaging way, encouraging students to feel comfortable asking questions and developing a positive understanding of their growing bodies.
The content aligns with the Victorian Curriculum and supports students’ understanding of body development, personal wellbeing and respectful relationships.
Years 5 & 6 – My Growing Body
Across three sessions, Year 5 and 6 students will build on their prior learning by exploring:
- The seven main changes that occur during puberty and why these changes happen.
- The physical and emotional changes specific to males and females, including more detailed discussions about periods and wet dreams and how to manage them.
- Human reproduction, pregnancy and the development of a baby. Sexual intercourse is discussed factually, non-graphically and in an age-appropriate manner as part of understanding human reproduction.
The presenter emphasises that these sessions are designed to support—not replace—the important conversations that happen at home. Families play a vital role in helping children develop healthy attitudes towards body education, respectful relationships and personal values. Students will also be encouraged to seek information from trusted adults and to continue asking questions as they grow and develop.
Cameron White
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Calendar 2026
Term 3
July
Mon 13 Term 3 commences
August
Wed 5 House Athletics Yr 3-6
Fri 7 100 Days of Prep
Tue 11 House Athletics Prep-2
Fri 14 Kids Disco
Thu 27 Book Week Parade
September
Fri 4 Father’s Day Stall & Breakfast
Fri 4 District Athletics
Mon 7 School Production
Wed 16 Year 3/4 Camp
Fri 18 End of Term 3 (Early Dismissal 2.30pm)
Fee payments and Excursion Permissions and Payments.
All Communication notices regarding excursions will be sent through COMPASS.
Permissions are to be given through COMPASS.
Preferred payment method for Fee payments and Excursions is through COMPASS.
This will allow us to always keep all the correct information available to staff whilst on an excursion.
If you have any questions, please contact the office or see Guide below.
CLICK HERE for Parent’s Guide to Compass
Thank you.