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The SRC is most thankful for the generous gifts of stationery that have been dropped off at the Front Office as well as the monetary donations made in person or via the Qkr app. Working together, we can make a… Continue Reading →
We understand that parents like to stay connected to their child’s learning and development. Our school has enjoyed a strong focus on teaching the craft of writing over recent years, and we are proud of the progress we have made… Continue Reading →
The City of Unley Council has significantly subsidised this one-day workshop for 8-11 year old boys. Held in the UPS music room during the school holidays, this is a great opportunity for our students. The program is evidenced-based and combines… Continue Reading →
In Room 20 this term we have been learning about sustainability. As a part of this unit of work, we have been inquiring into sustainable environments. We have been researching the critically endangered white rhino, and we were sad to… Continue Reading →
UPS has traditionally held an information session every two years on children’s growth and sexual development in response to parents’ requests for guidance on how to help their children navigate this topic. The research suggests that it’s best for parents… Continue Reading →
The Unley Primary School SRC is excited to launch our sister school project with the Dalousu Village School in the Solomon Islands. The SRC has been planning this project after working with members of the Unley Rotary Club at the… Continue Reading →
UPS has traditionally held an information session every two years on healthy relationships, sexual development and emotional wellbeing in response to parents’ requests for guidance on how to help their children navigate this topic. We are delighted to be able to… Continue Reading →
You may be surprised to learn that up to 40 per cent of people in aged care in Australia do not have visitors. With current restrictions in place due to the pandemic, feelings of isolation and loneliness may be even… Continue Reading →
Earlier this term, a number of year 6 and 7 students were selected to represent the Adelaide South East District in an upcoming SA Sport (SAPSASA) state carnival. There were four sports on offer: netball, soccer, hockey and football. Of… Continue Reading →
We have yet another beautiful garden area to celebrate at Unley Primary School, thanks to some enterprising Year 3 students. Andre, Max, Lucas and Louis approached Peter early in the term to discuss their ideas for a garden in a… Continue Reading →
We have been busy in PE across all year levels this term! We recently started our ‘Invasion’ games unit (Basketball, netball, soccer, hockey, footy) with classes in Years 3-7. This is a fan favourite as so many students play club… Continue Reading →
The importance of building and maintaining strong links between home and school is well known to teachers, parents and carers at Unley Primary School. Research tells us that it is families who have the most significant influence on their children’s… Continue Reading →
If your child is in Year 5 or 6 this year, they’ll be graduating from primary school next year. At UPS, planning is well underway to ensure your child’s last year in primary school is a positive experience. We warmly… Continue Reading →
Being a part of the Unley Primary School community comes with the opportunity to be well-supported by other parents and carers, as well as members of staff. We are proud of the community spirit at UPS, and we are committed… Continue Reading →
This term, class teachers at UPS are placing a focus on child protection. They are using The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum – a child safety program for children and young people from age 3 to year 12. It teaches… Continue Reading →
Now here’s an interesting idea… Should children be paid if they get good grades? We’re sure there are plenty of you who would love that to be the case! What does your family think? Would they agree to pay you… Continue Reading →
Do you like arguing with your parents and siblings? If so, join the debating team! This year, Unley Primary School has two debating teams. A debate is a formal discussion or argument between two teams, about a topic. Everyone on… Continue Reading →
This article from Associate Professor Misty Adoniou provides an excellent snapshot of the theory that underpins our approach to teaching spelling at UPS. You can read more about our work in spelling in this previous blog post. English spelling has… Continue Reading →
Thanks to Year 6 student, Scarlet Snow, for her inspired idea for this fortnight’s writing challenge. Scarlet has been researching the mystery surrounding a time capsule that was due to be opened at Unley Primary School in the year 2000…. Continue Reading →
At UPS, many of our students enjoy the opportunity to be involved in an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) program with a focus on learning the features of Standard Australian English. The following snapshot is from our… Continue Reading →
The suspense was palpable at our last assembly as we eagerly awaited a name to be drawn from the hat, celebrating the UPS Wonderful Writer Award. We were all thrilled for the inaugural recipient of the Dillons Norwood Bookshop voucher,… Continue Reading →
A story doesn’t have to be long – in fact it can be just ten sentences. This term, students from Room 4 looked at creating impactful, but short, stories. We looked at a couple of examples and came up with… Continue Reading →
Ready, set, roll! Potatoes this week have sprouted up from all around the world to compete in the annual Potato Olympics, hoping to claim a glorious medal! Their trainers are ready to rumble as they have their whole country behind… Continue Reading →
We are delighted to introduce our new Unley Primary School Wonderful Writer Award, supported by Ross and Sue Dillon of Dillons Norwood Bookshop. For a number of years, our school has been working to improve students’ writing achievement. We feel… Continue Reading →
Our inspiration for writing this fortnight comes from Shaun Gador, a Year 5 student from Room 19. Shaun challenges you to use your imagination and write about the topic A Dream Come True. What will your dream be? Perhaps you… Continue Reading →