Newsletter for Term 4 – Week 5

5th November 2026

Join us this week to celebrate the Colours of the Rainbow and all the sporting achievements of the past weeks . . .

In this Issue:

Cover Page
Calendar Dates for Our Families
Principal’s Report
Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning Report
Team Kids – Out Of School Hours Care Service
Celebrating Our Student Of The Week
Important Information from Our Office
Physical Education at Regency Park
Within Our Local Community

Calendar Dates for Our Families

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TERM 4 – Dates to Remember

November

FRIDAY 6
2027 PREP TRANSITION Session 3 – 2pm – 3pm

WEDNESDAY 11
WHOLE SCHOOL EVENT Remembrance Day – Captains will give a commemoration over the PA in the lead up to the minute of silence as 11am. Students are welcome to bring flowers to lay beneath the flagpoles today. Lest We Forget.

THURSDAY 12
YEAR 3 & 4 SELECTED STUDENTS Junior Regional All Stars Hooptime Finals – 9:00am – 2:30pm

FRIDAY 13
ASSEMBLY in the Hall – 9:00am – 9:45am

2027 PREP TRANSITION Session 4 – 2pm – 3pm

TUESDAY 17
SELECTED STUDENTS Gateways Years 1-3 – 9:00am – 3:30pm

WEDNESDAY 18
SELECTED STUDENTS Gateways Years 4-6 – 9:00am – 3:30pm

THURSDAY 19
YEAR 6 BANDS Performance in the Hall – 2:00pm – 3:30pm

FRIDAY 20
STUDENT FREE DAY

FRIDAY 27
ASSEMBLY – 9:00am – 9:45am

PARENT HELPER MORNING TEA in the Hall – 10:40am – 11:30am

2027 PREP TRANSITION Session 5 – 2pm – 3pm

MONDAY 30
PREP Fairytale Dress Up Day

MONDAY 30
PREP Fairytale Dress Up Day

YEAR 3 End of Year Excursion – Oz Ten Pin Bowling – Chirnside Park 9:00am – 3:30pm

December

WEDNESDAY 2
YEAR 4 End of Year Excursion – Oz Ten Pin Bowling – Chirnside Park 9:00am – 3:30pm

YEAR 1 End of Year Excursion – Chesterfield Farm – Ferntree Gully 9:30am – 2:30pm

FRIDAY 4
AWARD CEREMONY & STUDENT LEADERSHIP – 9:00am – 10:00am

MONDAY 7
PREP End of Year Excursion – Inflatable World – Chirnside Park 9:00am – 3:00pm

TUESDAY 8
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION DAY – 9:00am – 3:30pm

PREP – YEAR 5 2027 Meet the Teacher

WEDNESDAY 9
YEAR 6 GRADUATION REHEARSAL – Rowville Secondary College,

YEAR 6 GRADUATION evening

THURSDAY 10
YEAR 2 End of Year Incursion – Magical Moments Celebration – in the Hall

YEAR 5 End of Year Excursion – Archie Brothers – Chadstone

FRIDAY 11
YEAR 6 End of Year Excursion – Rush HQ – Rowville

TUESDAY 15
WHOLE SCHOOL EVENT Christmas Carols – on the Oval 5:30pm – 6:30pm

FRIDAY 18
WHOLE SCHOOL EVENT Final Farewell Assembly – in the Hall 9:15am – 10:00am

EARLY DISMISSAL – 1:30pm

2027 – Dates to Remember

January

WEDNESDAY 27
WHOLE SCHOOL Student free day

THURSDAY 28
PREP – YEAR 6 First day of school

Principal’s Report

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Colour Run Fun!

Regency Park was awash with colour this afternoon as we celebrated our annual Colour Run fundraiser! The smiles, laughter and excitement were shared by our whole community, making it a wonderful afternoon and a fantastic way to celebrate our fundraising efforts.
We are incredibly appreciative of the generosity and support of our Regency Park community. Our fundraising total currently sits at over $14,000, with fundraising remaining open until Monday 9th November. Thanks to your generous contributions, we are looking forward to delivering a much-needed upgrade to our basketball courts, with new towers and resurfacing scheduled to be completed over the holidays. What a fantastic outcome for our students!

A special shout-out goes to Amelie Fraser and Tayla Goldspink, who truly took one for the team by ‘volunteering’ to be slimed as we reached our fundraising milestones. What champions! And if we reach our next milestone of $15,000, Mrs Middlemiss will be next in line! We are also looking forward to announcing the class that has raised the most funds. There is still time to get those final contributions in!

