Welcome Back to Term 3!
Welcome back to Term 3! It is hard to believe that we are already more than halfway through the school year.
I have thoroughly enjoyed catching up with students and hearing about their holiday adventures. A particular highlight was being invited into the Year 1 classrooms to read the postcards students had written about their break. Their postcards showcased the many exciting experiences they enjoyed, from overseas holidays and family trips to playdates with friends and special activities at home.
I was also incredibly proud of the high standard of writing demonstrated by our Year 1 students. Their creativity, enthusiasm and attention to detail were impressive. Well done, Year 1!
Staffing Welcomes
With Ms Jayde Carins commencing her maternity leave at the end of last term, we are pleased to welcome back former staff member Ms Rachael Moore. Ms Moore is job sharing with Ms Janine Graham in 2C, now known as 2MG. Ms Graham was already a valued member of our staff and has adjusted her workdays to support this arrangement.
As Mrs Jemma Boasman prepares to commence her maternity leave, it has been a pleasure to welcome Mrs Rachel Armstrong to Regency Park. Mrs Armstrong has spent time getting to know students, staff and school routines ahead of taking on the class. Ms Rachael Moore will also work one day per week in 4AM, formerly 4B.
AIP Mid-Year Review
Approaching the halfway point of the school year provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on our progress towards our Annual Implementation Priorities in Teaching and Learning and Wellbeing and Inclusion. Recently, our School Improvement Team reviewed our progress, and it was pleasing to see that our work for 2026 remains on track.
In Teaching and Learning, the introduction of structured phonics instruction across Prep to Year 2 continues to have a positive impact on students’ early reading development. Alongside this, our professional learning has focused on embedding key aspects of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM), supporting greater consistency in teaching practice and high-quality learning experiences for all students.
In the Wellbeing and Inclusion space, a key focus has been the introduction of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). This term, we will continue to define and align expected behaviours with our new school values and look forward to sharing these values with the broader school community as this work progresses.
What’s On The Term
Term 3 is shaping up to be another busy and productive term at Regency Park. As we continue working towards our Annual Implementation Plan goals, our Student-Free Day on Friday 31 July will provide an important opportunity for staff professional learning and collaboration.
We are also excited to be working with TeamKids as we prepare to launch our own Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service in Term 4. Preparations are underway, including upgrades to our facilities to ensure they meet all safety and compliance requirements. We look forward to sharing more information with families throughout the term.
There are also many exciting events ahead. We encourage families to keep an eye on our Compass Calendar and the Calendar Dates for Families section of the newsletter. Highlights include celebration of our annual Book Week Parade dress up on Monday 24th August and later in the term Regency’s Got Talent, and our school disco, with more information to follow.
Smile for the Dental Van
This week, we welcomed the Australian Smile Group van to Regency Park, with more than 200 students accessing the service throughout the week.
We hope this opportunity has provided valuable support for students’ oral health and overall wellbeing, and we thank the Australian Smile Group team for visiting our school.
Year 4 Camp & Year 3 Day Camp
Towards the end of last term, our Year 4 students enjoyed their first overnight camp to Phillip Island. To begin this term, our Year 3 students had the opportunity to experience their own day camp.
Now in its second year, the Year 3 day camp continues to be a valuable experience, providing students with a taste of camp life and helping build confidence and independence before participating in an overnight camp the following year.
Highlights from both camps feature in this edition of the newsletter. Congratulations to our Year 3 and Year 4 students for embracing new experiences, challenging themselves, and stepping outside their comfort zones. We hope these opportunities have created lasting memories and strengthened friendships along the way. My thanks to the staff and families whose support helped make these experiences possible.
Morning Supervision
A reminder that staff are on duty from 8:45am each morning.
Students should not enter our grounds before this time, unless directly supervised by their parent or carer.
High School Students at Pick Up
We know that many older siblings walk from the college to collect younger brothers and sisters at the end of the school day.
We ask families to please remind high school students that they are not permitted to enter school buildings during learning time unless authorised by school staff. In line with our Child Safety obligations, high school students, parents and carers are also not permitted to use or enter the student toilets on the school grounds.
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe environment for all students.
2027 Enrolment Update
Enrolments for Prep 2027 close on the Insight platform at the end of this month.
If you know a family with a child starting school next year, please encourage them to contact our friendly office team to arrange a school tour and learn more about what Regency Park has to offer.
Can & Bottle Recycling Update
We have completed our registration with CDS Victoria and Visy and are excited to begin this new recycling/fundraising journey with our wonderful Regency Park families!
For every eligible drink container (like plastic bottles, glass bottles, and aluminium cans) you return to a participating depot or Reverse Vending Machine, you can choose to donate the 10c refund directly to our school.
As shared by our Regency Rangers at last terms assembly the money raised will go directly towards supporting our Regency Rangers implement sustainability initiatives across our school.
When taking your items to a local refund point simply scan our school’s barcode (above) at the kiosk or depot, and the 10-cent refund for each container will be transferred directly to our school account. This works by taking a photo of the barcode on your phone.
If you can’t get to a local refund point don’t worry… we will also be setting up a collection point at school so you can deposit clean bottles and cans here! Stay tuned for more information about this.
Our Regency Rangers have set themselves the goal of reaching donations to the value of $500 this year. Keep your eye on the thermometer near the office to see how we are tracking.
Thanks for supporting our school and caring for our environment! – The Sustainability Team and Regency Rangers
Victorian State School Spectacular – Don’t Miss Your Chance To Grab A Ticket To The Show!
Our Spectacular Dance Crew is excitedly waiting for Saturday the 29th of August and we can purchase tickets to this performance, now.
Mrs McGowan has the following information to help with ticket purchases below.
Every Child. Every Opportunity.
With courage and commitment,
Allyson Kocaj
Principal