Unley Primary School News

Easter Egg Competition

Want to win a jar full of yummy Easter eggs? All you need to do is visit our stand outside the Library and guess the exact number of eggs in the jar. One guess costs $1 with all money raised… Continue Reading →

Student Wellbeing Leadership Partnership Conference

At the recent Student Wellbeing Leadership Conference, our students had an enriching experience packed with valuable activities and insights. We kicked off the day with dynamic team-building exercises led by the Active Ed team, enhancing our collaborative skills and strengthening… Continue Reading →

Retirement assembly for Julie Porteous

After nine years of dedicated service to our school community as Deputy Principal and Principal, Julie Porteous will retire at the end of this term. Julie’s contribution to public education over her 41-year career is nothing short of remarkable. She… Continue Reading →

Our First SRC School Meeting for 2024

In our first whole school SRC meeting of the year all our new SRC Reps were excited to participate and learn more about being leaders of our school. We started the meeting by playing a fun warm up game called Zap… Continue Reading →

Schools Clean Up Day

Each year thousands of school students across Australia participate in Schools Clean Up Day to create a healthier environment for Australia and learn about ways to care for our beautiful country. Clean Up Australia Day started as Clean Up Sydney… Continue Reading →

Cultural Celebrations in March

March Coming up on the 3rd of March is Hinamatsuri, a Japanese doll’s festival to celebrate the happiness and health of the daughters in the family. On the 8th March is Vietnamese Woman’s Day. It is the start of Ramadan… Continue Reading →

Easter Raffle

The Community and Fundraising Committee are pleased to announce that we are once again running our annual Easter Raffle. Tickets will be coming home on Tuesday 12th of March. We have some delicious Easter baskets full of goodies up for… Continue Reading →

Music News

This term in music lessons, the Year 1 – 6 students have been learning a Friendship Chant. Students have experimented with different voices, incorporated the beat and learnt to play the rhythm of the song as body percussion and on… Continue Reading →

Harmony Day – 21st of March

Unley Primary School benefits from a rich variety of cultural backgrounds. On Thursday the 21st of March, Unley Primary School will celebrate Harmony Day and the diversity of our students and families. It is about community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity,… Continue Reading →

Easter raffle donations

The Community & Fundraising Committee are seeking donations of chocolate, baskets and Easter related goodies for our upcoming Easter raffle. Donations will be gratefully received at the front office from March 4th through until March 20th. Easter raffle tickets will… Continue Reading →

Schools Clean Up Day

On Wednesday the 6th of March, UPS students will be participating in Schools Clean Up Day 2024. Organised by Abbe Staugas and our Young Enviornmental Leaders, it is a great way to inspire students to learn about the impact of… Continue Reading →

Celebrating cultural diversity at UPS

Thanks to the many families at Unley Primary School who have shared with us important cultural celebrations that their families hold throughout the year. We hope to share with you some of the celebrations that our UPS families value –… Continue Reading →

Welcome new receptions!

During the last four weeks our new receptions were welcomed by their new teachers and school staff. As part of our SMART START, in Room 10 the children worked on writing social stories books about what we do at school,… Continue Reading →

Bullying Prevention Policy – Unley Primary School

At Unley Primary School we are committed to the Department for Education’s vision of providing Australian schools that are safe, inclusive and connected learning communities that promote positive relationships and wellbeing as a foundation for children and young people to… Continue Reading →

Pancake Breakfast

We’re excited to kickstart the term with you at our annual Pancake Breakfast. This morning is about building on our strong sense of community at UPS while raising funds for the new play space in the Green Playground area. Join… Continue Reading →

Event dates for 2024 & Term 1 Assemblies

Parent/caregiver Information Evening – Maths and Writing

Please RSVP here.

Introducing Friendology at UPS

On Wednesday before school returned, Tyson Greenwood from URSTRONG visited Unley Primary School. Tyson worked alongside our dedicated staff, educating us on a world wide researched based social development strategy known as Friendology. During the day we learnt specific language, skills… Continue Reading →

Coffee Morning

It was lovely to connect with families before school on Thursday morning over a delicious coffee. Thanks to the Education and Wellbeing Committee for arranging our meet and greet. We look forward to our next family event, Pancake Morning, on… Continue Reading →

Safer Internet Day

The start of a new school year is a great time to focus on building safe online habits. Tuesday 6th of February is Safer Internet Day and is a great opportunity to start conversations about online safety with your children…. Continue Reading →

Term 1 Diary Dates

Important dates Coffee and a chat: Thursday 1 February from 8.00am. This informal event is a chance for you to catch up with other parents and carers over coffee and meet the leadership team and members of the Education and… Continue Reading →

Wildlife Boxes with the Planet Protectors

Natural tree hollows take over 100 years to form naturally and provide shelter, breeding and nesting habitats for almost 350 Australian wildlife species. Living trees moderate temperature and humidity, making hollows cooler in hot weather and warmer in cold weather…. Continue Reading →

Early Dismissal

Lunch break on Wednesdays is a busy, creative time at UPS! Every week, with the help of some fantastic Years 5/6 students and supportive yard duty staff, Denby and Amy run Pop-Up Play on Campus 1. Supplied with a shed… Continue Reading →

Thanking our wonderful SSOs

It’s often at this time of year that we thank people for their contribution and reflect on their important role in our school community. Our Thank You assembly this Thursday morning will be a wonderful celebration of the families who… Continue Reading →

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