Of course, events like this don’t just happen. It has been a particularly busy year for our PTFA, and we would like to extend a huge thank you to Michelle, Kim and Kylie Middlemiss for leading the Colour Run, along with the many people who worked behind the scenes and on the day to make it all happen.
It was a fabulous afternoon, full of colour! Thank you, Regency Park, for once again showing what a wonderful community we are!

Intergenerational Program

Once again, our Intergenerational Program, in partnership with Salford Village and Knox City Council, has been a wonderful highlight for the students and residents who have had the opportunity to participate.
The program has now wrapped up for the year, with the students in 2MG enjoying a range of engaging and meaningful activities, from creative arts with Ron, key rings, Cheryl to Christmas cards with Sue. These opportunities provide such a valuable way for our students to build connections, share experiences and learn from members of our wider community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful ‘Grand Friends’, along with Ms Hawkins, Ms Moore, Miss Cairns and Ms Graham, for their enthusiasm and commitment in bringing this incredibly special program to life. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful community partnerships that create opportunities like these for our students.

Save the Date – Regency Carols

Although it is hard to believe that the festive season is nearly upon us, we are excited to once again host our annual Regency Park Christmas Carols on the oval on Tuesday 15th December. A wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community to enjoy some festive cheer. One to pop in the calendar!

Student Free Day

A reminder that Friday 20th of November is a student free day, where our teachers will be completing important work around assessment and reporting. TeamKids are open to book should you need to organise care for the day.

Remembrance Day

On Wednesday the 11th of November, we will gather as a school to honour Remembrance Day with a ceremony beginning at 10:25 am, led by our school captains. This special event is a time for us to come together in reflection and gratitude for those who have served.
Students will participate in their classrooms and invite students to bring a small flower to place at the base of our flagpole if they wish – these can be from home, hand-picked or purchased as a meaningful way to pay tribute. This gesture is completely optional. We also have Remembrance Day items for sale at the office including pins and poppies. The sale of these items supports the work of the RSL. Thank you for joining us in this important observance

Every Child. Every Opportunity.
With courage and commitment,

Allyson Kocaj

Principal

Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning Report

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Open Classrooms Afternoon

Last Thursday’s Open Classroom Afternoon provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase the learning taking place across our school. Families had the chance to explore Mathematics and Literacy across all grades, as well as see a range of activities taking place in our specialist classes. The afternoon was a valuable opportunity for families to gain insight into their child’s progress and achievements.

It was fantastic to see so many people attend and to witness the pride our students took in sharing their work and talking about their learning. Thank you to our teachers for their preparation and efforts in making the afternoon such a success, and to our families for taking the time to come along.

We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate your child’s achievements and gain a deeper understanding of their learning and the progress they are making. We look forward to welcoming our families to more Open Classroom Afternoons in 2027.

Kind regards,

Katreen McCoy
Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning

Team Kids – Out Of School Hours Care Service

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Celebrating Our Student Of The Week

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During our last Assembly on Friday 30th October, 2026

