It’s a wrap!
Today is the final day of Term 1 2026 and wow has it been busy?!
We have welcomed new students and families across all teams in addition to the 22 Foundation students beginning their school journey. We have enjoyed (or not) hot day timetables, wet day timetables, windy day timetables and thank goodness lots of normal days too!
Years 3-6 have all had the opportunity to go on camps to extend their learning either Civics and Citizenship knowledge for 5/6 or meeting personal and physical challenges at years 3/4. Each group had a blast and strengthened relationships with their peers and teachers while learning in a non-school environment.
Camps don’t happen without parental support and trust, and we would love to give big shoutouts to Adrian, Marcus, Cat, Sam and Darrin who ventured away with us. No doubt they each have a fresh insight about just what a camp entails.
The Nippers in School Program was another highlight and an example of the parents, school and community working together to deliver a very special and unique to ‘Lonnie’ program. We weathered all sorts of conditions in the water and on the beach, but all came away having experienced something special. We look forward to Nippers in 2027 and training up even more parents to ensure that this community-based initiative is sustainable well into the future.
A big Thank you to Catherine and Andrea for organizing last week’s celebratory thank you event and to all who jumped on board to cook the sausages.
Term 1 is always special as we welcome new Foundation students and their families to PLPS. Our transition program ensures a smooth start and Day 1 is always a surprise whether the lack of tears, the numbers of tissues in use or the questions and comaraderie evident at the Parent morning tea.
Getting buddies is a highlight and the matchmaking skills of teachers are most evident when the pairs meet for the first time and as we see the relationships develop through so many activities. A special session was when the Years 5/6 students presented and read their beautifully written and crafted books to their buddies. It truly was a smiles and laughter session.
Congratulations to Aio Kidd who was selected to participate in VHAP Maths this term and Isabella Finanzio VHAP Writing in Term 2. Well done to these High Achievers.
It’s been so busy sometimes a shopping list is the best way to remind us of all that has been achieved in just 10 weeks.
- Leaders announced for 2026 and badges presented
- Year 5/6 Students went to Canberra
- Year 3/4 Students went to Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
- A New design for the Year 6 Jumper has been developed
- Foundation students started attending full time
- Nippers in School Programs Years 3-6
- PLPS Markets
- Cross Country Events (School & District)
- Interschool Sports including Swimming, T-Ball and Cricket
- Expansion of Private Music Lessons
- NAPLAN
- School Photos were taken
- The Geelong Advertiser came out and took the Foundation Photo
- School tours started as a part of Transition 2027 and we held our first Open Day
- Parent/Teacher Social, Emotional & Wellbeing Interviews
- Our Intergenerational Program began with Bellarine Community Health
- Welcomed back Staff to different roles Mr Armstrong (5/6A) and Miss Klaire (STEM)
- Welcomed new School Councilors
and lots of planning for Term 2 including Creativity sessions.
As always it is important to remember that schools are busy places and that rest is important so please enjoy the holidays. Rest, relax, have fun and most importantly stay safe as the Borough is a busy place in holiday time.
Take care and stay safe
Fay and Team PLPS
