We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the lands, waterways and skies of the Bunurong Peoples of the Kulin Nation where we gather, learn and grow at Aspendale Primary School.

We pay our respects to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of all nations,  and their ongoing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.  


We extend this respect to all Torres Strait Islanders and any First Nations peoples who learn or visit these grounds. We thank you for sharing and caring for the land we are learning on.

New version of the Acknowedgement of Country
Above is an updated Acknowledgment of Country that has been written in consultation with staff, students and members of our community. We recieved positive feedback and approval from our friends at the Bunurong Land Council in 2023. 

Dear Aspendale families,

At the beginning of the week, our Principal Coby Larrieu informed the school community that she secured a new position within the Department of Education, supporting graduate teachers across our region in their first few years of teaching.

We look forward to recognising her, contribution to our school in next week’s newsletter and at our assembly on Friday 3^rd May.

Below is a message from Tim Wilson, our Senior Education Improvement Leader, advising the community of the upcoming process:

Update on Principal recruitment.

My congratulation and very best wishes to Coby Larrieu who will shortly take up a new role within the Department of Education supporting graduate teachers. Thank you, Coby for your dedicated service to the school over the years. You will be missed!

In the short term, we are currently seeking expressions of interest to be appointed as the Acting Principal at Aspendale Primary School for the next few months. Following this the School Council will meet to make arrangements for full recruitment process to appoint a substantive Principal at Aspendale Primary School. We will keep you updated about this over the next couple of months. 

With thanks, 

Tim Wilson

Senior Education Improvement Leader for the Kingston Network

Enrolment:

Enrolments for 2025 are now being accepted at the office. We offer small group school tours every Tuesday at 9:30am. During Education week we will hold a larger group school tour with our School Captains on Tuesday 14^th May. Please contact the school office on 9580 3255 to schedule a tour time.

Enrolments for Foundation 2025 need to be submitted by Friday 26^th July.

Families will be notified of their enrolment outcome between Wednesday 29^th July and Friday 9^th August, in accordance with the Department’s Placement Policy.

School photos:

We started the week with big smiles on our faces for school photo day. The day ran smoothly thanks to the team from School Pix and our student leaders Surina, Warren, Edie, Oliver and Angus. We can’t wait to see the printed photos.

First Aid Officer:

We would like to welcome Chelsea Ford to the Aspendale Primary team. Chelsea’s joins the team as our First Aid Officer, her role will include the oversight of first aid procedures, resourcing and health care plans, along with the daily running of the first aid room between 10:30am-2:30pm.  

Anzac Day:

Thank you to our School Captains, students and other members of the school community that attended the Anzac Day March and Wreath Laying ceremony at Longbeach RSL. It was an important opportunity to pause and commemorate the service of people across the community in previous wars and conflicts and today. From talking with students today, many of our families took the opportunity to attend a variety of services yesterday to show their gratitude. Below are some photos from the Legacy service at the Shrine last week and the March yesterday.

Mother’s and Special People Afternoon and Education Week:

Please keep reading the newsletter to see what we have planned for our Mother’s and Special People afternoon. Also please save the date for Education Week: Grandparents and Special People visit: Monday 13^th May - 11:30am – more information to come.

Enjoy the time over the weekend.

Kind regards,

Amelia Busuttil

The Premiers’ Reading Challenge is again under way and already in the first few weeks we have had over 100 students register which is fantastic!

This program is a great way for students to share and record their reading experiences from both home and school. Once registered, students will be provided with their own login details to record the books they read online.

All students completing the challenge receive a certificate and book to encourage their continued love of reading. If you have not registered yet there is still plenty of time to do so by picking up a form from your classroom teacher and dropping it in to the box outside the office. If you have any queries please speak to Leanne Peterson (Year 5), Sarah Cornell (Year 5) or Caitlin Beer (Year 1).