We found out why these students received Play Is The Way Awards

CLASS	STUDENT OF THE WEEK	AWARDED FOR . . .
Prep C	Arjun C	For being brave and giving challenging tasks your best effort. Well done Arjun! It has been fantastic to see you persevere and always try your best in the classroom, even when things feel a little tricky. Keep up the great work!
Prep G	–	No award this week due to swimming
Prep K	Vedhav V	For showing respect to others by being kind, considerate and treating everyone the way you would like to be treated. You look out for those who need a friend and include others in your games.
1A	Stephanie G	Steph, you show respect to others each day. More importantly you show respect to yourself by using kind language to solve problems. Well done for treating others the way you want to be treated!
1F	Liam G Evan T	For consistently being brave and pursuing your personal best! It has been lovely to watch you grow throughout the year, well done! For always modelling sensible, respectful behaviour and treating others with kindness. Keep it up!
1Q	Braxton I Delilah H-C Elina M	For being a thoughtful and caring classmate who listens to others, uses kind words and shows respect through your words and actions. For always showing respect to others by being kind, considerate and treating everyone the way you would like to be treated. For always showing kindness and respect to others by treating them the way you would like to be treated.
1W	Ethan G Matilda W	For the improvements you have shown in your confidence and bravery when tackling challenging tasks. You are becoming more willing to ask for clarification when needed and have a go at explaining your thinking during class discussions. Keep challenging yourself and being brave, Ethan. Well done! For being a kind and caring member of our classroom community. Thank you for always treating others how you would like to be treated by working so respectfully with everyone. We love having you in 1W, Matilda!
2MG	Hannah Y Ariel M	For being a sweet and respectful member of 2MG who always shows consideration, patience and respect towards others. Hannah treats those around her with thoughtfulness and kindness. Well done, Hannah! For being a kind member of 2MG who treats everyone with respect and consideration. Ariel listens thoughtfully to her teachers and peers and shows kindness in her everyday interactions. Well done, Ariel! Keep shining!
2R	Flavio F Hudson B	For demonstrating the true spirit of kindness. You always look out for your peers, make sure everyone feels welcome, and live by the Golden Rule of treating others just as you wish to be treated. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, safer, and more inclusive place for everyone! For bringing laughter and kindness into our classroom every single day. Your warm heart makes it easy for you to connect with everyone, and it has been absolutely fantastic watching you naturally build and grow your wonderful circle of friends. Thank you for making our school a happier and more inclusive place!
2WF	Taylor H Brody H	For the hard work she demonstrates in class and always being brave enough to ask questions when she needs help. Great job Taylor. For always working his hardest in class, pursuing his personal best and taking every opportunity to improve his learning. Congratulations Brody.
3SW	Felicity C Olivia C Orla F	For her great determination in completing her maths task related to Angles. Well done, Felicity! For consistently showing strength, focus and perseverance across all areas of her school life. Fantastic, Olivia! For demonstrating keenness and commitment while playing an ‘Ecosystem’ card game with Mrs Brown. Well done, Orla!
3V	Lachie R Mia O Joshua McK	For being a well respected and mature student in 3V who is always looking out for others and helping where he sees a need. Congratulations for demonstrating the Play is the Way rule of “Treat others as you would like them to treat you”. Well done Lachie! For demonstrating resilience and confidence during our swimming program. I am so proud of the effort you put in with all the activities and for never giving up. Well done Mia! For being a kind, respectful student in 3V who enjoys an academic challenge and completes these challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. Well done Josh! I am proud of you.
3W	Kartikeya S Havana L	For facing our swimming program with a great deal of courage and determination. Well done for being so resilient and motivated, Karti! For being a bright, friendly and happy member of our class who works hard to improve in her learning. It has been great to see your independence grow over the year, Havana. Well done!
3/4P	Isabel M Alex Z	For listening carefully to teacher feedback and always working hard to improve and extend your work. It is a pleasure to have you in our grade! For wonderful contributions to our maths discussions in class – you are really participating to progress, Alex!
4AM	Kenho M-L Ronan W	For being a kind and considerate student who consistently shows respect to his teachers and classmates. For trying his best during our school swimming program. Ronan listened carefully, showed respect, and strived to achieve his personal best throughout the program. Well done, Ronan!
4C	Mark R Tahllia T	For always having a positive attitude to everything we do. You consistently demonstrate all of our Play is the Way values. Well done Mark! For consistently demonstrating our school values through your kindness, respect and willingness to help others. Keep up the great work Tahlia!
4G	Noah G Eleanor R	For consistently showing all the Play is the Way values each and every day. Noah, I love how kind and inclusive you are both inside and outside of the classroom. You are brave in the classroom in your learning and you should be very proud of yourself! Keep it up. Eleanor, you should be extremely proud of how you carry yourself each and every day. You show so many of the Play is the Way values each day. Your sensibility, punctuality and ability to be brave and engage in your learning are fabulous qualities that you have. Keep it up!
5LQ	Evie A Payton G	For demonstrating our school value of personal excellence in the classroom. You should be proud of your amazing attitude towards learning. Keep up the great work, Evie! For doing his best during our swimming program. You should be proud of your achievements!
5M	Jefrina N Maya McG	For such a positive start to your time at Regency Park Primary School. We’re so glad to have you here! For demonstrating the value of personal excellence in the classroom. Maya, you are always working to pursue your best without needing to compare yourself with others. You should be proud of your amazing attitude towards learning.
5R	Toby C Ronika M	For doing his best during the swimming program. Well done Toby for making an effort and trying so hard. For doing her best during the swimming program. Well done Ronika for making an effort and trying so hard.
6B	Eimear W Zara F	For consistently showing respect by listening to others, using kind words and treating classmates with care and consideration. For always striving to do your best, showing persistence and taking pride in your learning and achievements.
6JG	Nick T Jake B	For always being a kind and friendly student. Nick you are a great model for our Play is the Way values. Keep up the great work! For always checking in on others when they are down, ensuring others are getting a fair go during class activities. Great job Jake, keep up the great work!
6K	Stevie M Chloe Z Ryan R M	For always adding positivity to our classroom. As well as consistently showing respect by listening to others, using kind words and treating classmates with care and consideration. For always striving to do your best, showing persistence and taking pride in your learning and achievements. Well done Chloe! For helping run the school’s Regency Rangers Program. Thanks for helping keep the school clean and maintaining a sustainability focus at our school. Well done Ryan.
ART	1F	For demonstrating great sharing skills and getting along as they work as a class to finish their Knox Westfield Christmas display pages.
AUSLAN	2WF Prep C	Fantastic effort completing the activities and using the signs for manners. Your teamwork with the skits was excellent! Prep C was excellent with their listening and partner work when learning signs for different classroom objects.
MUSIC	1Q	For great enthusiasm and persistence in learning a Hip Hop Dance sequence. Keep up the great work!
PE	1A	For demonstrating outstanding focus and skill during our physical education lesson! You did an incredible job revising the handed strike with cricket bats, showing fantastic control, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Keep up the amazing work, 1A!
STEM	6K	6K students have had positive mindsets when it comes to exploring light and conducting hands-on experiments. They’ve really participated to progress!

