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2024 Reception Enrolments

Room 21 Maritime Museum Excursion

Last Wednesday, July the 27th, our class went to the Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide. It was a half hour bus ride to get there. We went with Mrs Bullen’s class and Mrs Marcucci’s class. When we got there, we… Continue Reading →

Room 2 Forktree Project excursion

In Week 4, Room 2 visited the Forktree Project in Carrickalinga www.theforktreeproject.com The Forktree Project is run by Liz and Tim Jarvis, parents of Jack in our class, who are very passionate about our environment, climate change, biodiversity and sharing… Continue Reading →

Rainbow Serpents in Room 23

In the lead up to Reconciliation Week, students in Room 23 have been learning about what the important event signifies. As a class, we explored the significance of the 1967 referendum, the Mabo decision and how the week is an… Continue Reading →

Reception Art with Room 8

The receptions in Room 8 have been investigating the features of autumn. We read a beautifully descriptive poem about autumn and used it as a mentor text to inspire us to have our first try at writing our own poetry…. Continue Reading →

Furry Friends

One of the wonderful features of our school community is that many families live in the area and are able to walk to school. It is great to see families being active in the morning and often walking their furry… Continue Reading →

Wellbeing and Mental Health

At Unley we know student wellbeing and mental health is important. Educating students about wellbeing is a priority at UPS. We work with students to develop strategies that support them in feeling well both inside and out.  One strategy our… Continue Reading →

Wellbeing and Big Emotions

When we are stressed or upset, it can be easy to allow our emotions to take over our actions. Some children can go from 0 to 10 within seconds while others have strategies to support them when they have big… Continue Reading →

UPS Music News

It has been great to have students back in the music room and making music together. Each class in the school attends a one-hour music lesson during the week. My big focus for the year so far is getting all… Continue Reading →

Term 1 Science – Earth Space

Term 1 Science focus will be Earth Space, which explores our place within the solar system. How daily and seasonal changes affect everyday life. Exploring the interconnections between the land, ocean, atmosphere, and life of our planet. How Earth is… Continue Reading →

Instrumental Music Update – 2022 Term 1 Week 1

At this stage, the return to face-to-face instrumental music lessons at Unley PS is unknown. The instrumental teachers have been given contact details for students who have signed up to learn at school in 2022 and will be in contact… Continue Reading →

Year 3 Cricket Fun

Well done to the Year 3 cricket team who have been together for a few years and have shown amazing growth as a team. Thank you to Michael Sampson for coaching and Summer Sampson for assisting. Look at those smiles!… Continue Reading →

Historic Hahndorf visit

Hahndorf is a historic town located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. A short proximity to Adelaide, Room 19 and 20 were fortunate to visit this fun destination for a day filled with learning and adventure. We strolled the tree-lined main… Continue Reading →

Room 19 visits the Art Gallery

Dûsan and Voitre Artwork On the 9th of September 2021, Rm 19 went on an excursion to the Art Gallery of South Australia. We went to see the artwork of Dûsan and Voitre Marek who were two young men from… Continue Reading →

Festival of Music Concert Wednesday 8th September 2021

What a night it was, “Stars in the Arena” celebrating 130 years of the Primary Schools Music Festival at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. On Wednesday 8th September 34 of our year 6/7 students performed with confidence, enthusiasm and energy. A… Continue Reading →

Sleep and mental health

We all know the feeling of being over tired. As parents and carers we often don’t get enough sleep and it impacts on our days, we may be more irritable and have less energy.  When children don’t get enough sleep… Continue Reading →

Book Week 2021 – Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds!

Book Week will be celebrated Week 6 (Monday 23/8 to Friday 27/8) Mon, Tues, Wed – Author Phil Cummings will present sessions to classes in the library. Phil is a highly celebrated and engaging children’s author. Phil Cummings is an… Continue Reading →

Room 24 Mindfulness

In Room 24 we have taken on the 10 minutes of mindfulness challenge. During the challenge we have been learning different strategies to support ‘Mindfulness’. The children have thoroughly enjoyed learning about what ‘Mindfulness’ is, why it is so valuable,… Continue Reading →

Mental health during lockdown

With the recent news of our state entering a lockdown some children and parents may feel a little unrest. It is important to continue to equip our children with coping strategies and provide them with wellbeing support throughout the lockdown. … Continue Reading →

A message from the Governing Council

On behalf of the Governing Council, I’d like to commend the school on an outstanding 2021 production.  Sincere thanks to the staff for their time, energy, and expertise in organising and running it.  Congratulations to the students who, from reception… Continue Reading →

Enrol now in Preschool

Wellbeing News

At UPS we support students to build social and emotional skills, take increasing responsibility for their own wellbeing and make decisions that enhance resilience. This week at assembly the whole school learnt about the importance of mindfulness. Mindfulness is learning… Continue Reading →

Room 2 Ms. Lindon’s Class National Sorry Day Learning

National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. This day gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. This week on May the 26th, Room 2… Continue Reading →

Disney Beauty and the Beast Jr. production costume assistance

Sewers wanted! If you have the ability to sew and a small amount of time between now and the 20thJune I would love to hear from you. We require a few costumes for the Disney Beauty and the Beast Jr…. Continue Reading →

Term 2 Production Update

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