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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 →

Years 3 & 4 Camp

Years 3 & 4 camp at Arbury Park was an unforgettable experience for the students, filled with an array of outdoor activities that not only promised fun but also valuable lessons about sustainable living and Indigenous communities from the past. … Continue Reading →

Parent Library – Book Review

Education & Wellbeing Committee Member, Abbey Brumby-Rendell, recently borrowed a book from our Parent Library and has written an insightful review that we thought was worth sharing. Our Parent Library is located in the front office and we welcome and… Continue Reading →

Thank you Assembly

We extend a warm welcome for families to join us as we take time to thank all the wonderful people in our school community that have made this year a success.

Please help make Christmas brighter for families in need

It has been a long-standing tradition for the children of Unley Primary School to donate grocery items to give to those in need at Christmas time. The donations are presented to representatives from the Unley Salvation Army as part of… Continue Reading →

Celebration Night 2023

Celebration Night will be held on Monday the 11th of December at 6pm. This is a special night for our UPS community to come together and celebrate the wonderful year we’ve shared. We invite families to bring a picnic rug… Continue Reading →

Friendship Lessons for our students – URSTRONG – Friendology

This term, our year 1 and 2 students are learning how to be a Friendship Ninja. A Friendship Ninja is someone who surrounds themselves with friends in the healthy zone of the Friend-o- meter. They are also kind and friendly… Continue Reading →

Ignite Assessment – Glenunga International High School

Each year, Glenunga International High School invites gifted students to sit the Ignite assessment.  Students who will be in Year 6 in 2024 are invited to sit the ACER assessment on Saturday 24 February 2024. Registration for the assessment needs… Continue Reading →

A successful Pancake Breakfast

All hands were on deck as representatives from the parent Community & Fundraising Committee & Governing Council joined forces with staff and students to set up for Pancake Breakfast. The sun was shining and Campus 1 was bustling with our… Continue Reading →

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