The City of Unley Council is pleased to advise that construction of the Haslop Reserve Walking and Cycling Improvements Project will soon commence. Council successfully secured $200,000 in funding through State Bicycle Fund, which, together with Council’s $250,000 contribution, will… Continue Reading →
Thursday April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. This global event has been celebrated since 2007 to raise awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of autistic people. At Unley Primary School we believe that celebrating our differences makes us stronger, which is… Continue Reading →
Student free days provide valuable opportunities for our teachers and support staff to engage in professional learning together. This year, staff will be participating in learning with internationally recognised educators, including Ron Ritchhart (Harvard University), Dr Sam Fowler and Kath… Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Ulti-Mates! Something exciting has been taking shape on our school grounds — our students have launched into the world of Ultimate Frisbee! This fast-paced, energetic sport has begun on the Unley Primary School grounds. Not only is… Continue Reading →
A lovely, simple book aimed at grandparents, extended family and friends. It talk about being part of a village, what is autism (really)?, why you might not see it, understanding social, sensory and regulation needs, words that hurt and what… Continue Reading →
Join us to celebrate National Ride2School Day on Friday, 20 March—the biggest active travel celebration of the year. Students and families are encouraged to walk, ride, skate, or scoot to school with friends and family. Double Tag On Points On… Continue Reading →
What is Harmony Week? Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging. The message of Harmony Week is everyone belongs. Did you know?… Continue Reading →
We are proud to introduce our new staff for 2026 to you. Monema Yawar and Kristina Augsten, our Science teachers John White and Jess Fruin, our classroom teachers Esther Park, Joanne Mercorella and Tayah Rennie, our SSOs My name is… Continue Reading →
What is Harmony Week? Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging. The message of Harmony Week is everyone belongs. Did you know?… Continue Reading →
It was wonderful to see our Business Breakfast fundraiser return so successfully last Friday, with more than 70 tickets sold and guest speaker Hon. Peter Malinauskas joining us for the morning. Established by our Governing Council in 2017 to help… Continue Reading →
Wait Mate Information Evening The recent parent session on the “Wait Mate” program was both confronting and reassuring. As a government-funded initiative, Wait Mate aims to shift social norms around smartphone use in childhood and adolescence by encouraging parents to… Continue Reading →
Room 17 has been immersed in the vibrant traditions of Lunar New Year! We have learned about the many ways people celebrate this important festival around the world, including delicious foods, symbolic decorations, and special customs that bring good luck… Continue Reading →
What is Harmony Week? Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging. The message of Harmony Week is everyone belongs. Did you know?… Continue Reading →
Are you facing a challenging problem in your industry that seems unsolved? Why not harness the creativity and ingenuity of our students to help find a solution? We are excited to invite our community to partner with Unley Primary School… Continue Reading →
I’m delighted to be joining the Unley Primary School (UPS) community and would like to introduce myself as the Mathematics leader. Having commenced my role at the end of 2025, I was immediately struck by the strong sense of respect,… Continue Reading →
This term in Science has been fast and furious, starting off with the Australian of the Year awards! Students have learnt about our very own local South Australian Katherine Bennell-Pegg, a trailblazer in Australia’s emerging space industry, making history as… Continue Reading →
At the heart of our school is a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of every student. We are working to build a culture of safe and active travel, where walking, riding, or scooting to school isn’t just an alternative,… Continue Reading →
We encourage you to consider nominating for a position on our 2026 Governing Council or one of its subcommittees. At UPS, we benefit greatly from an engaged school community, and parent involvement plays an important role in supporting our school…. Continue Reading →
At a time when school libraries are facing increasing challenges, including limited funding for specialist library staffing, UPS has chosen to invest in our library. We know that strong library staffing matters – it supports student engagement with reading, helps… Continue Reading →
After one week of school, we can happily report that we’ve been greeted by many smiling faces here at UPS – including parents and carers! It has been a joy to see our newest Reception learners arriving each morning with… Continue Reading →
As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to our Unley Primary School community for your incredible generosity and compassion in supporting our Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Thanks to the kindness of… Continue Reading →
Over the past few weeks, our school has benefited from two powerful learning opportunities, each strengthening how we support students to become confident mathematical thinkers. Parent Information Session with Dr Ange Rogers Thank you to the many families who attended… Continue Reading →
At Unley Primary School, we are committed to working in partnership with our families to help our students grow into safe, confident and responsible users of technology. We know that screens and social media can play a significant role in… Continue Reading →
On Wednesday 26th of November 2025 we had our instrumental music night. Many students from years 3-6 had the choice to participate in a show. The performances varied from electric guitar to soft piano playing. All of the music teachers… Continue Reading →
If you are looking for fun activities for the school holidays, consider signing up for the Big Summer Read. The Big Summer Read is an annual reading challenge run by Public Libraries Victoria. It is designed to encourage young people… Continue Reading →