Celebrating Excellence

We also discovered who our newest Aussie Of The Month Award recipient was:

Important Information from Our Office

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COMPASS changes for easy and clear communication from the office.

Instructions for making your payment will be provided from the office via Compass with the step-by-step guide for use on your phone or computer.

Punctuality in consent & payments on COMPASS

Thank you to all of our families who have already paid their family contributions. Please see our Business Manager, if you would like to undertake a payment plan for upcoming school costs.
Please note payments for the majority of school events/excursions will be processed via COMPASS.

Throughout the year there are many payments to be made for excursions, camps and swimming. It is very important that these payments are paid by the due date.

All events that require permission and payment will need to be made by the due date if you wish your child to participate.

Only in very extreme circumstances will we be able to process payments after this date, even if the excursion has not yet happened.

Unfortunately, this means your child misses out on the event.

From experience I know that parents can be quite upset when this occurs, so I ask you to be aware of this process and ensure that consent and payments are made via COMPASS on time.

If you have trouble accessing COMPASS or completing payments, please see our office staff who can assist you with the process.

Current Consent & Payment Requests include:

GROUP	UPCOMING EVENTS	DUE BEFORE THESE DATES
YEAR 3 & 4 SELECTED STUDENTS	Hoop Time All Star Boys – Regional Final	10 November 2026
WHOLE SCHOOL	School Magazine	18 November 2026
YEAR 6	Year 6 Graduation 2026	20 November 2026
YEAR 3	End Of Year Excursion	23 November 2026
YEAR 1	End Of Year Excursion	25 November 2026
YEAR 4	End Of Year Excursion	25 November 2026
YEAR 5	End Of Year Excursion – Archie Brothers	3 December 2026
YEAR 2	End Of Year Celebration	3 December 2026
YEAR 6	End Of Year Celebration – RUSH HQ	8 December 2026

Physical Education at Regency Park

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Heartbreak and Heroics at Hoop Time!

A massive congratulations to our Grade 3 and 4 Future Stars mixed basketball team for their stellar performance at Wednesday’s regional tournament! Every single player left their heart on the court, displaying exceptional skill and inspiring sportsmanship.

While they narrowly missed out in an agonizing 2-point qualifying final loss, the entire school community could not be prouder of their efforts. A huge thank you to Michelle D for her brilliant coaching, and to our wonderful parents for their loud and proud sideline support!

Regional Athletics Stars Shine Bright!

A massive congratulations to the five incredible students who represented us at the Eastern Regional Athletics Carnival! We are super proud of Jake B, Charlotte P, Emilia, Caleb F, and Marisa for qualifying and giving their absolute best at this elite level.

A special shout-out goes to Marisa for claiming a brilliant 3rd place medal in the high jump! Thank you all for your outstanding sportsmanship and for making our entire school community so proud.

State Championship Bound!

A massive congratulations to our Grade 5 and 6 All Star boys and girls basketball teams for their fantastic efforts at Thursday’s regional tournament! Both teams played their hearts out with outstanding determination and sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of our girls team, who remained highly competitive and played beautifully throughout the entire tournament.

We also have a huge announcement: our boys team won their thrilling final and have officially qualified for the State Championships this December!

A heartfelt thank you goes to Holly K for doing a wonderful job coaching the girls team, and to Mrs McCoy for her brilliant leadership of the boys. Good luck at State, boys!

A Clean Sweep at the Boys Netball Gala Day!

History has been made as 28 of our students competed across 3 teams and 3 divisions—bringing home a spectacular 3 premiership medals! It was a perfect, undefeated day out with all three of our incredible teams crowned as their division champions.

Every single player demonstrated elite skill and flawless sportsmanship on the court. A massive congratulations to Blake Z, who put on a masterclass performance and was named the MVP of his division!

An achievement like this doesn’t happen without amazing leadership. A huge thank you goes to Kirstin T for coaching the Grade 5 boys teams, and to Mrs Jackson for her brilliant coaching and guidance on the day. What an unforgettable day for our school sports program!

Within Our Local Community

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